As more doors open to servicewomen and a greater talent pool is tapped, the military must find ways to support all those who wear the uniform, there is much work to do but an Army breastfeeding policy symbolizes a step towards a more equitable military.

Niki Tsongas

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Everything we're trying to do is in reference to supporting all o... by Niki Tsongas

Everything we're trying to do is in reference to supporting all of our soldiers.

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We should not be making near-term decisions with long-term consequences without robustly debating these questions and fully considering the substantial and unpredictable risks of these actions.

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I was an officer in my student council. by Niki Tsongas

I was an officer in my student council.

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There are wives who are very involved with their husbands' offices and really take their responsibility seriously in terms of issues and things like that. I was never very comfortable with being part of that.

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People say, 'What if your name was Niki Smith?' Well, if Niki Smith lived the life I've lived, it would have great bearing.

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Clearly-drawn front lines have become a thing of the past due to complex locations with ubiquitous enemy threats.

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Constant and pervasive danger makes agile movement a high priority for all soldiers, whether they are assigned directly to combat or not.

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Lightened body armor, which the military has made progress on, would mean increased safety and reduced risk for soldiers like the sergeant and the colonel.

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Body armor is meant to fit snug to the body to stop shrapnel and absorb a bullet's impact. Armor designed for a boxier male frame does not fit properly on the overwhelming majority of females, who have a very different stature and body type than their male counterparts.

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