Lawrence Romo
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Lawrence Romo is an American senior civil servant and former United States Air Force
Officer. He is the current director of the Selective Service System
.
degree from the United States Air Force Academy
and a Master of Education
degree from Montana State University – Northern (formerly Northern Montana College).
(USAF) both on active duty
and in the reserve
. He served as a United States Air Force Academy
Admissions Advisor, in various positions supporting the operation of the Minuteman Missile Weapon and Launch System, in Training Operations, and as an Air Transportation Officer. Upon retiring from the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel
, Mr. Romo was the USAF Academy Liaison Officer Director for South Texas. He joined the United States Civil Service Commission
in 1987, serving from 1987 until 1992 as an Item Manager for the Directorate of Special Weapons, and from 1992 through 1999, as the Transition Assistance Program Specialist at Kelly Air Force Base. He also served as the Chairman of Bexar County Veterans Committee and a member of the American Legion, American GI Forum, Association of United States Army, and the Military Officers Association of America. He served as Chairman of the San Antonio Commission for Children and Families for the City of San Antonio, Texas.
Immediately prior to being SSS director, he was the Soldier and Family Assistance Program Manager for the U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade
, responsible for the family programs of seven Recruiting Battalions in a multi-state area. As an integral part of the Team Well-Being Program, he ensured enhanced wellness of Soldiers and Family Members. Further, he was an Admissions Liaison Officer for the United States Air Force Academy, having performed this function for 29 years as both an additional and primary military duty. Since 1988, Mr. Romo had served annually on various Congressional Service Academies Nomination Selection Panels.
(DoD) could help the SSS increase compliance rate among eligible males, Romo stated in writing "I cannot think of anything additional the DoD might do for the SSS to achieve higher registration compliance." Romo stated that the Defense Department shares a list of names with his department and provides advertising space for the SSS.
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
Officer. He is the current director of the Selective Service System
Selective Service System
The Selective Service System is a means by which the United States government maintains information on those potentially subject to military conscription. Most male U.S. citizens and male immigrant non-citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 are required by law to have registered within 30 days of...
.
Early life and education
Romo grew up in San Antonio and earned his Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree from the United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
and a Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in...
degree from Montana State University – Northern (formerly Northern Montana College).
Military career
Romo served in various assignments for the United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
(USAF) both on active duty
Active duty
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and in the reserve
Military reserve
A military reserve, tactical reserve, or strategic reserve is a group of military personnel or units which are initially not committed to a battle by their commander so that they are available to address unforeseen situations or exploit suddenly developing...
. He served as a United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
Admissions Advisor, in various positions supporting the operation of the Minuteman Missile Weapon and Launch System, in Training Operations, and as an Air Transportation Officer. Upon retiring from the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant colonel
Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
, Mr. Romo was the USAF Academy Liaison Officer Director for South Texas. He joined the United States Civil Service Commission
United States Civil Service Commission
The United States Civil Service Commission a three man commission was created by the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, which was passed into law on January 16, 1883...
in 1987, serving from 1987 until 1992 as an Item Manager for the Directorate of Special Weapons, and from 1992 through 1999, as the Transition Assistance Program Specialist at Kelly Air Force Base. He also served as the Chairman of Bexar County Veterans Committee and a member of the American Legion, American GI Forum, Association of United States Army, and the Military Officers Association of America. He served as Chairman of the San Antonio Commission for Children and Families for the City of San Antonio, Texas.
Immediately prior to being SSS director, he was the Soldier and Family Assistance Program Manager for the U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade
United States Army Recruiting Command
The United States Army Recruiting Command mission is to recruit the enlisted, non-commissioned and officer candidates for service in the United States Army and Army Reserve...
, responsible for the family programs of seven Recruiting Battalions in a multi-state area. As an integral part of the Team Well-Being Program, he ensured enhanced wellness of Soldiers and Family Members. Further, he was an Admissions Liaison Officer for the United States Air Force Academy, having performed this function for 29 years as both an additional and primary military duty. Since 1988, Mr. Romo had served annually on various Congressional Service Academies Nomination Selection Panels.
Director of the Selective Service System
As director of Selective Service System, Romo supervises an agency that registers all United States citizens and foreign nationals living in the United States who are male (except prisoners and mental hospital patients and former women who have become transsexual men) and who are between 18 and 26 years old. Romo answered written questions by the U.S. Senate prior to confirmation. When asked how the Department of DefenseUnited States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
(DoD) could help the SSS increase compliance rate among eligible males, Romo stated in writing "I cannot think of anything additional the DoD might do for the SSS to achieve higher registration compliance." Romo stated that the Defense Department shares a list of names with his department and provides advertising space for the SSS.