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In reply to the discussion: Panetta opens combat roles to women [View all]Javaman
(62,504 posts)19. I knew this was happening for about 4 months...
I women here in my office, well her daughter in law is was to be shipped out to Afghanistan this month with her "all female" unit and were to be one of the first all female combat units.
She, to the delight of my co-worker is staying state side for further training in another field the Army deemed more important for her. She is sad that she's not going with her unit, but I'm sure she will get over it after a while.
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I thought this had been settled a couple months ago? Oh well, good on him (and Obama).
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#3
The distinction between "combat" and "non-combat" has been somewhat quaint for awhile
Recursion
Jan 2013
#7
When they send purchasing agents on a mission to rescue hostages or take a forward enemy
jtuck004
Jan 2013
#28
Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#24
Bless your heart. I have accused you of nothing. I truly wish you would air more of your concerns,
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#26
Cool. Now all we need is a draft with no deferrments, and war will be finished. n/t
jtuck004
Jan 2013
#29
I want our ERA amendment - this was one of their biggest fear mongering - we need equal rights
2Design
Jan 2013
#30
Well then it is time that all women, once they turn 18 years of age, register for the Selective
Purveyor
Jan 2013
#37
I wonder about the emotional impact on guys when a woman gets shredded.
DollarBillHines
Jan 2013
#38