Not Everyone Is Convinced That Women In Combat Is A Good Thing

Retired US Marine Writes Scathing Letter To Naval Academy About Women In Combat -- Business Insider

It's been roughly four months since the Pentagon cleared women for combat roles. In that time, we've heard many arguments — some say women already fight, while others say not quite like the way infantry does.

Above all, from within the ranks there's been a call to maintain training standards, regardless of gender.

One Vietnam-era Marine Lieutenant Colonel recently voiced his opinion in a letter to the Naval Academy.

Mark Thompson of Time's Battleland posted Bill Hemingway's letter today.

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My Comment: The retired Vietnam-era Marine Lieutenant Colonel's letter makes a point .... but in to day's military - political culture no one is going to listen to him.