Video by Cpl. Laiqa Hitt | AFN Iwakuni | 12.11.2015
This video contains footage of two female Marines holding their certificates from graduating their combat related military occupational specialty schools. To view this story involving this footage, search "Secretary of Defense guidance opens doors for MCAS Iwakuni female Marines" or visit the American Forces Network Iwakuni DVIDS unit page. Also available in high definition....
Video by Cpl. Laiqa Hitt | AFN Iwakuni | 12.11.2015
A few women throughout the military contributed to Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter’s decision on allowing females into combat related jobs. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is now home to some of these women, and they want to tell you their story. Marine Cpl. Laiqa Hitt reports. This story includes sound bites from Cpl. Gionna Yuhas, Coram, N.Y., and Lance Cpl. Lilia Ponce De Leon. Fort......
Video by Cpl. Laiqa Hitt | AFN Iwakuni | 12.11.2015
Before Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's decision allowing women into combat related jobs, two lady leathernecks on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni participated in a voluntary program to see if women could integrate successfully with their male counterparts. With this decision, these female Marine pioneers plan on changing their jobs to combat arms. Marine Cpl. Laiqa Hitt reports....
