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 tenure, he and his detachment have received five awards from the Selective Service System including the Director’s Excellence Award for 2016 and 2017, Reserve Force Officer of the Quarter for two quarters, and the detachment has earned the Top Detachment of the Region.

Each year on November 11^th we recognize Veterans Day to honor all the men and women who’ve served our country in uniform.  We honor and celebrate veterans from generations past and present.  It’s a time for reflection and recognition of all those who have served and sacrificed. Many, many patriots have given their lives so we may continue to enjoy freedom and prosperity and a homeland where we are free to worship any religion or none at all!  On Memorial Day all Americans unite in solemn recognition of the liberties that have been earned by the efforts and sacrifices of others.

This month is the 100 year anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson signing the Selective Service Act.  Shown below is an excellent article written by Mr. Jerome Greer Chandler, titled “Selective Service System is Guardian at the Gate” and reprinted with permission from the VFW.  It is also published in the May, 2017 issue of the VFW magazine.