On the recordApril 16, 2013
The fact that every marine or sailor who have spent 30 days or greater with boots on the ground will receive a mental health assessment without having to raise their hand.
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congress.govKirsten Gillibrand: “The fact that every marine or sailor who have spent 30 days or greater with boots on the ground will receive a mental…”
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Gillibrand emphasizes mandatory mental health assessments for service members.
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