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    Selective Service System Celebrates CX Day and Highlight its Commitment to Exceptional Service

    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...

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    The Peace Corps and Selective Service System Forge Partnership Promoting Volunteerism and Public Service

    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...

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    Acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg’s Vetted Conversations Podcast With ‘We The Veterans’

     Selective Service Acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg Shares his Views and Perspectives about the Selective Service System and its Mission “In peacetime, we stand ready at all times to fulfill our mission in collaboration with Federal, state and local partners by ensuring that the system we have in place supports America’s all-volunteer military and is consistent, fair and equitable for...

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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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