I have been told, the only person that consults with the commander is his general counsel.
I completely support that idea.
What is the Department doing to prevent such violence against our youngest military children and against our family members?
Do you think this is going to impact transgender servicemembers?
What specifically are each of your services doing to end retaliation against sexual-assault survivors who report those crimes?
What strategies have you employed to ensure the effectiveness of combat integration?
last month you put out a harassment policy that once again includes gender identity as a protected class
We are mindful of this. We are undertaking a review of ways in which we can mitigate those stresses.
Our families, as I mentioned, are our priority, as well.
The bottom line is that readiness is holistic, and, if the families are not happy, the soldier walks.
Constant rotation...causes stress on our force.