Washington, D.C. - VA Secretary David Shulkin recognized the National Association of Veterans' Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF) on September 7, 2017 in a letter addressed to VA colleagues and NAVREF conference attendees. Secretary Shulkin acknowledged in the letter that NAVREF's annual conference had played a "significant role in educating research leaders" and that our community should continue "forging new partnerships" as the VA modernizes itself. NAVREF would like to thank Secretary Shulkin for his kinds words and we thank all of our NAVREF members for their dedication and support over the past 25 years. 

Read the original letter from Secretary Shulkin here.