Artillery battalion celebrates integration of women during anniversary event
Sgt. Jasmyn Lujan just wanted to be treated like any other soldier.But as one of the first women to take on a field artillery job that was previously open only to men, Lujan often found herself on the receiving end of special treatment when she arrived at her first unit after training.“We were kind of paraded around,” she said, referring to interviews and photo opportunities.The attention drew the ire of more seasoned male soldiers, Lujan said. And when the […]
