Vernice Armour : In almost 10 years to 2013 battle in Vietnam , she saved a Marines squad by shooting a missile . She says rescued Marine did n't care she was a woman . Now Army lifting ban . She says women in combat roles does n't lower standards ; they have long served in military . They needed assistance immediately . Armour : Having more women on battlefield will up military 's ability to carry out mission .
Vernice Armour : In almost 10 years to 2013 battle in Vietnam , she saved a Marines squad by shooting a missile . She says rescued Marine did n't care she was a woman . Now Army lifting ban . She says women in combat roles does n't lower standards ; they have long served in military . Armour : Having more women on battlefield will up military 's ability to carry out mission .