White House Fellows Program seeks applicants

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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) --  Air Force officials are encouraging Airmen to apply for the White House Fellows Program. Applicants must obtain written endorsement and authorization from their commanders.

Founded in 1964, the program is one of America's most prestigious for leadership and public service, officials said. It provides firsthand experience in government operations.

Up to 19 people are selected each year to work fulltime for one year as special assistants to senior executives in cabinet-level agencies or in the executive office of the president. Servicemembers are particularly encouraged to apply since the program enhances executive development, officials said.

Military applicants must meet the following criteria:

-- Have 24 months time on station as of Aug. 1, 2005, or be returning from an overseas assignment between July 1 and Aug. 31.

-- Have sufficient retainability to serve a three-year active-duty service commitment upon completion of the program.

-- Be available for reassignment.

Applications are available online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/fellows/about/WHF-Application-2004.pdf by mail at: President's Commission on White House Fellowships, 712 Jackson Place NW, Washington DC 20503.

Completed packages must be postmarked by Jan. 3 and sent to the Air Force Personnel Center here at: HQ AFPC/DPAPE, 550 C St. West, Suite 32, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4734.

For more information, Airmen can contact the local military personnel flight, visit www.whitehouse.gov/fellows or call (202) 395-4522. (Courtesy of AFPC News Service)