Statement of Subcommittee Chairman Vic Snyder
Military Personnel Subcommittee
Hearing on Policies and Procedures Regarding the Notification of Next of Kin of Wounded and Deceased Service Members
June 27, 2007
"I am pleased to hold this hearing today to discuss the policies and procedures regarding the notification of next of kin of our wounded and deceased service members. There have been a number of cases over the past few years that have raised some concerns over the notification process.
"Some of these cases have involved inaccurate or incorrect information being reported and given to family members. Other cases have involved family members not being given information and not being informed as to the circumstances of their loved ones death or injury or not being provided additional information when it was discovered.
"No matter what the reason it is important that our service members and their families get the most accurate and up to date information in a timely fashion.
"The intent for today's hearing is to discuss the notification procedures of each service, what problems there have been regarding this process, what changes any of the services have made with regard to notification procedures, and where we currently stand with regard to this process to ensure accurate and timely notification to service members and their families.
"Our service members continue to make huge sacrifices for our country and we own them and their families the most accurate and up to date information especially when they make the ultimate sacrifice to our great nation.
"I look forward to the discussion we will have here today regarding this issue. I know that all of the witnesses that are testifying before our committee today are strong supporters of our troops and I welcome their input into this process.
"Before, I introduce our witnesses, let me give Congressman McHugh an opportunity for any opening remarks he might wish to make."
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