NCNW Headquarters - Sargent Ikea Kaufman was the first black female drill instructor to graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Sgt Kaufman was also one of the three females that
Can women serve as drill sergeants for male recruits in the US military? If so, why can't they become combat officers in real combat units? - Quora
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More female recruits will head to San Diego as Marines shutter historic Parris Island battalion | Stars and Stripes
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