The Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis in Samarkand, was one of Islam's holiest places.
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Stacey Zinda said that, like Cazares, she wasn't surprised by the news.
CNN: Former troops say time has come for women in combat units
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Troops have speculated about the issue for a while, but Zinda, who is a career counselor, said she has yet to have a female soldier approach her about joining a combat unit.
CNN: Former troops say time has come for women in combat units