Monday, April 26, 2010

Congress expected to lift ban on women serving on submarines

(Telegraph) - The decision to allow women into the traditionally male domain comes as the U.S. Navy is also preparing to ban smoking on its submarines.

Women have been banned from working on submarines due to the lack of privacy and close quarters.

But, if Congress approves the plan in the next few days, the first women to join the Service will start in December 2011.

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