US military to open frontline combat roles to women

AFP English
AFP English
  • 8 years ago
The US military will open up all positions -- including frontline combat roles -- to women, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Thursday in a sweeping move officially ending centuries of men-only tradition.

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