U.S. Pentagon Reviews Women Serving in Ground Combat Positions
The Pentagon has launched a six-month review of women serving in U.S. ground combat roles more than a decade after those positions were formally opened. The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revisits long-running debates over combat standards and readiness. While military officials say standards will remain elite and gender-neutral, critics argue the review risks reopening a settled issue. ABC News examines the stakes, the data, and the voices from inside the ranks.
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