mccutcheon. the topic of our hearing today which i am really glad we have an opportunity and time to take there are some byproduct benefits of a government shutdown and it is that we have the opportunity to slow down for a minute and take a step back and be able to have some really important discussions about the issues that we need to consider before we start writing our bills and access to health care for women is really critical and one that we think is important to try to turn the spotlight on. women have been serving in the military at various capacities since world war ii. the number of women in the military continues to increase over the years. women have face challenges in gaining access to combat roles and it was not until 2016 that all combat positions were finally open to women. 20 [ inaudible ] just like in the battle states women face unique challenges seeking access to healthcare through the va. just like men who make up the largest population in the military th
i would like to call the meeting to order. this morning we welcome doctor haze and doctor susan mccutcheon. the topic of our hearing today which i am really glad we have an opportunity and time to take there are some byproduct benefits of a government shutdown and it is that we have the opportunity to slow down for a minute and take a step back and be able to have some really important discussions about the issues that we need to consider before we start writing our bills and access to health care for women is really critical and one that we think is important to try to turn the spotlight on. women have been serving in the military at various capacities since world war ii. the number of women in the military continues to increase over the years. women have face challenges in gaining access to combat roles and it was not until 2016 that all combat positions were finally open to women. 20 [ inaudible ] just like in the battle states women face unique challenges seeking acce
subcommittee. i would like to call the meeting to order. this morning we welcome doctor haze and doctor susan mccutcheon. the topic of our hearing today which i am really glad we have an opportunity and time to take there are some byproduct benefits of a government shutdown and it is that we have the opportunity to slow down for a minute and take a step back and be able to have some really important discussions about the issues that we need to consider before we start writing our bills and access to health care for women is really critical and one that we think is important to try to turn the spotlight on. women have been serving in the military at various capacities since world war ii. the number of women in the military continues to increase over the years. women have face challenges in gaining access to combat roles and it was not until 2016 that all combat positions were finally open to women. 20 [ inaudible ] just like in the battle states women face unique challenge
health association. members are responsible for muting and on muting themselves and unmuting yourselves. i remind members that the five minute rule applies. if there are tech issues, we will move to the next and you will remain the balance of your time. your clock will show you how much time you have remaining. the clock will turn red when time expires. in terms of the speaking order, we will follow the order. we alternate between majority and minority. members not present at the time the hearing is not called order. house rules require me to remind you we have set up an email dress where you wish to submit in writing. that email was provided to you in advance. today we welcome back to the sub committee the assistant undersecretary of the utterance health administration. she is accompanied by the director of mental health and suicide prevention at the health administration. dr. patricia hayes, chief officer at the veterans health administration. and the chief financial of
muting and on muting themselves and unmuting yourselves. i remind members that the five minute rule applies. if there are tech issues, we will move to the next and you will remain the balance of your time. your clock will show you how much time you have remaining. the clock will turn red when time expires. in terms of the speaking order, we will follow the order. we alternate between majority and minority. members not present at the time the hearing is not called order. house rules require me to remind you we have set up an email dress where you wish to submit in writing. that email was provided to you in advance. today we welcome back to the sub committee the assistant undersecretary of the utterance health administration. she is accompanied by the director of mental health and suicide prevention at the health administration. dr. patricia hayes, chief officer at the veterans health administration. and the chief financial officer at the veterans health administration. today