Women in Combat Roles, CST (Cultural Support Teams) | Jessica Yahn | Ep. 327

Feb 15, 2025

Jessica Yahn is a former Army signals officer who served with Cultural Support Teams alongside Delta Force and the 75th Ranger Regiment. In this conversation, she shares her journey from military upbringing to elite combat roles. Yahn highlights the transformative impact of women in the military, discussing the rigorous training and unique dynamics of Cultural Support Teams. She emphasizes the importance of strategic communication in combat, the evolving opportunities for women in special operations, and the challenges they face in a traditionally male-dominated environment.

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Exploring Women in Combat Roles and Cultural Support Teams

From Military Brat to Officer

Empowered Voices: Strategic Communication and Cultural Support Teams

The Rigors of Combat Training for Women

Integrating Teams and Enhancing Community Engagement in Combat

Cultural Support Teams: A Insightful Deployment Journey

Contrasting Experiences in Elite Military Units

Empowering Women in Combat Missions

30:06 • 14min

Exploring Women's Evolving Roles in Military Operations

Evolving Roles of Women in the Military

46:33 • 15min

Women in Combat: A Historical Perspective

01:01:47 • 6min

Empowered Narratives: Women in Combat Roles

01:07:50 • 5min

Women in Combat: Media Representation and Personal Narratives

01:12:47 • 9min