Mr. Alvarez served in Program Management at the Naval Air Systems Command in Washington D.C. until his retirement from the Navy in 1980. Mr. Alvarez then served as Deputy Director of the Peace Corps from 1981-82 Mr. Alvarez served as Deputy Administrator of the Veterans Administration from 1982 until 1986.

President George Bush appointed Mr. Alvarez to serve on the President's Task Force to improve Health Care Delivery for our Nation's Veterans.

From 2003-2004, Mr. Alvarez was appointed by Secretary Tony Principi, Secretary of the Veterans Affairs, to Chair the CARES Commission (Capital Asset Realignment and Enhancement Study Commission).

Mr. Alvarez has co-authored two books; CHAINED EAGLE , an historical accounting of his experiences during his captivity in Vietnam, and CODE OF CONDUCT , the story of the rebuilding of his life upon return from Vietnam.

Mr. Alvarez holds numerous military decorations, including: the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit (with Combat "V"), two Bronze Stars (with Combat "V"), the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Purple Heart Medals.

Learn more about Everett Alvarez's POW experience in an article about the book OPEN DOORS