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Army Opens Ranger School To Female Soldiers

September 03 2015

USA

The U.S. Army has announced the opening of its elite Ranger School to qualified women, reports the Army Times.

The announcement was made Wednesday. All current prerequisites will remain in effect, said the Army.

"We must ensure that this training opportunity is available to all soldiers who are qualified and capable, and we continue to look for ways to select, train and retain the best soldiers to meet our nation's needs," said Army Secretary John McHugh in a statement.

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