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StaceyJane

01-26-2010, 01:47 PM

I spent 12 years in the army and did a year in Iraq.
Depending on your point of view crossdressing was either impossible or done al the time.
I couldn't wear women's clothes out there but the thing to remember is that over there the female soldiers wore the exact same thing that I was wearing so I was wearing female clothes.

Debbie37

01-26-2010, 05:02 PM

I served in the U.S. Navy for four years on a carrier fixing F-14 Tomcats. During that whole time I made it a point to completely bury and abandon Debbie. If any of my crew knew I may have found myself swimming with the fishes in the dark of night.

minalost

01-26-2010, 05:33 PM

20+ years ago I did 3 1/2 years as an Artilleryman in the army. Dressed rarely because the wife didn't work and was home almost all the time and I wan't "out" to her then.

JulieK1980

01-26-2010, 05:37 PM

I spent 6 years in the Navy as a Corpsman.

DiannaRose

01-26-2010, 06:15 PM

God bless you all, former and current women and men in uniform! We love you, and we're so thankful for you! :)

Jodi

01-26-2010, 07:50 PM

I spent 27 years in the US Army as a combat Engineer.

Jodi

sherri52

01-26-2010, 07:56 PM

I did 3 years in the army (ist cavalry) with 2 tours in Viet Nam and 28 years in the Air national guard building antennas

dennisGTS

01-26-2010, 08:02 PM

Currently 14 years in the Army as a UH-60A/L Blackhawk helicopter maintenance test pilot. Plan on doing my 20 years and getting out. Been deployed 3 times and will go again at the end of this year.

Jess

01-26-2010, 08:04 PM

6 years active navy
2 years navy inactive reserve
2 years and counting army

azcdinhose

01-26-2010, 08:11 PM

I'm with Dianna. Thank you all for your service to our country and protecting our freedom! If it weren't for you ladies we wouldn't enjoy the freedom to dress as we please.

Love you!

Bobbie

bethany356

01-26-2010, 08:15 PM

I am active duty Air Force for 94 more days... But who's counting... Ver was Army for 4 years. Personally, I think the don't ask don't tell policy is a crock of sh*t...

Staci G

01-26-2010, 08:16 PM

7 Years in the Army, peace time 1975-1982 Served in Germany the whole time. I loved it there and I also bought my first pair of strumpfhosen (pantyhose) over there. Underdressed quite often because I was on a nuclear missle site and never really had to work. GO Chairborne hu-rah!

bethany356

01-26-2010, 08:18 PM

I think it's awesome how many military folks like to dress up... There's somethinh really hot that the "manliest of men" like to dress up! I love you ladies!

Amy Lynn3

01-26-2010, 08:18 PM

Yep !! Two years active Army, during Viet Nam and four years in the Army Reserves. I crossdressed only when on leave.

mylieanna

01-26-2010, 08:34 PM

active military here also, 2 years in, dont care about the dont ask thing since i wouldnt want any of them to know anyway.

Bea A

01-26-2010, 08:52 PM

9 years navy intel... I panicked every time I had to update my clearance.
Beirut in 83, Gulf in 91.

sissystephanie

01-26-2010, 09:01 PM

4 years in the Navy during the Korean War, carrier duty as a Radar operator and Watch commander! Yeah, I know I am older than most of you but hey, someone had to do the duty even then!! Underdressed in Japan and Okinawa, but that's all when overseas! Dressed some in the states!!

lavistaa62

01-26-2010, 09:33 PM

22 years AD AF for me.

SuzanneBender

01-26-2010, 09:59 PM

24 years in most of it active Army. I wasn't ready to hang up my spurs so now I am in the Reserves. I am a Cavalryman, Cavalrywoman???? that has seen the world from the hatch of a Tank or Bradley. Korea, Germany, Desert Storm, 2 Balkan tours, 2 trips to Iraq and getting ready for a farewell tour to Afghanistan. After that I am going to trade the spurs and Stetson in on heels and a tiara.

The only thing more comfortable to me than being in uniform is being in a comfy sundress.

Ediosa

01-26-2010, 10:03 PM

12.5 years Nuclear Power Plant Operator mechanic. I did time onboard the USS John C. Stennis and USS George Washington. Also was an instructor and did some dressing during my time. Also, had shaved legs and wore tights and hoses during my duty days. I really did care that much about getting caught cause I wasn't the only one. We had open gay guys in our division and also another CD guy. One chief even commented that he looked amazing as a women when he saw him.

mylieanna

01-26-2010, 10:04 PM

i am actually suprised at the amount of active and former military in here, i didnt expect to be the only one, but its good to know there are others out there on this site.

Christa001

01-26-2010, 10:28 PM

21 Years USN for me.

PretzelGirl

01-26-2010, 11:16 PM

24 years in most of it active Army. I wasn't ready to hang up my spurs so now I am in the Reserves. I am a Cavalryman, Cavalrywoman???? that has seen the world from the hatch of a Tank or Bradley. Korea, Germany, Desert Storm, 2 Balkan tours, 2 trips to Iraq and getting ready for a farewell tour to Afghanistan.

Former Tanker here too (four years worth)! Was in the first unit to get the Abrams in Germany.

20 years in the Army for me and have some great memories for my efforts!

Teri Jean

01-26-2010, 11:20 PM

US Navy, Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class, 1967-71. Two tours to Vietnam aboard the USS Oriskany CVA34. The planes I worked on were the A-7a&b Corsair 2. VA-155 Silverfoxes, CAG 19.

To all you girls who have served and are serving, thank you.

Teri

t-girlxsophie

01-27-2010, 02:33 AM

I have never been a member of the Armed Forces but i have at least three TV/TS friends who have served their country with distinction,My friends Fiona and Sarah were in The Royal Marines and the S.A.S, respectively,both of the toughest Regiments in the British Army,But to see them dressed up and looking oh so feminine,you would never have guessed,they look so amazing and girly

My friend Gladys,is quite a celebrity in our local community,she was subject of a TV documentary,and is Scotlands oldest TS,completing transition at 70 years young,But in a former life she was a captain in the Black Watch,serving in Burma,with some amazing stories,even Involving at least one major Hollywood movie star(no names :) am sure there is far more trans ppl in the worlds Armed Forces

If only they could,use their femininity in their careers,maybe the world wouldnt be as troubled as it is,Oh well,A girl can dream

God Bless All the men and women fighting for the worlds freedom,always in our thoughts and prayers

RobynB

01-27-2010, 08:46 AM

Three years active duty Army and rest in reserves for total of 28 years.
Signal Corps and Military Police.
One tour in Nam.

kimdl93

01-27-2010, 10:03 AM

I'm a Regular Army Vet many years ago. (post Vietnam). I didn't really have occassion to dress during my hitch. Actually, I had myself convinced that the phase had passed - until after discharge when my wife helped reignite my interest in dressing.

Amymonroe

01-27-2010, 10:14 AM

i am in the Army still active duty and still deployed.

amy

anna kate

01-27-2010, 10:28 AM

Six years active reserve with Air Force. One short activation (4 months) between '62 and '68. Got out (because wife insisted) just before outfit was activated again and sent to Viet Nam. Was mechanic on C-119 and C-124, both are in the bone yard now.

SherriePall

01-27-2010, 10:50 AM

Semper Fi!

tgirl2b

01-27-2010, 02:18 PM

I want to thank all of you who served. I'm just amazed at how many of us their are out there. It's great to know were not alone.You are all such a great bunch of ladies, I wish they had this forum when I was younger. And to Bethany I have to tell you you look just like my daughter.

PaulaSF

01-27-2010, 03:05 PM

1974-1986 USMCR Avionics Technicain for A-4 Skyhawks & C-130 Hercules (VMA-133, NAS Alameda, CA & VMGR-234 Glenview, IL)

1993-2001 USNR Construction Electrician (CE2 SCWS) and Seabee Military/Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Instructor, CMBU-303 NS Treasure Island (moved to Camp Parks, Dublin CA, after TI closed in '97)

cheers,
Paula

vivian fair

01-27-2010, 03:16 PM

I will state I did 20 + years in the services. Mostly aviation. Served in several ships and squadrons. AECS write if you want to hear more. :)

Kathi Lake

01-27-2010, 03:16 PM

Over 29 years so far (finally got my promotion to E-8 the other day! Woo hoo!) in both Active and Reserve, tours to many fun places, Egypt, Korea, Iraq, Kuwait, Turkey, Denmark, Australia and more - dressed in each one (except Kuwait. It was one of those, "You're leaving tomorrow" kind of things, and, not knowing my conditions onsite I didn't pack any girly stuff). Basically, I'm having so much fun, they'll have to kick me out!

:)

Kathi

Brandi Wyne

01-27-2010, 03:42 PM

George M Cohan would be proud of us one and all, I'm sure. Hu Rah!!

Amy07

01-27-2010, 04:29 PM

Never served in uniform, but I have 20+ years as a civilian building the systems the Navy needs to get the job done everyday.
Nice thread here.....

Amelia Coffey

01-27-2010, 04:40 PM

20 years USCG

Amy

ver0n1c@

01-27-2010, 04:49 PM

4 years active duty army electronic inteligence, 1 of those years special operations team bravo, 1st special forces group. But don't be afraid, I only did what I had to, i'm a sweet girl now!

Brooke Smith

01-27-2010, 05:29 PM

It was the late 60s and I was strongly against the Viet Nam war but not ready to leave for Canada. I joined the USNR for 6 years and did 2 active riding tin cans and chasing Russian submarines. At the time I hated everything military but loved being at sea. Looking back at it now,I'm glad I served but still have trouble following stupid orders.

MarcyRex

01-27-2010, 06:03 PM

20+ in USCG. HAZMAT response. I loved responding and coordinating it all. Secure from the scene at O'dark hundred, usually the last one and departing dressed, doing a final telephonic debrief to all parties. aaahhh memories. I did learn not to be out and about while on call. :doh: Bit of a delayed response then...

Renee_E

01-27-2010, 07:38 PM

Spent 4years in the Marine Corps. Their slogan was The Marine Corp[s Builds Men! Oops, I think they failed. Once a Marine always a Maureen

mylieanna

01-27-2010, 07:53 PM

Spent 4years in the Marine Corps. Their slogan was The Marine Corp[s Builds Men! Oops, I think they failed. Once a Marine always a Maureen

LOL i never heard that one before, i like it.

pennylee

01-27-2010, 08:02 PM

64 to 68 Tonken Gulf Yacht Club!:thumbsup:

tgirl2b

01-28-2010, 08:23 PM

Maybe we should start our own branch . Can you imagine how great the uniforms would be.Ill pick out the boot's I just love thigh high boots with 5" heel's .

Jaydee

01-29-2010, 12:26 AM

Retired AF, with 7 years on AD and 18 in the Reserves. Was in fun place like Desert Storm, Rwanda, Somalia, and Haiti (when they were shooting at us). Flew a variety of aircraft, and loved it most of the time.

Thank you to the currently serving members, we appreciate your service.

Jaydee

shayleetv

01-29-2010, 01:24 AM

6 years in the Army National Guard in the artillery, was an E-6 when I got out. I guess for me it was OK but the drills for the most part was a waste of time. I never felt like it really served the country. Maybe that is was reason we were never given veterans benefits like those who served full time.

bethany356

01-29-2010, 01:29 AM

From one military member to another, I want to thank you all! I know you prolly hear it all the time from civillians, but I really admire anyone who server, because I know first hand, it's not for everyone!

Saren

01-29-2010, 02:06 AM

I spent almost 3 years in active duty Air Force. But sadly due to poor leadership, they discharged me baised on a hand full of LOC/LOR's...No NJP or Art. 15's or anything. I still love the AF..but I my hard feelings are pressed twords my leadership.

Beth Wilde

01-29-2010, 03:53 AM

Still serving in the RAF (UK) now. 18 yrs so far.....

Jonianne

01-29-2010, 05:46 AM

'74 - '80, tin-can sailor, US Navy - "We are the Sonar girls, we wear our hair in curls!"

Thank you to all those who served and especially those who are in harms way serving now.

RondaJ

02-03-2010, 03:47 PM

97-01 active duty USMC and reactivated for a thing thats still going on. never dressed when I was in, just fantasy and of course, porn.

drushin703

02-03-2010, 10:52 PM

I served in the Navy for six years.Some of those years were very lonely
and painful for trans people.One night in a baracks in Jacksonville a friend
came to me late at night whispering and in a painful voice told me that he
was going home.I remember sitting straight up in my bunk and noticing
the pink sling backs, matching pink dress and diane carol wig he was
wearing.I was shocked and saddened both at the same time.You see,
he had just declared himself homosexual and was told he had to leave
the base immediately.That was the social climate in the armed forces
in the early nineteen eighties.A all-out witchhunt agains gays, transmen
and crossdressers.The declaration of homosexuality ment next day
expulsion, regardless as to where you were or where your ship was in
the world.I never saw my friend again.Too frightened for my own self,
I kept my little secret hidden and masked behind patriotism and duty.
These were the days before dont ask, dont tell.Many good people were
administratively discharged for nothing more than rumor or inference.
And the militarys dont ask, dont tell policy is just as bad because the
punishment for being gay or trans has remained.Do the right thing congress
and get rid (for all time) of this stupid policy....dana.

Kitty Sue

02-03-2010, 11:15 PM

2 years in navy and 10 years active army and 6 years army reserves and guard. here. I was with the infantry, as an F.O.

Deployed to Iraq and Bosnia. Spent 3 years as a paratrooper in Italy and 3 years in Germany with Patriot missile BN.

mylieanna

02-04-2010, 12:53 AM

Frédérique

02-04-2010, 06:43 AM

Just wondering if any on else was in armed forces. I'm a mean green marine in 5" heel's

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, eh? :heehee:

I can guess why you crossdress, and it has absolutely nothing to do with my own reason (or desire) to crossdress. I would explain further, but I’m sure you wouldn’t want to read what I have to say, especially during these insecure times. Alles klar? Frankly, I’m much more impressed that you’re a crossdresser, "mean" or otherwise…

tgirl2b

02-04-2010, 11:20 AM

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, eh? :heehee:

I can guess why you crossdress, and it has absolutely nothing to do with my own reason (or desire) to crossdress. I would explain further, but I’m sure you wouldn’t want to read what I have to say, especially during these insecure times. Alles klar? Frankly, I’m much more impressed that you’re a crossdresser, "mean" or otherwise…

I'm Glad that you can guess why I crossdress. I wish you would tell me as I've been trying to figure it out for a very long time. Over 50 years. And as for my military service I was proud to serve my country so that you and other's like you can have the freedom to do whatever you like. Weather I was mean or not, I did what I had to do . But I'm much better now.

NicoleScott

02-04-2010, 03:52 PM

Three years in the Army, and I couldn't dress or keep any female things at all. While overseas, on a few occasions when I got a weekend pass, I bought some deep red lipstick, checked into a hotel, and enjoyed myself.

JulieK1980

02-04-2010, 05:10 PM

I have to wonder if the repealing of don't ask don't tell will have any impact on crossdressing. As the military seems to correlate homosexuality and crossdressing as one in the same.

audrey-lynn

02-04-2010, 06:29 PM

Did 3 years in Army and then when I finished in Viet Nam I took my discharge. After getting back home I talked to the Air Force and then spent the next 23 yrs .Got interested in womens clothes near the end of my Air Force carrier. Been out 21 yrs now but loved everyday I was in.

TiffanyMN

02-04-2010, 08:55 PM

U.S. Army Infantry! 5 years Active Duty and 11 more in the Reserve / National Guard including a tour in Iraq.

NatieBe

02-04-2010, 09:48 PM

20yrs, 6 months, 21 days..:battingeyelashes:

Andie56

02-04-2010, 10:13 PM

22 in The AF! And my thanks to those who continue to serve!

GeorgiaHall

03-04-2010, 01:53 AM

I spent over 20 years in the Navy. Never dressed while in, so I am way behind and trying to make up for lost time now.....

Froggy's Angel

03-04-2010, 02:19 AM

I was in the Navy, stationed Guam as a Parachute Rigger :)

Get rid of Don't Ask Don't Tell, now, not after a stupid investigation!

Juanita O

03-04-2010, 01:42 PM

I did a 4yr tour in the Air Force from 1978 to 1982( active duty). From 1995 to 1997 Army National Guard. 1998 to 2000 Air Guard. 2002 to 2004 Air Force Reserves.2004 to 2007 Air Guard and finally got out.

bobi jean

03-04-2010, 02:19 PM

4 years Navy. 69 into 73.
I nearly forgot what I wanted to say.
I wanted to say that I 100% agree with "DON'T ASK DON'T TELL"
THE GETTING RID OF IT THAT IS. A STUPID IDEA TO BEGIN WITH AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADOPTED IN THE FIRST PLACE....

Rachael502

03-04-2010, 02:30 PM

4 years Navy....69-73.....managed to wear panties and nightie to bed every so often.....

Nicole Erin

03-04-2010, 02:46 PM

93 to 96 Army.
Didn't really go anywhere

Those who stick it out for so many years, that is excellent.
Army life just was not for me, I was the one who got stuck with most of the crappy "details" so come time to leave, I was gone.

I didn't really know about my femme side yet so dressing just wasn't an issue.

Jannette H

03-04-2010, 02:55 PM

Don't Ask Don't tell is almost gone and people ignored it any way. I spent 14 1/2 yrs in the army from Dec 65 to Sept 80. Mostly Inf and Eng and some ADA I remember my old Sn. In 2002 I worked for the MCSS in the M/FM dept . There you see and hear it all nothing surprises me.:o Some soldiers were pretty blatant about it. A new generation of soldiers.

TNRobin

03-04-2010, 03:00 PM

10 years active duty in the army.

4 of it as an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne

The remaining 6 years as a weapons specialist and sniper in the 5th Special Forces Group.

Made E-7 in 9 years and was medically retired after a HALO mishape.

De Oppresso Liber,
Helen

Tommie Rae

03-04-2010, 04:36 PM

Two years US Army. Served as an infantryman with the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam 1966-1967. Medical retirement after being hit by "friendly" fire-our own artillery landed short on my unit. The good news is that I was the only one that got hit. Wait...that's also the bad news.

Sarah811

03-04-2010, 05:24 PM

23 (well, almost) years in the Royal Air Force. Dressed often but always afraid of being "outed". In the early days (80-90) any arberation was a discharge offence. Knew only one gay man who was discharged after 17 years and two CD'ers. In the RAF you get an immediate pension after 22 years if you keep your nose clean. One CD'er was caught wearing someone elses panties and nightie in family accomadation late at night and had to be arrested by the military police for his own protection. We never saw him/her again.:straightface:

PattiMichaels

03-04-2010, 08:28 PM

Started 3 years enlisted Navy ('87-'90), dressed once in the privacy of my barracks room (what the hell was I thinking!).

5 years Marine Officer ('94-'99, who'd-a thunk-it!), never dared dress then! Patti emerged within 3 months of my last day on Active Duty.

I guess I officially go both ways...Navy and Marines...lol!

Semper Fidelis

Andrea Reynolds

03-04-2010, 08:31 PM

12 years USCG.

Tina B.

03-04-2010, 08:35 PM

Another sailor here, spent 2 years active duty navy reserves, Ammo ship, pacific fleet. Never wore anything feminine for the two years I was on board.
Tina

TommiTN

03-04-2010, 09:16 PM

USAF, four years active duty. And I did dress as often as I could; it just wasn't often. I always wanted to wear a WAF uniform. :D

Stina84

03-04-2010, 09:27 PM

I followed in my father's footsteps and dodged the draft. Although i'm not a military type at all I really sympathize with the "girls" in the armed forces who have to hide their femme side - it must be really stressful. You have my best wishes.

JillMarie

03-04-2010, 10:50 PM

To those who serve(d).
THANK YOU.
:love:Jill

Lauren KS

03-08-2010, 10:45 PM

Currently serving in the Air Force!

Lynn Marie

03-08-2010, 11:00 PM

LOL 3 years Army, '62 to '65. 82nd Airborne. Didn't XDress at the time.

NatalieBliss

03-09-2010, 12:43 AM

5 years in the National Guard. Communications in a Cavalry unit. Did a 6 month rotation in Kosovo.

Stacy L

03-09-2010, 03:40 AM

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3 years Army, 1961 - 64, one tour in Korea patrolling the DMZ with the 7th ID then 18 months with the 1st ID at Ft. Riley, Kansas.
Already posted about about making Sgt. E-5 and having my own room in the NCO barracks and almost getting caught dressed when I overslept one Sunday Morning.

Dressed many, many times in my car or in the woods in remote locations miles from Ft. Riley, gas was only 24 or 25 cents a gallon on post. Hid the clothes in several bags that were placed behind the rear seat and the trunk panel and prayed that my car wouldn't get searched on base.

Back then in Kansas you could drive all day and not see another person on the back farm roads, yet there were corn or wheat fields on each side of the road.

Located several old deserted farm houses way back from the road, that I used too. It was so quiet out there that you could hear if any cars were coming down the road.

Just before I was discharged I did a partial purge and put most of the clothes in a bag and pushed it up into a hollow tree near one of the old farmhouses.

I guess someone was scratching their head if they found them.:eek:

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