DefenceTalkThe US military will inevitably have to lower its physical requirements so more women can fill infantry and commando roles, a top general said Friday. The comments from John Kelly, a four-star Marine general who is retiring from the head of the military’s Southern Command, came just over a month after Defense Secretary Ashton Carter […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-general-fears-military-will-lower-standards-for-women-66323/

DefenceTalkWASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that beginning in January 2016, all military occupations and positions will be open to women, without exception. For the first time in U.S. military history, as long as they qualify and meet specific standards, the secretary said women will be able to contribute to the Defense Department mission […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-opens-all-military-occupations-positions-to-women-65972/

DefenceTalkWashington: US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will announce Thursday that he is ordering the military to open all combat positions to women, a US official said. Speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of Carter’s press briefing at the Pentagon, the official said, “Yes, he will announce” the move. The official said the changes would be […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-military-to-open-all-combat-positions-to-women-65968/