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

Pages that highlight the accomplishments of women in the Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard remain online.

The “Women in the Air Force” exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force highlights the contributions of female ...

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.

Senators of both parties hammered Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, over his past comments about women serving in the military.

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 ...