Latest "Selective Service" stories

In this Sept. 18, 2012, file photo, female soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division train on a firing range while testing new body armor in Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sweeping military justice reforms, plan to add women to draft dropped from compromise authorization bill

Lawmakers hope to rush the slimmed down authorization bill through both chambers of Congress this week.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

12 months ago

Supreme Court won’t review men-only draft registration law

The Supreme Court said it’ll be up to Congress, not the court, to decide whether to change the requirement that only men must register for the draft.

18 months ago

Former NSA director, retired top officers ask Supreme Court to declare military draft unconstitutional

The case could upend the Selective Service System.

22 months ago

Army says text messages saying ‘You’ve been selected for the military draft’ are fake

“We have forwarded it on to our security personnel and they’re looking into it," Army Recruiting's chief spokeswoman said.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Widespread fears of a new draft crashed the Selective Service website

“Due to the spread of misinformation, our website is experiencing high traffic volumes at this time. If you are attempting to register or verify registration, please check back later today as we are working to resolve this issue. We appreciate your patience.”

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Three looming questions on the Selective Service System’s future

A commission examining how the draft registration process is handled will make major decisions on the topic in coming months.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago