number of women in the military
More than 200,000 women are in the active-duty military, including 69 generals and admirals. A quick look at women in the military, according to Pentagon figures: Total numbers: -- About 203,000 in 2011, or 14.5% of the active-duty force of nearly 1.4 million. -- That number comprises about 74,000 in the Army, 53,000 in the Navy, 62,000 in the Air Force and 14,000 in the Marine Corps. Military to open combat jobs to women. Officers/enlisted: -- Nearly 167,000 women were in the enlisted ranks, making up 14.2% of that force.