[Sloth]

Think about it....if you are a capable woman, why join the military when you can make a killing in the private sector.

Why would a man, for that matter?

[P3pilotJAX]

"Why would a man, for that matter?"

Good point, but speaking from a non politically correct standpoint I believe that there are a lot more men poised for management positions in the corporate world than women....just the nature of things. Men don't have babies or the inherent nurturing capabilities that women have(I have 4 children). Men since the beginning of time have had an aggressive nature designed to provide for the family outside the home. Women nurture and protect their offspring in the home. As we get away from these roles, you can see the crapstorm this has created. I am happy to see a trend of women starting to realize how important their role is inside the family circle. My wife has a college degree and chooses to stay home and raise our kids. I provide for her and my offspring(and yours) by defending the USA from people who would want to harm them and take away their freedom. Plus I like flying planes and blowing stuff up:)

[Thombo2]

It's called affirmative action.A woman who can excell in a traditionally male occupation(ex pilot)is worth her weight in gold,whereas males are simply a "dime a dozen".