VA Introduces Reginald Neal as Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness
April 14, 2026 · U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs · 0:04:27
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What happened
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Reginald Neal as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness, according to the department. In his introduction video, Neal thanked the OSP team for the work they do daily for the nation’s veterans, and said that, as a veteran, he is honored to serve on a mission on behalf of those who served.
Neal said, as he stated it, that he served in uniform for 37 years before joining VA, with duty assignments ranging from homeland defense on the mainland and across the Pacific to emergency response operations in support of civil authorities and combined joint initiatives across federal agencies. He said those experiences convinced him that preparedness, coordination, and engaged leadership are the foundation for serving veterans, and that OSP’s work — emergency management, security, and continuity operations — ensures VA can deliver care and benefits no matter what happens.
Neal laid out five priorities, as he stated them: people first; strengthen operational readiness and resilience across VA; advance security measures protecting employees, veterans, and information systems; enhance emergency preparedness and continuity planning; and foster a culture of diligence, accountability, and teamwork.
Why it matters
The statements concern the department charged with veterans’ care and benefits, and its stated commitments are the record against which VA performance will be judged.
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, “VA Announces New Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness | Reginald Neal”, 2026-04-14 (official upload, embedded above; published 2026-04-14). Transcript via Supadata (private research store, paraphrased and attributed, not republished). All figures and characterizations as stated by the speakers.