Combat Exclusion

By: Chandler Cole Johanna Crisman
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  • Summary

  • Less than a decade ago, the potential repeal of the Combat Exclusion Policy painted headlines across the country; now, the first wave of many "combat arms" women are facing a decisive point in their military careers, asking themselves – should I stay or should I go? This summer, join Chandler and Johanna, two West Point graduates who have grappled with this decision themselves, as they explore the realities of gender integration's still imperfect reality, lending voices to the women and men on the frontlines of the United States military's recent efforts.
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Episodes
  • Pervasive Issues: Dr. Stephanie Bonnes

    Pervasive Issues: Dr. Stephanie Bonnes
    Nov 22 2022

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual harassment and sexual assault. 

    Dr. Stephanie Bonnes joins us to discuss her research on women in the armed forces. She discusses the pervasive issues of sexual harassment and sexual assault within the military's ranks based on years of study.
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    55 mins
  • It's a Little Bit More Than That: Marah Scarano

    It's a Little Bit More Than That: Marah Scarano
    Nov 15 2022
    48 mins
  • Proving Yourself: Captain Jordan Kelley

    Proving Yourself: Captain Jordan Kelley
    Nov 8 2022

    CPT Jordan Kelly, Engineer Officer and 2018 West Point Grad, speaks about her experiences serving as a combat engineer in a recently integrated unit. As the only female officer in her unit, she often had to prove herself over and over. She offers her perspective on the new Army Combat Fitness Test, insight into what it means to be a dual military couple, and critiques of the Army senior leadership selection process. As she looks forward to a career in the military, CPT Kelly reflects on what the Army needs to do to improve and how she very well could be a part of being the change she wants to see.

    Glossary: 

    NTC – National Training Center, located at Fort Irwin, CA. Units train here to certify they are prepared for combat operations.

    BEB – Engineer Battalion attached to a brigade combat team
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    1 hr and 1 min

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