Combat Exclusion
Less than a decade ago, the potential repeal of the Combat Exclusion Policy painted headlines across the country; now, the first wave of many "combat arms" women are facing a decisive point in their military careers, asking themselves – should I stay or should I go? This summer, join Chandler and Johanna, two West Point graduates who have grappled with this decision themselves, as they explore the realities of gender integration's still imperfect reality, lending voices to the women and men on the frontlines of the United States military's recent efforts.
Episodes
18 episodes
Pervasive Issues: Dr. Stephanie Bonnes
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Dr. Stephanie Bonnes joins us to discuss her research on women in the armed forces. She discusses the pervasive issues of sexual harassment...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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54:39
Proving Yourself: Captain Jordan Kelley
CPT Jordan Kelly, Engineer Officer and 2018 West Point Grad, speaks about her experiences serving as a combat engineer in a recently integrated unit. As the only female officer in her unit, she often had to prove herself over and over. She o...
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Episode 15
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1:01:15
The Backbone: CSM Chad Blansett and SGM Shirley Fisher
This week we’re joined by SGM Fisher and CSM Blanchett to offer us a critical perspective from the backbone of the Army - our NCO Corps. Between the two of them, we have over 40 years of experience leading men and women. They offer critical ...
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Episode 14
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45:40
Go For What You Want: Erin McShane
Erin opens us about becoming one of the first “double tabbed” women in the US Army. Frequently the only woman in the room, Erin focused her energy on accomplishing the task ahead of her to achieve mission success across an array of challenge...
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Episode 11
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38:53
Preparation and Discipline: Hilary Thomas
This week Hilary Thomas, a “double tabbed” Army Engineer Officer, shares her story from a motivated Cadet to a highly decorated Officer. She speaks about her intense purpose and passion in seeking out combat roles and inspires us to be delib...
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Episode 10
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1:07:09
The Next Generation: Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Frederick
LTC Frederick joins us this week to offer his experiences serving in units where women were integrated at all echelons. He shares his experience deploying with a recently integrated unit prior to the combat policy being repealed, and illustr...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:18
Ducks Pick Ducks: Brigadier General Jason Kelly
**since recording, BG Kelly has changed positions. He is now the Commander of Fort Jackson**BG Kelly sits down with us to discuss his experiences across the years. One of the early pioneers of gender integration, BG Kelly placed wome...
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Episode 8
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38:13
Combat Multipliers: Colleen Farrell
Colleen Farrell, former Marine Captain, joins us to talk about her experiences on the Female Engagement Teams and her involvement in the lawsuit that led to the eventual repeal of the Combat Exclusion Policy. The grit and determination she a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:06
Impact Litigation: Law Professor Anne Coughlin
University of Virginia Law Professor Anne Coughlin joins us this week to discuss the origins of the Molly Pitcher Project, a project that started in a law classroom and grew into real world change. She walks through how her and her stu...
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Episode 6
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58:21
You're Better Than That: COL (R) Mary Forbes
This week a very special guest joins us! COL (R ) Mary Forbes, Johanna’s mom, joins us this week to talk about her 26 year long career in the Army and her lifelong commitment of service. She shares challenges and victories with candor and hu...
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Episode 6
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1:00:15
Be Better: Kris Fuhr
This week Kris Fuher shares her personal experiences as an early graduate of an integrated West Point. Kris has been a pioneer for gender integration. From her own service to the work, she does today in supporting as women through Rang...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:40
West Point's First Female General Officer: BG (R) Rebecca (Becky) Halstead
BG (R) Halstead shares her experiences through the breadth and depth of her career. A woman who spent the majority of her career as a “first,” Becky is a true pioneer for gender integration. Not only did she break through glass ceilings hers...
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Episode 3
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1:01:46
She's (Not) Just Another Navy Pilot: Loree Draude
As much as we hate to admit that Navy beat Army…History tells us that before the Army integrated its ground forces in combat, the Navy integrated the sky. Loree Draude was among the first female naval aviators to fly in combat and offers her...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:56
The Woman In The Arena: COL (R) Ellen Haring
COL (R) Ellen Haring joins us this week to discuss her deep commitment to gender integration. She speaks to both her own individual experiences and also the experiences of the first cohort of combat arms women, who she has studied at length ...
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Episode 2
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56:27
Introducing: Combat Exclusion
Just ten years ago, the potential repeal of the Combat Exclusion Policy painted headlines across the country; now, the first wave of "combat arms" women are facing a decisive point in their career, asking themselves – should I stay or should I ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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