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I had a Soldier that would openly boast about how she was the "prettiest girl in the Battalion." While I did not agree, nor did I care, what did stand out to me was how much importance she cared about phyisical appearance. Also, just based upon what she said and how she acted, I deduced that her previous leadership allowed her to get away with murder because she was flirtacious. Without getting into the gorey details, at one point myself, the PSG and the Soldier had to sit down and discuss her sexually harassing me.
So, getting into the nitty gritty in my discussion, there have been a lot of recent developments in the military regarding whether or not females appearance. Commercials featuring "pretty" Soldiers, a National Guard Soldier under verbal scrutiny because she competed for and won the title of Ms. Kansas just to name a few. Taking the example of the Ms. Kansas, do you think the same reaction would have come from a male Soldier in a Mr. Universe contest?
On the flip side of it all, there is no issues with the Army coming out with a new uniform that is more "fitted" for the female body.
What do you think of females being "Too Pretty" to be in the Military?
So, getting into the nitty gritty in my discussion, there have been a lot of recent developments in the military regarding whether or not females appearance. Commercials featuring "pretty" Soldiers, a National Guard Soldier under verbal scrutiny because she competed for and won the title of Ms. Kansas just to name a few. Taking the example of the Ms. Kansas, do you think the same reaction would have come from a male Soldier in a Mr. Universe contest?
On the flip side of it all, there is no issues with the Army coming out with a new uniform that is more "fitted" for the female body.
What do you think of females being "Too Pretty" to be in the Military?
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These sort of posts actually upset me a little. I understand the need for better fitting uniforms (I've seen how sloppy it looks if a uniform is too small or too big for a Soldier). However, making us females look more like females when we're in uniform is ridiculous. You don't join the military to be an individual, and you sure as heck don't put on your uniform to stand out and look attractive. I personally don't wear makeup when I'm in uniform; my nails are cut extremely short; and my hair is as tight in that bun as it can be. I'm not trying to exalt myself by any means. Far from it-I'm simply one whisper of a voice saying stop the madness.
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I know many females use that. I've never considered myself a geisha, so I myself do not.
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So very good points, CPT (Join to see). I have always wondered why certain females care so much about their appearance in uniform. Granted, I will probably never understand seeing how I am a male.
It is just another part of the whole, "Can't we see past the individuality portion and work as a cohesive unit for a greater ends?"
It is just another part of the whole, "Can't we see past the individuality portion and work as a cohesive unit for a greater ends?"
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It is unfortunate that feminism and political correctness have crept into America's military. The gender gap will potentially never dissipate. But I for one did not sign up to pursue a career charged with femininity.
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1LT Carrisa Durham your words express exactly how I feel on this topic. Unless you are pregnant you wear what you were issued. Thank you!
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I've never heard garbage like this crap - being too pretty to serve your country? That's bull butter. I say saddle up and be part of something bigger than yourself. What's this too pretty noise all about, pick up your dang rifle because it's your shift on guard duty!
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I completely agree, CSM Michael J. Uhlig. I have said so many times that I don't care if you are old, young, black, white, pretty, ugly, male, female, whatever, if you can serve, and want to serve, then serve.
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I hope I never have a Soldier who constantly boasts how good looking they are because that would annoy me to no end.
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