The reasons that hold kept women from combat positions are so steeped in sexism it’s near impossible not to throw your support behind those who serveAfter years of debate,all jobs in combat units are now open to women. Defense secretary Ashton Carter announced the decision on Thursday, saying: “There will be no exceptions.”“[A]s long as they qualify and meet the standards, or women will now be able to contribute to our mission in ways they could not before.” Considering women hold long been serving and dying on the front lines despite a ban that kept them from career advancement,the move is long overdue.
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Source: theguardian.com