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And don't recognize military values of leadership, discipline and dedication. >> it as misconception about them being so much different from what we need in the civilian world is absolutely false. these are exactly the type of people we need. the fact that erin is un employed is a national embarrassment. >> a national embarrassment perhaps but civilian employers worry about the liability of physical injury and emotional scars. donna has both, an injured ankle and ptsd about u this former drill sergeant is tough and strok and just wants to work. >> it as little demoralizing i will admit. it is ...

>> 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. >> it's an issue when you come into an interview and someone sees the cane. >> reporter: it's the cane and unstable ankle she says kept her from her dream job. but the ankle isn't her only struggle. she developed ptsd after helping collect remains from the world trade center attack. neither prevented her from deploying to kuwait but she has been job hunting for a year so far not...

Office, there's that fundamental difference from being a candidate and being outside that circle of intelligence and being on the inside and recognizing that it's a valuable tool. gregg: it's funny how your views suddenly change -- >> reporter: happens to both parties. gregg: and can you read the intel which is probably really frightening. all right, catherine, thank you very much. jenna: it certainly is a tough job market. for women veteran it's even tougher. we're live in atlanta with a new effort to help them. >> reporter: good morning to you, jenna. as we approach memorial day, one of thes...

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. >> it's an issue when you come into an interview and someone sees the cane. >> reporter: it's the cane and unstable ankle she says kept her from her dream job. but the ankle isn't her only struggle. she developed ptsd after helping collect remains from the world trade center attack. neither prevented her from deploying to kuwait but she has been job huntin...

Shannon: they risk life and limb on the battle field only to come home and finds themselves on the unemployment line. women are having a much tougher time than men. >> reporter: they are sometimes called the invisible veterans. women who develop tremendous experience in the military. yet when they come back from service in iraq or afghanistan, they often find themselves with little more than an unemployment check and little opportunity of finding a job. this former national guard drill sergeant can lift as much as many men. she would love to be a fitness trainer. but there is a problem. >> it ...