Cissy Rucker Named to Head Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: May 15, 2012
Governor Mike Beebe has named Alicia "Cissy" Rucker of Little Rock to be the next Director of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs.
"Cissy Rucker has a history of military leadership and a keen mind for organization," Governor Beebe said. "I'm grateful that she has agreed to postpone her retirement awhile longer to continue serving Arkansas and put this department on stronger footing."
Rucker, 62, spent 33 years in the Arkansas National Guard, retiring with the rank of Colonel. Her assigned duties included Airfield Commander, Surface Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager and State Public Affairs Officer. She is a member of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, as well the Women's International Helicopter Pilots Association.
Before taking the position, Rucker rescinded her state retirement status and will not receive retirement benefits while at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Rucker replaces Dave Fletcher, who announced his resignation on Monday.
"Cissy Rucker has a history of military leadership and a keen mind for organization," Governor Beebe said. "I'm grateful that she has agreed to postpone her retirement awhile longer to continue serving Arkansas and put this department on stronger footing."
Rucker, 62, spent 33 years in the Arkansas National Guard, retiring with the rank of Colonel. Her assigned duties included Airfield Commander, Surface Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager and State Public Affairs Officer. She is a member of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, as well the Women's International Helicopter Pilots Association.
Before taking the position, Rucker rescinded her state retirement status and will not receive retirement benefits while at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Rucker replaces Dave Fletcher, who announced his resignation on Monday.
Comments
Peter D.
May 15, 2012 at 6:02 pm
I'm a former employee of ADVA(1983-96)...met her when she was a Captain,my daughter served wit her. Good pick to get the agency back on track. The nations first Veterans office needs to go back to being the best.
Peter D.
May 15, 2012 at 5:59 pm
