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Little did I know at that time that by choosing to fly combat jets I was giving up my rights to privacy and the right to defend my reputation.
Sexual predators in the military are unafraid, because they know an unwritten code shields them. In her ignorance, Liz Trotta shone a bright light on this ugly, damaging truth.
In the government's view, the public needn't concern itself with the ugly details of the epidemic of sexual violence in the military.
Rick Santorum has some surprising ideas about why women shouldn't serve in combat, if this actual bit of word salad is any indication.
Our troops are professional and do their jobs -- men and women, alike. Does Rick Santorum think we're not?
Today marks a first in the history of women in the Air Force as President Barack Obama nominates Air Force Lieutenant General Janet C. Wolfenbarger to become its first woman four-star general.
Question 21 is a huge barrier that keeps service members from seeking out counseling following a sexual assault. Answering "Yes" leads to an investigation where they are required to provide the details that can be retriggering and devastatingly retraumatizing.
On the eve of this most recent Veterans Day, I had the privilege of accompanying World War II veteran John Tschirhart to a reception hosted by the Texas Veterans Land Board at the Capitol Visitors Center, in Austin, Texas.
We have come a long way in one short year towards eliminating barriers that have prevented too many of our service men and women from serving to their full potential -- sometimes even from serving.
While the fighting over the struggle in Afghanistan continues, it's time we looked at prioritizing "women's rights" around the world.
As a matter of national security and civil rights, it's time for Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to eliminate all restrictions on women's military service.
It is disconcerting that a woman serving our country would have to make the decision about ending her pregnancy based on where she is deployed, or whether the has the money and ability to fly home.
Weaving disparate tales women in uniform, Jeanmarie Simpson does not just expose the experience of life in the military, she humanizes it.
Hopefully, in between the barbecues and the parades, our citizens will reflect on both the physical and emotional challenges that our service women have -- and continue -- to face.
Digest this for a second: Women serving in the US military are more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire in Iraq.
With Don't Ask, Don't Tell, gays and bisexuals are not free to be themselves in the armed forces of their country. In addition to everything else that this law is -- costly, inefficient, unfair -- it is disgraceful.
I think Mayor Michael Bloomberg is right. At least in spirit....
