Secretary of the Army appoints four new CASAs
U.S. ARMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in Keith Baranow, Susan L. Malone, Logan O. Morris,and Donna A. White as Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army during an investiture ceremony at the Pentagon on July 13, 2023.
“It’s an honor to welcome our four newest CASAs to the Army team,” said Wormuth. “As CASAs they will be great advocates for the Army in their local communities. I have asked them to help share the Army story to help young people see how the Army can give them a sense of purpose and provide a fulfilling career.”
Donna A. White, CASA for New Mexico (North), served on active duty in the Army from 1975 to 2001, rising in rank from private to lieutenant colonel. As the daughter of an immigrant, she said she considered it a privilege to serve her country and has continued to spread the word about the military in her professional capacity over the past two decades. White has been a U.S. Military Academy admissions field force member for over 20 years and is now the New Mexico state coordinator for students seeking appointments at West Point. As a college counselor at Albuquerque Academy during the same timeframe, White assisted over 1,000 high school students in applying for, and securing the funding to make college affordable.
“Being an enlisted Soldier and a commissioned officer in the Army changed my life in many important ways,” she said. “I look forward to being a teammate of the secretary as we serve the needs and aspirations of residents in New Mexico.”
CASAs promote good relations between the Army and the public, advise the secretary about regional issues, support the total Army workforce and assist with recruiting and helping Soldiers as they transition out of the military.
