In a move recommended by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted the military ban on women serving in combat. Women have been traditionally barred from serving in ground combat units, such as infantry, artillery, armor or as special operations commandos.
The new decision opens up 238,000 positions where women were formerly banned. Military chiefs must report their initial implementation plans by May 15, and can request special exceptions until January 2016 for any positions they feel cannot be open to women.
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