Former Vancouver senator to lead US Selective Service System

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Former Washington state Sen. Don Benton has been tapped to head the U.S. Selective Service System.

The White House announced the pending nomination on Monday, The Seattle Times reported.

Benton, a Republican from Vancouver who was an early supporter of President Donald Trump, had previously served as a “senior adviser” between Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency, which registers men age 18 through 25, hasn’t overseen a draft since 1973.

Benton will oversee a staff of 124 employees.