A betrayal of our service members
SHARED FOR INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE FAILURES TO CARE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AT HOME! On Wednesday, I pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for real answers on the Pentagon’s use of your taxpayer dollars. Let me be clear about what this is really about: it’s a choice between funding a reckless, endless war overseas or finally prioritizing our military families and veterans on home soil. Making our service members wait months for healthcare or forcing parents to quit their jobs because of childcare closures doesn’t strengthen our military — it tells those who wear the uniform that their sacrifice is an afterthought once they come home. I heard from a physician’s assistant at Holloman Air Force Base who had to resign when her son lost his childcare spot with just nine days' notice. I also heard from an airman at Cannon who said getting a referral for specialized care takes six months. They’re the backbone of our national security, and they...