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 ...

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

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

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 ...

But not in the military, especially in combat units ... that he looks forward “to being a secretary for all our warriors, men and women.” During questioning on Tuesday in front of a Senate ...

In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.