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It s still a man s Army opens up to recruit women
The piece notes the military opening most jobs to women including mechanics and security roles, with recruitment aims to double women enlistments in four years. It covers policy changes across Army Navy Air Force, debates on benefits and combat roles, and quotes from Brig. Gen. Mildred C. Bailey and others on ongoing disparities and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Elizabeth Gomez
Spec. Gomez
Women's Army Corps
Fort Myer
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marie Gates
Center For Women's Policy Studies
Mildred C. Bailey
Congress
Department of Defense
Bailey
ADM
Elmo R. Zum- Wait Jr
Marine Corps
Corps
Parris Island
Margaret A. Brewer
WAF
Billie M. Bobbitt