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Marine Corps Struggles To Keep Up With Massive Influx Of Female Volunteers For Infantry

Marine Corps Struggles To Keep Up With Massive Influx Of Female Volunteers For Infantry

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Oct 05, 2022
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QUANTICO, VA — Marine Corps officials confirmed Monday they were having a difficult time keeping up with the thousands of females applying to the Infantry Officer Course, with some speculating on possibly hiring additional staff to keep up.

"Ever since Panetta ended the ban on women in combat, they've been signing up like crazy," said Captain James Kirkp…

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