On Monday, June 4, 1973, Nigeria’s Head of State, Major General Yakubu Gowon, officially announced the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) — a program created in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War to promote national unity, reconciliation, and development. Modelled in part on the U.S. Peace Corps, the NYSC mandated university graduates to serve the nation for one year, often in regions far from their ethnic or cultural origins. It aimed to bridge divisions, build mutual

GAS! GAS! GAS! The Korean Service Corps Battalion conducted Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training at USAG Humphreys, South Korea, Sept. 19, 2023. The CBRN Defense training is required for essential personnel in order for them to fight tonight. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Joseph Enoch, 20th Public Affairs Detachment) | U.S. Army Pacific