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.

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