Posted on Jun 24, 2022
Female service members face unique challenges if Roe v. Wade is overturned
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I doubt the women pictured will have financial issues (presumption is that they are pilots), but I can see younger enlisted Soldiers having their difficult choices made even harder
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The GOP doesn't care about women civilians or women service members. Women are nothing more than incubators to the GOP. We have a long fight ahead of us with the GOP to regain bodily rights for women.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Several military installations are located in states that have indicated plans to restrict or outright ban abortion, meaning female service members and military dependents could be forced to travel great lengths to receive health care.
To be permitted immediate leave for care, a service member would likely have to disclose to superiors their reason for travel —which is a privacy concern and could lead to career concerns, according to Up To Date guests Kelly Blanchard and Dr. Erika King.
Dr. Erika King is actively serving as an officer in the U.S. military. She's personally published research on policies and practices impacting servicewomen’s wellness and retention. Her views are not reflective of the Department of Defense."
..."Several military installations are located in states that have indicated plans to restrict or outright ban abortion, meaning female service members and military dependents could be forced to travel great lengths to receive health care.
To be permitted immediate leave for care, a service member would likely have to disclose to superiors their reason for travel —which is a privacy concern and could lead to career concerns, according to Up To Date guests Kelly Blanchard and Dr. Erika King.
Dr. Erika King is actively serving as an officer in the U.S. military. She's personally published research on policies and practices impacting servicewomen’s wellness and retention. Her views are not reflective of the Department of Defense."
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