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