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A decade of war proved women's mettle for combat

The policy change is a reflection of reality on the ground, military officials say.

 

Petite but proven: Women pass elite Army course

While the Pentagon brass and U.S. military leaders are struggling over how to bring women into ground combat training, two young female soldiers have already proven they've got what it takes to join their male counterparts on the battlefield.

 

Troops debate risks, benefits of women in combat

A federal lawsuit filed by four service members Tuesday challenges the Pentagon's longstanding policy barring women from serving in direct combat positions.

 

Women at Arms: G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier as War Evolves

Women at Arms: G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier as War Evolves

Before 2001, America’s military women had rarely seen ground combat, but the Afghanistan and Iraq wars have changed that.

 

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