Mazie K. Hirono: “Did you order the review to support a potential decision to overturn the policy of having women in combat roles?”

Decisions as significant as closing 57 facilities across 31 states must include consultation with local communities and governments.

We appreciate your prompt attention to these questions and expect a timely and complete response. Our service members and their families deserve nothing less than a full and honest accounting of the costs of this war.

This lack of transparency undermines confidence that military families and the American people are receiving a complete and accurate accounting of the sacrifices made by those serving in uniform.

This commonsense legislation honors the service of thousands of women who have served in combat roles with distinction, while strengthening our military by ensuring that every qualified service member is judged by their ability, not their…