Eric Ken Shinseki
7th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
In office January 21, 2009 – May 30, 2014
President	Barack Obama
Preceded by	James Peake
Succeeded by	Robert A. McDonald
Personal details
Born	(1942-11-28) November 28, 1942 (age 81) Lihue, Territory of Hawaii
Alma mater	United States Military Academy Duke University United States Army Command and General Staff College National War College
Profession	Soldier, Cabinet Secretary
Awards	United States Military Academy Distinguished Graduate Award Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (3) Purple Heart (2) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (2)
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1965 – 2003
Rank	General
Commands	Army Chief of Staff 1st Cavalry Division 3rd Infantry Division Seventh United States Army Allied Land Forces Central Europe (General) NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina 9th Infantry Division 25th Infantry Division 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment 5th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars	Vietnam War Bosnian War

Eric Ken Shinseki (born November 28, 1942) is a retired United States Army four-star general who was serving as the 7th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. His last U.S. Army position was as the 34th Chief of Staff of the Army (1999-2003). Eric Ken Shinseki served in obamas cabinet for veterans affairs for 5 years and 130 days view more...