Recently Frank J. asked us to comment on women in combat. This got me into some really deep, instropective thinking. The kind that makes you shudder so badly you almost spill your beer. Yes, that would indeed be a remarkable change – but WHAT exactly could we expect to be different? My thoughts…
Ducky’s Dozen…
If Women Were in Combat. What changes could we expect?..
12. Camouflauge paint made by Mary Kay. With Moisturizers and SPF-15
11. Rifles in designer colors with “fingernail friendly” triggers.
10. It would mark the first time a soldier ever said, “Does this Flak Jacket make me look fat?”
9. His and Hers Night Vision Goggles..
8. Interrogations carried out in a warm, nurturing manner.
7. Killings carried out in a warm, nurturing manner.
6. Chocolate issued as a combat field ration. In every meal.
5. Every third raid would be “Ladies’ Raid” (Shoot one get one free)
4. One week out of the month — they would be more dangerous than ARmy Rangers. But less emotional.
3. I don’t know. Who do YOU want to kill tonight?
2. More combat sweaters. 120 degrees? Is it me or is it cold?
And the number one change we’d have if women were in combat…

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