Women in the Military [electronic resource] : From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots
Goldsmith, Connie2019
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In December 2015, the Pentagon changed a rule to allow American women to serve for the first time ever in front-line ground combat troops. Women have fulfilled many military roles throughout history, including nursing; driving ambulances; handling administrative duties; working as mechanics; and serving in the WASPs, WACs, WAVES, and SPARS. More recently women are flying jets, conducting surveillance, commanding naval ships, and now fighting on the front lines. Yet no matter their official title, they have faced devastating discrimination—from lack of advancement, economic inequity, and inadequate veteran support, to sexual harassment and rape. Meet the women who have served their country courageously and who are standing up for fairness in the US military.
Main title:
Author:
Goldsmith, Connie, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Lerner Publishing Group, 2019
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
Reading grade level: 7-9
Biography/History:
Connie Goldsmith writes books about history, health, and science for older children. A recently retired RN with a master's degree in health, Ms. Goldsmith lives near Sacramento, California.
ISBN:
9781541557093
Language:
English
BRN:
2562025