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Pentagon orders review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat roles

The review will determine the “operational effectiveness of ground combat units” 10 years after the restrictions on women ...

Women in ground combat jobs say they prove their ‘effectiveness’ every day

Women in combat arms roles told Task & Purpose that the Pentagon’s latest review is frustrating after proving themselves for ...

Secretary Hegseth’s study of women in military combat roles draws concern from one advocate

The Secretary of Defense on Tuesday initiated a six-month review of the “operational effectiveness” of women in ground combat ...
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First woman to lead a U.S. Army infantry division forged a 'narrow path' to leadership

This month, Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager, a decorated helicopter pilot who navigated a narrow path to leadership, will take command of the 40th Infantry Division in the California National Guard, a unit ...
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In first, woman becomes Marine Corps infantry officer

A female US Marine on Monday became the first woman to complete the Corps notoriously rigorous training course for infantry officers. Many women serve in the Marines and other branches of America's ...

Pentagon orders review of women in ground combat roles

The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday it directed a review of women’s “effectiveness” in ground combat roles after nearly a decade ...