Women in the Military

Veterans Day: A Salute to the Black Servicemen and Women Who Served in World War II

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Finally! The US Military Retracts Ban On Natural Hairstyles

Serving our country and style.
08/24/2017

Black Women in the Military Win Pentagon Hair War

Hagel announces revisions to military grooming policies.
08/13/2014

Michelle Howard Becomes US Navy’s First Female 4-Star Admiral

The U.S. Navy promoted her this week.
07/02/2014

Army's First Black, Female Two-Star General Speaks on Diversifying Armed Forces

Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson tackles natural hairstyles.
06/11/2014

Fort Hood Sergeant Accused in Prostitution Ring with 'Cash-Strapped' Soldiers

Two soldiers have testified in an ongoing hearing.
06/04/2014

Obama Talks Gender, Economy and Football in Super Bowl Interview

Obama calls for fairness in military, economy and Scouts.
02/04/2013
Americans Weigh In - Congress loses a popularity contest, the number of interracial marriages in the United States reaches all-time high, President Obama gets kudos for fiscal cliff dealings, plus more national polls. – Joyce Jones and Britt Middleton

The Week in Polls: Americans Support Immigration Reform

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The Trouble With G.I. Jane

Commentary: What Will the Military Front Lines Look Like Now?

Almost a third of the military’s female force is Black.
01/24/2013
The Trouble With G.I. Jane

U.S. Military Milestones

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Leon Panetta

Panetta Opens Combat Roles to Women

Front-line military positions now open to women.
01/23/2013