8 female soldiers who changed the course of US military history
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March 8 is International Women’s Day, and a celebration of women would be incomplete if the female trailblazers of the United States Army were not recognized. From breaking barriers in combat to challenging the status quo across eras, here are 8 female soldiers who changed the course of history for the U.S. military.
10 Military Women Who Made History
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Linda Bray, Captain, U.S. Army - Foundation for Women Warriors
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AAFMAA Fort Myer VA
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Howard County National Guard
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Does masculinity bring femininity to shame? As a timid cowardly
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Female soldiers are changing how armed forces work
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Women in the military - Wikipedia