VOICED : US military women ready

The video highlights the career of retired Sergeant Major Lisa Jones, who served in the US Army for 26 years, including deployments in Afghanistan. Despite the military's ban on women in combat roles, Lisa faced significant risks. The Pentagon's decision to lift this ban is seen as overdue. The US Army Women's Museum chronicles the contributions and sacrifices of women in the military, noting that over 150 women have died in combat since 2003. Women now make up 15% of the US Army, a significant increase since the 1980s. The video discusses the importance of top officials supporting the integration of women in the military, as the Armed Services have until 2016 to decide which roles should remain closed to women.

What recognition did Lisa Jones receive for her service in Afghanistan?

• Bronze Star

• Purple Heart

• Legion of Merit

• Medal of Honor

What recent decision did the Pentagon make regarding women in the military?

• To lift the ban on women in combat roles

• To create a separate women's division

• To reduce women's roles in the military

• To increase women's pay

What percentage of the US Army is made up of women today?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Who worked as a counselor to integrate women into the military in the 1980s?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Margaret Thatcher

• Patricia Siegel

• Lisa Jones

What is necessary for the Pentagon's ruling on women in combat to be successful?

• Public approval

• Increased military funding

• Support from top officials

• More recruitment of women