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Janis Karpinski, former commanding general of Abu Ghraib, says she found out about her demotion from a reporter. Ed McMahon shares what made Johnny Carson special.
Col. Janis Karpinski
Col. Janis Karpinski
As head of the Military Police Brigade, former Brig. Gen. Janice Karpinski was the only female commander in the Iraq war zone. A business consultant as a civilian, she's a Gulf War vet who received a Bronze Star. Earlier this year, she was demoted to colonel for her role in the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, effectively ending her military career. Karpinski had wanted to be a soldier since age 5 and was in the military for over 25 years. In her book, One Woman's Army, Karpinksi tells her side of the story.
Ed McMahon
Ed McMahon
Ed McMahon is one of America's most recognizable personalities. He was Johnny Carson's sidekick on The Tonight Show and hosted the talent show Star Search. He's a commercial spokesman for several corporations and has also authored four books. McMahon was practicing broadcast techniques at age 11 and paid for college with earnings as a radio announcer. He's a decorated Marine fighter pilot who served in WWII and Korea. Among his many philanthropic activities is his work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.