Protecting and Defending My Country: A Woman's Perspective

Women in the military have a history that extends over 4,000 years into the past, throughout a vast number of cultures and nations. Women have played many roles in the military, from ancient warrior women, to the women currently serving in conflicts.

Despite various roles in the armies of past societies, the role of women in the military, particularly in combat, is controversial and it is only recently that women have begun to be given a more prominent role in contemporary armed forces. As increasing numbers of countries begin to expand the role of women in their militaries, the debate continues.

Join us as we speak to some of the U S Army's brightest and most resilient warfighters.  They were standard bearers who lead from the front at all times.  Yes, they are women, but they were warriors too.