And it's taken a while for the Army's personnel system, the Army's officer corps to really understand how fundamental this shift is, that the key to success is no longer exclusively American combat units well trained and well led, but is now increasingly Iraqi Security Forces well trained and well led.

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Women are in combat, and senior military leaders believe that future success demands they must remain available to be so, in even greater numbers.

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She translates her 14-years of corporate combat experience to help others navigate their own careers and become advocates for their own success.

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Over the course of many years, the United States has been trying to get the cooperation of Colombia and Peru to combat narcotics trafficking and the trade agreements were promised as a sign of recognition for their success on this front.

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While the project was a success, the military soon lost interest because the shape change was too slow for the demands of a combat helicopter.

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