U.S. Air Force Tackles The Contention Of Allowing Women Into Combat Jobs

Combat job discussions have always been an all-male conversation, until now. The Air Force's Education and Training Command began testing women for combat jobs.   Over 175 men and women volunteers in the U.S. Air Force were tested on the possible physical challenges that could be realized on a combat mission. The testing took place at Joint Based San Antonio - Lackland AFB.

As of now, the Air Force combat jobs are off-limits to female airmen, as well as special operation jobs. Airmen, who's jobs require combat missions and special ops, require much physical strain and performance.

These tasks include, but are not limited to: dragging wounded airmen to safety, launching boats, sea rescue missions, climbing over walls and such like.

Upon reviewing the results, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is to send his recommendations on which jobs should be opened to women in uniform. Submission is expected by January 1, 2016 to be reviewed by Congress.