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Deployed While Trans: The Rachel Bolyard Story
Rachel Bolyard looks pretty much like most of the other contractors who have spent most of the past decade living and working in the CENTCOM AOR. She’s prior military, having spent seven years in the...
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Mission First, People Always (except if you’re gay)
Our military’s mantra of “mission first, people always” is being stymied by a law — one that’s been declared unconstitutional by three federal district courts. Arguments before the Supreme Court in...
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Message from Our Director of Chapter + Member Services
I have the pleasure of introducing myself as I begin duties as the new Director of Chapter and Member Services. I am very excited about this position, which I am assuming after proudly serving a...
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Hiding Behind the Mask
A new name and a new beginning is where I thought I began my journey. Along the way, I realized that sacrificing my honor was not worth the facade I built. I found a way out and was nearly ousted for...
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Love and Marriage: What About Transgender Military Partners?
In the past few months, same sex military partners have been part of the collective American conversation. When the Fort Bragg Spouse’s Club resorted to naked discrimination and active condescension to...
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#DONEwithDOMA: Meet Dan and Lt. Gary Ross
By Dan Ross I am married to Lieutenant Gary Ross. He graduated from high school a year early and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1995 at the age of 17. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was already in...
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Conquering the World
Underneath my cover, I walk a straight line, returning salutes as I pass. A sergeant salutes and says, “Good morning, Sir.” A warm glow flushes my cheeks, and I reply, “Good morning!” Closer to work a...
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Transgender Soldier Meets the President
By Anonymous Memorial Day weekend is, first and foremost, about remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It honors the many sacrifices of those who served and who are currently serving....
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Explaining the past is difficult for anyone who is transgender. Stories of playing softball for your alma mater become blended with your brother’s experiences playing baseball so you don’t “out”...
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Air Force Issues New LGBT Guidance to Chaplains
On Sept. 3rd, 2013, the Air Force Chief of Chaplains provided official guidance to all commands that outlined policies regarding the treatment of LGBT couples. While some of it seems like a reasonable...
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