It seems, by the time you are promoted to a Flag Officer, you are more politician than soldier.
Appears to be so, as we have witnessed with many G.O.'S over the past decade.
This was one area I was disappointed Trump did not correct while in office. (Reversing this 0bama tommyfoolery on women in frontline specialites and units) thus allowing Congress to address this, as stated in the U.S. Constitution. However for his entire term, Trump could not roll out of the bed on the proper side without the MSM & Dems crying crocodile tears.
Not my intent to sideline this thread.
May 2024
6th RTB, Eglin AFB, Florida
*Not sure if these women are instructors or support staff, whatever. (PLA/IRGC/NKPA do not care)
The latest angst, due to low enlistment numbers for the DoD, is circulation of a draft legislation. Which in current form only has men, age 18-26. But women are exempt, huh?
Let me get this straight, they can voluntarily enlist or commission into frontline specialites (infantry, armor, artillery, scout and assess for SOF) and/or be assigned to frontline units, even in a support role. But are not eligible for a potential draft!? The nay sayers have NO leg to stand on now. Pandoras box is wide open...
Where were they in early 2016!?