Women in Combat
Part 1: Roles for Women in U.S. Army Expand()
October 1, 2007 Pentagon rules dictate that women may not be assigned to ground combat units. But the nature of the Iraq war has led to a blurring of distinction between front-line and rear areas, and more women are finding themselves in the thick of battle.
Part 2: Stories from On the Ground in Iraq()
October 2, 2007 Sgt. Griselda Benavides and Lance Cpl. Mary Carnes of the U.S. Marines, and Army Staff Sgt. Laurie Perez Hawkins have all served in Iraq. They share their experiences in a war zone and their thoughts on the service of women in the military.
Part 3: Two Opposing Views on Women in Combat()
October 3, 2007 Current Pentagon policy that excludes women from ground combat units dates back to 1994. An opponent of women in combat say that rule is being violated, while a Pentagon official says the policy remains relevant and reasonable today.
Part 4: Cases of Sexual Assault Rise()
October 4, 2007 Since 2002, a nonprofit group has received 976 reports of sexual assault from military women serving in the area that includes Iraq and Afghanistan. That number is growing. Meanwhile, little punitive action has been taken against assailants.
Part 5: Female Soldier Reflects on Injuries, Service()
October 5, 2007 In November 2006, Army Spc. Sue Downes lost both of her legs after the truck she was traveling in hit anti-tank mines in Afghanistan. Downes shares her thoughts about her injuries, her recovery and her love of military service.
