Can Trump Finally Bring Meaningful Change to the Veterans Administration?

A Navy veteran, and former Congressman and Chaplain in the Air Force, is the nominee for the job.

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The US Department of Veterans Affairs building at Washington, DC. Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images

Cris Neely, a 49-year-old medically retired U.S. Army communications specialist from Kentucky, has spent the last 25 years navigating the challenges of the VA healthcare system. A former member of the First Cavalry Division, Mr. Neely had dreams of joining Delta Force, but his path was cut short by injuries sustained during training.

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