On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
the Department of Defense is committed to removing all barriers that would prevent servicemembers from rising to the highest level of responsibility that their talents and capabilities warrant.
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congress.govLeon Panetta: “the Department of Defense is committed to removing all barriers that would prevent servicemembers from rising to the…”
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Panetta emphasizes DOD's commitment to eliminating barriers for servicemembers, especially women.
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