Now for the first time in our history, the government is saying that you don’t have to be a tough macho man to occupy a foxhole. Women can do it. No big deal. “If women can join the few and the proud, ...

In a service where women were not permitted to fly in combat until 1993, adapting to a growing female population has been ...

But not in the military, and especially not in combat units,” Hegseth wrote ... to lead an organization including many women now serving in uniform — and seeking to climb the ranks.

Joni Ernst had been seen as a key hurdle to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation. She approached her questions firmly but without ...

The military announced gender-neutral standards for combat roles in 2016 ... "I respect every single female service member that has put on the uniform, past and present," he said at one point ...

But not in the military, especially in combat units ... "I respect every single female service member that has put on the uniform, past and present," he said at one point, responding under ...

It would be the privilege of a lifetime, if confirmed, to be the secretary of Defense for all men and women in uniform ... role that the military “should not have women in combat roles.” ...

Joni Ernst pressed Pete Hegseth about women’s roles in the military ... survivor and has worked across the aisle to combat sexual assault in the military, did not press Hegseth on the ...

Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) (L) introduces U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...

Soldiers in combat-arms roles were often assigned to non-combat units, and vice versa, creating logistical and fairness challenges that ultimately led the Army to favor a more uniform standard.