Aug 22 New Army chief weighing decision on women in combat By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Army's new chief of staff, Gen. Mark Milley, is taking a calculated approach to arguably the most consequential decision of his early tenure - whether to recommend that any all-male combat roles remain closed to women. Continue reading
Apr 04 Special ops surveys: troops doubt women cut out for elite combat roles By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Surveys find that men in U.S. special operations forces do not believe women can meet the physical and mental demands of their commando jobs, and they fear the Pentagon will lower standards to integrate women into their elite units, according… Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch Shields, Brooks on Obama’s Second Term and Hillary Clinton’s Exit From State Shields, Brooks on Obama's Second Term and Hillary Clinton's Exit From State… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch Women’s Combat Roles Evolving in Iraq, Afghanistan Although U.S. military policy prevents women from taking certain war zone assignments, they are increasingly filling dangerous jobs in Iraq and Afghanistan. An author, Army sergeant and retired Navy captain discuss the changing role of women in combat. Continue watching