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Doctors remove explosive ammo from soldier's skull
(CNN) – It was supposed to be a routine surgery, but a recent operation at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan was anything but. Air Force doctors were removing shrapnel from a soldier's skull when they realized they had found a round of explosive ammunition.
Our Dr. Sanjay Gupta joined us on Thursday's American Morning to discuss how the doctors were able to successfully remove the active round.
Female dog handler proves herself under fire
(CNN) – To the Marines in Afghanistan they can mean the difference between life and death. They're the "dogs of war." Today we introduce you to the only female dog handler in all of Afghanistan. Our Chris Lawrence has the story from Helmand Province.
A Soldier's Story: Mom prepares for Army life
Editor's Note: From the home front to the front lines, we're following one recruit's journey in our American Morning original series "A Soldier's Story." Today, we have something civilians almost never see – one woman, a wife and mom, getting ready for her first days of Army life.
(CNN) – Right now, women make up about about 14 percent of the active Army. Many of those women are also mothers. As you are about to see, some face special challenges dealing with the realities of military life.
A Soldier's Story: Graduation day
Editor's Note: From the home front to the front lines, we're following one recruit's journey in our American Morning original series "A Soldier's Story." Today, in part seven, Jason Carroll goes behind-the-scenes with Will as he graduates, but his battle buddy is nowhere to be found. Tomorrow, it's back to basic training with a brand new recruit. Her name is Latricia Rose and we're following this wife and mom as she starts her new life in uniform.
A Soldier's Story: Will learns where he'll be stationed
Editor's Note: From the home front to the front lines, we're following one recruit's journey in our American Morning original series "A Soldier's Story." Today, in part six, Jason Carroll shows us what happens to a private when his or her basic training is complete. Tomorrow, we're with Will as he graduates, but his battle buddy is nowhere to be found. Find out why, tomorrow on American Morning.
General challenges Obama on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
(CNN) – A three-star Army general is feeling the heat from his superiors after publicly challenging the president on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," saying a repeal of the military policy on gays would be "ill-advised."
So is there a price to be paid for breaking ranks with the commander-in-chief on this controversial issue? Our Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr has the report.
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