Pamela J. Powers

Pamela J. Powers is an American government official serving as the Acting United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs since April 2, 2020.[1]

Pamela J. Powers
Deputy Secretary of Veteran Affairs of the United States
Assumed office
April 2, 2020
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byJames Byrne
Personal details
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (BS)
United States Army War College (MSS)
University of Phoenix (MOrgM)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Rank Colonel
Awards Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Education

Powers graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Psychology. She earned a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College and a Master of Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.[1]

Personal life

Powers' great-grandfather served in World War I and her grandfather served in World War II.[2] She served in the United States Air Force and retired as a colonel on March 1, 2018.[3] Her awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.[1]

References
  1. "Pamela J. Powers - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs". va.gov. United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. Powers, Pamela J. (May 1, 2019). "Meet the women helping VA work for women veterans". MilitaryTimes.
  3. La Curan, Donnie (April 7, 2020). "President Trump tasks VA Chief of Staff Pamela J. Powers to perform duties of Deputy Secretary". Veterans Resources.
Political offices
Preceded by
James Byrne		 Acting United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
2020–present		 Incumbent
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