Did you know? FA is now open to women (minus 13F), and 2 of 3 remaining women at Ranger School made it to Florida...

2015-08-05T01:02:59-04:00

While this article is largely about Field Artillery, it also has a secondary message - that 2 of the 3 women in Ranger School advanced to the Florida Phase (one was recycled in the mountains).

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/08/03/odierno-army-open-most-field-artillery-jobs-women/31083303/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2015/08/04/inside-the-swamp-phase-of-army-ranger-school-as-women-attend-for-the-first-time/

Odierno: Army to open most field artillery jobs to women

The Army plans to open to women all but one field artillery MOS, the service's top officer said Monday.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Aug 5 at 2015 1:11 AM

2015-08-05T01:11:14-04:00

It is not clear to me why this has taken so long.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2015 3:36 AM

2015-08-05T03:36:53-04:00

Sir,

I was proud to be in one of the first National Guard MLRS Batteries to welcome and integrate female 13M and 13Ps into our ranks. These Soldiers have shown as much drive and resilience as any others I have worked with in my 17 years and they are an asset to the Redleg community.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2015 9:39 AM

2015-08-05T09:39:26-04:00

I think this has been a long time coming, and will continue to be a reality in formations of the future. Regardless of opposition and skepticism, the human spirit will reign supreme during this latest period of military acceptance.

Response by CPT David Jones made Aug 6 at 2015 7:49 AM

2015-08-06T07:49:16-04:00

The 13B's will enjoy humping those 155 rounds just like the rest!