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DOD: Now That Women Can Serve in All Combat Roles They 'May' Need to Register for Selective Service
CNS News ^ | 12-4-15 | Susan Jones

Posted on 12/04/2015 8:13:45 AM PST by markomalley

Following his announcement that he is opening all positions in the U.S. military--including all combat positions--to women who can meet the standards, Defense Secretary Ash Carter was asked on Thursday if that means women will have to register with the Selective Service, just as men must do.

"It may," he said.

A reporter asked Carter, "Mr. Secretary, does this decision now lead to a -- a greater debate about whether women need to register for Selective Service?"

"It may do that, Phil," Carter replied. "That is a matter of legal dispute right now, and in fact, litigation. So...I don't know how that will turn out.

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To: markomalley
Combat Infantryperson Badge?
61 posted on 12/04/2015 9:45:36 AM PST by shooter223 (the government should fear the citizens......not the other way around)
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To: markomalley

I knew that was coming.


62 posted on 12/04/2015 9:49:32 AM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: wrench

What kind of question is that? My son has already signed up.


63 posted on 12/04/2015 11:50:10 AM PST by ohioman
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To: ohioman

Would you tell your 18 year old son not to register?


64 posted on 12/04/2015 1:39:20 PM PST by Mike Darancette (CA the sanctuary state for stupid.)
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To: rey
Happened to my cousin in 1965 at Parris Island, he enlisted just before he was required. He was sent to Gitmo until he was of age and then the hit the Vietnam Xpress with 3/3.
65 posted on 12/04/2015 1:51:34 PM PST by Little Bill (EVICT Queen Jean)
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To: Eleven Bravo 6 319thID
The Russians did that in WW1. There was a web site that showed the aftermath, long pulled. The results were not pretty, a lot of post rape photos and then 9 grams.
66 posted on 12/04/2015 1:58:05 PM PST by Little Bill (EVICT Queen Jean)
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To: Mike Darancette

Of course not. It is the men who should defend the country in combat. Having women in combat is the sign of a progressively weakening country sacrificing itself to the politically correct leftist agenda.


67 posted on 12/05/2015 7:04:05 AM PST by ohioman
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To: clamper1797

Boy you also have developed a great technique for also meeting interesting and feisty women...”take me down if you can!”...LOL! I’m not kidding.,....I’m almost envious and in awe(I AM NOT WORTHY>>>I AM NOT WORTHY!)


68 posted on 12/05/2015 7:15:10 AM PST by mdmathis6
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To: Eleven Bravo 6 319thID

Roger that, a full-on Battalion. That won’t happen, though. The deal is to destroy our US Infantry and other essential combat units.


69 posted on 12/07/2015 10:24:06 AM PST by RedHeeler
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