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ANALYSIS/OPINION:
When people think of the military they think of fighter jets, tanks, aircraft carriers, and missiles. No matter how advanced our technology gets, the most important thing about the U.S. Military is the people. Servicemembers are the bravest among us. These men and women volunteer to put themselves in harm’s way, potentially making the ultimate sacrifice, in defense of the sacred freedoms we hold dear in this country. Taking care of servicemembers and their families is not only our duty, but it is critical for allowing them to focus on the mission at hand protecting and defending the United States of America.
Military Families Who Suffer Perinatal Loss Deserve and Need Parental Leave
Grieving parents, along with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) staff members, light candles in memory of the infants during the Perinatal Bereavement Candle Lighting Remembrance Service at NMCP, Dec. 5, 2019. (Imani N. Daniels/U.S. Navy)
11 May 2021 Military.com | By Matthew Checketts, Amanda Rebhi and James Scott
The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
Matthew Checketts is stationed in Texas, where he serves as an active-duty major in the Air Force. Amanda Rebhi is stationed in the National Capital Region, where she serves as an active-duty captain in the Air Force. James Scott is stationed in Georgia, where he serves as an active-duty chief war