Breadcrumb Home Women preparing for combat in Iowa National Guard Tuesday, March 1, 2016 foxnews.com http://whotv.com/2016/02/29/women-preparing-for-combat-in-iowa-national-guard-e… With the door finally open for women to prepare for combat for the first time in the Iowa National Guard’s 176-year history, University of Iowa student Megan Reaska didn't hesitate to step up.