In response to Peter Cortland’s letter to the editor on June 2, about women in the military. I served in the U.S. Army for almost 20 years, and my conclusion is women in the military did, and are doing an excellent job; as good as or better than men. The Armed Forces of the United States today are the best organizations ever, but what makes them bad, is some screw-up leadership in the chain of command, not the women who are wearing the same uniform as my son, who is the 3rd generation in the military. Why are women in the military? Because they can become fighters, and leaders as well as any combat troop. What is degrading in the military are the actions of some screw-up officers and noncommissioned officers who forgot the meaning of wearing an uniform and the oath taken.
Melvin “Mel” Morales
Ansonia
Gulf War Veteran/Disabled Veteran/Wounded Warrior Alumni