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Afghan Uniformed Policewoman: Noora Hyatt

Posted on December 15, 2012 by bniegel

The story of Afghan Uniformed Policewoman Noora Hyatt. Capt. Hyatt is one of the few female Afghan Uniformed Police in the rural district
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Brig. Gen. W. Bryan Gamble
Deputy Director, TRICARE Management Activity

The Dr. Is In – Women’s Health and Physical Activity

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jtozer

The goal of National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, observed Wednesday, September 26, is to focus attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women. TRICARE strongly supports the goals of National Women’s Health and Fitness …
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The Therapeutic Value of Adaptive Sports

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jtozer

Like so many Americans, my eyes have been glued to the television this week as Team USA has made a run for Gold-medal dominance in the 2012 London Olympics. But as a Veteran and an amputee, I’m also looking forward …
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Women Warriors To Test Female Body Armor

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jtozer

Today, both male and female soldiers wear body armor that has been designed for men. But the Army plans to field to women next summer a new type of body armor, designed for them, that will be shorter in the …
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Overcoming Gender Obstacles

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jtozer

Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Pescador, officer in charge of training at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, congratulates nine Afghan Air Force students after passing the first milestone in their journey to becoming qualified pilots. Through the training, future Afghan pilots get the language …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged Afghan Air Force, Afghanistan, AFN Afghanistan, ANA, coalition forces, Defense, female, flight, flying, gender barriers, groundbreaking, milestone, military, obstacles, partnership, pilot, Shindand Air Base, training, video, woman, women | Leave a comment