Females in Combat

Since its inception, the United States has called its sons and daughters to war to defend freedom and democracy and to end tyranny abroad. For more than three hundred years, many brave Americans have answered that call of duty, and some have given the ultimate sacrifice. Although many see war as a man’s duty, countless numbers of women have fought and died for this country. They have disguised themselves as men, performed as nurses, and served in almost all facets of the United States Military. The great accomplishments that these women have made in the past seem to be overshadowed today however. Although women are allowed to serve their country, they are not allowed to serve in direct combat billets. The ban on females in combat assignments is outdated and unnecessary. History has shown that “The qualities that are most important in all military jobs- things like integrity, moral courage, and determination- have nothing to do with gender” (Wilson 2). Women h...