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By Cadet Emily Abrams
38th Infantry Division Public Affairs
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – An Indiana National Guard soldier from Evansville set a new precedent among troops within 1st Battalion, 163rd Field Artillery Regiment.
Indiana Army National Guard Sgt. Erin Davis is the first female soldier serving as a field artillery radar operator, a combat job specialty for the unit.
For her outstanding performance Davis received a challenge coin from the 38th Infantry Division Commanding General, Maj. Gen. David C. Wood, during his site visit to the Evansville Armory.
Wood praised Davis’ efforts on becoming a trailblazer for all female soldiers.
“The Army is strong because we have females and males,” said Wood. “Having females in our units only makes us stronger.”
Davis said she was proud to have received the award.
“I’m at a loss for words,” Davis said after receiving the honor. “It’s nice to be recognized as a female placed in a position that can make a difference and it’s nice to know that it’s being seen at a higher level.”
In December, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter opened all combat roles to women. That decision overturned a 1994 Pentagon rule that restricted women from artillery, armor, infantry and other combat-related roles.
| Date Taken: | 01.23.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 01.24.2016 16:06 |
| Story ID: | 186908 |
| Location: | EVANSVILLE, IN, US |
| Web Views: | 295 |
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