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Steve Bainon
National security reporter at military.com and a veteran. Served in Afghanistan with more than a decade of experience as a cavalry scout.
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May 12, 2025
• 45min
How the Trump administration's defense policies are affecting women in service
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Kyle-Ann Hunter, a Marine Corps combat veteran and founder of the Women, Peace and Security Initiative, joins national security reporter Steve Bainon to discuss the impact of current defense policies on women in the military. They delve into the steadfast participation of women in a recruiting crisis and the cancellation of key support programs. Personal stories highlight the challenges of gender integration in combat roles. The duo also debates the evolving standards of military fitness and the effects of Trump-era policies on female service members.
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