I think the perception would be helped if the wording in the policy was changed, as well.

I really appreciate what all of you have done, and going beyond the service now to come and talk with us about the important issue that we are discussing today.

When a man tells you they are a veteran, folks immediately say yes. Women do not perceive themselves to be veterans.

You need authority from Congress to be able to provide childcare? Did I hear----

I hear a lot from women about the access of childcare being a barrier to go to the VA.

most people do not understand what women in today's military experience.

I applaud and thank you for your efforts to put more into the Grant and Per Diem Program.

I hear so often from women veterans that you can provide all the service you want, but I have got to take care of my kids.

I am going to be offering an amendment to make sure that the Defense Department properly notes the combat experience on the DD-214s.

I am concerned that there is not any mandatory requirements, but we will continue to follow that.

I hope that I get the support of this Committee to do that.