In a groundbreaking shift, Brazil is preparing to allow women to assume combat roles within the Armed Forces by 2025. Historically, since joining the Navy in 1980, Air Force in 1982, and Army in 1992, women in Brazil’s military have served in healthcare, logistics, and maintenance. The decision to expand their roles to include combat […]
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