Gen. Myers: Can't change training to accommodate women

January 24, 2013 4:53 AM

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced a historic change Wednesday, allowing women to serve in military combat positions. Ret. Gen. Richard Myers, former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, talks to Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell about the historic policy shift.

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