Here's a more current article, Julia. 1-293rd adjusts to women in combat
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Women did not deploy with the 1-293rd in 2003 when the unit was sent to Kuwait before Operation Iraqi Freedom began.

In March, about 3,400 soldiers from across the state will deploy, the largest deployment of Indiana National Guard soldiers since World War II, state officials said. The deployment also marks the first time a full Guard combat brigade will be sent to Iraq for a second tour.

About 170 of those soldiers are women.
These are becoming more common experiences:
Iraq war: The troops' testimonies

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