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Women in the Swiss army

We find out what serving in the Swiss military is like for women and talk to those thinking of joining. 

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A Swiss-American journalist mainly covering education, migration and youth issues - plus the occasional story on cheese, given her roots in Switzerland and Wisconsin. She also produces podcasts and works on the social media team.

Veronica DeVore, swissinfo.ch


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