Patrick Murphy

Patrick J. Murphy began serving our nation at age 19, when he enlisted in the United States Army ROTC program at the University of Scranton. For the past 28 years, in one role after another, he has maintained that commitment to serve—as a soldier, as the first Iraq War Veteran elected to Congress, as the Under Secretary and Acting Secretary of the Army, and as a champion for Veterans’ issues with an extensive background in health care management and innovation.

As the member of a military family, Patrick understands both the challenges facing previous generations of Veterans and the experiences of his fellow service members who came of age during the post-9/11 era. Today, he brings a vision focused on innovation, efficiency, and accountability to shaping the future of Veterans’ advocacy and empowerment.

Patrick’s leadership harnesses the power of public, private, and nonprofit partners to support Veterans in finding jobs, starting businesses, and securing quality health care and mental health services. His mission is to help provide all of America’s 20 million Veterans—including the more than nine million who rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs—with the opportunity to realize stability and success.