Defiant Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin on Friday said he will evaluate the Defense Department’s policies in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
According to federal law, troops cannot use their Tricare health insurance to pay for abortions.
Furthermore, female servicemembers will only have access to private medical facilities that perform abortions in states that allow the procedure following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe v Wade.
Lloyd Austin is now evaluating the Defense Department’s policies to make sure female servicemembers are provided ‘seamless access to reproductive health care as permitted by federal law.’
“Nothing is more important to me or to this Department than the health and well-being of our Service members, the civilian workforce and DOD families,” the Pentagon chief announced. “I am committed to taking care of our people and ensuring the readiness and resilience of our Force. The Department is examining this decision closely and evaluating our policies to ensure we continue to provide seamless access to reproductive health care as permitted by federal law.”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/06/defiant-pentagon-chief-says-will-evaluate-defense-department-policies-response-supreme-courts-decision-overturn-roe-v-wade/