Have the women with combat jobs in the Rangers and Special Forces actually been fighting along side men?

Women have been fighting as warriors all throughout history. Study your world history. We are even more vicious out on a battlefield than the men are. We are good for things other than sex and giving birth.

Wow. I just read 30-40 comments regarding this post. Most responses derided the individual posting the question instead of answering it. Why? Everyone get off your righteous indignation and just answer the question if you are able. If not…….

A CSMAJ came on here, and if I may translate his message: "Quit your stupid bitching and follow your orders." I'm a WAC, and I speak SMAJ (Mostly because I served in a military hospital, and they usually made the most sense in the shortest number of words).

Really? Have you been asleep for the last couple of decades?

Most Americans, and even members of the media, are not aware that 152 brave servicewomen died in the War on Terrorism. With few exceptions, news stories about their tragic deaths usually appeared only in the military press, or in small hometown newspaper stories and television accounts that rarely captured national attention. You specifically use Rangers and Special Forces as the source of women in combat roles in the Military but that is deceptive. More women in COMBAT period have lost their lives fighting along side men. And the Military for the most part is a better institution for their bravery and abilities.
In the first Persian Gulf War, 33,000 women were deployed, but only 6 perished due to scud missile explosions or accidents. At times in our history it has been necessary to send young men to fight in defense of America. Women have always served in the armed forces with courage and distinction, but there is no military necessity to send young women and mothers to fight in close combat areas where they do not have an equal opportunity to survive, or to help fellow soldiers survive. Concern for men who are fighting and dying in post-9/11 wars should not preclude discussion of problematic policies affecting our women or the need to put them in harms way for the sake of EQUALITY.

Yes! And have died! Before Ranger school, when it was discovered men can't talk to women and children with out being thought of as insensitive to the culture in the middle east women dressed up just like the special ops and carried weapons. They wore scarfs and jewelry and shocked a lot of women and children but garnered a lot of information. They've been blown up, shot and suffered all the crap that causes a PTS. It would be nice if they could get treated at the VA for it. But as we all know women aren't in combat, right. Now I'm not saying getting a bag of pills at your local VA will solve much but it's a start. As a Navy corpsman how much pain and suffering does someone need to see before it digs in? You can do better than a bag of pills or alcohol. I'm not with out sin but I can say God hasn't let me down. Sometimes it takes a bit to sink in but it helps to understand God turned a lot of the day to day crap to Mother Nature. Your local American Legion, and other vet organizations can help. You need to understand your not broken or wrong. Your mother or buddy will not understand unless they've been there. Your civilian friends lives and drama are more important to them than what ever you did. Chuckle.
SURPRISE! Women can now get care at the VA. Its hard to keep up with all the crap.

I think its to early in the evolution to get a good read. Operators dont move into SOGs until they have been seasoned. It unlikely that any of the females pushed through infantry, combat engineer or ranger school have developed into that level of expertise.

No, regardless of people who use the dude word a lot say...Show only and when the Navy tried with a carrier pilot who never should have been in the aircraft killed herself she almost took others with her.

As Marine, we learned past woman who opened door for us to be trained close as a man trains…
Most woman never intended to be active during war but stepping up is what Heart & natural action…

Yes, women in combat roles in the U.S. Army Rangers and Special Forces have indeed served alongside men in high-stakes operations. Following policy changes allowing women in combat roles, women have passed the rigorous Ranger School and served in the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, participating in real-world missions. Some notable figures include Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver, among the first to graduate from Ranger School in 2015, demonstrating physical and tactical capability. Additionally, Sergeant First Class Ashley Savage and my baby Major Lisa Jaster have gained recognition, proving that women can perform at par with their male counterparts in combat environments.