captain kristen giest, and first lieutenant shea haber, took part in though ceremonies today.ut because they are women, they are still forbidden from serving with the army rangers or in any infantry or special operations positions. >>> the u.s. is taking on a larger role in the fight against al-shabab in somalia. the u.s. is trying to help somalia's struggling government now. mike viqueira has the story. >> reporter: for almost a quarter century it has been a country in tatters. it has had 16 governments mostly powerless and unable to stop the rise of al-shabab that has destabilized somalia and the entire horn of africa. president obama came to office vowing to decrease america's direct involvement in places like somalia, and use a combination of regional military forces to fight groups like al-shabab. mr. obama touted his app troeron kenya. >> reporter: the united states is working with ethiopia, and the united states and others to further degrade al-shabab's space of operations inside of somalia. >> reporter: but the trip was a stark reminder that the fight continues to rage

captain kristen greens and first lieutenant shea haber endured the grueling two-month course along with 94 male soldiers. even though they'll wear the coveted ranger patch, they will not be able to join the 75th ranger regiment. e military prohibits women from serving in the infantry and in special forces. >>me this is such a big moment. they suid the same course as the men, wanted to take the risk, ey really want to participate and hopefully they'll find a i'ace. >>ed let'sdhope they make a difference in more ways than one. >> congratulations t them, though. 52. let's see what haens when lightning strikes a plane during a thunderstorm. wait until you see it. >>> wall street worries. what you may want to keep a close eye on in your 401(k) today. >> mine is a 201(k). >> natalie morales will share success stories in this worthwhile event. head to nbcnewyork.com for more information. you're watching "today in new york." we snap it. we stack it. we smoosh it. we love it. hershey' s makes it a s' more... you make it special. hershey' s is mine, yours, our chocolate. ij credible video from ha

christian price and lieutenant shea haber of texas the first women to school. they passed a grueling 62 decors training in the same conditions as their male counterparts. >> i came here for and the experience of the elite leadership school, we have been able to inform that decision as to what they can expect from women in the military, the beacon handle things physically and mentally on the same end as men. antwan: they surpass some of the guys. despite passing the difficult training of the women are prohibited from joining infantry or special forces units including the 75 to granger regiment but the pentagon may recommend changes to that policy as soon as next year. juliet: do is off, the mets were off last night starting a three game series with the rockies in colorado. antwan: they start and a set with the cleveland indians, bottom of the fourth, 5 of three, first pitch for a-rod, solo home run, 36th of the year allowing yanks to cut its 3-1. to the bottom of the ninth, carlos beltran with rbi single to bring home a rod making of the yanks down by one but wi

captain kristen grease and first lieutenant shea haber adorned the two-month course along with 94 male soldiers and even though they'll wear the coveted ranger patch, they won't be able to join the 75th ranger regiment. it still prohibits women from serving in the infantry and special forces. hopefully that will change. >> the two rangers have been speaking out about what they did and they did the same course as the men in the same way. face the same stress and the same pressure. >> they're willing to put their lives on the line. >> want to do more. >> 5:22 now. >>> we'll tell you which actress is the highest paid in hollywood. they call her the pat battle of hollywood. >> yeah, okay. >>> and then later, kennedy airport working to make those security check lines a little less frustrating. you're watching "today in new york." come to sesame place before little kids become big kids. and celebrate our 35th birthday with our new neighborhood birthday party parade. save $10 on admission and get a free 2nd visit at sesameplace.com sesame place. go before they grow. >>> live look there. this