Articles for Female Soldiers

Families of Israeli hostages release video of female soldiers being captured by Hamas
7 months ago

Families of Israeli hostages release video of female soldiers being captured by Hamas

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — A group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza has released new video footage showing Hamas’ capture of five female Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border on Oct. 7. The footage was taken by Hamas militants who stormed the Nahal Oz military base, part of the militant group’s wider assault on southern Israel that killed roughly 1,200 …

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How an AP photographer made this image of Israeli soldiers taking a selfie at the Gaza border
54 years, 11 months ago

How an AP photographer made this image of Israeli soldiers taking a selfie at the Gaza border

Associated Press  

Tsafrir Abayov has been covering the border between Israel and Gaza for 20 years. When he saw a group of female soldiers taking a selfie from the high vantage point, not the usual tanks in position, he knew he had a photo. Why this photo I grew up in Ashkelon, about 10 km north of Gaza, and I’ve been covering …

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Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says
1 year, 4 months ago

Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Female soldiers face rampant sexism, harassment and other gender-related challenges in male dominated Army special operations units, according to a report Monday, eight years after the Pentagon opened all combat jobs to women. U.S. Army Special Operations Command, in a lengthy study, reported a wide range of “overtly sexist” comments from male soldiers, including a broad aversion to …

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Suspected drug cartel gunmen kidnap two female soldiers vacationing at Mexico beach
2 years, 7 months ago

Suspected drug cartel gunmen kidnap two female soldiers vacationing at Mexico beach

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two female soliders were …

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Right-sizing the force: Army offers armor for smaller troops
3 years, 2 months ago

Right-sizing the force: Army offers armor for smaller troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Army Capt. Early on, however, the Army made the decision to make the vests unisex, The decision, said Lt. Col. Stephen Miller, was based on the belief that smaller male soldiers who might need a short or small sized vest would refuse to take anything that was “stamped female.” He’s product manager for soldier protective equipment at PEO …

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Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary
3 years, 7 months ago

Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The woman poised to be the first female secretary of the Army told Congress Thursday that combating sexual assault and harassment is a top priority, and said greater prevention is needed, including more training to encourage soldiers to step in when they see bad behavior by others. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s first directive after he took office in …

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Female Soldiers to be Given Sanitary Products for the First Time in UK
3 years, 9 months ago

Female Soldiers to be Given Sanitary Products for the First Time in UK

News 18  

Female soldiers are being issued sanitary napkins for the first time by the Armed Forces in the UK. Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey announced that there will be sanitary products available on operations for female soldiers, ending the provision where the personnel had to pack their supplies. Heappey explained that there would be a ‘provisions box’ made available …

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