US military: Is there a draft in 2024?

While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military under certain circumstances.

US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea

The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.