After a three year review period, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced that all combat jobs in the United States military will now be open to women. This means that approximately 220,000 jobs - about 10% of the entire active and reserve members - will no longer be closed to women. These jobs range from driving tanks and leading infantry soldiers into battle to joining the Marine Corps infantry and serving as elite Army Rangers, Navy SEALS, and Green Berets. Video of Carter's announcement is below. Supports are cheering while opponents still have reservations about the decision. What do you think? Jump in and vote!
Leigh Ann Hester the 1st female U.S. soldier since WWII to be awarded the silver star. first female U.S. Army soldier to receive the silver star since World War II. Source: Wikipedia.