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Should women be fighting on the front lines in combat? A female Marine shares her experience
There are more than 200,000 women serving in the U.S. military around the world. While the U.S. still officially bans women from combat, many are still fighting and dying on the front lines.
In her book Hesitation Kills: A Female Marine Officer's Combat Experiences in Iraq Jane Blair reveals what it's like to be a female soldier experiencing combat first-hand. How did she deal with male superior officers? What type of prejudices did she encounter from male soldiers? How did she connect with the Iraqi civilians who saw her as "the enemy?"
Jane joins Alina Cho and Christine Romans on American Morning this morning to talk about her new book and share her experience fighting on the front lines.
Question of the Day: Do you think Sarah Palin will run for president?
Washington (CNN) – Sarah Palin rode into Washington, D.C. on the back of a motorcycle Sunday, kicking off what is expected to be a week of stops to educate America about its founding principles.
She delivered her message on the National Mall as part of the "Rolling Thunder" rally in honor of Memorial Day.
Though Palin is not talking about a potential 2012 bid, many are speculating about whether or not Palin will throw her hat into the ring for the GOP nomination.
Our Question of the Day: Do you think Sarah Palin will run for president?
Let us know what you think– your response could be read on American Morning.
Veteran job search assistance
On this Memorial Day, American Morning's thinking of our servicemen and women.
Below is a list of job search agents for U.S. veterans:
woundedwarriorproject.org
military.com
hireveterans.com
employerpartnership.org
esgr.org
CNN Heroes: Connecting a new generation of military widows
Spring Lake, North Carolina (CNN) - Taryn Davis says she felt lost and isolated after burying her husband, a 22-year-old Army corporal killed in Iraq four years ago.
While she struggled with her grief, it seemed that those around her found it easier to move on with their lives. Other military wives avoided her as though she represented their deepest fears. Family and friends insisted that her youth should provide solace.
"After the funeral, I felt ostracized," Davis said. "Everybody liked to write off my grief due to my young age. They liked to say: 'Well, at least you're young. You'll get remarried.' "
The topic of her husband - even the mention of his name, Michael - became taboo. She also struggled with survivor guilt that kept her from seeking happiness and embracing laughter.
"It's hard to laugh and it's hard to smile after a spouse is killed," said Davis, 25. "In a way, you feel bad, because you're like, 'He should be here and have the ability to smile and laugh.' ... In another way, I think once people see you laugh or smile, they're like: 'Oh, she's over him. Great.' "
After her husband's death, the military provided a death gratuity and assisted her with funeral arrangements. She also received recommendations for survivor support groups.
Davis researched several of the groups over the Internet but didn't see anyone her age. She was also intimidated by the size of the gatherings - sometimes hundreds of people at a time. She attended some grief groups near her home in Buda, Texas, but the widows she met there were over 65 years old and not tied to the military.
Tim Pawlenty talks economy, 2012
Former Minnesota Governor and Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty, talks about the American economy today. About the debt, Pawlenty says, "Any doofus can go to Washington and maintain the status quo".
Pawlenty sit’s down with CNN’s American Morning about his qualifications and the open field of Republicans in 2012.
Supreme Court backs law punishing businesses hiring illegal immigrants
In a 5-3 decision, the Supreme Court backed an Arizona law that punishes businesses hiring illegal immigrants Thursday. Jonathan Turley spoke with CNN's American Morning about the new controversial law.
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