Tag Archives: female

Afghan Uniformed Policewoman: Noora Hyatt

Posted on December 15, 2012 by bniegel

The story of Afghan Uniformed Policewoman Noora Hyatt. Capt. Hyatt is one of the few female Afghan Uniformed Police in the rural district
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Female Airman Completes Sniper Course

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jtozer

Military snipers need many skills. The must be physically and mentally tough while being a crack shot under pressure. SSgt Alyssa Gomez is a member of the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron and a recent graduate of the close precision …
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Women Warriors To Test Female Body Armor

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jtozer

Today, both male and female soldiers wear body armor that has been designed for men. But the Army plans to field to women next summer a new type of body armor, designed for them, that will be shorter in the …
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Wednesday Warfighter: Becoming The First Female Bradley Mechanic

Posted on July 18, 2012 by jtozer

Cicely Verstein didn’t plan on breaking any new ground when she enlisted in the Army, but the job she selected at the recruiting station has thrust her into the military spotlight. At age 21, Verstein will be the first female …
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Overcoming Gender Obstacles

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jtozer

Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Pescador, officer in charge of training at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, congratulates nine Afghan Air Force students after passing the first milestone in their journey to becoming qualified pilots. Through the training, future Afghan pilots get the language …
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