Historical overview through 1990
Rescinding the combat exclusion laws
Citizenship rights, responsibilities, and women in ground combat
Women are heroes, too
Gender, sexuality, and harassment
Balancing life in the military
Epilogue
Appendix 1. Important policy decisions, court cases, and legislation for military women
Appendix 2. The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ): articles relating to sexual harassment
Appendix 3. Ships named for women
Appendix 4. General and Flag Officer firsts
Chronology.