The role of women in the military has undergone a dramatic change in recent decades, as they moved from supportive roles to the front lines.Though several hundred women fought in the Civil War under the guise of being men, today the U.S. military boasts over 70,000 active-duty female personnel.
While there are far more men than women in the US military, women have made a significant contribution in the military, with some even serving in the front line. Figures from the Department of Defense show that the US military has 71,400 active duty women. Out of these, 9,200 are currently deployed in different parts of the world including war zones. Just like their male counterparts, women in the military have different roles.
See how much has changed in this infographic from Norwich University.
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