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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for December 2015

I’m an American Jew. Here’s what happened when I joined the Israeli military.
Features

After a back injury ended my football prospects, I joined the IDF in search of a challenge. But the experience was more difficult physically, mentally, and politically, than I’d ever imagined.

By Joseph Lenoff
Politics
“No exceptions”: Women can now serve in all military combat roles“No exceptions”: Women can now serve in all military combat roles
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Politics

All military combat roles will be open to women, including the most elite and grueling units like the Navy SEALs and the Marine Corps infantry.

By Emily Crockett

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