Views received and understood, but how about this for a change of tack.....
Women in the armed forces are a small percentage of the total man power ('scuse the pun) available. As such the women generally clump together and have more 'girle only' social do's than the blokes. This, due to the more isolated nature of their existance, seems to permiate the rank structure (esp in the Air force, I believe) more than any of the social clubs that the guys have. This could lead to the concern that is voiced by the original poster. I'm saying it may appear to happen, but that is not what is ACTUALLY happening!
Discuss?