Trump taps New York financier Vincent Viola as Army secretary

That's not how that process works nor is it the role of the Sec Army.

True - but look at failures and where they come from. An Army vet fought the helmet improvements that Cher highlighted and campaigned against. A Navy vet keeps funding the failed LCS ship, right? So maybe a change of scenery is whats needed? Obviously the military heritage person angle isn't working out.

Because he is a businessman, CEO, and billionaire, he's as much of a problem as the career politicians and lobbyists that consume D.C.

I've read many of the comments in the media about PEOTUS Trump's Cabinet picks. Their desired qualities has a lot to do with their assignment. He said he likes billionaires overall because they have been successful. That can be true but is not automatically so. Some were born wealthy and it's not a valid argument to compare them with folks that are equally wealthy but started with nothing. In many cases they have gained their wealth by gaming the system and not showing regard for those less fortunate. They argue that this equals success but it's not a fair comparison. On one side of the coin you have someone that paid their share of taxes, paid their employees, honored their contracts, and abided by the rules of fair play. The other does the opposite and many see using loopholes and such as defining smart business acumen. That debate has no definitive answer because it is more a question of ethics than economics. That is why many top business schools have been adding courses on business ethics. So if we want the "young turk" and "scorched earth" approach then similar appointees are the right choice. My moral compass finds fault with making a fortune from the misfortune of others, but others may see it differently. If someone has gained wealth in a manner that removes any compassion from dealing with the public, it is reasonable to assume they will run their Agency or Department in the same manner. That works out well for the wealthy and successful, but not so well for people that have fallen on hard times due to circumstances beyond their control. We never know when we may find ourselves in a bad situation and IMO it would be better to know that my government looks at me as a person rather than a placeholder on a spreadsheet. Since such a high % of the USA don't fall in the wealthy category I'd think we should hope for leaders that will be compassionate about the welfare of all citizens, provided they are acting responsibly as members of society.