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The Pentagon Right to Reassess Women’s Effectiveness in Combat

We are women who served in the United States military. We are proud of that service, proud of the men and women we stood beside and deeply aware of what war demands of those sent to fight it. That is precisely why we support the Pentagon’s decision to review the effectiveness of women in ground combat roles. Agent Orange Awareness Day, recognized every year on Aug. 10, is a crucial moment to raise public consciousness about this ongoing crisis.

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Jan 263 min read

Amber Smith Joins Joe Pags: Merit Must Be the Military Standard

Amber Smith joins Joe Pags to discuss why mission-based, merit-driven standards are essential to military readiness, unit cohesion, and trust on the battlefield. Drawing from her experience in combat aviation and senior defense leadership, Smith explains how lowering or separating standards damages morale, weakens teams, and puts lives at risk—and why one clear standard ensures the strongest, most capable force.

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Jan 11 min read

CME Praises Recent Surge in Female Military Recruits

The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME), a national organization dedicated to advocating for veterans and military excellence in the U.S. armed forces, issued the following statement applauding the recently reported spike in female enlistment across all branches of the U.S. armed forces

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Aug 13, 20252 min read