Selective Service

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A vast majority of US states and territories also automatically register men for selective service when driver's licenses are issued.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In addition to strength, stamina and ergonomic shoes, a job with the postal service requires a clean record, two years of safe driving, and a selective service registration.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2022

I was sent to wait out the remainder of the day before being taken back to my local selective service board and returning home to Southern Maryland.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2022

By 1972, fewer than 30,000 men were being drafted per year, and selective service was suspended in 1973.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

Finally the three chums were on their way for 51 the fighting front with thousands of fellow soldiers, some being volunteers and others of the selective service.

From Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line The Motor Boys Fighting for Uncle Sam by Young, Clarence