Army secretary john mchugh biography of martin

  • John Michael McHugh (born September 29, 1948) is an American politician from the US state of New York who served as the 21st United States Secretary of the Army.
  • King's dream - a place where we stand proudly together in service to our Nation and one another.
  • Master Sgt. Martin J. Cervantez, Combat Artist, Center for Military History, speaks with Secretary of the Army John McHugh about a painting.

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    Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

    This year marks the thirtieth national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. It is an occasion for people to remember Dr. King's remarkable life, to rededicate ourselves to implementing his dreams and to stand united by his principles of unity and equality. Through his caring leadership, Dr. King rallied people from all walks of life and awoke a nation to the need for equality, tolerance and justice.

    On this day of national community service, which commemorates Dr. King's lasting legacy, let us remain mindful of our endeavor to promote diversity, foster inclusive behavior and demonstrate infinite respect for others. When we celebrate Dr. King's dream, we celebrate the American dream.

    We ask our entire Army Family to commemorate this occasion by joining in activities to help others in need. That includes volunteering to feed the hungry, mentoring at-risk youth and so many other similar projects designed to build the beloved commun

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    John M. McHugh

    American politician (born 1948)

    John McHugh

    Official portrait, 2009

    In office
    September 21, 2009 – November 1, 2015
    PresidentBarack Obama
    Preceded byPete Geren
    Succeeded byEric Fanning
    In office
    January 3, 2009 – June 9, 2009
    LeaderJohn Boehner
    Preceded byDuncan Hunter
    Succeeded byBuck McKeon
    In office
    January 3, 1993 – September 21, 2009
    Preceded byGerald Solomon
    Succeeded byBill Owens
    Constituency24th district (1993–2003)
    23rd district (2003–2009)
    In office
    January 1, 1985 – November 8, 1992
    Preceded byHugh Douglas Barclay
    Succeeded byJames W. Wright
    Born

    John Michael McHugh


    (1948-09-29) September 29, 1948 (age 76)
    Watertown, New York, U.S.
    Political partyRepublican
    SpouseKatherine Sullivan (divorced)
    EducationSyracuse University
    Utica College (BA)
    State University of New York, Albany (MPA)
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    Fulfilling his promise of appointing Republicans to his administration, President Obama has turned to Republican Congressman John M. McHugh to serve as Secretary of the Army. McHugh represents New York’s 23rd Congressional District, which includes the large Fort Drum Army base, as well facilities owned by the nation’s largest defense contractor, Lockheed Martin. McHugh has typically received large campaign donations from Lockheed Martin employees, as well as from employees of other defense contractors, including Boeing and General Dynamics. One recent press report alleges that he placed more than $40 million in “earmarks” into a 2010 defense spending bill, including more than $8 million benefiting Fort Drum, but McHugh has defended those actions as beneficial to his constituents. 

     

    If confirmed by the Senate, McHugh will become the fourth Republican to serve in a high-profile position in the Obama administration, joining Secretary

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