WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is announcing Clayton Brown of Bondurant, Iowa will join his state staff as a veterans fellow and the first-ever participant of the U.S. Senate’s Stars of Valor Veterans Fellowship program. Brown, a U.S. Army veteran, will work directly with Iowa veterans and serve as a liaison with Veterans Service Organizations and other veterans service providers. He will attend local events and help Iowa veterans navigate federal agencies and facilitate connections with local medical services, employment opportunities and other community resources.
“During my 99 county meetings, I often hear about the challenges veterans face when they reintegrate into civilian life. Having a community outreach officer dedicated solely to Iowa veterans allows me to better address their needs and concerns,” Grassley said. “I’m glad to have Clayton join my dedicated team of caseworkers to help ensure the federal government fulfills its promises to the men and women who have served our country in uniform. A graduate of Colfax-Mingo High School, Clayton served for a decade as a unit supply specialist and brings important perspective to his new role serving our state’s hometown heroes.”
“I am deeply honored for the opportunity to represent Senator Grassley and Iowa veterans,” Brown said.
Background:
A decade ago, Grassley created veterans fellow positions to add more eyes and ears on the ground to strengthen the process of representative government and focus on Iowa veterans’ unmet needs. Grassley’s office is the first in the U.S. Senate to utilize the Stars of Valor Veterans Fellowships program authorized in the 117th and 118th Congresses.
The Stars of Valor Fellowship Program provides two-year, paid fellowship opportunities in the U.S. Senate for qualifying veterans, eligible wounded or disabled veterans, active-duty military spouses and Gold Star families.
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