Washington, D.C. - On November 8, the U.S. Senate confirmed Randy Reeves to the post of Under Secretary
of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs. President Trump nominated Reeves to the
post on September 1.
Y’all Politics reported in October that Reeves testified that, if confirmed, he will
“work tirelessly to ensure our Veterans and their families receive the honor, service
and compassion they deserve and have earned.”
“I am acutely aware that, if confirmed, I will be ultimately responsible for the care
and service provided to Veterans and families during what is, arguably, the most difficult
time in their lives; a responsibility I take very seriously,” Reeves said.
A press release from the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Wicker reads, "The Senate confirmed
Reeves on Wednesday by unanimous consent. With this action, Reeves will now lead the
National Cemetery Administration, which maintains 131 national cemeteries and provides
burial services for veterans and eligible family members."
Wicker said, "“Randy Reeves is ready to get to work for our nation’s veterans and
their families.”
“I am confident that Mr. Reeves will bring the same spirit of service to this new
role as he has demonstrated during his eight years of work with the Mississippi Veterans
Affairs Board and over 20 years with our nation’s military."
Senator Thad Cochran said, “Randy Reeves will be able to put his considerable experience
to good use serving our nation’s veterans and their families. It is a role for which
he is well-prepared."
Cochran adds, “I commend him for his previous service, and I am confident that Randy
will serve the Department of Veterans Affairs with distinction.”
Wicker and Cochran were Reeves' sponsors through the confirmation process. Both senators
represent the state of Mississippi.
The WhiteHouse.gov press release announcing his nomination says, “Mr. Reeves currently
serves as Executive Director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board and serves
as President of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs.”
“A native of rural Mississippi, Mr. Reeves served in the United States Air Force from
1980 to 1988 as an enlisted airman before being commissioned as an officer in the
United States Navy where he served from 1988 to 2008,” according to the National Association
of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA).
“Commander (Retired), Reeves is a Gulf War Veteran with service during Operation Desert
Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. He retired in 2008 with 27 years of service.”
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