Vernice Armour : In 2004 battle in Iraq , she saved a Marine squad by shooting a missile . She says rescued Marines did n't care she was a woman . Comment: 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 .
Vernice Armour : In 2004 battle in Iraq , she saved a Marine squad by shooting a missile . She says rescued Marines did n't care she was a woman . Now Pentagon 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 .