Should Women Serve in Combat?
The Pentagon lifted its ban Thursday on women serving in combat roles, including roles on the front lines of battle. What do you think about the change? Tell us below.
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The Pentagon made a historic move Thursday when it lifted its ban against women serving in combat.
A 1994 restriction prevented women in the military from serving in combat, including service on the front lines. However, many argued, including the American Civil Liberties Union, that reality showed women already serving on the front lines.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Armed Services Committee who strongly supports the historic change, issued the following statement after the announcement.
“I applaud the Secretary for formally removing the ban," Reed said. "The reality of today’s battlefield is that all who serve are in combat.”
The military's lifting of the ban opens up 230,000 posts to women in the military, according to USA Today.
What do you think about the military lifting the ban? Tell us in the comment section below!
Pamela
8:06 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Does that mean that all 18 year old women should be required to register for selective service (draft)? Is equal, equal?
BOB I
8:14 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
sounds like a plan to me.