Ten Hut!

Nevermind the rampant sexism in the military. 1 in 3 female recruits will be raped while serving their country, by another countryman. Sexism is deeply embedded in military culture. Military life demands unquestioning obedience to superior officers who are overwhelmingly men, which reinforces time and time again the inferior place of women. Male soldiers are exposed to and become part of a way of life that constantly sexualizes and devalues women. It is an extreme, concentrated expression of the sexism underlying capitalist society generally.

For most women in the military, the torrent of sexual harassment starts in the academy. Female cadets are often treated with open hostility, enduring unwelcome sexual advances and repeated incidents of hazing. Some hazings are extreme and even life-threatening, including reports of women having their clothes set on fire.

I am a Sgt. in the U.S. Marines and I personally appreciate what she is doing the same way I do every other service member. What she does in the military far outweighs the Miss America run. On the flip side, there will be a lot of women that will now consider the military when they didn't before because she is a role model for them now. I am proud of her. Semper Fi. Sgt. Cowan

I am a Sgt. in the U.S. Marines and I personally appreciate what she is doing. What she does in the military far outweighs the Miss America run. On the flip side, there will be a lot of women that will now consider the military when they didn't before because she is a role model for them now. I am proud of her. Semper Fi. Sgt. Cowan

I think this is awsome. I myself am NOT a soldier, but I am a Dr. and a paramedic in my town. I think this is awsome. She has mine and my families support! I love the military, If it wasn't for them, what would our country be like? I think she deserves it! GO SGT. STEVENS!!!!!! Arizonas behind you!

I am a Sgt. in the U.S. Marines and I personally appreciate what she is doing. What she does in the military far outweighs the Miss America run. On the flip side, there will be a lot of women that will now consider the military when they didn't before because she is a role model for them now. I am proud of her. Semper Fi. Sgt. Cowan

Nevermind the rampant sexism in the military. 1 in 3 female recruits will be raped while serving their country, by another countryman. Sexism is deeply embedded in military culture. Military life demands unquestioning obedience to superior officers who are overwhelmingly men, which reinforces time and time again the inferior place of women. Male soldiers are exposed to and become part of a way of life that constantly sexualizes and devalues women. It is an extreme, concentrated expression of the sexism underlying capitalist society generally.

For most women in the military, the torrent of sexual harassment starts in the academy. Female cadets are often treated with open hostility, enduring unwelcome sexual advances and repeated incidents of hazing. Some hazings are extreme and even life-threatening, including reports of women having their clothes set on fire.

HOOAH to Jill.

Ten-Hut? I'm not in the military but even my 5 years in marching band gives me reason to agree with soldierx20 and spiders. Lets get it right Newsweek! Also, as a women I am proud of, Stevens. It is good for publicity and it is good that people are finally realizing women can "multi task". Obviously, she is the symbol for a true American women. As for the NFS thing. If they can't do it around her they shouldn't at all!

It's wonderful that she will be able to show young women and girls that they can be both strong and beautiful and not just full of fluff. Go Jill!! I hope you win!

Jill you are a better morale booster for the troops than any USO show. Good luck. Remember to show up in uniform for a photo op.........

Interesting comments. Congratulations to Jill. As for the rank most of us got promoted but we still look back on the pictures of the important things that happened during our tours. This is what shaped the way we think and act today. Thanks for publishing this story. CWO4 Retired Army

This is the greatest motivational story I've heard in a long time!! I'll be sure to follow her in January and the pagaent. She makes me so proud of our young women making a difference at home and abroad. Gutsy and gorgeous from the inside out! Way to go Jill. Hooah!

I work for a 4-H program, leave us out of this....LOL

I support Jill and think that what she is doing is great.

All I know is that she has me at full attention!

There are many types of contests that judge one specific area of an individual's gifts - spelling bees, chili cook-offs, chess tournaments, bowling tournaments, etc, etc. These contests simply judge one aspect of a person's total being. They do not assess other aspects of that person. Because someone has the gift of beauty, that does not make it demeaning to compete in that area. If you choose to see this as shallow that is your problem, and I would suggest it is out of envy to intimate such a thing. It is a much more mature position to see that all individuals have different gifts, and it is not demeaning to complete in a contest that emphasizes that gift.

All I know is that she's got me at full attention!

Dude, Which cannel carries that show you mentioned?