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Another military milestone. Today, the secretary of defense is expected to announce by unanimous recommendation of the joint chiefs of staff that hes lifting the ban that prevent s female soldiers and marines from serve on the lines of combat. Heres nbc News Pentagon correspondent Jim Miklaszewski. Reporter for the past ten years, u. S. Military women have served on the front lines in both iraq and afghanistan, but never allowed in direct Ground Combat roles. Lifting the 20 year ban against wome...

Washington with more. Good morning. Reporter this is a big deal. Its a ban thats been in place for nearly 20 years. After first rolling back the ban on gays in the military, now coming today this new announcement about new opportunities in the military for women. The formal announcement is expected today outgoing defense secretary leon panetta will end the 19yearold ban on women serving in combat. For those who have what it takes, its a chance for them to have equal treatment. Reporter the move ...

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0 lifting the ban that prevents female soldiers and marines from serving on the front lines in combat. nbcs tracie potts is live in washington with more. good morning. >> reporter: this is a big deal. its a ban thats been in place for nearly 20 years. after first rolling back the ban on gays in the military, now coming today this new announcement about new opportunities in the military for women. the formal announcement is expected today outgoing defense secretary leon panetta will end the 19-ye...