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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...
Selective Service System Acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg and Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn recently joined Tom Temin, the host of Federal News Network’s ‘The Federal Drive’ podcast to talk about how the two agencies work to promote volunteerism and public service under their new agreement. The Peace Corps and Selective Service System are working together to launch a series...
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...
ROSSLYN, VA – Today, the Selective Service System (SSS) proudly joins other Federal agencies in the celebration of Customer Experience (CX) Day, underscoring its commitment to providing outstanding service to the American public. As part of its mission to always support the nation's defense readiness, SSS continuously strives to improve its customer experience by delivering efficient and user-friendly services. Celebrated...