Reminded of the 100 Year Anniversary of the end of world war i. You saw grave sites appointed, decorated, crosses, star of david, all cleaned up, visited by thousands of people, lots of attention worldwide, not only here at home for the sacrifice that those men and women and their families made on behalf of generations that would follow, in many cases we dont know their names, but then again, ladies and gentlemen, thats the nature of their sacrifice. It doesnt take long in that commentary you hear from historians as well as current political scientists who have insights about demographics and about changing trends in the National Security environment and the country we live before comparisons are made between those days in the run up to world war i and the days that were in today. The threat environment, the willingness to serve, as well as the qualifications for those who are in uniform. It doesnt take long before that discussion turns acutely on the all volunteer force, and the level
Earlier this week we were reminded of the hundred Year Anniversary of the end of world war i. Saw great sides appointed, decorated. Crosses, star of david all cleaned up, visited by thousands of people, lots of attention worldwide, not only here at home for the sacrifice that those men and women and their families made on behalf of generations that would follow. In many cases, we dont know their names, but then again, ladies and gentlemen, thats the nature of their sacrifice. It doesnt take long in that commentary that you hear from historians, as well as current political scientists who have insights about demographics and about changing trends and the National Security environment as well as in the country that we live before comparisons are made between those days and the runup to world war i. And the days that were in today. The threat environment, the willingness to serve. As well as the qualifications for those who are in uniform. It doesnt take long before that discussion turns
Tonight. Earlier this week, we were reminded of the 100 anniversary of the end of world war i. We saw gravesites decorated, crosses, the star of david all cleaned up. Visited by thousands of people. Lots of tension worldwide here at home for the sacrifice that those men and women and their families made on behalf of generations that would follow. In many cases, we do not know their names, but then again, that is the nature of their sacrifice. It does not take long in the commentary that you hear about demographics and changing trends in the National Security environment before comparisons are made between those days in the runup to world war i and the days that we are in today. The threat environment, the willingness to serve, as well as the qualifications for those who are in uniform. It does not take long before that discussion turns acutely on the allvolunteer force. And the level of preparation, resource, and insights that we have learned since the start of the allvolunteer force i
House lawmakers are getting ready to debate five bills dealing with veterans issues. Recorded votes are scheduled for 6 30 p. M. Eastern time. Live now to the house floor on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The house will resume proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Pass s. 1031. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk senate 1031, an act to require the comptroller general of the United States to conduct a study on disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to certain benefits administered by the secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california, mr. Takano, and the gentleman from illinois,
And welcome. I am the executive director of the womens Foreign Policy group. On behalf of our board and our staff, and importantly, our value coorganizers, as i call your name, please stand. Composed of 68 afghan women trained by the military embarked on dangerous, highprofile missions and pursuits against the taliban. With the distinct ability to contribute tactical strength and communication expertise, these women exercised relentless spirit and unmatched strength during hardship. The ftp worked ade the Cultural Support Team consisting of highly trained american female soldiers to interact with women and children during u. S. Special operations missions. Over the harrowing first days after the fall of kabul in 2021, 41 members of the female tactical platoon were evacuated to the u. S. Now, following their service and their sacrifice, they face a new set of challenges in this country. From citizenship and economic inclusion, to ensuring the survival of their families still living in a