ms. mozzillo. you told story about how how you didn't mow very many people there, and there was one person that was able to drive you. what do you think would have happened had you not met that person, had that person not beening willing to to help you out? -- been willing to help you out? >> thank you for your question. i thought about that too many times, and many times. i joined the air force for an economic step up and a career. where my life would have went if i didn't have that abortion, i have no idea. and i truly, truly value and credit that abortion provider 19 years ago for what -- where i am today. and i couldn't tell you where my life would be, but i know i wouldn't be standing here before youd odd telling my story and trying to make an impact for my fellow servicewomen. thank you. >> thank you. that really hits me because we're here on this committee trying to make sure that you have services that you need, infrastructure that you need to be able to serve our nation. and for this, for

ms. mozzillo shared that. i want to ask both of you. ever since the overturning of roe, what have you heard from fellow service members, from women and when -- men who care about this issue. have you heard anything from your colleagues? >> thank you for the question. we had friends reach out and say that what is it that will happen when they get here? overall, it is a feeling of owned -- understanding that state louts are becoming more restrictive. we talk about bounty laws and the effect it will have on our service. when we's about readiness, the dod is a unique employer. we are not afforded the same privacy. it kind of sets us up for the situation that is similar to don't ask, don't tell. overall, degrades morale, it affects retention. it does not create the environment that we are told we were supposed to uphold for supporting our service. thank you. >> ms. mozzillo, have you heard anything from your colleagues? >> absolutely. the dod decision makes us all scared for the future of the military. i am worried that these barriers to acc