Patti J. Tutalo

Patti J. Tutalo is a retired Coast Guard commander who has dedicated much of her career to advocating for women's roles in the military. She formerly served on an advisory group focused on women's issues in the armed forces, a panel that was recently disbanded. Tutalo has expressed deep concerns about the current military culture under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, believing it creates an environment that could lead to increased harassment and a significant decline in the retention of female service members.