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    The Selective Service System and AmeriCorps Forge Partnership Promoting National Service Participation Across America

    ROSSLYN, VA – Today, Selective Service acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg and AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the White House to codify their partnership on public awareness strategies and marketing initiatives to promote Americans’ participation in national service opportunities offered by both federal agencies. Tom Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President...

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    Retired Military Officer, Cassandra A. Young, Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal by The Selective Service System

    ROSSLYN, VA: Today, retired Army National Guard Officer Cassandra A. Young, was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal for her meritorious service by Selective Service Chief of Staff Saif Khan. Brigadier General Robert Paoletti, Director of the Joint Staff of the California National Guard, participated in today’s ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Rancho Cordova, CA. In recognition of...

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    Retired Non-Commissioned Officer, Rae A. Rouse, Sworn in as the Selective Service System’s Virgin Islands State Director

    ROSSLYN, VA: Today, Rae A. Rouse, a retired non-commissioned officer (NCO) with the Virgin Islands Army National Guard, was sworn in as the Selective Service System’s Virgin Islands State Director by acting Director of Selective Service Joel C. Spangenberg. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., who nominated Mr. Rouse for this position, participated in today’s ceremony at the Government House,...

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    106th Anniversary of the Selective Service System

    On May 18th, 2023, Joel C. Spangenberg, Acting Director of Selective Service, delivered remarks at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Selective Service System and presented a wreath at the gravesite of General Lewis Blaine Hershey to memorialize his life and service to our nation. Acting Director Spangenberg stated,  “General Hershey’s legacy, coupled with...

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    Selective Service System Represents Public Service Recognition Week 2023

    Each year, the President and Congress designate a week in May as Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) in honor of the men and women who serve America as federal, state, county, and local government employees. Our Agency proudly represents PSRW as one of the 74 federal agencies to sign this year’s Public Service Recognition Week co-chair letter! PSRW23_CoChairLetter    ...

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    Retired Military Officer, Gary W. Kirk, Sworn in as the Selective Service System’s Alabama State Director

    Today, retired Alabama Air National Guard Officer, Gary W. Kirk, was sworn in as the Selective Service System’s Alabama State Director by Selective Service acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, who nominated Mr. Kirk for this position, participated in today’s ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. Alabama Governor Ivey said, “Mr. Kirk has not only...

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