; 10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is amended to read as follows: (2) Geographical representation Out of the total number of individuals selected to participate in the fellows program, which shall not exceed 60 individuals in any year, no more than 20 percent may be from any of the following geographic regions: (A) The Northeast United States. (B) The Southeast United States. (C) The Midwest United States. (D) The Southwest United States. (E) The Western United States. (F) Alaska, Hawaii, United States territories, and areas outside the United States. . (b) Appointment and career development Such section is further amended— (1) in subsection (d)(3)— (A) by striking assigned and inserting appointed ; and (B) by striking assignment and inserting appointment