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Women file lawsuit to lift ban on female combat

Story Created: Nov 28, 2012 at 9:51 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 28, 2012 at 9:51 AM CDT

Gay men have won their right to serve freely in the military and now some women say it’s their turn to fight for their rights.

A group of female service members have filed a lawsuit against the pentagon.

They want the ban on women serving in combat lifted.

Fox News Correspondent Ainsley Earhardt has the details.
 

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