In addition, every soldier has been ordered to be ready for combat at all times.

此外，每个士兵已被责令在任何时候都要做好战斗准备。

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At this time last year, there were only a handful of Iraqi battalions ready for combat.

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We will draw upon the courage and skills of our sisters and daughters, because women have proven under fire that they are ready for combat.

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We will draw upon the courage and skills of our sisters and daughters and moms, because women have proven under fire that they are ready for combat.

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