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The U.S. Military is far better off because of the contributions of women, said Mick Mulroy, a retired Marine and former deputy assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East and an ABC News contributor. They have been awarded for their valor on the battlefield and many have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We should take this time to ensure every American is aware of this history and not listening to those who are either unaware of this history or deliberately misrepresenting it, he said.