Female Troops Account for 23% of 13 U.S. Combat Deaths in Iran War

2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 24

Three women are among the 13 U.S. service members killed in action since hostilities with Iran began in late February, a far higher share than in past wars.
Pentagon records show women make up 47 of 405 wounded troops—12%—while Iranian drones and missiles have exposed bases across the Middle East to frontline risk.
Ashley Pruitt, 34, died in March after two KC-135 tankers collided over Iraq; Nicole Amor, 39, was among six troops killed when an Iranian drone hit a base in Kuwait on March 1.
The losses come 10 years after all combat roles were opened to women and as Pentagon leaders review whether every military position should remain open to them.
Families of the dead are marking Mother’s Day and Memorial Day without them, underscoring how the Iran conflict is reshaping the face of U.S. combat sacrifice.

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