Let Women Fight
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2017
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Department of English and Writing, The University of Tampa
Abstract
On December 3, 2015, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced,
without exception, that all fields in military combat
will be available to eligible females (Pellerin). This integration
will begin as of January 2, 2016, enabling women soldiers, current
and entering, the opportunity to be employed in 220,000
positions or approximately 10% of jobs previously reserved only
for males (Tilghman). With women making up more than 50%
of the population, Secretary Carter emphasizes the significance
of integrating women into every field in the military. He states,
“[t]o succeed in our mission in National Defense, we cannot
afford to cut ourselves off from half the country’s talents and
skills” (Schwartz and Lubold). Without lowering the standards
set in military history and tradition, women will be eligible to
participate, providing them with an opportunity previously
only granted to men. These opportunities will allow women to
progress in their careers, enabling them to obtain the highest
levels of leadership provided by combat arms (Tilghman).
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Recommended Citation: Shapira, Carla. “Let Women Fight.” Royal Road, 2017. https://doi.org/10.48497/4GKZ-8017.
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United States Armed Forces, United States Military Academy, Gender equality, Women in the military, Women soldiers
Citation
Shapira, Carla. “Let Women Fight.” Royal Road, 2017. https://doi.org/10.48497/4GKZ-8017.