JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 3, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) congratulates former
Rep. Doug Collins on his nomination
as the 12th secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) and looks forward to seeing him go through the nomination
process as the 119th Congress kicks-off.
Collins is a colonel in the Air Force Reserve. His distinguished
record of service included assignments with the 94th Airlift Wing
and as an individual mobilization augmentee to the command chaplain
at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
In addition to his military service, Collins served in Congress
from 2013 to 2021.
"Mr. Collins knows first-hand what service to our country means,
and his experience serving in the military and Congress underscores
his knowledge of the challenges veterans face and how our
government can and should help them," WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.)
Walt Piatt said. "He understands the
solemn promise our country makes to its service members when they
don the uniform."
If confirmed, WWP looks forward to closely working with Mr.
Collins. The veterans nonprofit will continue to be a resourceful
and knowledgeable partner to VA in providing the programs and
services essential to effective transition back into civilian life
for our nation's wounded, ill, and injured veterans and their
families.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior
Project® (WWP) has been meeting the
growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping
them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more about
Wounded Warrior Project.
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