May 2, 2017:  A recent report from Pew research provides statistics reflecting changes in the makeup of the U.S. military.  In regard to gender: overall, 15% of DOD active-duty military personnel are women, up from 11% in 1990. In 2015, 17% of active-duty officers were female – up from their share of 12% in 1990. And 15% of enlisted personnel were female in 2015, up from 11% in 1990. See full story:  6 Facts about the U.S. Military and its Changing Demographics (www.pewresearch.org)