Trump picks ex-congressman for veterans department leadership role
Former Georgia representative **Doug Collins** gets nomination for Veterans Affairs Secretary position. The Air Force Reserve chaplain might soon lead department with over 370k healthcare workers
Donald Trump made his pick for Veterans Affairs Secretary yesterday‚ choosing former Georgia lawmaker Doug Collins to manage the departments healthcare and benefits programs
We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform‚ and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers Veterans and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need
Collins brings mixed background to the role - serving as a US representative from early-2013 till beginning-2021 (when his senate campaign in Georgia didnt succeed). His current work as chaplain in Air Force Reserve adds military-connected experience to his resume
The Veterans Affairs department - which takes care of ex-service members through various programs; handles these key tasks:
- Medical care at VA facilities
- Veterans benefit payments
- Military cemetery management
- Support services coordination
The departments size shows its importance in government operations - employing more than 370k health-care workers and support staff (making it one of the largest US federal agencies)
