0_Apprentice
Good afternoon how are you today?
1_Wizard
I'm good. A soldier could be conscripted or a volunteer.
0_Apprentice
Thats true do you think America will ever do a mandatory draft again?
1_Wizard
Most armed forces consider "soldier" with a general meaning.
0_Apprentice
Yes most soldiers have different ranks.  How many ranks are there in the armed forces?
1_Wizard
Typically, the uniforms denote the rank by an insignia attached to the uniforms.
0_Apprentice
Yes this is true. Do you know the highest honor given to soldiers?
1_Wizard
Soldier ranks include trooper, marine, sniper, ranger, and medic.
0_Apprentice
Yes but ranks are different than honors/medals awarded to soldiers.  
1_Wizard
During the 20th century, Asian Americans attended US military academies.