On December 1, 1969, the United States held its first televised draft lottery for the Vietnam War. Young men aged 19 to 26 watched anxiously as birthdates were drawn to determine the order of induction into military service. The process involved selecting 366 capsules, each representing a day of the year, to assign draft numbers. Those with lower numbers faced a higher likelihood of being called to serve. | History In Pictures

#VantageOnFirstpost: How Underwater Drones Became Key to Modern Defence Strategy Countries are rapidly expanding the use of underwater drones as global conflicts highlight vulnerabilities in deep-sea infrastructure. These autonomous systems can travel long distances, monitor power and telecom cables, scan for mines and track submarines. Early underwater vehicles were developed during the Cold War, but new technology and recent attacks on pipelines and cables have accelerated investment. Germany

University of Sydney Associate Professor Salvatore Babones has called for the United States to permanently place a new First Fleet in Darwin, given China is pointing a “hypothetical dagger” at Australia. | Sky News Australia

🔊 🎶SOUND ON!🎶🔊 U.S. Navy Fleet Band Activities sends us into the weekend with an uptempo take on Anchors Aweigh! Recorded for the 2020 TMEA Convention, #NavyMusic is able to play a critical role in the recruitement of the U.S. Navy's next generation of Sailors. | United States Navy Band