U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War's top medical leader
January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War's top medical leader
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Keith Bass, a retired U.S. Navy commander and career health care leader dedicated to delivering health services to active duty military and veterans, was sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, as the assistant secretary of war for health affairs.
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U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War's top medical leader
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Keith Bass, a retired U.S. Navy commander and career health care leader dedicated to delivering health services to active duty military and veterans, was sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, as the assistant secretary of war for health affairs.
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