FAIRFAX STATION, VA, October 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dennis Call has been recognized for achievement in military leadership and veterans affairs administration.

Mr. Call's professional journey reflects a steadfast commitment to service, leadership and advocacy across military, government and nonprofit sectors. In mid-2026, he assumed the role of deputy chief of staff for the National Cemetery Administration, where he is responsible for daily front-office operations and for ensuring that staff directly supporting the Secretary for Memorial Affairs fulfill their duties. His responsibilities also include reviewing policy letters, supervising personnel who respond to congressional correspondence, and helping prepare the undersecretary for congressional testimony.

In 2025, Mr. Call served as special assistant to the deputy secretary at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. In this capacity, he played a key role in supporting executive initiatives and facilitating communication between senior leadership and various stakeholders. Prior to this appointment, from 2020 to 2026, he was director of the Benefits Legislative Affairs Service at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. There, he oversaw legislative strategies related to veterans' benefits and worked closely with Congress to advance policies impacting veterans nationwide. Between 2018 and 2020, Mr. Call contributed as a congressional relations officer at the same department, managing legislative outreach and fostering relationships with lawmakers on behalf of veterans.

Before his tenure in federal service, Mr. Call was chief operating officer at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute in 2017, where he managed organizational operations and supported the institute's mission-driven programs.

Mr. Call's military career is marked by a series of significant leadership assignments. From 2016 to 2017, he was battalion executive officer and operations officer for the Second Battalion, Twenty-Third Infantry Regiment, First Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fourth Infantry Division. His earlier roles included serving as a legislative liaison at Headquarters, Department of the Army, Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison, from 2012 to 2016, and as a defense legislative fellow in 2013 within the same office. In operational commands, he served as an infantry rifle company commander in First Battalion, Thirty-Second Infantry Regiment, Third Brigade Combat Team, Mountain Division from June 2010 to December 2011 and as a battalion assistant operations officer from November 2009 to June 2011 with the United States Army. Additionally, he was a military transition team operations trainer from January 2008 to January 2009, a mortar platoon leader from July 2006 to December 2007, and a rifle platoon leader from March 2005 to July 2006 with the "Iron Rakassans" of Third Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.

Mr. Call's academic background has been instrumental in shaping his multifaceted career. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Professional Studies in sports industry management at Georgetown University. He earned a Master of Arts in public administration from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 2018. In 2014, he completed studies in military and strategic leadership at the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He also holds a Master of Arts in legislative affairs from The George Washington University School of Political Management in Washington, D.C., awarded in 2013. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science in history and biblical studies from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico, in 2002.

His professional qualifications are further enhanced by his completion of Ranger School with the United States Army in 2009.

Throughout his life and career, Mr. Call has drawn strength from his faith and family—qualities that have guided him through challenging circumstances and inspired his pursuit of service-oriented roles. Earlier in his career, Mr. Call served as director of college ministries at First Baptist Church in Texico, New Mexico and he currently serves as a lay elder at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, Virginia demonstrating his dedication to mentorship and community engagement.

The inspiration behind Mr. Call's authorship stems from deeply personal experiences within his family and military service. As the author of "Nothing As It Seems: A Memoir," published in August 2026, he addresses themes such as grief, guilt, and vulnerability—sharing insights gained through years of reflection on combat deployments and personal loss. His willingness to speak candidly about these topics has resonated with audiences during speaking engagements for Reserve Officers' Training Corps candidates in Virginia and beyond.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Call is actively engaged with civic organizations that support veterans and their families. He serves as a lay elder at Emmanuel Bible Church in Virginia and volunteers with several veteran organizations, including Warriors Journey—which hosts golf tournaments benefiting disabled veterans—and Independence Fund, which addresses veterans' resilience, food insecurity, and mobility needs.

His dedication has been recognized through awards such as the Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, and Bronze Star Medal for Valor—a testament to his perseverance and excellence within military training.

Family remains central to Mr. Call's sense of accomplishment. He takes immense pride in his children's commitment to service: his eldest son currently serves in the military while his second son is set to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering. For Mr. Call, raising children who embody values of service—whether through military or government roles—is his greatest achievement.

Born in Warwick, New York, near Patterson, New Jersey, where his parents resided, Mr. Call's early life was shaped by stories of sacrifice in both his own family and his wife Katie's—whose grandfather joined the Army Air Corps on December 8, 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbor. These legacies influenced Mr. Call's decision to serve following September 11th, when he felt compelled to join the Army after completing college.

Outside his professional commitments, Mr. Call enjoys basketball as an avid Dallas Mavericks fan and music—particularly Pearl Jam.

Looking ahead, through Mr. Call's pursuit of a master's degree in sports industry management at Georgetown University, he hopes to combine his extensive leadership experience with a passion for sports—ideally working for an NBA franchise such as the Dallas Mavericks—and aims to continue helping others through public speaking engagements that draw on his unique journey through military service, government leadership, and personal growth.

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