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Rita Aragon | |
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| 4th Oklahoma Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Governor | Mary Fallin |
| Preceded by | Norman Lamb |
| Succeeded by | Ben Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1947 |
| Alma mater | Central State College |
| Profession | Military Officer, Teacher |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1979–2006 |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Commands | Oklahoma Air National Guard |
| Battles/wars | War on Terror |
LaRita A. "Rita" Aragon (born December 3, 1947) is a retired United States Air National Guard two-star general who most recently served as the 4th Oklahoma Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Her final active military post was as the Air National Guard assistant to the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff Manpower and Personnel. She retired in 2006.
Aragon is the first woman to hold the position of VA Secretary. As secretary, Aragon serves as Governor Mary Fallin's chief advisor on matters related to the policies and operations of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs.