A female U.S. Army soldier is expected to graduate from the Special Forces Qualification Course next month, which would make her the first woman to join the elite Green Berets, according to a lawmaker. “The graduation of the first female U.S. Army Green Beret is an important and hard-earned milestone,” Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. -- who serves on the House Armed Services Committee -- said in a statement. However, the female soldier, whose identity has been protected by the Special Operations Command, is not a Green Beret until making it to the July 9 graduation ceremony. “It is truly an honor to congratulate this newest Army Special Forces soldier for her accomplishment,” Stefanik said. The Special Operations Command could not immediately be reached for comment.

Source: Fox News June 28, 2020 00:00 UTC