Women in the United States military are opposing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement about "returning to men's standards" in combat positions. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to them, the standards in military service have always been equal for both male and female soldiers. Elisa Kardnel, a former Navy service member, emphasized that women pass all tests at the same level.
In some positions, gender and age differences are not considered; all military personnel undergo the same test. Hegseth believes that the standards set for women have been lowered and aims to restore them to the previous level.
For this reason, some female military personnel and veterans express concern that this decision may hinder the advancement of women in military service. At the same time, some Republicans support Hegseth's view, emphasizing that high standards and accountability are important for military security.
This debate once again raises issues of gender equality and efficiency in the military sector. It is emphasized that the qualification and ability of each employee should be the main criterion in military service.
