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ROSSLYN, VA – Today, Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn and Selective Service Acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forging a partnership centered on public awareness, marketing, and recruiting strategies to provide Americans ways to participate in public, national, and volunteer service in the U.S. and around the world. “For more than 63 years, the Peace...
Selective Service Acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg Shares his Views and Perspectives about the Selective Service System and its Mission Listen to the July 24th podcast here.
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....
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...
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....
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...