There is a lot Obama, (and Romney,) need to address! The real national security issue is getting ths country back on track, not just fixing the economy. The military can become more efficient if we remove the bureaucracy and the constant inefficient measure! That is one way to reduce defense spending.
Back on topic. If women want to serve, let them. However, there should be a warning clause for women that there is a risk of assault by their male comrades that that US is not responsible. People need to, in essence, think about what they want to do before doing it. That is one social issue I am willing to debate on!