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Eric Shinseki is a retired US Army general and the first Asian-American Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He served in the Vietnam War, commanded the 1st Cavalry Division, and led the Army during the Iraq War.
Learn about Eric K. Shinseki, the first Asian American four-star general and the secretary of veterans affairs under Barack Obama. Find out his biography, achievements, awards, and controversies in this article from Britannica.
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May 29, 2014 · A profile of Eric Shinseki, the former Army chief of staff and current secretary of veterans affairs, who faced criticism and challenges in his career. Learn about his background, leadership style, and personal history of perseverance and humility.
May 30, 2014 · He's a retired four-star U.S. Army general, former Army vice chief-of-staff and in retirement, he is an advocate for service members and veterans. In particular, helping them recover...
May 31, 2014 · WASHINGTON — Eric Shinseki resigned as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday, leaving behind a sprawling bureaucracy embroiled in scandal and burdened with a...
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- Michael D. Shear,Richard A. Oppel Jr.
Shinseki is the only Japanese American to be promoted to the Army's top position and is the first four-star general of Asian descent in the U.S. military. President Barack Obama nominated Shinseki as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs; he was unanimously confirmed on January 20, 2009.
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Eric Ken Shinseki is a retired United States Army general who served as the seventh United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2009–2014) and the 34th Chief of Staff of the Army (1999–2003).
