# Four in ten say no one in their family has served in the military

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## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) say no one in their family has served in the U.S. military.

Beyond that, 30% name another relative and 27% a parent, with smaller shares citing a sibling (10%), their own service (9%), or a child (5%).

## Topline

Have you or a family member ever served in the U.S. Military?

Four in ten say no one in their family has served in the military.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- No, none of the above apply.: 39.6%
- Yes, another relative served.: 29.8%
- Yes, a parent served.: 26.9%
- Yes, a sibling served.: 9.9%
- Yes, I served.: 9.2%
- Yes, a child served.: 5.2%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2025-09-22 → 2025-09-29
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2025-119
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#military-service-participation](https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#military-service-participation)

## Citation

Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2025-119, fielded September 22-29, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#military-service-participation](https://reports.verasight.io/r/apsa-2025#military-service-participation)