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Top enlisted leaders say they see no issue with women in combat arms meeting standards
By Patty Nieberg ·
Task & Purpose
· Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Top enlisted leaders from each military branch recently shared their thoughts on women in combat roles. They stated that they have no issue with women meeting the same standards as men in these positi
Top enlisted leaders from each military branch recently shared their thoughts on women in combat roles. They stated that they have no issue with women meeting the same standards as men in these positions. The leaders' remarks were made during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
A Pentagon review of women in combat jobs had been ordered, prompting questions from lawmakers. The review will examine data on troop readiness and other factors. Further details on the hearing and the review are available from the source.
The discussion comes over a decade after the ban on women in combat roles was lifted by the Department of Defense.
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