Julia Brownley: “we want change and we want the VA to be veteran-centric, service-focused.”

I will say, though, that I, back in November, I visited the Los Angeles Regional Office and met with VBA employees there.

This year marks 50 years since our country stopped drafting citizens into service and began instituting an all- volunteer force. Unfortunately, today's military is facing significant recruitment challenges. That can be detrimental to the…

I think instead of putting our collective heads in the sand, we should double down on investments to innovate and adapt.

I do think that it is important that we acknowledge the progress that we have made.