What are your Services doing as well to address alcohol abuse among airmen, sailors, and marines as well?

There are anecdotal stories that service members are self-medicating themselves through alcohol consumption.

what is the impact to the DHP if Congress does not authorize the TRICARE fee increases?

Their access to quality health care should not be added to their plights.

Our military personnel and their families consistently exceed expectations under tremendous strains and pressures.

There continues to be concern that diagnosis and treatment for PTS and TBI are still not at the levels needed.

I look forward, as well, to hearing from Assistant Secretary Woodson on his views on the status of the military healthcare system.

Frankly, I think this plan is wrongheaded.

Last year, this Congress directed the Comptroller General to conduct a review of women-specific health services and treatment.

Given the number of recently announced reductions, it is important for us to have a clear understanding of what the airlift requirements are to meet the new defense strategy.

We appreciate receiving your views on the fiscal year 2013 budget request for military personnel, and look forward to hearing how the proposed budget will impact our military personnel and their families.