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Wenstrup Announces Wounded Warrior Fellowship
Washington,
May 2, 2018
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Ann Tumolo
(202-225-3164)
Veterans are some of the most disciplined and effective employees in the workforce. I’m honored that my office was selected to participate in the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, and I am eager to welcome one of our nation’s finest to join my team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of Congressman Brad Wenstrup is seeking a Wounded Warrior or medically retired veteran to serve in one of the offices in Ohio’s Second District. The position is sponsored by and will be hired through the U.S. House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program. The individual selected for the position will work with military and veteran constituents and act as a liaison between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies. Upon announcing the position, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) issued the following statement: “Veterans are some of the most disciplined and effective employees in the workforce. I’m honored that my office was selected to participate in the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, and I am eager to welcome one of our nation’s finest to join my team,” said Congressman Brad Wenstrup. Background: The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within member offices. The program is limited to veterans who meet all of the following requirements: Honorably discharged, released from active duty within the last five years, terminal pay grades at or below E-5 or O-3, 20% or greater service connected disabilities (waived if you have a Purple Heart). Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program. Interested veterans should go to https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search “Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program” for more information and how to apply. |