Requirement for Women to Register for the Draft Back on the Table in Annual Defense Bill

I served, but I volunteered. And unless we really intend to activate the draft which no one seems to want anyway, it may be a moot point.

I went before my E5 board in 1973. I'm no longer sure what the exact question was asked but at that time I suggested that women should be allowed to perform any task for which they are qualified. My argument was that as long as the standards were the same and achieved, women have as much skin in the game as their male counterparts and should not have barriers that stop them that don't exist for men. I made E5 and was told by one of the board members I was the only person to have appeared before the board to have ever suggested such a thing. My opinion hasn't changed. Unless we actually see us reinstating the draft, I don't see the need. I do believe men should be the first priority because of the child bearing issue.

And don't forget to include the Veterans because new recruits need so much mentoring. I will register for the draft.