They do not carry guns to fight the junta in Myanmar. Unlike women combatants in battle fatigues flaunting automatic weapons, their role in the resistance has gone by barely noticed. But they are ...

The petitions, first filed in 2020, were brought by female candidates and service members seeking equal access to screening and service in elite units, including the infantry and maneuvering armor.

In January 2013, during our final days in the Pentagon, we announced a historic decision — that the Department of Defense would overturn the “ground combat exclusion policy,” a Pentagon rule barring ...

In recent years, women have defied tradition by making inroads into nearly every aspect of military service, from combat activity to operating tanks. But one facet of army life remains a poor fit: the ...

Senators confirmed Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson as the new head of U.S. Northern Command during wrap-up work late Thursday, making her the first woman to serve as a combatant commander. Robinson’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thirty years ago, then-Lt. Lisa Franchetti eagerly awaited word on when she’d finally get her chance to serve aboard a combatant ...

International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, celebrates the achievements and resilience of women worldwide while highlighting ongoing struggles for equality. Rooted in early ...

Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson was approved by the Senate late Thursday as commander of the U.S. Northern Command, officially making the University of New Hampshire alumna the country’s first female ...

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Women of faith have been charged to rise with courage, vigilance, and spiritual strength as “Combatant Women” in today’s world. This bold declaration was made by the guest speaker Bishop Dr. Blossom ...