It’s 1775, the Revolutionary War is emerging and all eligible males have joined together to fight for their independence and for this country's freedom. Little do most people know, their wives followed them to war assisting in anyway possible. Only with the permission of the commanding officers, these brave and committed women were cooks, laundresses, and nurses. Later down the road during World War I, 33,000 women sacrificed their lives helping our great nation's military branches. Over 400 of these women lost their lives fighting this war as nurses and support staff. As women slowly make their way into the military jobs like mechanics, pilots, administrators, and other non-combat jobs were given to these strong individuals during WWII.
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"It's not really about who you are -- man, woman -- it's what you do that matters. Concentrate on doing your very best as a Soldier; you're a Soldier first.” are the wise words of Col. Birchfield and those words hold so much power. “You’re a Soldier first.”, disregarding any sexist opinions anyone has everyone should strive to make a difference. She points out that you have all the power in the world to make a difference in your own life, as long as the people around you. It wasn't necessarily people with gender bias opinions that prevented Col. Birchfield from doing a “man’s job” it was policies and cultural concerns. The world wasn't ready to see women in combat, in society they are seen as fragile and weaker compared to male soldiers. Most people can't imagine a female running into the combat zone, with a weapon in her hand dodging bullets and IEDs all around her, but doesn't mean it's impossible for them to do it. Colonel Birchfield, from “butter bar” to Full Bird Colonel has shown with her 23 years in service that standards that are set and shouldn't be changed for women. We are all soldiers, some weaker and some stronger, but in the end we all are
"It's not really about who you are -- man, woman -- it's what you do that matters. Concentrate on doing your very best as a Soldier; you're a Soldier first.” are the wise words of Col. Birchfield and those words hold so much power. “You’re a Soldier first.”, disregarding any sexist opinions anyone has everyone should strive to make a difference. She points out that you have all the power in the world to make a difference in your own life, as long as the people around you. It wasn't necessarily people with gender bias opinions that prevented Col. Birchfield from doing a “man’s job” it was policies and cultural concerns. The world wasn't ready to see women in combat, in society they are seen as fragile and weaker compared to male soldiers. Most people can't imagine a female running into the combat zone, with a weapon in her hand dodging bullets and IEDs all around her, but doesn't mean it's impossible for them to do it. Colonel Birchfield, from “butter bar” to Full Bird Colonel has shown with her 23 years in service that standards that are set and shouldn't be changed for women. We are all soldiers, some weaker and some stronger, but in the end we all are