Has the time arrived where this should be implemented? Obama's call (not for compulsory) for more service here and around the world got me thinking about this again. I really think this would (start) to bring the country together again and improve it in many ways.
I haven't formulated a plan per se but something along the lines of serving the country for 3-5 years upon graduating either high school or college in one of many fields. These fields could include improving the nation's infrastructure, working (ala VISTA) in the inner cities or poor rural areas, military service, teaching/social work etc. etc.
Obviously this is a huge undertaking that would be met with a lot of resistance from all sides but I really feel making this compulsory would be good for the country.