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Suddenly one day, she was in combat. >> i had shrapnel through my cheek, came into this side of my cheek and it left the front. >> reporter: it's not really supposed to be this way. 16 years ago, the pentagon banned women from serving in battlefield units whose primary mission is to engage in direct combat on the ground. but the reality is, today, women are going on patrol, driving convoys, flying helicopters, in a war with no front lines. this week, an astounding admission from the head of the army. >> general, what's your view about expanding the ability of women to serve in combat roles? >>...

Erupted outside a hotel. and the u.n. also houses diplomatic facilities. we talked about military making in the history. congress considering pentagon requests that would allow women to serve aboard navy submarines. it's not the only way the roles are changing. they are serving in combat even if former rules forbid it. barbara starr has that story. >> my convoy was hit by a roadside bomb. >> reporter: her job was to help iraqis rebuild the country, but suddenly one day she was in combat. >> i had shrapnel in my cheek. >> reporter: it's not supposed to be this way. 16 years ago the pentagon b...

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