and he wasn't a general either!!! are you paying attention now??? he was a Colonel and his name was Leslie... MACDILL AFbase was named after him was called Southeast Air Base you don't pay attention to the Military.. come on... so why don't you know that the VA chief is Knights of malta
it was on the VA website when he was appointed
R. James 'Jim' Nicholson
Cabinet members are appointed by the President, but must be approved by a simple majority vote of the United States Senate.
Background Information Gender: Male Family: Birth date: 1938 Birthplace: Home City: Religion:
Education: JD, University of Denver MA, Public Policy, Columbia University Bachelor's, West Point Military Academy.
Professional Experience: Attorney Founder, Nicholson Enterprises, Inc. Owner, Renaissance Homes Ranger/Paratrooper, United States Army.
Political Experience: United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 2005-present Appointed, United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, January 26, 2005 United States Ambassador, Holy See, 2001-2005 Committeeman, Republican National Committee
Organizations: Community Concerns Committee, Denver Bar Association Listen Foundation Knight, Sovereign Military Order of Malta Chair, Volunteers of America
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees: Colorado Air Quality Control Commission.