Behind the Front Lines of "Ashley's War
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The debate over women in the military continues.
The debate over women in the military continues, but a recommendation is expected next week on whether women can serve in direct-action combat units. Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon recounts the experiences of one group of female soldiers in the New York Times bestseller Ashley’s War. She joins us tonight to talk about her book and what’s ahead for the military.
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Behind the Front Lines of "Ashley's War
Clip: 9/16/2015 | 13m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
The debate over women in the military continues, but a recommendation is expected next week on whether women can serve in direct-action combat units. Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon recounts the experiences of one group of female soldiers in the New York Times bestseller Ashley’s War. She joins us tonight to talk about her book and what’s ahead for the military.
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