Secretary of the Army John McHugh (left) administers the oath of office to a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., March 31, 2014. William F. Murdy (right) is the new CASA for Connecticut. CASAs provide ...

Secretary of the Army John McHugh places a CASA pin on William F. Murdy during a swearing in ceremony held in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., March 31, 2014. Murdy is the new CASA for Connecticut. CASAs provide a vital link between the Army and the c...

Secretary of the Army John McHugh (left) and a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army William F. Murdy pose for a photo during a swearing in ceremony held in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., March 31, 2014. Murdy is the new CASA for Connecticut. C...

Secretary of the Army John McHugh administered the oath of office to Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army William F. Murdy in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., March 31, 2014. Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) provide a vital link between the Army and the communities for which they serve. CASAs are usually business or civic leaders who possess a keen interest in the welfare of the Army and their communities.