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    Former Army National Guardsman and U.S. Navy Veteran Vincent Anthony Lopez Sworn In as New Mexico State Director

    “The Selective Service System enables our Nation to respond effectively to military manpower needs in times of a national emergency.” Rosslyn, VA: Today, Former Army National Guardsman and U.S. Navy Veteran Vincent Anthony Lopez was sworn in as the New Mexico State Director by Selective Service System Region III Director Steven Kett. Mr. Lopez was nominated by New Mexico Governor...

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    Mr. Saif M. Khan Appointed Selective Service System Chief of Staff

    ROSSLYN, VA: Selective Service System Acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg has appointed Saif M. Khan to a key role in the Biden-Harris Administration as the Agency’s Chief of Staff. “It is an honor to serve in this capacity with the Selective Service System and work alongside such a knowledgeable and dedicated team of professionals at a time when the Agency...

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    Marine Corps Veteran Kenneth “Ken” W. Zebal Sworn In as Arizona State Director

    “The Selective Service registration represents an additional tier of support to our Nation’s all-volunteer military in the event of a national emergency…” Rosslyn, VA: U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Kenneth “Ken” W. Zebal was sworn in as Arizona State Director on September 14, 2022 by Selective Service System Region III Director Steve Kett. Mr. Zebal was nominated by Arizona Governor Doug...

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    White House Appoints Joel C. Spangenberg as Selective Service System Deputy Director

    The White House has appointed Joel C. Spangenberg as Selective Service System Deputy Director. “The Selective Service System serves an important role in support of the Department of Defense and our national security.  The agency’s employees, military reservists, and volunteers do outstanding work in carrying out its mission while proudly serving the American people. Serving alongside them as the agency’s...

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    Michael A. Smith, Active Community Leader, Business Executive, and Former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Sworn In as Connecticut State Director

    “The Selective Service registration represents an additional tier of support to our Nation’s all-volunteer military in the event of a national emergency…” Rosslyn, VA: Today, active community leader and former U.S Army Infantry officer, Michael A. Smith, was sworn in as the Connecticut State Director by retired U.S. Air Force COL Thomas Kenney, Selective Service System Acting Associate Director of...

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    Retired Navy Commander Jason Fahy Sworn In as Rhode Island State Director

    “The Selective Service enables our Nation to respond effectively to military manpower needs, should it be called upon to do so.” Rosslyn, VA: Today, retired senior U.S. Naval officer and Commander, Jason Fahy was sworn in as the Rhode Island State Director by retired U.S. Air Force COL Thomas Kenney, Selective Service System Acting Associate Director of Operations and Region...

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