[IronJack]

I guess the greatest incongruity is not the women in uniform, but the girls standing at an ice cream counter, in civvies, with M-16s slung. Not exactly a common sight here in the States, but I suppose, all TOO common -- and necessary -- in Israel.

[JamesP81]

I guess the greatest incongruity is not the women in uniform, but the girls standing at an ice cream counter, in civvies, with M-16s slung. Not exactly a common sight here in the States, but I suppose, all TOO common -- and necessary -- in Israel.

Actually, this whole thread, and that pic in particular, gives it a sad undercurrent. They have to take their teenage daughters and place weapons in their hands to preserve their nation. Nonetheless, they are a strong nation for having the will to do it.