Air Force Staff Sgt. Octavia James offers critical peer support to women in the military contemplating abortion, creating a safe space for recovery and options.
As the obstacles for military women seeking abortions have escalated, many, like Sgt. James, have become informal guides, helping peers through complex decisions.
The military's policy for abortion support remains underused, highlighting the ongoing struggles of servicewomen to obtain necessary care amid evolving state-level restrictions.
With 40% of women stationed in states with abortion bans, the informal networks of support among military women resemble an underground railroad.
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