You think? We all know all four of these women are the most deserving. It’s obvious the Navy is not looking for the best people. I have hard time believing that all 4 women are the best Navy SEALS (Which I am sure NONE OF THEM ARE), Fighter Pilots, Naval Ship or Sub Commander. This is freaking joke and the Navy has disgraced it’s name all to look as if they are actually fair. I have no doubt this will promote division at all levels within the Navy.
This is interesting. I was curious to know the raw percentages of men vs. women in the US Navy.
I found this information very difficult to find, and I looked in a lot of places. I know it has to be out there, but this information should be EASY to find.
It isn’t, and I am not a slouch at searching. Could be me on an off morning.
But, the best I could find is that 15% of the Active Duty Navy are women.
15%. And the FOUR BEST SAILORS IN THE ENTIRE US NAVY JUST HAPPEN TO BE WOMEN.
Sorry. I don’t buy it. Not in the least. Not that there aren’t women who serve with distinction, but this reeks of a push from above.
As the son of a 30 year naval vet, and having served myself in the USN, I find this type of thing damned embarrassing. I hope to God that if we ever get into a shooting war, that our operational readiness isn’t compromised because people were placed in jobs they weren’t qualified for to satisfy a PC requirement.
You are aware that this is an award for enlisted, and that only officers command ships or subs or fly aircraft? Or at least you would be aware if you a: had read the story, or b: ever served in the navy.