This measure would recognize Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 14, 2016, to March 20, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California and would encourage Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

This measure would recognize Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 14, 2016, to March 20, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California and would encourage Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

This measure would recognize Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 21 14, 2016, to March 27, 20, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California and would encourage Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

This measure would recognize Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 21 to March 27, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California and would encourage Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

This measure would recognize Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 21 to March 27, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California and would encourage Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

WHEREAS, January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lifting of the ban on women in combat; and

WHEREAS, This groundbreaking decision overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the Pentagon, hundreds of thousands of women have been deployed in those conflicts; and

WHEREAS, Former United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lifting of the ban on women in combat in 2013. On December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches; and

WHEREAS, Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor in combat zones, often under fire, but had been prevented from officially holding combat positions under the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule, which generally barred women from assignment to units below brigade level when the units primary mission was direct ground combat; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Female service members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor. Women have served in intelligence gathering, as combat pilots, field artillery officers, chaplains, special operations civil affairs officers, and even members of the ultra-secretive Delta Force; and

WHEREAS, Women have served bravely in every major United States conflict since the American Revolutionary War. Our current servicewomen are able to serve due to the incredible work of women of past generations; and

WHEREAS, As stated by then-Secretary of Defense Panetta, Women have shown great courage and sacrifice on and off the battlefield, contributed in unprecedented ways to the militarys mission, and proven their ability to serve in an expanding number of roles. Panetta added, [R]escinding the [1994 ban on women in combat] is to ensure that the mission is met with the best qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender; and

WHEREAS, Since the lifting of the ban, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Armys premier combat leadership course, proving to themselves and to the world that women can meet mens standard for combat; and

WHEREAS, As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set; and

WHEREAS, Our military exists to fight our nations wars and to defend our Constitution and our freedom. Opening up combat roles to women will add to military excellence, not subtract from it; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 14, 2016, to March 20, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to recognize the contributions of women to our military and our freedom, the courageous sacrifices that women have made while serving our country with heroism, and the historic lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lifting of the ban on women in combat; and

WHEREAS, This groundbreaking decision overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the Pentagon, hundreds of thousands of women have been deployed in those conflicts; and

WHEREAS, Former United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lifting of the ban on women in combat in 2013. On December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches; and

WHEREAS, Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor in combat zones, often under fire, but had been prevented from officially holding combat positions under the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule, which generally barred women from assignment to units below brigade level when the units primary mission was direct ground combat; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Female service members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor. Women have served in intelligence gathering, as combat pilots, field artillery officers, chaplains, special operations civil affairs officers, and even members of the ultra-secretive Delta Force; and

WHEREAS, Women have served bravely in every major United States conflict since the American Revolutionary War. Our current servicewomen are able to serve due to the incredible work of women of past generations; and

WHEREAS, As stated by then-Secretary of Defense Panetta, Women have shown great courage and sacrifice on and off the battlefield, contributed in unprecedented ways to the militarys mission, and proven their ability to serve in an expanding number of roles. Panetta added, [R]escinding the [1994 ban on women in combat] is to ensure that the mission is met with the best qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender; and

WHEREAS, Since the lifting of the ban, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Armys premier combat leadership course, proving to themselves and to the world that women can meet mens standard for combat; and

WHEREAS, As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set; and

WHEREAS, Our military exists to fight our nations wars and to defend our Constitution and our freedom. Opening up combat roles to women will add to military excellence, not subtract from it; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 14, 2016, to March 20, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to recognize the contributions of women to our military and our freedom, the courageous sacrifices that women have made while serving our country with heroism, and the historic lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lift lifting of the ban on women in combat; and

WHEREAS, This groundbreaking decision overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the Pentagon, hundreds of thousands of women have been deployed in those conflicts; and

WHEREAS, Former United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lift lifting of the ban on women in combat in 2013. On December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches; and

WHEREAS, Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor in combat zones, often under fire, but had been prevented from officially holding combat positions under the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule, which generally barred women from assignment to units below brigade level when the units primary mission was direct ground combat; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Female service members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor. Women have served in intelligence gathering, as combat pilots, field artillery officers, chaplains, special operations civil affairs officers, and even members of the ultra-secretive Delta Force; and

WHEREAS, Women have served bravely in every major United States conflict since the American Revolutionary War. Our current servicewomen are able to serve due to the incredible work of women of past generations; and

WHEREAS, As stated by then-Secretary of Defense Panetta, Women have shown great courage and sacrifice on and off the battlefield, contributed in unprecedented ways to the militarys mission, and proven their ability to serve in an expanding number of roles. Panetta added, [R]escinding the [1994 ban on women in combat] is to ensure that the mission is met with the best qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender; gender; and

WHEREAS, Since the lift lifting of the ban, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Armys premier combat leadership course, proving to themselves and to the world that women can meet mens standard for combat; and

WHEREAS, As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set; and

WHEREAS, Our military exists to fight our nations wars and to defend our Constitution and our freedom. Opening up combat roles to women will add to military excellence, not subtract from it; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 21, 14, 2016, through to March 27, 20, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to recognize the contributions of women to our military and our freedom, the courageous sacrifice sacrifices that women have made while serving our country with heroism, and the historic lift lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lift of the ban on women in combat; and

WHEREAS, This groundbreaking decision overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the Pentagon, hundreds of thousands of women have been deployed in those conflicts; and

WHEREAS, Former United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lift of the ban on women in combat in 2013. On December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches; and

WHEREAS, Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor in combat zones, often under fire, but had been prevented from officially holding combat positions under the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule, which generally barred women from assignment to units below brigade level when the units primary mission was direct ground combat; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Female service members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor. Women have served in intelligence gathering, as combat pilots, field artillery officers, chaplains, special operations civil affairs officers, and even members of the ultra-secretive Delta Force; and

WHEREAS, Women have served bravely in every major United States conflict since the American Revolutionary War. Our current servicewomen are able to serve due to the incredible work of women of past generations; and

WHEREAS, As stated by then-Secretary of Defense Panetta, Women have shown great courage and sacrifice on and off the battlefield, contributed in unprecedented ways to the militarys mission, and proven their ability to serve in an expanding number of roles. Panetta added, [R]escinding the [1994 ban on women in combat] is to ensure that the mission is met with the best qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender; and

WHEREAS, Since the lift of the ban, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Armys premier combat leadership course, proving to themselves and to the world that women can meet mens standard for combat; and

WHEREAS, As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set; and

WHEREAS, Our military exists to fight our nations wars and to defend our Constitution and our freedom. Opening up combat roles to women will add to military excellence, not subtract from it; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 21, 2016, through March 27, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to recognize the contributions of women to our military and our freedom, the courageous sacrifice that women have made while serving our country with heroism, and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lift of the ban on women in combat; and

WHEREAS, This groundbreaking decision overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the Pentagon, hundreds of thousands of women have been deployed in those conflicts; and

WHEREAS, Former United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lift of the ban on women in combat in 2013. On December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches; and

WHEREAS, Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor in combat zones, often under fire, but had been prevented from officially holding combat positions under the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule, which generally barred women from assignment to units below brigade level when the units primary mission was direct ground combat; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Female service members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor. Women have served in intelligence gathering, as combat pilots, field artillery officers, chaplains, special operations civil affairs officers, and even members of the ultra-secretive Delta Force; and

WHEREAS, Women have served bravely in every major United States conflict since the American Revolutionary War. Our current servicewomen are able to serve due to the incredible work of women of past generations; and

WHEREAS, As stated by then-Secretary of Defense Panetta, Women have shown great courage and sacrifice on and off the battlefield, contributed in unprecedented ways to the militarys mission, and proven their ability to serve in an expanding number of roles. Panetta added, [R]escinding the [1994 ban on women in combat] is to ensure that the mission is met with the best qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender; and

WHEREAS, Since the lift of the ban, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Armys premier combat leadership course, proving to themselves and to the world that women can meet mens standard for combat; and

WHEREAS, As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set; and

WHEREAS, Our military exists to fight our nations wars and to defend our Constitution and our freedom. Opening up combat roles to women will add to military excellence, not subtract from it; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes Women Warriors by proclaiming the week of March 21, 2016, through March 27, 2016, inclusive, as Womens Military History Week in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to recognize the contributions of women to our military and our freedom, the courageous sacrifice that women have made while serving our country with heroism, and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

CSA1 Bill Id:ACR 108

Author:(Mathis)

As Amended Ver:February 23, 2016

Majority vote

(adopted by unanimous vote)

Original Committee Reference: RLS.

SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of March 21 to March 27, 2016, inclusive as Women's Military History Week in California and encourages Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lift of the ban on women in combat, which overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat to Iraq and Afghanistan .
2. Former United State Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lift of the ban on women in combat in 2013 and on December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches. Since the ban was lifted, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Army's premier combat leadership course.
3. Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and these female members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor.
4. As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set. Opening up combat roles to women will add to the military excellence, not subtract from it.

The Senate amendments make technical changes to the resolution and add coauthors.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002626

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 108

Author: Mathis (R), et al.

Amended: 2/23/16 in Senate

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 1/19/16

SUBJECT: Women’s Military History Week

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the week of March 14 to March 20, 2016, inclusive as Women's Military History Week in California and encourages Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

Senate Floor Amendments of 2/23/16 make technical, non-substantive changes and add coauthors.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lifting of the ban on women in combat, which overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat to Iraq and Afghanistan.
2. Former United State Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lifting of the ban on women in combat in 2013 and on December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches. Since the lifting of the ban, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Army's premier combat leadership course.
3. Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and these female members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor.
4. As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set. Opening up combat roles to women will add to the military excellence, not subtract from it.

This resolution proclaims the week of March 14 to March 20, 2016, inclusive as Women's Military History Week in California and encourages Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lifting of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 1/27/16)

American Legion, Department of California

AMVETS, Department of California

California Association of County Veterans Service Officers

California State Commanders Veterans Council

Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California

Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council

OPPOSITION: (Verified 1/27/16)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/24/16 15:19:24

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 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 108

Author: Mathis (R), et al.

Amended: 1/19/16 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 1/19/16

SUBJECT: Women’s Military History Week

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the week of March 21 to March 27, 2016, inclusive as Women's Military History Week in California and encourages Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lift of the ban on women in combat, which overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat to Iraq and Afghanistan.
2. Former United State Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lift of the ban on women in combat in 2013 and on December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches. Since the ban was lifted, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Army's premier combat leadership course.
3. Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and these female members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor.
4. As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set. Opening up combat roles to women will add to the military excellence, not subtract from it.

This resolution proclaims the week of March 21 to March 27, 2016, inclusive as Women's Military History Week in California and encourages Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 1/27/16)

American Legion, Department of California

AMVETS, Department of California

California Association of County Veterans Service Officers

California State Commanders Veterans Council

Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California

Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council

OPPOSITION: (Verified 1/27/16)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

1/29/16 11:58:15

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 108

Author:(Mathis)

As Introduced Ver:January 4, 2016

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of March 21 to March 27, 2016, inclusive as Women's Military History Week in California and encourages Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lift of the ban on women in combat, which overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat to Iraq and Afghanistan .
2. Former United State Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lift of the ban on women in combat in 2013 and on December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches. Since the ban was lifted, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Army's premier combat leadership course.
3. Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and these female members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor.
4. As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set. Opening up combat roles to women will add to the military excellence, not subtract from it.

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002550

Date of Hearing: January 15, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:

SUBJECT: .

SUMMARY: Proclaims the week of March 21 to March 27, 2016, inclusive as Women's Military History Week in California and encourages Californians to recognize, among other things, the contributions of women to our military and our freedom and the historic lift of the ban on women in combat on January 24, 2013. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. January 24, 2016, marks the third anniversary of the lift of the ban on women in combat, which overturns a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, and infantry, among other combat roles, even though in reality women have frequently found themselves in combat to Iraq and Afghanistan .
2. Former United State Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta initiated the lift of the ban on women in combat in 2013 and on December 3, 2015, current United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the full integration of women into all military branches. Since the ban was lifted, three women have already made history by being the first to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School, the Army's premier combat leadership course.
3. Approximately 300,000 women in uniform have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and these female members have earned more than 10,000 combat action badges and Bronze Stars, respectively, and at least 12 Bronze Stars with Valor.
4. As a country based on freedom and opportunity, regardless of creed, race, gender, or sexual orientation, we must demonstrate the same opportunity in our armed forces, while maintaining the same standard of excellence our military has set. Opening up combat roles to women will add to the military excellence, not subtract from it.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: