Congressman Stauber Hires Wounded Warrior Fellow in Hermantown Office

HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced the hiring of Jacob Warkentin, who will serve as a Wounded Warrior Fellow in his Hermantown Office. Warkentin will work as a field representative, attend local meetings and events on behalf of the Congressman, and serve as a liaison to local veteran organizations.

Of Jacob's hire, Congressman Stauber stated, "I am incredibly excited to have Jacob Warkentin join our team. As a veteran, Jacob shares our office's mission to make northern Minnesota and this entire nation a better place to live. During his time in the military,Jacob gained a valuable set of skills, which he will now utilize to help families across Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District succeed. We are lucky to have him and I encourage my constituents, especially local veterans, to contact our office and use him as a resource."

Jacob enlisted in the Army in 2016. He was based in Fort Carson, Colorado and served with the 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Armored Brigade team. During his time in the Army, Jacob also spent time overseas in Germany, Poland and Kuwait, and earned multiple awards, including three Army Achievement Medals and one Army Commendation.

Jacob and his wife Alaina currently live in Duluth.

BACKGROUND:

The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within Member offices. This is a two-year, full-time, paid fellowship.

The program is limited to veterans who meet the following requirements: honorably discharged, released from active duty within the last five years, terminal pay grades at or below E-5 or O-3, and 20% or greater service connected disabilities (waived if you have a Purple Heart).

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