Wednesday Warfighter: Not Her First Machine Gun
It’s not her first time shooting a machine gun, but Army Reservist Spc. Victoria Cruz says she needs a good refresher before moving on to the next step. Like any training, it’s good to start at the...
View ArticleWednesday Warfighter: The Female Point Of View
Sometimes you just need a woman’s perspective. In places like Afghanistan, Female Engagement Teams are there to do just that. Sgt. Autumn Sekely, a Female Engagement Team 6 team member – originally...
View ArticleEpisode #138: Weekly News Roundup for June 1, 2012
In “This Week in the DoD” for June 1: Last weekend Americans across the country and around the world honored those who have died or gone missing while serving in the U.S. armed forces. President Barack...
View ArticleWednesday Warfighter: First Female Thunderbird In Flight
A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski has flown the F-15E as a member of five different fighter squadrons since 1999. Here, she shares her experience as the first...
View ArticleOvercoming Gender Obstacles
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Pescador, officer in charge of training at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, congratulates nine Afghan Air Force students after passing the first milestone in their journey to becoming...
View ArticleWednesday Warfighter: Becoming The First Female Bradley Mechanic
Cicely Verstein didn’t plan on breaking any new ground when she enlisted in the Army, but the job she selected at the recruiting station has thrust her into the military spotlight. At age 21, Verstein...
View ArticleWomen Warriors To Test Female Body Armor
Today, both male and female soldiers wear body armor that has been designed for men. But the Army plans to field to women next summer a new type of body armor, designed for them, that will be shorter...
View ArticleFemale Airman Completes Sniper Course
Military snipers need many skills. The must be physically and mentally tough while being a crack shot under pressure. SSgt Alyssa Gomez is a member of the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron and a...
View ArticleAfghan Uniformed Policewoman: Noora Hyatt
The story of Afghan Uniformed Policewoman Noora Hyatt. Capt. Hyatt is one of the few female Afghan Uniformed Police in the rural district Read More
View ArticleArmy to Open 33k Positions to Female Soldiers
Army's intendeds to open 33,000 positions to women by April 2014 that were previously closed to them. Read More
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