2 Korean soldiers are the first women to earn EIB

[LimaOscarSierraTango]

Two female soldiers in the South Korean army have earned the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge – the first women, Korean or American, to do so.

Staff Sgt. Kim Min Kyoung and Staff Sgt. Kwon Min Zy, both infantry squad leaders in the Republic of Korea Army’s 21st Infantry Division, said they are honored to have had the chance to compete.

More Impressive...

Almost 530 soldiers started the test, but only 94 made it to earn the EIB, said Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Spano, the senior enlisted soldier for the 2nd Infantry Division.

Out of the 21 ROK soldiers that started, 18 finished, including 2 out of the 3 women.

Nice job ladies!

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[Viper1]

Rock on.

 

[Ooh-Rah]

ROK on.

Fixed that for ya!

 

[policemedic]

Good on 'em!

 

[Ranger Psych]

They ain't the first women to earn an EIB.

 

[medicchick]

http://www.army.mil/article/54134/P..._recipients__Female_captain_passes_EIB_tests/

They are only the first who can wear it.

 

[Kraut783]

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[Muppet]

Fixed that for ya!

I see what you did there slick!

F.M.

 

[Gunz]

ROK grunts are tough.