we thank this Committee for the opportunity to submit testimony for the record.
I applaud and thank you for your efforts to put more into the Grant and Per Diem Program.
I am going to be offering an amendment to make sure that the Defense Department properly notes the combat experience on the DD-214s.
I am concerned that there is not any mandatory requirements, but we will continue to follow that.
I hope that I get the support of this Committee to do that.
We know that women are serving right alongside their male colleagues and they are engaging in combat with the enemy.
most people do not understand what women in today's military experience.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
I think the perception would be helped if the wording in the policy was changed, as well.
I thought it was a good report, and it did a good job of detailing some of the most pressing challenges.
VA's commitment to women veterans is unwavering, and while significant efforts are underway, we know that we have to do a lot more to improv...
I hear a lot from women about the access of childcare being a barrier to go to the VA.
You need authority from Congress to be able to provide childcare? Did I hear----
When a man tells you they are a veteran, folks immediately say yes. Women do not perceive themselves to be veterans.
I really appreciate what all of you have done, and going beyond the service now to come and talk with us about the important issue that we a...
While it is the official policy of the military that women can not serve in combat, many of you talked about your experiences, whether it is...
I think that it is important that care be more comprehensive.
I love the video idea of showing the Lioness documentary at VA facilities.
