Senator Tammy Duckworth has hit back against Pete Hegseth's statements on women in combat roles, saying he is "out of touch" with the military.

Female combat soldiers currently serve in a variety of combat units, not just in support roles but at the core of operational defense. In the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase from ...

During the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing, Hegseth also came under fire for how he has allegedly treated women in the workplace, and in his personal life.

Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy the military has had for nearly a decade.

Women in combat broke the "iron" ceiling more than a decade ago when female soldiers volunteered to throw themselves into some of the toughest operations carried out during the War on Terror, ...

Two female soldiers, K and Y – who serve in this capacity – are among the women making a significant impact on the front lines. In a world where combat roles in the military are still largely ...

Pete Hegseth Has Said 'Women Shouldn't Be in Combat Roles' in US Military. Here's His Reasoning The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation ...

The debate over women in combat roles, resolved nearly a decade ago through real-world success, has resurfaced. Revisiting it distracts from critical military priorities like recruitment, ...

Over two decades ago, Teharlev played a key role in bringing religious women into the IDF, creating tracks for them to enlist in non-combat roles, mostly in intelligence and education units.