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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appoints retired Colonel and Director of Military Affairs as Secretary of Veterans Affairs


Published on 2024-12-17 18:41:52 - MSN
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  • Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she is appointing a retired Colonel with experience in state government as secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Major General Kendall Penn, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and the current Director of Military and Veterans Affairs, as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This appointment was announced on a Friday, highlighting Penn's extensive military background which includes over 30 years of service, deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and various high-level military positions. Governor Sanders praised Penn's leadership and commitment to veterans, noting his role in enhancing military support and veterans' services in Arkansas. Penn's new role will focus on improving services for Arkansas's 220,000 veterans, ensuring they receive the benefits and support they deserve.

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