Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20100226:12:42:00
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? >>...
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