SELECTIVE SERVICE SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS.(Neighbors East)(Column)

From: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) | Date: February 26, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: Joan Kulczyk

Joan Kulczyk is area office manager with the Selective Service.

Have you ever wondered what you can do within your community to ensure the nation's defense?

One answer is to serve as a local board member of the Selective Service.

The Selective Service system maintains nearly 2,000 local boards throughout the United States. If the draft ever was reinstated, the Selective Service has in place all the mechanics to call up large numbers of potential recruits.

Not all of those men will be willing to or should enter into military service. If a ...

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