Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Most Americans, (including members of the media), are not aware that 152 brave servicewomen have died in the War on Terrorism.

On January 24, 2013, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced the end of the direct ground combat exclusion rule for female service members. Thus eliminating a gender-based barrier to serve in direct ground combat roles.

Since the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, a total of 152 women deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Syria have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to America. This number includes two who were killed during the chaotic retreat and evacuation of Americans and Afghans from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul on August 26, 2021.

Semper Fidelis

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traderjohn Loc: New York City

Is this "pose" supposed to remember their service/sacrifice??

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I am aware, but far too many aren’t. Thanks for the reminder, and it looks as if your gal here is ready.

Dannj

Am I missing something? What’s the connection between the narrative and the photo?

Toby

Women who served in any capacity (actually everyone) should be honored but this shot does not sent that message to me.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

There is none.

Dannj

Totally agree.

Dannj

I don’t see any either and I’d like to hear from the OP.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

To both traderjohn and Dannj...
In answer to your query this image was to bring home the paradox of requiring 18 year old females to register for
the Draft. Selective Service law as it’s written now refers specifically to “male persons” in stating who must register and who would be drafted.

The constitutionality of excluding women was tested in the courts. A Supreme Court decision in 1981, Rostker v. Goldberg, held that registering only men did not violate the due process clause of the Constitution.

The House Armed Services Committee voted in Sep 2021 to expand registration for the Selective Service System, commonly known as the draft, to include women, a move that brings the requirement one step closer to becoming law.

As part of the debate on the fiscal 2022 defense policy bill, committee members voted 35-24 to require all Americans ages 18 to 24 to register for the draft, not just men.

Currently America is defended primarily by an all all-volunteer force...

The all-volunteer force has been one of America's great success stories over ... eliminated the draft, creating the military as it is today.

However the Selective Service System has recently stated: "The Selective Service System, if given the mission and modest additional resources, is capable of registering and drafting women with its existing infrastructure."

Since UHH rules prohibit any "Political" posts I simply left interpretation to be determined in the eyes of the beholder...

I could have drawn the same conclusion viewing the very attractive "ginger" in your Memorial Day post Dannj if you had not provided a narrative...
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-699088-1.html

This is UHH and is dominated by males... Thus using "Hot Chicks" seems to be germane to generating interest... Simply take a look at the number of views in the Nude Photography, Boudoir Photography, NSFW, Discussions and Pictures.

However since both of you seem to not appreciate the inappropriateness of Drafting young females to defend America I've posted an image from a wonderful session I had with a USMC First Sergent (E-8)... (Jessica), who is absolutely Awesome! She trains both female and male recruits on a rifle range at the Marine base in Virginia.

Marine Sergeants are responsible for the training subordinates in their basic military skills and their respective military occupational specialties. ... Sergeants are responsible for assisting fellow marines with their personal and professional development by ensuring they have the training and resources they need.

I trust that Jessica meets your expectations of how a Professional Marine should appear on UHH.
To this end I apologize if my initial post wasn't interpreted as intended...
The pose first shown was at the request of the young ladies mother who accompanied her on set.

Wishing all who view this the very best on your photographic journey...
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Professional Marine Jessica... Semper Fidelis

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srg

I have nothing against anyone of either gender (notice I did not say any gender as is becoming acceptable today) to defend our country if they feel inspired to do so. However, I think it boils down to a simple matter of chemistry.

Testosterone.

When I was young, it was said about me that wherever there was a fight, I was in the middle of it. There is an indescribable feeling of exhilaration that I felt both before during and after a fight. Of course, my good luck is that I was young when guns were not so prevalent.

Dannj

I could have drawn the same conclusion viewing the very attractive "ginger" in your Memorial Day post Dannj if you had not provided a narrative...
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-699088-1.html

The young lady in my post was singing the National Anthem and while she was at the event was not the subject of the photo.

I’ve known several women who’ve volunteered for military service including in the Marine Corps. Their physical appearance is irrelevant to their ability to do the job.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...military service including in the Marine Corps. Their physical appearance is irrelevant to their ability to do the job." Really Dannj? You maybe need to rethink that...

Marine Crops Body Fat Standards

The Marine Corps changed their body-fat standards, effective August 11, 2008. The new standards are:
Male Body Fat Standards

Age 17-26: 18%
Age 27-39: 19%
Age 40-45: 20%
Age 46+: 21%
Female Body Fat Standards
Age 17-26: 26%
Age 27-39: 27%
Age 40-45: 28%
Age 46+: 29%

In the USMC physical appearance is indeed relevant and very germane...
Enough said

Dannj

I think you’ll agree that “appearance” has different meanings. For one, there’s the “attractive, ginger” reference you applied to my earlier post and which I think most would agree also applies to the woman in your original post. There’s also the appearance of being physically fit which the Marine Corps requires. The two concepts are different.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

It is a dumb ass picture.

Dannj

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