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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...
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...
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...
On May 16, 2024, Acting Director of Selective Service Joel C. Spangenberg delivered remarks as part of a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the Selective Service System (SSS) and honor the life of General Lewis Blaine Hershey, the longest-serving Director of Selective Service. SSS has evolved significantly since its inception in 1917,...
ROSSLYN, VA -- The Selective Service System (SSS) received its highest ranking ever as one of the ‘Best Places to Work in the Federal Government’ among small agencies. The Agency’s 2023 seventh place ranking among 30 small federal agencies marks the fourth consecutive year that it scored in the top 10, finishing with an overall employee engagement and satisfaction survey...
Selective Service Acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg Shares his Views and Perspectives about the Selective Service System and its Mission “The Nation has been fortunate to have an all-volunteer force that has served it well during conflicts following the Vietnam War. And, while we hope that a return to conscription doesn’t happen, you never know what the future may hold....