MCU Journal special issue on gender integration and the military focuses on how the past century has demonstrated a clear history of crossing lines and breaking down barriers. With each advancement, women were told "no further." And with each subsequent generation, women pushed the boundaries to do more—until there were no more boundaries. Women across the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the world have their own experiences, their own stories to tell. Few know these stories, as the focus usually remains on one's own Service or country. A gap exists in understanding how other militaries have (or have not) integrated women successfully. This special issue is intended to fill that gap and provide differing perspectives on how other militaries have dealt with gender integration.

In this special Gender Integration issue, you will find articles, such as: