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<title>Soldiers welcome news on women in combat, with some reservations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 24, 2013) Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Wednesday that a ban on women serving in combat roles in the military will be lifted over the coming years.Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called it a proud day for our country. She issued a statement, noting that she fought for a Defense Department feasibility report on lifting the ban.  She writes, &quot;This decision finally opens the door for more qualified women to excel in our military and advance their careers, and obtain all of the benefits they have earned.&quot;And, officially recognizing women in combat &quot;will strengthen our country both morally and militarily.&quot;Around heavily-deployed Fort Drum, soldiers generally welcomed the news - with some caveats. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21315/20130124/soldiers-welcome-news-on-women-in-combat-with-some-reservations">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joanna Richards</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Wednesday that a ban on women serving in combat roles in the military will be lifted over the coming years.Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called it a proud day for our country. She issued a statement, noting that she fought for a Defense Department feasibility report on lifting the ban.  She writes, &quot;This decision finally opens the door for more qualified women to excel in our military and advance their careers, and obtain all of the benefits they have earned.&quot;And, officially recognizing women in combat &quot;will strengthen our country both morally and militarily.&quot;Around heavily-deployed Fort Drum, soldiers generally welcomed the news - with some caveats. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21315/20130124/soldiers-welcome-news-on-women-in-combat-with-some-reservations">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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