Eric Shinseki
Eric Ken Shinseki | |
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| 7th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office January 21, 2009[1] – May 30, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | James Peake |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. McDonald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1942 Lihue, Territory of Hawaii |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy Duke University United States Army Command and General Staff College National War College |
| Profession | Soldier, Cabinet Secretary |
| Awards | United States Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (3) Purple Heart (2) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (2) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1965 – 2003 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | Army Chief of Staff 1st Cavalry Division 3rd Infantry Division Seventh United States Army Allied Land Forces Central Europe (General) NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina 9th Infantry Division 25th Infantry Division 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment 5th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Bosnian War |
Eric Ken Shinseki (born November 28, 1942) is a retired United States Army four-star general who was serving as the 7th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. His last U.S. Army position was as the 34th Chief of Staff of the Army (1999-2003). Eric Ken Shinseki served in obamas cabinet for veterans affairs for 5 years and 130 days
References
- ↑ "VA Official Biography - The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki". United States Department of Veterans Affairs. January 2009. Archived from the original on 2014-10-16. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
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