Published in Sierra Vista Herald One of the clearest memory I have as a child was the day I asked my dad, why women weren’t allowed to go to battle with him. He answered, “I guess the world isn’t ready to see women at war.” But now, the world is ready. Ash Carter announced that the armed services would no longer prevent female soldiers from signing up to fight in the front lines. He said our military has until Jan. 1 to submit plans of action, and until April 1 to put those plans in place. The year of 2016 … Continue reading Armed Forces welcome the bravest and strongest women to combat roles