PHYSICAL CHALLENGES MAKE EQUALITY ON BATTLEFIELD A TOUGH MISSION

The Army said last week it is considering sending female soldiers to the service’s prestigious Ranger school. The decision follows a move by the Marine Corps in April to broaden opportunities for women in combat. Richard V. Gilbert, a former Marine infantryman who served in Iraq, wrote this commentary for U-T San Diego.

Reservists top at Best Warrior competition

Two reservists from Guam were named the Pacific Army Reserve Soldier and noncommissioned officer of the year at the 9th Mission Support Command Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony.

Troops voice anger over new grooming rules

Pending changes to at least 17 grooming regulations have evoked a flood of passionate responses from the ranks, for and against — but mostly against. The comments have been prevalent in blog and Facebook posts as well as letters to Army Times.

Unseen: Trailblazing Military Women Forced To Fight For Recognition, Equal Treatment

After a rocket-propelled grenade sent the Black Hawk helicopter tumbling out of the sky over Iraq, the medics got to work fast on the co-pilot, Capt. Duckworth. Standard operating procedure: cut away the desert-camo uniform before burnt fabric melds with burnt flesh. Get at the wounds.

ROTC cadets seek career in military

The orange light from the street lamps illuminates the camouflaged uniforms of the group gathering in the parking lot. They pass the time with small talk, checking their equipment as they begin to form into rank. At 6 a.m., the group is called to attention.