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West Point Cadets Begin First Coed Basic Training
At West Point 119 women join the Class of 1980 in the first coed basic training alongside 1,480 cadets. The schedule runs from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with rifle qualification marches and extensive physical and military drills known as beast barracks. Superintendent Lt Gen Sidney Berry says pressure will be evenly shared and notes his prior opposition gave way after considering the Army’s needs.
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United States Military Academy