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Last year, the Selective Service System set out to highlight the Alternative Service Program (ASP) during the “Year of Alternative Service”. The vision was to increase overall awareness of the ASP and build a network of approved civilian employers for Conscientious Objectors. Though 2020 has proved to be a challenging year with the current COVID-19 pandemic weighing heavily on the...
Major Isaac Wright, USAFR Commander AR 2-3 presented at the YouthBuild Memphis Outreach Meeting on July 10, 2020 in Memphis, TN on behalf of Selective Service. YouthBuild Memphis is a 501(c)(3) organization with multiple years of experience helping young people rebuild their lives. Their program provides an opportunity to earn a high school diploma or high school equivalent while...
On the morning of Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service released its final report. The 255-page document containing 49 recommendations recapped the Commission’s efforts from the past two and a half-year analysis studying the Selective Service, registration, and methods of generating greater interest in military, national and public service. The Commission stated that...
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Selective Service has been placed in telework status. The call center will be available, however, please expect delays in the processing of your calls. There will also be delays in the processing of mail. Online Registration and Verification will still be available. If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail information@sss.gov, call 1-847-688-6888,...
Matthew Medina Region III Matthew Medina has been a Selective Service local board member for nearly three years. He stated, “It is an honor to be nominated as a featured board member of the month.” A graduate from the University of Arizona, Mr. Medina is currently employed at Dun & Bradstreet as a contact center leader in Tucson, AZ. He...
Selective Service Reserve Force Officer and Michigan Detachment Commander, Lt. Col. Daniel Allen, is recognized with numerous awards for his service. As a detachment commander he is responsible for 55 of Michigan’s 83 counties, of which his area has 100 percent coverage of local board members. These board members have been recruited and trained for readiness. In Lt. Col. Allen’s...
