Women in the Military

RAMBO (wannabe)

Alex Moon — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:16:42 +0000

As a child, I thought “Rambo” was the greatest movie, ‘person’, ever! I remember wanting to grow up and be just like him. Of course, life took me in a different direction. But inside, I still have the desire to kick some butt. Let’s be honest… I am not a child anymore. Moreover, I consider myself ... Continue Reading

Thanks, Mr. Mom!

Alex Moon — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:15:16 +0000

Lately, I have been feeling really guilty about being in the Army National Guard. Not because I do not love the service to my country or not even close to feeling that I am not working hard enough for the money I make (it really is never enough) but instead because its been an overwhelming feeling ... Continue Reading

Idiots and @$$holes….

Maggie Haynes — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:56:05 +0000

Last week a Fox News commentator was interviewed about the opening up of 14,000 jobs to women in the services. Liz Trotta, who clearly has had some sort of botched lobotomy, used the opportunity to say that women should “expect” to be raped if they are working in close proximity with men on the front ... Continue Reading

Back to School

Queen of Battle — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:36:44 +0000

Hi all! I know I’ve been a bit of an absentee blogger. Sorry about that. It’s mostly due to my embarking on a graduate degree. I’m going back to school for my Masters of Public Policy at the University of Maryland and with just two night classes I’m suddenly trapped under mountains of reading. I’m taking ... Continue Reading

Lifting the Ban on Women in Combat…Carefully

Maggie Haynes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:43:59 +0000

Department of Defense officials announced on Thursday that they would be making two key adjustments to open up more than 14,000 assignments to women that had previously been unavailable. The basics: the first change will revoke a 1994 policy prohibiting women from serving in positions that are near combat units. That means women will now ... Continue Reading

Self Defense

Maggie Haynes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:39:27 +0000

So we military gals are often though of as “tough chicks,” right? Well, we like to keep people thinking that anyway because for the most part we’re just like regular girls…only we know how to shoot. The reality is self defense is not about who has the biggest gun, but instead about being aware of ... Continue Reading

Iranian Female Ninja Assassins?

Maggie Haynes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:25:55 +0000

Every year we hear a lot about defense posture and what the “next war” or national security threat will be. I’m willing to wager that no one in the Pentagon or on The Hill has this one in their sights: Iranian Female Ninja Assassins. Ok, I know it sounds like a b-list movie featuring former ... Continue Reading

Women Are Veterans Too

Maggie Haynes — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:28:33 +0000

Found a gem in my inbox this morning from The Pentagon Channel. This half hour show called RECON: The Long Road Home examines the issues female veterans face. I immediately recognized Jen Crane, who I have interviewed before, and Genevieve Chase who has done wonderful things for our female veteran community. I loved the historical ... Continue Reading

Starting New… Uh-Oh!

Alex Moon — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:50:42 +0000

Things could not be better at the moment. I have just been promoted into a wonderful position within the Corrections Division of the county I work for and I am extremely excited about it. But for a moment, I hesitate to jump for joy because I will be getting deployed in just months and the new ... Continue Reading

Learning to Live Without the Upgrade

Taylor Evans — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:48:45 +0000

I love my car. Right now it’s a little dirty…and there is definitely two huge cardboard boxes, a printer, a 12-pack of diet soda, three pairs of shoes, a shirt, a jacket, two umbrellas, a bunch of very important documents, a combination cover and an old style boom box in my trunk, but the fact ... Continue Reading