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    Mr. Thomas F. Grabowski Sworn in as Georgia State Director for Selective Service

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 8, 2024 Media Contact: Robert Kenny, Deputy Associate Director, Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (O) 703-605-4103 |  (M) 571-982-2915 | Robert.Kenny@SSS.gov    Rosslyn, VA: Today, retired Georgia Air National Guard Commander and business consultant Thomas F. Grabowski was sworn in as the Georgia State Director for the Selective Service System (SSS) by Acting Deputy Director Craig T....

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    STATEMENT BY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACTING DIRECTOR

    ROSSYLN, VA – Acting Director of Selective Service Joel C. Spangenberg released the following statement on the proposed automated registration amendment to the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by the House of Representatives on June 14, 2024: “On June 14, the House of Representatives passed its version of the FY25 NDAA, which includes a provision for men, ages...

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    The Service for America Summit Highlights Service Opportunities for the Nation’s Youth

    On Friday, June 21, Acting Director of Selective Service Joel C. Spangenberg, along with the Agency’s Chief of Staff, Saif Khan, participated in the Service for America Summit held at the Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The goal of this event was to bring together leaders to advance an agenda for the promotion of military, national, and public service....

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    Mr. Drew Techner Sworn in as Pennsylvania State Director for Selective Service

    Today, retired Philadelphia Police Commander, and retired U.S. Army officer, Drew Techner, was sworn in as the Pennsylvania State Director for the Selective Service System (SSS) by Acting Director of Selective Service Joel C. Spangenberg. Mr. Techner was recommended for this leadership position by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and appointed by Acting Director Spangenberg. Today’s ceremony was held at the...

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    Mr. John W. Singletary Sworn in as Colorado State Director for Selective Service

    Rosslyn, VA: Today, longtime farmer, rancher, and real estate professional, John W. Singletary, was sworn in as the Colorado State Director for the Selective Service System (SSS) by Joel C. Spangenberg, the Acting Director of Selective Service. Mr. Singletary was recommended for this leadership position by Colorado Governor Jared Polis and appointed by Acting Director Spangenberg. Today’s ceremony was held...

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    Mr. Wilem Wong Sworn in as New York City Director for Selective Service

    Rosslyn, VA: Today, retired U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Wilem Wong was sworn in as the New York City (NYC) Director for the Selective Service System by Region I Director Thomas Kenney. Mr. Wong was recommended for this leadership position by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and appointed by Acting Director of Selective Service Joel C. Spangenberg. Today’s ceremony was...

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