If I still had my legs, I would be in line for a battalion command, and instead, I'm flying a desk.
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Female service members are so integrated into the military, so critical and vital to all functions of the military, from combat service support to combat support, to direct combat, that we could not go to war as a nation - we could not defend America - without our women.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women are essential to the military's effectiveness and national defense.
This quote highlights the indispensable role that female service members play in the military, emphasizing that their contribution spans across various functions, including combat and support roles. It asserts that the nation’s ability to defend itself is intricately linked to the integration and capabilities of women within its armed forces.
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MilitaryWomenServiceDefenseLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a veteran's event highlighting women's contributions to the armed forces.
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