Today, President Obama will nominate Bob McDonald, a former CEO of Procter & Gamble, to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a report from the Washington Post.
Mr. McDonald's professional background is quite different from those who have held the position of VA Secretary in recent years. Traditionally, the role has been filled by politicians, medical professionals and retired generals.
However, Mr. McDonald does have a military background, as he is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy in
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