Yep. I was agreeing with, and appreciating, your sardonic turn of phrase. That is I was, as were you, expressing my opinion and experience that American women can fight. One of my daughters served in the Army.oohrah wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 10:37 amI was being sardonic.oljames3 wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 11:42 amWomen can fight. The US Field Artillery has had women fighting since the beginning. 1776, British assault on Fort Washington, Margaret Corbin was wounded and left for dead alongside her artilleryman husband. 1778, the Battle of Monmouth, Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher) replaced her wounded husband at his gun. During the Cold War, in Germany, I had several female soldiers in my Pershing Missile platoon. Today, we have women crewing howitzers. American women can and will fight. This Monday, May 26, 2020, is the day we have set aside to remember the sacrifices of Americans, both men and women, who gave the last full measure of devotion. And to celebrate that their sacrifice was not in vain.
On this day, I salute those who have gone before us.
I join you in saluting those who did not come home.