Remove amendment to bar Women from Combat Support - 2006 defense authorization bill
For the last 25 years, Women in all branches of the US Military have fought hard and long for our Country. Equally, they have fought just as hard to be Equals in within the military.Everyone that join... continue reading »
"I joined to be all I can be, I plan to keep it that way!"
"This is the most outrageous act of discrimination I have ever witnessed! As a veteran it is insulting not only to myself but especially to those women who have not only paved the way but made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom and liberties Ame"
"I agree. Women should not be barred from front line combat positions. They are just as capable as men and if women want to be in the military, let them be in the military."
"This is a READINESS issue -- combat support and service support depend on women soldiers. There is no "safe" place in warfare today -- there are no front lines, there is no "rear area." Our military forces depend on high quality women enlistees and office"
"They should be treated equaly."
"Women have more than proven themselves in the military. This is only a slap in the face and a step back from all we have worked for."
"Women should continue serving under the Armed Forces in any paid position. Female members should demand that their Physical Fitness Standards be elevated to equal their male counterparts. Only like this we can continue Equal Opportunity amongst the ranks."
"Please allow our women to serve in whatever capacity they want. We have fought for so long for women's rights, why would we want to deny women the opportunity to serve their country in whatever capacity they feel is best!!"
"Equal opportunity is everyones right, not for any one else to decide."
"This amendment is wrong, if it goes into effect not only will women be barred from the military jobs that we are needed in but it is just a step away from barring us from Law Enforcement and other "Dangerous Jobs". What right does Congress have to take ou"
