Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.

Despite having no military training ... Lozen, known as the "Apache Joan of Arc," was a warrior and medicine woman who fought alongside her brother Victorio against U.S. forces in the 19th ...

Sweden’s and Canada’s in 1989, Finland’s in the 1990s. In others the change is more recent. America gradually eased its rules ...

The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, faced criticism for his past comments about women in combat.

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...