Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki. I bet the last place he thought he'd find himself is heading a cabinet post to protect his former personnel.

On June 11, 2010, Secretary Shinseki will met with several members of Student Veterans of America (SVA). They reviewed SVA’s latest successes, what they are working on, and how they can help the Secretary accomplish his mission. Student Veterans of America is a coalition of student Veterans groups from college campuses across the United States that works to develop new student groups, coordinate between existing student groups, and advocate on behalf of student Veterans at the local, state, and national level. They provide peer-to-peer networks for Veterans who are attending school, coordinate activities, provide pre-professional networking, and generally provide a touchstone for student Veterans in higher education.

I sincerely feel I don't need to say much about Secretary Shinseki.  He was the General that gave former Secretary Rumsfeld a view of Iraq and the number of military required to invade that country, he didn't want to hear.

General Shinseki was proved correct over and over again as the invasion into Iraq devolved to chaos and anarchy.  It sparked sectarian violence that is still evident today. 

I don't know of a more insightful person to protect our soldiers as they return to their homes and their private lives.  I have witnessed the ads he has on the television as an outreach to Veteran's lost in their own personal 'fog of war' with PTSD and they are incredible.

The sheer fact Secrtary Shinseki has returned to assist our country once again, druing very trying times, only speaks to the devotion he has always maintained for it and the love he has for his fellow soldier.

Actions speak louder than words.

VA Secretary Shinseki Welcomes Troops Home in Md.



By AP_Exchange


Published: June 12, 2010
BOWIE, Md. (AP) U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki is welcoming home more than 1,000 veterans returning from combat this weekend in Bowie.
The welcome ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Saturday for veterans and their families at the Prince George's Stadium in Bowie.
It will include a barbecue, skydiving demonstrations and performances by the West Point Alumni Glee Club and the 257th Army Band. The events will last until 3 p.m.
The Veterans Affairs Department and Department of Defense will have health and benefit teams on site to provide information to attendees to help with their transition back home.


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