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Ken Calvert: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith testified to our colleagues recently that it takes Navy sailors an…

On the recordMay 17, 2022
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith testified to our colleagues recently that it takes Navy sailors an average of 5 weeks to get a mental health appointment.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

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Highlighting the delay in mental health appointments for Navy sailors.

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