Congressman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position in her Surprise district office.

Lesko, who represents Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District, said the person chosen for the special fellowship will assist military and veteran constituents with casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.

“We make a covenant with our veterans that we will care for them when they return, and making sure we honor that commitment is one of my highest priorities,” she said. “That is why I am pleased to be working with the House of Representatives to ensure veterans and military personnel living here in Arizona have access to our federal government and the care and services they have earned.”

The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within members of Congress’ 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.