26 Days: Part II

What has my husband done to fight for his career? 

He did the only thing he can. He went through his chain of command. (That wasn’t looking favorable being he felt part of the problem was in his chain of command.) What he did next write to congress asking for a “Congressional Inquiry”. Not only has he contacted his congress representatives from NC, family members did the same in other states. He wrote to Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina, Congresswoman Renee Ellmers of North Carolina, and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii.

Letters and phone calls went to the New York congress by family members. Phone calls were made to North Carolina by family members to voice their concerns for our situation as well. 

What does letter writing and some phone calls accomplish? This:

It’s called support from Congress! 

He has received notice from the offices:

From the office of United States Senator Richard Burr, NC stating “I have contacted the appropriate officials at the Department of the Army to express my interest in your case.”

From the office of US Congresswoman Renee Ellmers, NC, stating “We received a response today from the Pentagon stating the inquiry has been initiated.”

From the office of US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, HI, stating “We have sent an official inquiry to the Pacific Regional Medical Command on your behalf, requesting they review and reconsider their stance.”

It’s a bit of happiness knowing they listened to his side of the story and understood something might be sour here in Hawaii. It is hope. 

I wasn’t sure what was going to happen when my husband wrote to congress asking for them to look into the matters here at Tripler Army Medical Center. I was elated to open the mailbox and see the letter from the Senators’ office. I felt like dancing! It was the most I had felt excited about our government since I registered to vote when I was 18. The government says they are there for the people, and now I believe them. 

I am so grateful for the support from family, friends and you, my readers. I am elated that our congress has decided to take action on our behalf. 

This is not over by any means. It is the beginning of a long journey, a journey to set an example for all soldiers and their families to stand up to toxic leadership!