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compelling story CW3 Lindsey Muller LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow 1LT Sandy Annala PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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In my humble opinion this change of policy was not well thought-out. If nothing else those currently in service should have been given waivers and allowed to continue serving. I can only speak from my own experiences in 1991, the Army recalled me to active duty knowing I was transgender and I managed to complete my Tour of Duty with minimal disruption, serving with distinction.
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SSG Diane R.
Cynthia Croft I really think the biggest problem is ignorance, as there seems to be a belief among some that this is a frivolous issue and anyone who does is is mentally deranged, which is not true of course.
At one point in my career I have a top secret clearance and was in the PRP, which required regular security, financial and mental screenings.
Although holding an enlisted grade I had passed the Air Defense Artillery tactical Control Officers exam and was authorized by my position to launch missiles and engage enemy Targets. This was a position of enormous trust because one mistake could bring down an aircraft, and during the Cold War, stationed near the inter German border a mistake could start World War 3.
I loved my job and did it well, but always, deeply hidden within myself was a frightened little girl who yearned for life too. It took me a long time to come to terms with this, and it was a very painful Journey fraught with much loss.
After an arduous struggle I came to be the person I am today and much happier for it.
At one point in my career I have a top secret clearance and was in the PRP, which required regular security, financial and mental screenings.
Although holding an enlisted grade I had passed the Air Defense Artillery tactical Control Officers exam and was authorized by my position to launch missiles and engage enemy Targets. This was a position of enormous trust because one mistake could bring down an aircraft, and during the Cold War, stationed near the inter German border a mistake could start World War 3.
I loved my job and did it well, but always, deeply hidden within myself was a frightened little girl who yearned for life too. It took me a long time to come to terms with this, and it was a very painful Journey fraught with much loss.
After an arduous struggle I came to be the person I am today and much happier for it.
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I really hope that this policy is reviewed and questioned by DOD. It seems some of the Anti-LGBT rhetoric might be coming from the VP.
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