SECNAV Discusses Woman in Combat at Camp Pendleton

On 12 April, SECNAV Ray Mabus addressed an audience at MCB Camp Pendleton.  Marine Corps leaders had sought to keep certain infantry and combat jobs closed to women, citing studies showing combined-gender units are not as effective as male-only units. Defense Secretary Ash Carter overruled them in December, ordering all positions open to women. Since then, the military services have put together plans outlining how they will integrate women into male-only units.  To read the full story,click here.