Rousey reflects on her lasting influence, crediting her UFC run for paving the way for women in combat sports For years, women struggled to find a spotlight in combat sports, often pushed to the ...

These roles allowed women to bypass the combat taboo. Yet they were still regarded as temporary, effectively excluding them ...

From late 2024 onward, a claim circulated online that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in military combat roles. Shortly after President Donald Trump nominated him for ...

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth raised eyebrows this week when he said in a speech to military generals that fitness standards for combat must “return to the highest male standard.” “Those ...

Ronda Rousey returns to combat sports to box Katie Taylor. Get the latest details on the massive Rousey Taylor showdown.

Ten years ago, amid sometimes bitter debate, the first women began the Army's notoriously hard Ranger infantry training program. The same year, combat jobs across the military were opened to female ...

Two female soldiers, K and Y – who serve in this capacity – are among the women making a significant impact on the front lines. In a world where combat roles in the military are still largely ...

Earlier this year, the Pentagon lifted the ban on women serving in U.S. combat units – including elite special-operations units like the Navy’s SEALs – if they can clear the physical and mental ...