WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the Senate vote that confirmed the nomination of retired Army Captain Sam Brown to be the next Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

“Captain Sam Brown understands the sacrifices made every day by the men and women in the U.S. military and their families, and he is well-equipped to undertake this significant responsibly,” said Sen. Moran. “Through our conversations and his past military experience, Captain Brown has demonstrated that he is prepared to lead the National Cemetery Administration in honoring and remembering those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I am grateful to Captain Brown for his service to our country, for his sacrifice and now for his willingness to continue serving our country in this new capacity.”

Retired Army Captain Sam Brown is a West Point graduate, Afghanistan combat veteran, and husband and father of three. During his testimony before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Captain Brown shared his story of military service and the wounds he sustained serving in Afghanistan, and how these experiences will inform his work as Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs.

Click HERE to Watch Chairman Moran’s Floor Remarks

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