Journal of SFC Jason N. White

13 April 2005

I felt this would be a good way to think through things and also keep those who are concerned in the loop about what’s going on as far as the military is concerned. It might be helpful to Marilynn also.

No word on any new recruits coming in yet. My guess is that changes have to be made at the OSUT (One Station Unit Training) level before they make their way here. The women may be stronger, but untrained is untrained. I have 15 years of shoot, move, and communicate ingrained in my head, they don’t. I guess that’s a big advantage for me. It’s the only thing I’m counting on to garner respect. Experience and know-how will give me that much at least.

It’s good to know that the military will still maintain it’s standards and it’s Code of Conduct. The women spoken of earlier are in the process of a Dishonorable discharge under conduct unbecoming. After that morning, the rest of the day was much the same problems. I’m astounded at the strength they have though. The gap between us and them is much more vast than it was when men were the stronger sex. I imagine that the fact they were already physically fit -one was a bodybuilder- that it only accelerated whatever chanages may have occured. It’s a shame that they will be leaving. I never knew they held so much resentment to their command. Unfortunately, not all of the ranking individuals in this man’s military are who should be, leaders. I’ll stop there on that subject.

The females soldiers don’t seem to mind what’s happening to them. I just hope they fair better on the outside. It’s not an easy transition.

I, personally, have never had any problems with women warriors. My duty is to my country and the people who live there. If these women can help see to it’s well-being, than I welcome the opportunity to fight with them. Besides, I get paid all the same. I’m only concerned about the other side. Our enemies our going through the same thing.

On a personal note, my wife and daughter have been doing well. My wife is as beautiful as ever. I don’t think any change will ever change that. She seems to be adapting well. She says it’s been heplful at work and around the house. My daughter, at 16, is up and down. It was bad enough her hormones were going crazy in the first place. She still has aspirations stepping into her daddy’s shoes though. The wonderful thing about that is, it’s actually possible now. She’s already more physically capable now than I was before the changes. She’s taken to pushing my pick-up around the neighborhood for exercise. She has me steer for her. It’s all in good fun. I love them both.