Portable Morale: How Pin-Ups Went to War

Portable Morale: How Pin-Ups Went to War

Pin-up art did not start in WWII, but the war turned it into a morale weapon. From magazine centerfolds to bomber noses, these images reminded troops what “home” looked like, gave crews unit identity, and rode shotgun as lucky charms. The women in the pictures and the women painting them were part of the wartime machine.

Self Defense for Women: Quick Tips

Self Defense for Women: Quick Tips

Self-defense is not only about learning how to physically defend yourself but also about having the presence of mind to avoid dangerous situations altogether.

Op-ed: A Marine’s thoughts about women in Special Operations and close-combat roles, the good and the bad

Op-ed: A Marine’s thoughts about women in Special Operations and close-combat roles, the good and the bad

Women and men are becoming more integrated across the Department of Defense (DoD), particularly in the regular infantry, which is a reversal of the traditional structure throughout the U.S. military’s history. Women can do amazing things. They have graduated from Ranger School; passed the excruciating Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course; and now graduated from the […]

Spain paves way for women in Special Operations

Spain paves way for women in Special Operations

The Spanish ministry of defense has announced that it is opening more positions to women. It is part of a wider effort to strengthen the country’s ability to participate in counterterrorism missions. The announcement comes as Minister of Defense Margarita Robles visited the Spanish army’s command center for special operations in Rabasa, near Alicante. While […]