While the Pentagon isn't yet ready to let women serve in front-line infantry units, it is easing restrictions regarding females serving in combat. The decision will make 14,000 new jobs available to female troops in the U.S. Marine Corps and Army. Women will now be allowed to serve in non-infantry battalion roles, including medics, radar operators, intelligence analysts and radio operators.
"The Obama administration recently lifted the long-standing prohibition
on gays and lesbians serving openly in the armed forces. Expanding
opportunities for women in the military is less controversial and is
unlikely to become a political issue in an election year."
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