Marines Changing Requirement For Female Recruits
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: November 28, 2012
The U.S. Marines is changing one of its requirements for women recruits.
In 2014, all female marines will be required to perform pull-ups during their annual physical fitness test, just like their male counterparts.
It's the latest in a wave of changes the Marine Corps is making to break long-standing gender inequalities.
Over the last 12 months, dozens of jobs have opened up to female Marines that were once off limits.
This decision was announced the same day that four female veterans sued the Defense Department over restrictive policies for women.
In 2014, all female marines will be required to perform pull-ups during their annual physical fitness test, just like their male counterparts.
It's the latest in a wave of changes the Marine Corps is making to break long-standing gender inequalities.
Over the last 12 months, dozens of jobs have opened up to female Marines that were once off limits.
This decision was announced the same day that four female veterans sued the Defense Department over restrictive policies for women.
