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By Staff Every generation has its defining moment, times when ordinary people step forward to do something extraordinary. In America, one of the most enduring expressions of that spirit is the willingness of young men to serve when called. It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. But it’s powerful. Since 1980, more than 100 million men have registered with the Selective...
By Micheal Migliara, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer (acting), Selective Service System As our nation nears its 250th anniversary next year and the Selective Service System commemorates 108 years since its founding this past Sunday, we are reminded of the enduring ideals that forged this republic—individual liberty, national sovereignty, and the shared responsibility of defending both. The Selective Service...
ROSSYLN, VA – Robert Kenny, Deputy Associate Director for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Selective Service System, released the following statement on an inappropriate repost on its official X site from November 6, 2024, that was reported in the news: “On November 6, 2024, an inappropriate X post related to a mandatory draft was reposted on the Selective Service...
ROSSLYN, VA: Today, retired U.S. Army officer and IT architect John M. Monroe was sworn in as Oregon State Director for the Selective Service System (SSS) by Acting Director of Selective Service Joel C. Spangenberg. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek recommended Mr. Monroe for this leadership position. “John Monroe brings outstanding military and corporate experience to this important role with the...
ROSSYLN, VA – Robert Kenny, Deputy Associate Director for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Selective Service System, released the following statement on the inappropriate X repost on November 6, 2024, concerning required military service that was reported in the news during the past two days: “Yesterday, an inappropriate X post related to a mandatory draft was reposted on the...
The Selective Service System (SSS) is on track to complete a major upgrade to its FedRAMP-certified national registration system, which is among the largest databases in the federal government, by moving it to a secure cloud in 2025. This modernization effort will further enhance the cybersecurity protections for its registration system. As part of a broader federal initiative, SSS is...