No evidence women in combat roles lower standards, top enlisted leaders say

No evidence women in combat roles lower standards, top enlisted leaders say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a review of the effectiveness of women in combat roles prompted questions during a Senate Armed Services hearing.

Top enlisted leaders say they see no issue with women in combat arms meeting standards

The military’s top enlisted leaders, who are all men, said they do not see an “erosion” of standards with women serving in combat arms.