European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 25, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                April 1977 the stars and stripes 3 through even if its not her Brand of facial Otis r camouflage and dark grease paint Earl conceal this a Bright Bui this Marine happens to be a one 22 of the Marine corps offi cer candidate who Are taking part in a Pilot program at Marine Hase to give att Oliuer the same although combat iut i Mill forbidden fur tin women have survived out three months Basic including combat train Wilh Otil a men and Humen in the program perform the same such us scaling Lollini Gre Nades and Fik Hinr their Nav through tear about tin Only problems the women face Are on the obstacle course where their height disadvantage re quires a for some to crawl through a although Many of the in men in co c were sceptical about the women ability in keep up with their male counterparts through the Long marches and endless run Many changed their minds seeing the Homyn go through ii All and do As Well As they the training has been rough for the 22 women of co 2nd at lower for it has meant running through mud and rain in a combat Al Center in has meant waiting for the next As tired As she might be Al and at Bottom it has meant pulling those Well manicured hands to work at the a feminine task of loading a clip for an Melfi after completing training in com Mand and tactics and the second lieutenants of the platoon will go on in assignments that will Range from infantry to Intelli him photos