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flag Pentagon launches review of women in combat roles, citing readiness and standards.

flag The Pentagon has launched a six-month review to evaluate women’s performance in ground combat roles, 10 years after opening all combat jobs to them. flag Undersecretary Anthony Tata directed the Army and Marine Corps to provide data on readiness, training, casualties, and command climate, with findings to be analyzed by the Institute for Defense Analyses. flag Pentagon officials say the review aims to ensure high, gender-neutral standards are maintained to preserve combat effectiveness. flag Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who previously opposed women in combat, has emphasized that all personnel must meet the "highest male standard," though he has not barred women from combat roles. flag Critics argue the review is politically driven and unnecessary, citing past evidence that women perform well in combat units. flag The review does not change current policies but may influence future standards.

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