How did it all begin? What was the impetus for integrating women into the infantry? Well, gender integration tends to follow a regular pattern: War/Combat operations - Increased manpower needs usher in a new era of women's participation;They perform well;Congress and/or the Defense Department consider making temporary changes permanent;The military services pushback;Congress and/or the Defense … Continue reading How It All Began
MCFIO Origins
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My Intent with This Book
When I joined the Marine Corps Force Innovation Office (MCFIO) in June 2014, I had been a Marine for fourteen years. I loved the Marine Corps, and did not hesitate to tell anyone that I had had a great career. I had been fortunate in that I had always felt part of the team, that … Continue reading My Intent with This Book
Research into Women and Ground Combat: A (relatively short) History of MCFIO
In January 2016, I finished my tenure with the Marine Corps Force Innovation Office (MCFIO). The office was charged with conducting research, asking questions, synthesizing the conclusions and eventually making policy about women in the ground combat arms. It was the most difficult tour of my entire Marine Corps career – not Iraq or Afghanistan, … Continue reading Research into Women and Ground Combat: A (relatively short) History of MCFIO
Breaking Into the Brotherhood 