Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"families play a critical part in the servicemember's readiness and his or her decision to stay in or leave the military."

"It's essential that our All-Volunteer Force is recruited and managed and retained with 21st Century tools that address the needs of this generation of servicemembers and families."

"the military personnel system that supports this All-Volunteer Force has served us well, but it has not kept pace with the changes in society."

"it's important for us to carefully examine the Department of Defense's (DOD) military and civilian personnel systems to ensure that they meet the needs of our 21st Century workforce."