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    Follow-Up Statement by The Selective Service System on Investigation into Inappropriate X Repost on Mandatory Military 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...

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    John M. Monroe Sworn in as Oregon State Director for 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...

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    Selective Service Acting Director Delivers Remarks on November 7th at the University of the District of Columbia’s 18th Annual Veterans Day Event

    Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a distinct honor to join you today for this important occasion. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Dr. Maurice Edington, President of the University of the District of Columbia, for inviting me to speak today. Dr. Edington’s leadership at UDC, one of the oldest HBCU’s in the United States, is invaluable to...

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    STATEMENT BY THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM ON AN INAPPROPRIATE X REPOST ON REQUIRING MILITARY SERVICE

    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...

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    Selective Service System and Peace Corps Leaders Discuss Their New Agreement and The Benefits Of Service With Tom Temin, The Host Of Federal News Network’s ‘The Federal Drive’ Podcast

    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...

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    Going live in 2025: Modernizing the Registration System Architecture at the Selective Service System

    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...

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