Posted on May 8, 2015
Yes, our women are still driving on at Ranger School! Are you happy or mad?
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As of 23 April 15, 8 women still remained in the first ever pilot of a gender integrated ranger course. Do you think this is a good thing? Do you think this is indicator that DOD will drop the ban on women serving in direct combat units? Interesting times.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2015/05/06/opinion-the-pentagon-should-drop-the-ban-on-women-in-combat-units-no-exceptions/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2015/05/06/opinion-the-pentagon-should-drop-the-ban-on-women-in-combat-units-no-exceptions/
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SGM Matthew Quick
Good information, CPT Ron Snyder, but that was over 40 years ago...I cannot imagine that today's military leadership would break a barrier for women in this fashion.
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COL Charles Williams
SGM Matthew Quick I think the issue with this topic, and widespread comments, are in large part due to the era you were in the Army and you age. And, second based on concerns of lowering the standards to enable anyone to succeed. That latter is what would make me mad.
I agree on Airborne School from me experience in 1985, but not Air Assault school from what I saw in 1992. Climb to Glory.
I agree on Airborne School from me experience in 1985, but not Air Assault school from what I saw in 1992. Climb to Glory.
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1LT(P) (Join to see)
Failing peers, patrols and a plethora of Major Minus's should result in a drop from the course. All standards were not kept the same. At a minimum, 2 should have been released.
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Just like the men, if they can pass the rigorous requirements to obtain the tab that's awesome. I am not a ranger and never been to the school so It is not my place to criticize others who wants that tab.
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SPC Thomas Grassia
Good morning Sir! SKK (the writer) also writes for Time, People and others. You can see her Bio on my Fort Mac site here: http://thefortmacvets.org/radio-2015-02-21-keating-bio.shtml
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COL Charles Williams I believe it to be true as the it is much more than the normal scuttlebutt going around over here.
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