Comments on: Woman Gains Silver Star - And Removal From Combat

By: Birdddog

Birdddog — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:41:22 +0000

By: Ang

Ang — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:53:01 +0000

This is one amazing young woman. I just don’t understand why she is not allowed to continue to be where she is needed and “loved” being. At this point, in her case, she should have the say if she is moved or not.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:59:15 +0000

I’m for changing Army policy in these cases. Unfortunately I’m not the one to decide. lol

By: Top Ward

Top Ward — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:35:17 +0000

Specialist, you can be a medic in my battery any day. There’s always room for professionals. HOOAH

By: hoplitesamurai

hoplitesamurai — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:40:11 +0000

Good Looking, smart, and a silver star earned at the pointy end of the spear?

I think I’m in love!

I wonder if she is married?

By: hoplitesamurai

hoplitesamurai — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:12:11 +0000

I did some quick Googling, in regards to women, and combat. I thought this article was interesting:

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=23886

Here is a quote from the sixth paragraph that best describes Spec. Brown’s situation.

“Writes Edward Norton, a reservist in the Israel Defense Forces: “Women have always played an important role in the Israeli military, but they rarely see combat; if they do, it is usually by accident….”

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:35:35 +0000

Just read “On Call In Hell - A Doctor’s Iraq Story” by CDR Richard Jadick. Great read. He talked about setting up a forward medical aid station with the 1/8 Marines smack in the middle of Fallujah during that incredible clearing operation. Tons of casualties with a real battle all around them. Jadick talked of a female medic who worked right alongside with them for 11 straight days. I’m sure he was thankful she wasn’t pulled out.

By: Bill Smith

Bill Smith — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:36:44 +0000

All I can say is Thank God for giving us people like Spc. Brown.

By: UrbanGrounds » Blog Archive » Spc Monica Brown Pulled From Combat Duty

UrbanGrounds » Blog Archive » Spc Monica Brown Pulled From Combat Duty — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:47:19 +0000

[…] Pat Dollard reports that Spc. Brown was pulled from combat duty shortly after her heroic acts that won her the bronze star. […]

By: Robbie

Robbie — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:48:25 +0000

Spc. Brown has obviously proven her worth and merit anywhere in combat. Ask 10 different infantry units if they’d like to have Spc. Brown serve along side of them as their combat medic, and I’ll bet you 10 out of 10 say, “Hell yeah!”

I’m a former Combat Medic myself, and I trained and served with many amazing female medics — all of whom I’d be honored to have serve along side me anywhere on the field of battle.

By: Laura (atypical white Canadian)

Laura (atypical white Canadian) — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:28:05 +0000

It’s definitely time to change the rules. The need is clear, and so is the proven effectiveness of women in such roles.

But wow, I am just so impressed by her - she didn’t talk about herself one bit. Most of what she said was praise for one of the wounded guys she was tending, and about her concern for both of them. She really has the right stuff.

Well done, Spc. Brown!!

By: Phendlin (Death Rattlers)

Phendlin (Death Rattlers) — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:08:36 +0000

Good work Spec. Brown! /salute

By: serfer62

serfer62 — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:05:09 +0000

Angel on the battle field…