Kirsten Gillibrand

How did you assess the $50 million fund? How did you assess that that would be the right amount of money?

One of the commission's recommendations is focused on strengthening the new Transition GPS program that requires several reports to Congress.

I am concerned that making changes without a grandfathering process would pull the rug out from under these servicemembers plans.

Commissioners, how does the commission envision maintaining the profits that go to Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities in this new system?

What impact will the commissions' recommendation have on the level of discounts at commissaries and exchanges?

Thank you to Senator Graham for his leadership on this committee.

Commissioners, did the commission consider alternatives that would allow for greater grandfathering of the current benefits?

I am ready to tell you that is a phantom menace. We haven't missed recruiting goals in years.

Do you plan on any particular outreach to try to assess which families are food insecure, so that you can be more supportive?

I am particularly concerned about the well-being of families, so one of the questions that I wanted to ask was about those military families who are food insecure, who don't have enough food.

Does the Basic Housing Allowance or other military benefits prevent servicemembers from qualifying for SNAP or will they still qualify?

I want to thank all the witnesses for your hard work. I appreciate the testimony you gave to the full committee.

Commissioners, has the commission considered allowing veterans, regardless of retirement or duty status to use the Exchanges online? How would this affect the profitability of the Exchanges?

Commissioners, how are the commission's recommendations different from current financial literacy training in the military?

Senator Gillibrand. Commissioners, the Department of Defense's (DOD) own studies... your average 17-21 year old does not spend a lot of time thinking about the retirement system.

This system has been compared to the private sector, and let me be very clear about this. This way of life has no comparison.

Many members of the subcommittee have expressed reservations about the Department of Defense's (DOD) proposals to control the growth of personnel costs.

To identify which ones are actually food insecure.

I am very grateful that you have looked at these issues in a holistic manner and really look to have some long-term changes that can make a difference.

If family members elect not to receive their healthcare in military facilities, and their health records are maintained by their private healthcare providers, how will the military conduct medical screenings necessary to ensure that…

I just don't want to lose the access that we were trying to develop for special-needs kids if a servicemember gets injured.

Just analyze that fact pattern for me.

Is this change for the sake of change? We have a perceived antiquated system.

One of the most important considerations for me in terms of potential changes to benefits and compensation is that the approach be holistic and that we ensure the lower enlisted troops and families do not disproportionately feel the impact.

Mass transit is critical to the economic viability of not only New York, but every State in the Country.