Women in Combat

The Army announced that female soldiers will be integrated into all of its infantry and armor BCTs by the end of the year.

The Army in particular struggles to retain female service members, the GAO report found.

A commission to assess military and national service is calling for women to be included in selective service registration.

The National Guard soldier is close to completing the qualification course to become a Special Forces engineer sergeant.

Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Smiley and Sgt. Danielle Farber are the first two National Guard soldiers to earn the Ranger Tab.

The Navy marked a first earlier this year when a woman completed Navy SEAL officer assessment and selection

Two more women are attempting to enter the Air Force's combat controller and pararescue battlefield airman career fields.

The former defense secretary said more leadership guidance is necessary for the change to be implemented.

First Lt. Chelsey Hibsch became the first female airman to earn the coveted Ranger tab on Aug. 30.