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Women in Combat: A Complex Discussion

Senator Cotton steered the conversation towards the topic of women in combat, asserting that the terminology often misconstrues the reality faced by female service members. For years, women have served effectively alongside men in numerous combat roles, demonstrating their skills and bravery under pressure. Cotton emphasized that many women have participated in various capacities, such as military police officers, intelligence analysts, and medics, thus challenging any notion of women being newcomers to combat scenarios.