Spanberger appoints retired National Guard leader as Veterans Secretary
TL;DR
Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed retired Major General Timothy Williams as the state's next Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, citing his extensive military experience and leadership of the Virginia National Guard during critical missions, including COVID-19 response and security operations, to support the state's large veteran population.
- Spanberger names longtime National Guard leader as next veterans secretary Virginia Mercury
- Spanberger names former Va. Guard leader to veterans post Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Headlines from across the state: Spanberger names longtime National Guard leader as next veterans secretary; more ... Cardinal News
- Spanberger taps retired VA adjutant general to lead veterans affairs The Progress Index
- Former AG Williams named Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Virginia National Guard (.mil)
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