Grassley Welcomes Stars of Valor Veterans Fellow to U.S. Senate Staff

Grassley Welcomes Stars of Valor Veterans Fellow to U.S. Senate Staff

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced Johnathon Remster of Marshalltown has joined his state staff as a veterans fellow under the U.S. Senate's Stars of Valor Veterans Fellowship program.

Remster, an Iowa Army National Guard veteran is based out of Grassley's Des Moines office. He works directly with Iowa veterans and serves as a liaison with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and other veterans service providers. In addition to attending local events, Remster helps Iowa veterans navigate federal agencies and facilitates connections with healthcare services, employment opportunities and other community resources.

Clayton Brown of Bondurant served as Grassley's first veterans fellow and the Senate's first-ever participant of the program.

"At my 99 county meetings, I hear from veterans who are facing challenges as they reintegrate into civilian life or try to access the services they've earned. That's why the Stars of Valor program is such an important resource for Iowans. With a dedicated community outreach officer like Johnathon, my office can better support the needs and concerns of Iowa veterans," Grassley said. "I'm thankful to have Johnathon join my team to help ensure the government fulfills its promises to those who have honorably served our nation. Deployed under Operation Spartan Shield, Johnathon served as a mechanic for seven years and brings an important perspective to this new role as he honors Iowa's hometown heroes."

"Coming from the Iowa Veterans Home, I gained a new appreciation for why we take care of our veterans. I am honored to be able to serve our veterans and grateful for the opportunity to represent Senator Grassley," Remster said.

Background:

More than a decade ago, Grassley created veterans fellow positions to strengthen the process of representative government and focus on Iowa veterans' unmet needs. Grassley's office was the first in the U.S. Senate to utilize the Stars of Valor Veterans Fellowships program authorized in the 117^th and 118^th 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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