Originally Posted by Slipped Mickey
[quote=Mellowicious]This article might be of interest.

Women in Combat

Amazing - it was published by the same newspaper that caused this thread.

The only information I can offer of a personal nature is that when my cousin (career military) returned from Desert Storm, he had the highest praise for the women he served with - one of whom was blown up in his presence.

The article is interesting, although it's 3 years old.

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I understand that some women end up in the sh*t, most while in combat support roles. I don't know how many, what percentage, but one is too many. And there should be no women in line units. If that's sexist then in that regard deal me in. I would venture to say most women agree with me.

Nope. Some might, especially the older crowd, but I have always been a proponent of equality in every workplace, including the military. most of my high school and college women friends feel the same way.

My daughter was heavily recruited by the USAF. They even offered to get her into the ROTC or the AF Academy. But when it came to picking the MOS she wanted, she was denied, even though she had scored higher than any male at her high school. Why? Because she wanted to be a fighter pilot. She has always kept herself in great physical condition and was an athelete since 3rd grade. She played war with her younger brothers and male cousins and had Barbie kicking GI Joe's a$$. So she told the AF "No" and why.

If you males can't stand the thought of a female being blown up, then maybe it's time for those who can't stand the heat to get out of the kitchen...pun intended. wink

milk and Girl Scout cookies ;-)

Save your breath-You may need it to blow up your date.