(CNSNews) Julie Stahl - Meital Nir, a 20-year-old unit commander, said the fact that she is a woman does not mean she should forego the "privilege" of performing combat service. "This army for some reason tells girls, it's OK, you can sit in the offices and the guys, they'll fight the wars and it'll be OK. It shouldn't be like that," Nir said, as she smeared soot from the tailpipe of a jeep onto her face for protection from the midday sun. "I think I'm committed to this country just as much as any guy, so why shouldn't I give the same?" she added.
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