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>> this is a light one. >> reporter: after 12 years in the national guard, donna bachler is still in fighting form. in fact, the one-time drill sergeant would love a career as a fitness trainer, but there is a problem. >> its an issue when you come into an interview and someone sees the cane. >> reporter: its the cane and unstable ankle she says kept her from her dream job. but the ankle isnt her only struggle. she developed ptsd after helping collect remains from the world trade center attack. ...

John roberts explains. >> this is a light one. >> reporter: after 12 years in the national guard, donna bachler is still in fighting form. in fact, the one-time drill sergeant would love a career as a fitness trainer, but there is a problem. >> its an issue when you come into an interview and someone sees the cane. >> reporter: its the cane and unstable ankle she says kept her from her dream job. but the ankle isnt her only struggle. she developed ptsd after helping collect remains from the worl...

>> reporter: its this cane and an unstable ankle she says has kept her from her dream job. she developed ptsd after helping to collect remains from the trade center in 9/11. she has been job hunting for a year and so far nothing but rejection. >> they think we all have ptsd and we are all going to have health issues later on in life. >> you do have ptsd town do have a walking ankle. >> but i also have a strong desire to work and serve. >> reporter: in 2010. 12% of women veterans were unemployed....