What will be the primary focus of Sam Brown's initiatives in his first year as VA Under Secretary?
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Trump Nominates Purple Heart Recipient Sam Brown as VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs
Jan 11, 2025, 08:43 PM
President Donald Trump has nominated Sam Brown, a former Nevada Senate candidate and Army veteran, to serve as the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Brown, a Purple Heart recipient who sustained burn injuries across 30% of his body during his service in Afghanistan, has been an advocate for veterans and emergency medications. In his new role, Brown will oversee the maintenance and operation of 155 VA national cemeteries, manage memorial programs, and administer federal grants for memorial services, including burial services for veterans and their families. Brown, who lost the 2024 Nevada Senate election to incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen, lives in Reno with his wife, Amy, an Army veteran, and their three children.
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