Should women serve in combat? Military experts weigh in
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth, is facing a firestorm of backlash for voicing his belief that women should not serve in military combat roles.
What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Get About Women in Combat
Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of defense, the former Army National Guard major and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, has no clear policy or management experience that qualifies him to run the Pentagon.
Former Defense secretary: Women ‘vital’ in combat
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen underscored the importance of having women in the military, including in combat roles, as President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary has come under fire for suggesting women should be removed from certain military positions.
Opinion
I served in Iraq. Trump's Defense nominee Hegseth is wrong about women in combat.
History has shown that when we exclude others simply based on gender or race, we miss out on brilliant leaders and skilled soldiers.
Here's a look at the number of women in military combat roles
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women shouldn't serve in combat roles
'We Need You': Defense Secretary Stands Up for Women in Combat Jobs amid Hegseth Nomination
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended women serving in the military and, specifically in combat roles, amid growing scrutiny of comments by his would-be successor, Pete Hegseth.
Trump Defense Pick Sparks Clash Over Women in Combat Roles
Pete Hegseth has made comments about women on the front lines that challenges Pentagon policy on the inclusion of women.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat
Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.
US allies repudiate doubts about women in combat
Canada's military chief drew a standing ovation at the Halifax International Security Forum for standing up for women on the front lines.
Canada US Women in Combat
Attendees applaud Canada's Chief of Defense Staff at The Halifax International Security Forum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. (AP Photo/Rob Gillies) (AP Photo/Rob Gillies)
Canada's top military commander calls out US senator for questioning a woman's role in combat
The first woman to command Canada’s military is calling out a U.S. senator for questioning the role of women in combat
Canada’s first woman armed forces chief: ‘I can’t believe we have to justify women in combat’
The first woman to head Canada’s armed forces pushed back on renewed debate over women serving in combat roles related to ...
'Don't lecture me about women in combat': Gen. Milley speaks up for women
Stephanie Ruhle sat down with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley to discuss everything from women ...