America's North Shore Journal

Women have actively supported the U.S. military since the Revolutionary War. By providing medical care to wounded soldiers and support to their militia men, women introduced themselves as an asset to protecting the nation. Today, female soldiers are offered the same jobs as male soldiers, with the exception of combat-arms careers such as infantry, armory and artillery. Women, however, continue to deploy in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom on the ground and in the … Read entire article »