No, President Barack Obama did not serve in the military. He was born in 1961, during a time when the United States was not actively engaged in a major conflict that required a draft. By the time he reached the age of eligibility for military service, the draft had ended, and the U.S. military had transitioned to an all-volunteer force.
Obama’s decision not to serve in the military was not uncommon for his generation. Many young men of his age chose to pursue education and careers instead of military service. Obama attended Columbia University and later Harvard Law School, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review. His career path led him into community organizing, law, and eventually politics, culminating in his election as the 44th President of the United States.
While Obama did not serve in the military, he was responsible for making critical decisions as Commander-in-Chief during his presidency, including the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011. His administration also focused on improving the care and benefits for military veterans and their families.