Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye appointed Lt. Col. Tracey Clyde as the new director of the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration (NNVA). Clyde returns to the Navajo Nation with considerable experience in policy development, management, recruitment and human resources. "Lieutenant Colonel Clyde is capable of moving projects forward," Begaye said. "His experience and rank in the military will bring tremendous integrity to the administration. It's an honor for us to have a lieutenant colonel serve as director of the NNVA."
Clyde's overseas assignments include one combat tour to Iraq, a deployment to Haiti and multiple tours in Korea. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. His military decorations are the Army Staff Identification Badge, the Recruiter Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Parachutist Badge and the Ranger Tab.
"After closing out 28 years in the U.S. Army, I am honored to be appointed as the director of the NNVA," Clyde said. "I look forward to serving the military veterans on the Navajo Nation." Read More