These photos show women fighters from around the world in frontline combat jobs
German women have been serving in combat roles since 2001.
Conscription in the Israeli Defense Force extends to women, who must serve at least two years.
Israel has allowed women in combat roles since 1995.
Despite surveys showing "superior skills," they still face prejudicial treatment.
Female Philippine Marines undergo the same training as their male counterparts.
The Philippino military opened combat roles to women in 2006.
Romanian women have served in Afghanistan and Iraq since at least 2008.
Women have packed a strong punch in the fight against ISIS.
Kurdish women have been especially forceful against ISIS militants throughout the middle east.
Integration has been crucial in Afghanistan, where female soldiers can specialize in searching and questioning women.
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