OFFICE OF U.S. REP. JOHN KATKO SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN WOUNDED WARRIOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Representative John Katko (NY-24) is pleased to announce that his Syracuse District office has been selected to host a Wounded Warrior fellow, who will serve as a Veterans Constituent Case Worker.   

“We owe an enormous debt to the men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend our freedom and our democracy,” said Rep. John Katko.  “These individuals have a unique understanding of the challenges facing Central New York’s veterans, active military men and women, and their families.  I’m proud to participate in this initiative and eager for the opportunity to have a local veteran join our team.” 

Since taking office in January, Rep. Katko’s office has assisted in the return of over $178,000.00 in benefits to veterans and active U.S. service members in the 24th Congressional District.

The fellow, a Veterans Case Worker, will work primarily with veterans, active duty military, and their families.   The individual will coordinate responses to a wide range of requests received from military and veteran constituents and provide a liaison between the Office of Rep. John Katko and various veterans’ organizations in NY-24.   The fellow will assist constituents in interacting with administrative and government agencies by acting as a facilitator, ombudsman, and in some cases, an advocate.   A full list of job duties and responsibilities, as well as requirements for the position, can be found here.  

The position is part of the Congressional Wounded Warrior Program, which was established to provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans in the U.S. House of Representatives.   The Congressional Wounded Warrior Fellowship program is available to veterans who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, with less than 20 years of service and a minimum 30% disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

Interested applicants should submit a resume, a DD214, and a letter from the VA indicating a 30% or greater rating to housewoundedwarriors@mail.house.gov. Resumes should not be sent directly to the Office of Representative Katko.

Congressman John Katko represents the 24th Congressional District, which includes all of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties and a portion of Oswego County.  For more information, please visit https://katko.house.gov or www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko.

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