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Women of the IDF

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IDF Basic Training Officer: Up Close and Personal

Posted on May 07, 2012

Every IDF soldier, no matter what his or her job in the army will be, must go through basic training. These first weeks in the IDF can be frustrating and tiring, but they are essential for helping new recruits make

Three Women Who Can Teach You What Being Tough is All About

Posted on Mar 29, 2012

Everywhere in the IDF, women play a vital role in all positions, both combat and administrative. In the Air Force, Navy, and Ground Forces- these women man some of the most combative, extreme roles in the IDF. Today, over 90%

4 Inspiring Things You’ll Find in the IDF

Posted on Mar 27, 2012

The IDF is a special army in many regards. Here are 4 reasons why the IDF is not like any other army in the world 1) Incredible Technology The IDF features some of the most amazing and cutting edge technology in

From America’s Next Top Model To Israel’s Next Tank Instructor

Posted on Mar 25, 2012

Esther Petrack – from ‘America’s Next Topmodel’ contestant to IDF soldier

Infographic: Women of the IDF

Posted on Mar 08, 2012

Today, in celebration of the International Women’s Day, we want to share with you some facts about the women serving in the IDF. Learn more about how the IDF integrates women into service and enables them to realize their potential.

IDF Celebrates 2012 International Women’s Day

Posted on Mar 07, 2012

Today the IDF, along with the rest of the world, celebrates International Women’s Day. Since the War of Independence, women have played a vital role in the country’s defense, filling many important positions ranging from combat soldiers to emergency instructors. Click to read

High School Girls Fight to Become IDF Combat Soldiers

Posted on Mar 03, 2012

Last week, dozens of highly motivated girls gave their all in the try-outs to become combat soldiers once they finish high school and enlist to the IDF. Only minutes after arriving at a base in central Israel, the girls entered the

Spotlight: Staff Sergeant Ofir Hershkovitz

Posted on Feb 29, 2012

Women in the IDF can have critical roles in the training of IDF soldiers. One of these roles is that of a parachuting instructor, who trains soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade and other elite forces of the IDF to master

Air-lift Drill Tests Awareness of Medic Staffs and Officers

Posted on Feb 13, 2012

On January 31, 2012 the IDF conducted an aerial evacuation drill of soldiers to test the abilities of medical squads, consisting of paramedics and physicians in emergencies. The drill emphasizes everything the recruits learned in the army until this point.

Preparing the Next Generation: The Work of an IDF Emergency Instructor

Posted on Jan 31, 2012

Israel’s citizens live their daily lives much like citizens of other countries around the world, but a major difference is that Israelis live under the constant threat of rocket fire. Not even on the holiest day of the Jewish year

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