Gwen Ifill talks with James Kitfield of National Journal about the historic change and implications that the ban on women in combat has brought about. This first person account discusses Kitfield’s insight on how this ban will change the nation in a number of different ways and believes women will have to prove themselves. Leon Edward Panetta is an American politician, lawyer, and professor. He serves as Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013. He recently lifted the military ban on women in combat, allowing them to officially serve on the front lines for the first time in the history of U.S. armed forces.

Ashley Cohen, Arizona Cat’s Eye Reporter, interviews military women on how the lifted ban will change their role in the service. Their first person accounts explain the trials and triumphs that women will now face. Leon Edward Panetta is an American politician, lawyer, and professor. He served as Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013. He recently lifted the military ban on women in combat, allowing them to officially serve on the front lines for the first time in the history of U.S. armed forces.

Anu Bhagwati, a female veteran, reacts to the Pentagon lifting the ban on women in combat which allows them to officially serve on the front lines for the first time in the history of U.S. armed forces. Her first person account as executive director of the Service Women's Action Network details her views on the Panetta’s actions and what that means for women. Leon Panetta is an American politician, lawyer, and professor. He served as Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013.