women in military

America’s oldest living Marine, a trailblazer for women in the service, has died at 107

"At the time, I didn't think I was doing anything great. I knew I was helping our country."

The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold

"I never intended to be the first"

A woman has been confirmed as the commander of the Army Reserve for the first time in history

"She'll be fantastic"

The Pentagon has a plan to include more women in national security. Here’s what that means — and why it matters

A broader perspective is needed to more fully understand the drivers of conflict and promote lasting security.

A highlight of the women who serve

Who urinated in her boots? A mystery at a California military base led to claims of a cover-up

Investigative records describe the incident as "vandalism." If committed by someone with a rank of second lieutenant or higher, legal experts said, the act could also be considered the more...

It’s Not Just Your Imagination: It Really Is Harder For Women To Get Promoted

Equality for women in the workplace comes up all the time in the media, in casual conversation, in sports, and … Continued

How America’s Highest Ranking Woman In Uniform Defied The Odds

Lori Robinson wanted to be a teacher but didn't want to spend a fifth year hitting the books at the … Continued

How Leaders Can Sometimes Treat Men And Women Differently

“Sir, should we be walking by ourselves?” The question came from one of my female cadets during the Cadet Leaders … Continued

I’m Tired Of Women In The Military Being Treated As Inferior

Today, 10% of the veterans population comprises women; we have been around since the American Revolution. So, why does the … Continued

What Is The Infantry Part II: Emotion and Absence of Mind

Author’s Note: As with Part I, this has been edited from the original. To read the longer, less pretty version, … Continued

Women’s Right To Fight Has Nothing To Do With Push-ups

By January 2016, all jobs traditionally closed to women within the military must be open, including the infantry and Special … Continued