Military Law,
Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Jul. 28, 2021
Inexcusable food insecurity among military families
Did you know that on or near every military base in the United States is a food pantry? Did you know that more than one-third of children enrolled at Department of Defense grade schools are eligible for free or reduced-priced lunches? Food insecurity among active duty military families is as shocking as it is inexcusable. It is time to rally ‘round the flag and end this shameful, tragic situation.
David A. Lash
Managing Counsel for Pro Bono and Public Services
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
The opinions expressed here are his own.
Did you know that on or near every military base in the United States is a food pantry? Did you know that more than one-third of children enrolled at Department of Defense grade schools are eligible for free or reduced-priced lunches? Food insecurity among active duty military families is as shocking as it is inexcusable. It is time to rally 'round the flag and end this shameful, tragic situation.
Service men and women cannot be expe...
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