As a simple start, investing in the GBA+ strategy and ensuring that the work at the department is carried out retroactively and prospectively, I think, is the most critical thing, as is ensuring that the dollars we put into research on women veterans' and military women's service issues are allocated according to SAGER principles, sex and gender equity in research. It comes down to understanding better data and ensuring that the things that are expressed in GBA+ plans, departmental plans and mandate letters are reported on and delivered on.
On May 5th, 2021. See this statement in context.