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Even as we develop those omgszs we are mindful of the consequences of executing those options and that makes us have more of a sense of urgency to make sure we are doing everything we absolutely can to support secretary tillersons current path. and some sad news tonight, on an already devastating, two shoulders were killed and five were hurt during the fight against isis in iraq. no official word if this was the result of enemy contact. the militarys still investigating. our deepest condolences ...

Today, five others injured during combat operations in the northern part of the country. an investigation is underway, but initial reports suggesting the incident was not due to enemy contact. well bring you more as the details come in. eric: violent chaos in charlottesville, virginia, has not -- thankfully -- been repeated today, but tensions remain high. the city, of course, has had a long and proud history for its role in the formation of our democracy. in an editorial yesterday, quote: charl...

Louisiana, unequivocally denounced him because he knew that, one, david duke didnt share his values and, two, he was toxic for the republican party. this president, donald trump, equivocated him and said i dont know what hes about and did not denounce him yesterday even after david duke made those comments and they were reflected on television. it would be very easy for him to do that. he chose not to. >> good points as always. dont go too far. thank you. breaking news coming from iraq where o...

Tight 2350i9ing in a way they are killed and wounded, killed with implemented devices, no enemy contact. in a situation were no matter what you do, its irrelevant. you may become a casualty and its not dependent how good you are as a soldier. i think a lot of soldiers come back from this kind of environment with a feeling of helplessness. especially those who are emotionally fragile to start with. >> were learning more about specialist lopez, his background and what his records will show here. t...

A statement officially lifting a ban against women fighting on the front lines. right now we are waiting to hear from defense secretary panetta and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff on a decision that is sparking a lot of controversy. >> i feel if a woman is strong enough to stand up and give the oath of enlistment, then shes strong enough to be right up there next to her, you know, other soldiers. >> i found myself tripping constantly, my legs buckling, falling during fire fights, havin...

Definitely took a toll on my body. it took a toll on everyone. however, i found that i broke down and had muscle atrophy and weight loss at a faster weight and noticeable rate than my male marines. i found myself tripping constantly. my legs buckling. falling in fire fights. having a hard time responding to enemy contact as far as my response time from when i initially got to country. >> the pentagon issued a statement tonight saying secretary panetta strongly supports the changes remarking that...

Troops. two combat tours taught her she was not as physically capable as her counterparts. >> i broke down and had muscle atrophy and weight loss at a much faster rate and noticeable mate than my male marines. i found tripping constantly. my legs buckling. falling during firefights. having a hard time responding to enemy contact as far as my response time from when i initially got to country. >> reporter: captain petronio believes women should be in combat as they are already are on the front li...

>> and then suddenly it wasnt an average day for gator anderson and his fellow marines of alfred company. >> we got to the last house of the end of the block and gunfire erupted inside the house. it was obvious that we had made enemy contact. that kind of started the fire fight that would progress until later that night. but that initial gunfire that i heard killed corporal michael cohen. corporal cohen was the acting squad leader that day. this was not a job that he would normally be assigned t...

You cannot see, it was a rough terrain. the four wounded were in the company. it was minor injuries, but it had to do with terrain, not with enemy contact. but i have to say that throughout the day, when the sun came up, and the taliban can see the marines moving around the firefight. you were running through the fields being shot at. there was -- they were firing rpgs, sporadic gunfire, were hearing throughout the city. its not just alpha company, but bravo company on the other side of the city...

Much. >> and like we mentioned, our atia abawi is embedded in afghanistan. hello to you again. if you can, give us the very latest about the offensive there. and i believe that u.s. forces believe they are making some head way. >> reporter: well, t.j., it started at 2:00 a.m. local time. we were with the main effort, thats the first battalion regimen. and i have to tell you, it was a very hard start. because it was in the dark hours of the night. you could not see, it was a rough terrain. the fo...