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Senate Subcommittee Examines Spouse, Family Programs

On February 14, the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing, “Department of Defense Single Servicemember and Military Family Readiness Programs.” The hearing focused on the Armed Forces’ efforts to address sexual assault, integrate women into combat roles, and provide child care and military spousal support programs, among other initiatives.

The following witnesses testified:

  • Sergeant Major Daniel A. Dailey, United States Army;
  • Master Chief Petty Officer Steven S. Giordano, United States Navy;
  • Sergeant Major Ronald L. Green, United States Marine Corps;
  • Chief Master Sergeant James A. Cody, United States Air Force;
  • Stephanie Barna, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs;
  • Kathy Roth-Douquet, chief executive officer, Blue Star Families; and
  • Joyce W. Raezer, executive director, National Military Family Association.