control. in reality, that's the only way to win this thing. >> you're optimistic? >> very optimistic. >> switching topics for a second, marines are announcing they'll put females more on the front lines of battle, do you agree with that? >> you know, the issue is front lines. where are the front lines? in today's kind of conflict. >> there are none. >> there are none, exactly. >> so women are currently serving in the front lines. women are in occupational speci specialties and there are some restrictions. what the marine corps are evaluating is what will be the proper conditions to allow them to have tank divisions, etc., we'll take a measured approach for the next year or so and eventually start assigning them to some of these units. >> it's estimated that 140 women have lost their lives in iraq and afghanistan fighting over the last 11 years. >> incredible activities by what we call the lionesses and female