Pedro Molina Appointed Asst Sec Native American Vet Affairs

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Governor Appoints Pedro Molina as First in the Nation
Assistant Secretary for Native American Veterans Affairs

Sacramento – Today, Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Pedro Molina, of Fresno, as the first in the nation Assistant Secretary for Native American Veterans Affairs in the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). Molina has served the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as American Indian program manager and marketing and community relations representative since 1998 and previously held the positions of minority veteran program manager from 1995 to 1997, and Hispanic veteran program manager from 1975 to 1995. Molina is a member of the Yaqui Nation from Tucson, Arizona. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1973.

“We are thrilled to have Pedro “Pete” Molina appointed to this very important position of Assistant Secretary for Native American Veterans Affairs,” said Roger Brautigan, Secretary of CalVet. “Pete’s experience and background will serve CalVet well as we continue to enhance our outreach to California’s Native American veterans.”

“This is a great opportunity to help our veterans and I look forward to reaching out to Native American veterans from all Nations in California,” said Molina.