Category Archives: Military

Equality? The Military Opens More Jobs to Women, But Not All

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

At one point in time, women were not allowed to join any form of the military. Warfare along with many other jobs in the military that had to do with danger, or any great deal of importance had been seen … Continue reading →

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Women in the Workplace

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Now, I use the term workplace losly here, because in this instance I would like the workplace to represent a military combat role. Recently congress voted to allow women in combat roles in the military, a huge step towards equality … Continue reading →

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Women in Combat

  “Anything you can do, I can do better.” This dictum is often used when talking about gender equality. For centuries, women and men have held different roles in society. Women were looked at as the home runners. Their life … Continue reading →

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Women in the Millitary

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Recently Defense Secretary Leon Panetta along with Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has lifted a ban in January that will allow women to formally and officially serve in combat roles in the Military.  This will open up … Continue reading →

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Women in Military Combat Arms

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Women being allowed in combat arms are nothing about men vs. women; it is about meeting the standards of the US Army.  Yes, women should be allowed the same opportunities as men; however, they should be held at the same … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN MULAN????

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

I was doing my morning activities as the opening cashier at my store when I came across the Virginian Pilot for that day and saw this article.  My first thought was—SAY WHAT NOW?  I mean I know there are plenty … Continue reading →

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The Third Jihad: Radical Islam’s Vision for America

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

  If you have the time to look at this video, please do, jump through the whole video if anything. It is 70 minutes long. This video talks at first about how a terrorist group attacked a school, killing women, … Continue reading →

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Does the sexuality of the Men and Women in the military matter?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

A man has arms and legs. Not so coincidentally, so do women. Also not so coincidentally, black men and women have arms and legs. Catholic or Christian men and women have arms and legs. Republican and Democratic men and women … Continue reading →

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Men, Women & the Selective Service

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

The Selective Service System is a means by which the US government has the individuals information on whom is potentially subject to military enrollment. Men register for the selective service and women do not in America, why? Women are always … Continue reading →

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Women on the frontline – Yes or no?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

This has been a hot debate since women were first allowed in the military at all. My husband, who is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, stated a few important reasons as to why women still should not … Continue reading →

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