Women have served the United States Army since 1775. They nursed the ill and wounded, laundered and mended clothing, and cooked for the troops in camp on campaign; services that did not exist among the uniformed personnel within the Army until the 20th century. Women were an invaluable and essential part of the Army as they are today.
All U.S. military combat positions are being opened up to women, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday.
