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On the recordMarch 10, 2014
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff January 9, 2013 memo states that if, 'the assignment of women to a specific position or occupational specialty is in conflict with our stated principles, we will request an exception to policy.'
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand refers to a memo about potential exceptions for women's assignments.

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