NEWS for VETERANS Robert Wilkie sworn in as VA secretary ■ After being confirmed by the Senate in “We look forward to working with him an 86–9 vote, Navy and Air Force veteran to build upon the strong foundation put Robert Wilkie was officially sworn in as the in place by Secretaries McDonald and 10th secretary of Veterans Affairs in an Oval Shulkin,” said Washington Headquarters Office ceremony, held July 30. Executive Director Garry Augustine. Wilkie, who previously served as acting “The VA has seen measurable growth secretary, is the fourth VA secretary in and modernization over the past few five years and will focus on modernizing years, and DAV looks forward to building the department to ensure it delivers high-on that progress with Secretary Wilkie Wilkie quality, timely health care and benefits so that VA can continue serving veterans services to the men and women who served. for generations to come.” Since March, Wilkie has worked closely with the A graduate of Wake Forest University, Wilkie veterans service organization community to better also holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University understand the needs facing his fellow veterans. With College of Law in New Orleans, a Master of Laws in years of leadership experience in the Department of international and comparative law from Georgetown Defense, the secretary has a deep understanding of University and a master’s in strategic studies from navigating federal government policies. the U.S. Army War College. 2018 NATIONAL SERIES If we’re in your local area, we hope you’ll stop by and join us! REGISTER TODAY AT DAV5K.ORG Exclusive DAV Member Discount! Receive $2 off VIP registrations with the code DAVMEMBER .* *Online registration only. Offer expires October 15, 2018. 2018 HANKOOK TIRE—DAV MSO STOPS DATE Fri., Sept. 14 Fri., Sept. 28 Mon., Oct. 1 Fri., Oct. 19 Tues., Nov. 6 CITY Clarksville, TN Marietta, GA King of Prussia, PA Centerville, UT HANKOOK TIRE DEALER Gateway Tire & Service Center NTW CJ’s Tire & Automotive Centerville Tire Factory Colorado Springs, CO Peerless Tires SAT., NOV. 3 TULSA KEMAH, TEXAS SUN., NOV. 4 NEWPORT NEWS SAT., NOV. 10 ATLANTA BOSTON CINCINNATI Hankook is honored to continue to serve veterans where they live by hosting DAV mobile service office (MSO) stops around the nation. These offices on wheels travel to underserved communities across the country to help veterans and their families obtain the services and benefits they have earned. PRESENTED BY DAV (DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS) NATIONAL SERIES SPONSOR
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