Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper addresses the Intelligence Community (IC) Wounded Warrior Program Internship Fair held May 18 at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. while Sen. Saxby Chambliss, vice chairman, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox, director, National Maritime Intelligence Center listen. Director Clapper thanked the service members for their courage and sacrifice and said the internship fairs are a "win - win" situation for the IC and the veterans. "It is a win for our country's wounded warriors who have the opportunity to continue to serve, and a win for the IC who would benefit greatly from your military discipline and real world combat experience," he said.

More than 700 wounded service members have attended four internship fairs since the program began in November 2009 with nearly 175 accepting internships resulting in nearly fifty interns transitioning to fulltime employment in the IC. In addition to learning about career opportunities in the Intelligence Community, wounded service members attend workshops on resume writing, the security clearance process and developing their interview skills.

Sen. Orrin Hatch received the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal from Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper yesterday in a Capitol Hill ceremony. Director Clapper recognized Sen. Hatch for his leadership and advocacy while a member on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary in ensuring the Intelligence Community and law enforcement have the authorities and resources to protect Americans.