Transgender Allen Became The First Female Combat Soldier Of UK

Chloe Allen, a Transgender soldier, who joined army four years ago as Ben, is going to become the UK's first female to serve on the Front line. The Defense ministry in July announced to lift ban on women serving in combat roles.

The decision which is gradually going to be implemented over three years came after US dropped its official ban on women in combat. Women currently account for about 10 % of British military personnel.