I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Army (Saratoga Springs, NY) in Oct 2011
Interview
My Congressman held a board style (panel of appointees) to conduct the interview. Prior to the board I did 1:1 interviews with about half the board (was recommended by the board). I picked 2011 for the year, but it was in 2000 (Glassdoor won't let me pick that far back).