Pentagon Says Women Can Now Serve In Front-Line Ground Combat
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The process to open combat jobs to women began in January of 2013; Thursday, Defense Secretary Ash Carter made it official across all branches of the U.S. military.
Pentagon lifts U.S. ban on women in combat
Pentagon lifts ban on women in combat
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Pentagon chief Leon Panetta lifting ban on women serving in combat – New York Daily News
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Women in Army SOF resorted to buying their own armor, study finds
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It's been 10 years since women were allowed to serve in combat. There's a lot left to accomplish
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Pentagon chief Leon Panetta lifting ban on women serving in combat – New York Daily News
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Pentagon Says Women Can Serve In Combat
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Pentagon Set to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles - The New York Times
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Marines Gear Up For Women In Combat, But Will They Sign Up? : NPR
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