Pentagon to open combat roles to women

  • By LOLITA C. BALDOR
    Associated Press
  • Thursday, January 24th, 2013
    Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s decision could open more than 230,000 jobs to women.

    Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s decision could open more than 230,000 jobs to women.

    Capt. Sara Rodriguez of the 101st Airborne Division walks through the woods during the expert field medical badge testing at Fort Campbell, Ky., last year.

    Capt. Sara Rodriguez of the 101st Airborne Division walks through the woods during the expert field medical badge testing at Fort Campbell, Ky., last year.