Under Secretary Of Veterans Affairs For Memorial Affairs
The Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs is a senior position within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that directs the National Cemetery Administration, which maintains 128 national cemeteries and provides burial services for veterans of the United States military and eligible family members.
The Under Secretary is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Steve L. Muro, the Deputy Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, sworn in June 6, 2011, is the current Under Secretary. Muro had been the Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs since January 2009.
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