The
Stars of Valor Fellowships Program is committed to honoring and acknowledging
the invaluable service, sacrifice, and resilience provided by wounded or disabled veterans, Active-Duty military spouses, and Gold Star families. It presents
a distinct opportunity for individuals to extend their significant
contributions to America beyond their military tenure. Senate Resolution 442
(117th Congress) established the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton
Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, Senate Resolution 443
(117th Congress) established the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program, and Senate Resolution 737 (118th Congress) established the Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program.
Collectively, these programs are the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program.

These fellowships are exclusively available to eligible wounded or disabled veterans, Active-Duty military spouses, and Gold
Star family members who aspire to serve as paid fellows for a two-year duration
within the esteemed halls of the United States Senate. Leveraging their unique
perspectives, selected fellows will have the privilege of supporting Senators
and their dedicated staff, helping to shape legislative agendas, and address
constituents' concerns on a national scale. These positions are based in
Washington, DC, as well as in Senate Offices across the United States.

The McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must

• Have an honorable
  discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions; 
• Have been released from active duty
  within the last five years;
• Qualify as wounded or disabled, and
  provide official documentation thereof, which may include a DD Form 214 or
  other documentation from the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
• Confirm a terminal pay grade at or
  below E-5 (Enlisted), CW-2 (Chief Warrant Officers), or O-3 (Officers).
• Veterans promoted to the pay grades of
  E-6, W-3, or O-4 within six months of separation from active duty are
  eligible.

Stars of Valor Fellow – Senator Johnson – Milwaukee, WI #443

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organization
  skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to complete
  projects within timelines and under minimal supervision
• Ability to work well under
  pressure and maintain a professional and courteous work disposition
• Ability to exercise
  discretion and independent judgment in handling sensitive information
• Ability to manage multiple
  tasks simultaneously
• Effective verbal and
  written communication skills are necessary

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma
required. Some college-level classes are preferred but not required. 

Veterans Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Defense Department (DD) Form 214, member 4 copy
• Wounded or Disabled:
  •  "Wounded" status as defined in 10 U.S.C. §1129 and
    recorded by a DD Form 214 or other official documents
  •  Department of Veterans Affairs Decision letter annotating a disability rating of 30% or greater 

Please do not contact or
submit applications to congressional offices.