Pentagon Evaluates Performance of Female Soldiers in Combat Operations
DEFENSE
The U.S. Department of Defense is conducting a comprehensive study to evaluate the performance of female soldiers in combat operations, aiming to uphold high participation levels and maintain military effectiveness.
Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson emphasized that combat standards will be elite, uniform, and gender-neutral for both men and women, with no compromises made for quotas. Data collection for the study is expected to take six months, involving feedback from military leaders on operational readiness and unit performance.

Jan 7, 2026, 10:56 PM