A question of rank among Veteran Dressers?

[docrobbysherry]

:usa:There are many veteran CD/TG/TSs here. Some r still serving. Thank you ALL!:usa:
Not all r from the USA, I realize! :ukflag::france:canada::aus:
But, all our allies, also!:thumbsup:

With respect and remembrance of those service men and women who had their lives cut short and those who were injured in defense of our freedoms on Veteran's Day, I wondered;

If there were any high ranking service persons here!?

I know we have sargents, captains, and lower ranking personel. I made corporal in my 2 years in.

What rank did u achieve? Were any of u, or do know of any TGs, that made major, colonel, or general?:brolleyes:

[SuzanneBender]

Colonel. But rank really means nothing amoung girlfriends.

[Teri Ray]

I am a retired Limted Duty Officer US Navy 30 years. 15 years enlisted to the rank of masterchief and retired as Lieutenant Commander. Submarines. Thanks to all you vets for your service.

[Debb]

Now I'm all depressed (just kidding). I only made E6 (Technical Sergeant) in my almost-12 years in the USAF.

[Debglam]

Commander, US Navy. (A mustang, I started as a Seaman Recruit about 100 years ago.)

[Sally24]

E6 in my 6 years in the Navy. Petty Officer First Class. Aviation electronics tech.

[stacycoral]

i retire e-6 in navy,

[DonnaT]

E5......................

[Annette_boy]

Boatswains Mate First Class U.S.Navy (Ret) 23 years and Thanks to all those who serve and served living and dead
Hugs Annette

[Shari]

Corporal E4
USMC
Vietnam 9-68 to 10-69
Semper Fi !!!

[Michelle Charles]

4 years of Air Force, just a lowly staff sergeant
Michelle

[PaulaAnn]

Airforce;38 years in the RCAF and CAF;made it to the heady rank of Sgt.( the best rank in the military in my opinion).
Paula.

[kassy]

First Class Petty Officer In Navy. Still serving only got 4 more years until retirement

[Diane Elizabeth]

I feel embarassed at being a SSG (E6) with 20 yrs in the Army. Wrong time, wrong place to get higher up.

[joandher]

S Q M S (SGT) 3 rd ROYAL TANKS , THEN 10 YRS EVER READYS, T A , RET 30 YRS AGO


HUGS

J-JAY

[Shadeauxmarie]

E-5, Navy nuke. 6 years.

[Jodi]

Army retired Lieutenant Colonel.

Jodi

[ReineD]

Thank you all for your service.

With much love and gratitude!

:love:



( ... and for those of you who say, "I feel embarrassed but I was just a ....". STOP IT! :) Your contributions are just as great.)

[Amy Lynn3]

US Army, E4 from 1965-1967

[Kate Simmons]

Well, I worked for a living, so I was enlisted. Somehow (with my attitude) I achieved a rank of E-5 (SP5) and I was always put in charge of my section and given hard stripes but hardly, if ever, did I wear my rank pins (especially after the time I threw them at my NCOIC). I signed up for 4 years but got out 6 months early due to the troops leaving Nam. All in all a good experience in spite of myself RS.;):)

[Sherrii]

E-5, second class engineman, USN, got out 3 mos early on a 4 year enlistment as the Viet Nam war was winding down. Wasn't always fun, but looking back, a good for me experience, and I was able to save some money for a start in life. Sherrii

[Kathi Lake]

Nope. Just a lowly E8 with 30 in (so far). But hey, on me it looks good!

:)

Kathi

[ChristineM]

7 years, Captain, Infantry. Just after Nam and before Grenada.

[Barbra P]

Three years USMC, Sergeant (E5); 0331 (machine gunner), Viet Nam '65-'66.

[CO_Bobbie]

Army, 12 years, 45N (Tank Turret Mechanic), E5P (That Sgt, promotable) '78 to '90

[candykowal]

E-4 AT3 1981-85 East Coast 3 Med Cruises
GOOOOO Navy!

[sarah kay]

Sergeant First Class, 67-70

[Marissa]

82-85 (active), 85-87 (reserve), 87-10 (active)....retired Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (E-8). Still..for all that we have done and do.. I have to say thanks to those who served along.. family, friends.. and fellow service members.. we do and did it for you..

Hugs,

Marissa

[Lorileah]

E-4 US Army. Could have been more but I don't play well with others

[Joni Thomas]

Sgt E-5 Military Police.......Germany 72-75

[joanna marie]

Sgt. E-5
Army Infantry
Vietnam 69-70

[SarahLynn]

US Coast Guard, 1969--1989, Retired. 17 years from E1 to E-8 Senior Chief Damage Controlman, 3 years Chief Warrant Officer W--2.

"Here’s to the lads,
Who shall never see,
The freedom won,
From across the sea.

And here’s to the lads,
From across the sea,
Who help to keep that freedom,
For you and me."

SarahLynn; March 2010

[Phylis Nicole Schuyler]

Electriciansmate second class petty officer (E-5); Saw the end of Vietnam and servered for 6 years. HOOOO-YAAAH!

[Donna1]

22 years USAF retired... Major

[marlacd]

I wasn't in the service, but I'm throughly impressed with those of you who were, or still are. Thanks for putting your can on the line!

[Keely]

E5 usaf 70-74, sea 72-73.

[Ellen47]

CSM E-9 20 years Army (Artillery)

[Jonianne]

Second Class Petty Officer Ping Jockey (E5 Sonar) on a tin can, 74 - 80 USN. Thank you to all who served.

[Michelle.M]

E-1, starting as a Navy photographer's mate (aircrew), left as a black shoe CPO, graduated from Army OCS and will retire in a few months as a Major.

[StaceyJane]

12 years as aan Army lab tech, left as a E-5.

[gabimartini]

I've seen through the posts words like "lowly" or "embarassed". Folks, sorry to say but these words don't fit here. No matter how you served, but the fact that you did, makes all the difference in the world. It is thanks to your service, big or small, that the rest of us can sleep at night and not worry. I think the word of order is more like PRIDE, as I certainly am proud of you all. A big thank you!

[Vieja]

23 years and somehow managed to make it to E7.

Vieja

[Barbra P]

Well OK, here is what we have so far:
E4 – 4 (CPL/PO3)
E5 – 12 (Sgt/PO2)
E6 – 7 (SSgt/PO1)
E7 – 4 (SFC/GSgt/CPO)
E8 – 2 (MSgt/SCPO)
E9 – 1 (MGSgt/MCPO)
O3 – 1 (Capt/Lt)
O4 – 1 (Maj/LtCDR)
O5 – 3 (LtCol/CDR)
O6 – 1 (Col/Capt)

[billie earls]

E-5 in my 3 years of army life, 1964-1967. I was one of the lucky ones in that I didn't have to go to Nam.

[Stephanie-L]

Wow, seems like a lot of shipmates here. Myself, LT, USN Nurse Corps. 9 Years. Loved it, wish I had stayed in..........Stephanie

[Jessica Keys]

E-4 as a radio man...I called the flyboys in........Nam 68-69

[Alice Torn]

USAF, but only seven months 1976, honorable. Now wished i had stayed in. A preacher talked me in to getting out. One of the great mistakes of my life.

[miga]

E-4 USN

87-91, 96-97

Aviation Machinists' Mate (was training to be a Submarine Missile Tech on my second hitch, but was derailed...)

[drag n fly]

Buck Sgt (E-5) 65-68...VietNam 66-67 199th Lt. Inf. Brig...(our motto: Light, Swift, Accurate) hehe what hooey...Red Catchers...smooches Jackie

[Sheren Kelly]

LCdr (O-4)
As to the "just an E......." comments, some of the people I admire the most were the enlisted flight deck crew that got me on/off the deck day or night, fair weather or foul.

[Diane Elizabeth]

As to being "embarassed"- that may not have been the right word. I am proud of my service. I just wish I could have done more when I was in. I was shy about not getting more promotions in the time I was in. I do hold a grudge with Shinsecki ,the mastermind behind the berets for everyone in the Army, when he was my Squardron (Bn) CDR. Due to a time lapse of receiving my test MOS annual results back in a timely manor he kept me off the promo list an extra 90 days and that delayed my promotion to SSG for over 3 yrs more. Almost got kicked out when they were reviewing E5's with over 13 years svc for dismissal. Okay I am done venting. I got that off my chest.

[Heather1129]

I made Radioman 2nd class (E-5) USN 1972-76
NAS Whidbey Island
USS McKean (DD-784)

Heather

[Kate Simmons]

Well, I've read all of the responses so far and I will say I would be proud to have served with any or all of you folks. I love my country, would do anything for my fellow citizens, I just hated the Army. Even so, I managed to do it my way more or less.;):)

[CDSamantha]

Col with more than 30 years of service--still serving

[Kathi Lake]

Oh, Gabi - my tongue is, as always, firmly lodged in my cheek. I'm not embarrassed about being enlisted, nor do I really think it was 'lowly.' I chose to remain enlisted even after my degrees. As I put it to my commander when he wanted to put me in for OCS, "Sir, please don't. I feel that I can still supervise and serve just fine as enlisted."

:)

Kathi

[Maria Ann]

E-4, GMG3
Navy
Desert Shield and Dessert Storm

[RenneB]

I made it to SP4 promotable to E-5 in three years. Right after I took the E-5 exam, they raised the points on me so I didn't get SGT. I ended my elistment after the mandatory three and went back to school with some cash and a much better attitude than when I had dropped out. Besides I was in a dead end mos that basically had a one mission life span if the baloon had ever gone up during the cold war. MSD on the weapon was 3 miles and the team had to guard the weapon until it went off so it wouldn't fall into enemy hands. Thank god they disbanded the entire MOS and company before the gulf wars started....
Renne.....

[Alice B]

E-7 U.S. Army salvage diver

[Christa001]

Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer.

[Genny B]

22 Years in the Corps. Retired MSgt, or E8 for those that look at it that way. Very interesting to see the number of military here! Were we all trying to hide the fem side by strong counter balance on the male side?

[NoraTV]

Commander (0-5 for my Army and Air Force buddies) - now retired - but rank means nothing. What is important is that we served. Thank you, each and every one of you, for your service. I am proud to be your sister.

[MargoM]

Plane of Jars, Laos, Nha Trang , Ban Me Thuot aircraft engine mechanic , KSBD & RJTY Performance Rated Flight Engineer fast burned to E-7 MSGT USAF, but stopped there because I turned down Instructor Engineer, just wanted to fly, had no time for internal Politics. 20 years 5 month 13,211.8 hours. Just did my job, my Country ask.

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z422/huff41/IMG_0186_3-1.jpg

[Jonianne]

Wow, we have enough officers and enlisted that we could have our own Army/Navy/Marines/AirForce/CoastGuard. Now all we need is some high ranking civilian and staff at the Pentagon, maybe even some Company folks!

[Juanita O]

Air Force E-6. Air Force active duty (78-81) Army National Guard(94-96) Air Force Reserves and Air National(98-07)

[PretzelGirl]

Army, 12 years, 45N (Tank Turret Mechanic), E5P (That Sgt, promotable) '78 to '90

Spent my first four years (79-83) as a gunner on those tanks. Hmmm..... :D

Proudly made it to E-7 during a period when they weren't promoting much in my field. 20 years well spent.

[Tina B.]

E4 Radarman 3rd class petty officer, USNR active 1964-1965, got out just before the Navy got active in Nam. I got out to get married to my high school girl friend, should have stayed in, a reenlistment would have lasted longer.
Tina B.

[StarrOfDelite]

Corporal E4
USMC
Vietnam 9-68 to 10-69
Semper Fi !!!

HOORAH! LCpl 0311, 1967-1970, Tet '68, Captain 0302 1974-78.

[Debglam]

Thanks sisters!! It was a thread like this last year that really let me know I wasn't alone. It is also important to note that being gender variant has nothing to do with honorable and brave service!

Oh yeah, one final thought. I notice there are a lot of my sea service shipmates here. Maybe we can petition the Navy to commission a TG-crewed ship. What would they name her??? :heehee:

Debby

[Chloe' Buffington]

Lance Corporal USMC, 1979-1982. 0151 clerk typist.

[kassy]

Debby, that would be the best ship in the fleet. I would be proud to serve along side all my sisters here

[miga]

lol - No ideas on her name...

I wonder if many would cross-deck? ;)

[denese]

E-6, army, 17 years, vietnam vet

[Mistybtm]

AirForce E-5 12 years seperated in 94 gulf war vet.

[donnatracey]

AF E-5 before I was commissioned.....

Retired (O-4) after 23+ yrs

[cyndyw]

Lt US Navy active duty during Cuban Crisis and Vietnam.

[Bobbi Lynn]

US Navy- E-6-6years-9months-5days-July 1961-April 1968. Ended up a "Nuke" surface, USS Bainbridge DLG(N) 25 bird dogging the "Big E" around the Tonkin Gulf, with the first ship I was on and the Bainbridge, I spent almost three years there. Got fed up with all of the sea duty. Hard to say what or how I would have ended up had I stayed in, probably would have gone the "O" route.

[Misti]

Thank you, my fellow comrades, for your dedicated service to this great country of ours.
Proud to be an American. Go USA! :love:
O-4 USAF (Lucky to have been able to) Retire after 20+ active.
Nam '67-'71 Arc Light (minus 8 months in between), which reminds me, I need to join the Arc Light Young Tiger Org. :drink:

[Eryn]

Hmm, of the people responding I counted the following from those identifying their services:

22 USN
17 USA
8 USAF
5 USMC
1 USCG

Now, considering that the Navy and Air Force are roughly the same size and the Army is about half again as big we seem to have a small overrepresentation of Navy folks in this straw poll!

[Phylis Nicole Schuyler]

Hmm, of the people responding I counted the following from those identifying their services:

22 USN
17 USA
8 USAF
5 USMC
1 USCG

Now, considering that the Navy and Air Force are roughly the same size and the Army is about half again as big we seem to have a small overrepresentation of Navy folks in this straw poll!

And your point is? Hooo-Yaaah!

[Jeninus]

SGT (E-5) US Army Counter Intelligence Corps, stationed in Germany on the Czech border (1967-1969). I was lucky enough to spend 6 months at the DLIWC in Monterrey taking German before being shipped out, so loved my time in Germany.

[Amymonroe]

17 years US Army mechanic 15(active) and 3(reserve). still serving active duty.

1). Bosnia mar.'99-sept.'99-6 months
2). Kosovo 2001-6 months
3). Iraq 05-06
end 06-07
08-10 beging
10-11

[Laurelanne]

Second Canadian Gaurds/// Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Corporal -Training Command and Thank You!

[SallyS]

S Q M S (SGT) 3 rd ROYAL TANKS , THEN 10 YRS EVER READYS, T A , RET 30 YRS AGO


HUGS

J-JAY

Just a private in 3rd Battalion The Queens Regiment (now known as Princess of Wales Regiment), back in the late 80's.

So from Queen to Princess...I can live with that ;)

[DAVIDA]

Another aviation electronics technition here.:thumbsup:
USN 1974-1978
I didn't try to advance and was a Petty Officer 3rd Class.
I requested Captain's Mass after two years and told the old man that I wanted out of his F'n canoe club!:eek:
I spent all but my training at NAS Pensacola.:D

[Kimberly Long]

Captain USAF, plot two trips to Vietnam, 13 trips over Cuba 1962

[Jamsey]

E-5 in my 2 years, 9 months 29 days, 8 hours 35 minutes and 17 seconds. Viet Nam 67-68, Army. Thanks to all veterans, and don't forget their spouses, who sometimes have it harder than their mates.

[RobynB]

Army Reserve retired Lieutenant Colonel (05). Active duty 3 years with 1 year in Vietnam. Signal Corps photographic unit in Nam.
Branch transfer to Military Police in 1974. Retired in 1996 with 28 years of service.

[KandisTX]

I served in the USAF for three years four months and nine days and was honorably discharged with the rank of Airmen First Class (A1C). I would have been a career Airmen but I got caught up in one of the RIF's (Reduction in Force) that took place back in the early 1990's. Of course, my being caught up in that RIF was most likely due to the fact that they were unable to find anything during the USAFOSI (United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations) investigation, which was instigated by my first wife calling my first sergeant and telling him some lies. She told him of my crossdressing (truth), she told him I and my second wife were making pornographic movies (lie), she told him I was dealing drugs (lie). They sent me to the psychiatrists who could not find any issues with my brain, in fact the only thing they found out was that I am a crossdresser, which they really couldn't use as a discharge reason since they now knew about it and therefore I was not a security risk. So, they just added me into the RIF group and I got my honorable discharge.

[SuzanneBender]

I always enjoy these threads so much. It is so nice to see how many of our fellow Veterans are also among the TG ranks. It makes me take a second glance when I am out with the Legion Riders or walk into a VFW hall. I am proud to serve along side or in the wake of each and everyone of you regardless of rank, because lets face it, rank really doesn't matter when we are riding to the sound of the guns. The past 27 years proved to me that I do not care if the person next to me in battle was a Private or General; if that person was Army, Airforce, Marines or Navy; or even if that person was straight, gay or transgender. I just cared that he or she could get the job done. Thanks to each and everyone of you for stepping up and getting it done.

[GeorgiaHall]

Navy Chief, Retired with 20+ years.

Thanks to all our vets! Past, present and future!

[RachelRICD]

4 years USAF. Discharged Honorable as Seargent. TDY to Turkey & Vietnam. Major stateside service in Northern Maine with SAC

[docrobbysherry]

After reading everyone's posts here, 2 thots come to mind:

There's SO MANY service "girls" here!

You're all REMARKABLE!

[abigailf]

I don't know why some of you say "just a ...". An ensign is just as important as a colonel (at least to me). Without either we would not have the superior forces we have today... And I thank those of you who served so that people like us can be who we want to be...

Thanks you.

[Lea]

Army 1978-1981 E-4 MP

[Sheren Kelly]

On any given day there are somewhere beyond 25000 people working in the Pentagon. Given the likelihood that we TG are well represented in the military, I often wondered how large a gathering we could muster right in the center courtyard! It could be the largest gathering of TG people anywhere, rivaling the Southern Comfort conference. Of course you may need a security clearance to attend!

[minalost]

One hitch in the Army: 1Lt.

[drushin703]

radioman third class, naval communication station Iceland, Keflevic Iceland
naval supply center Bahrain, Manama Bahrain
naval supply center Masawa, Masawa Ethiopia
and a rocky tin can out of Mayport Florida.
six years of my wonderful life with no regrets.....dana

[SarahLynn]

Hmm, of the people responding I counted the following from those identifying their services:

22 USN
17 USA
8 USAF
5 USMC
1 USCG

Now, considering that the Navy and Air Force are roughly the same size and the Army is about half again as big we seem to have a small overrepresentation of Navy folks in this straw poll!

I know there are at least 3 more. This just shows once again there are fewer Coasties than any of the other services. My guess is there are more than 5 Marines who are members, they just won't admit to it.

SarahLynn

[Jaymee]

Sorry for being AWOL just found the thread; USAF/22yr/E-8/VN-68,70,71/ (best time,Gia Lam airport NVN,POW release) Worked with everyone at one time or another(E1-0,10) HUGGS to all my Sisters; Jaymee

[SueanneW]

I just came across this thread. Navy Lt O-3 Engineering officer fleet AO 1957-9 Reserve 17 yrs. It was between wars so wasn't shot at. We just had the Russians playing tag with us in the Med. SA

[*Alexia]

Currently serving! E-4 in the Navy, stationed on CVN-75!

I thought I was the only one!! Hehehe!

[Debglam]

Currently serving! E-4 in the Navy, stationed on CVN-75!

I thought I was the only one!! Hehehe!

Hardly shipmate! After reading through this thread and one last year I've been going through my cruise books with a magnifying glass!

[Andrea's Lynne]

I've seen through the posts words like "lowly" or "embarassed". Folks, sorry to say but these words don't fit here. No matter how you served, but the fact that you did, makes all the difference in the world. It is thanks to your service, big or small, that the rest of us can sleep at night and not worry. I think the word of order is more like PRIDE, as I certainly am proud of you all. A big thank you!

Spot on, Gabi!!! And I second that emotion!!

[*Alexia]

I wonder how many are on my ship? We currently have close to 4,000 personnel onboard.

[Andrea's Lynne]

Retired O-5, USAF

Proud to serve with you all, sisters! ;)

[My Lady Marsea]

E-5 Shipfitter, 3yrs 2 months 20 days and a few hrs, hated like every minute. Served most of it on USS Orion AS-18 in Norfolk, VA. After all these years though I'm glad I did it, time must dull memories lol.

[MichelleP]

I used to decorate my face with camo paint - now it's Dermablend. (sing to "Pop-goes the Weasel")... I don't go out with girls anymore, I live a life of danger, I swing through the trees and play with my gun, weeee I'm a .... You get it. OoooRaaahh......

Michelle

[beccacd24]

Sgt with the US Marines.still on inactive reserve...ohhhrahh xoxoxoxo Becca

[Beth Wilde]

Are Brits allowed? RAF Sgt (E5 I think)... Still active, nearly 20 years now!

[Robin-in-TX]

I served from 82 to 95 in the Army, left the Army in 95 as a Sergeant First Class. In 06 I accepted a direct Commission and currently serving as a senior Captain. I'll make Major in the next year. Sisters, thank you for your service. Brooke.

[cdinmd206]

E-4 US Army, Served for 2 years, 11 months, 22 days, 13 hours and 27 minutes. Except for basic and advanced training I spent all my time in Stuttgart Germany and had a blast. Told the career conselor that I would re-enlist for 6 if the army would put it in writing that the last 3 years of the six, I would be stationed in Bergesgarten, Germany. The army said no way so I said Good Bye.

[VioletJourney]

I ain't even in yet! But considering I'm in the Navy for 6 years as a nuke, I should get pretty high up there. I'm automatically E-3 and guaranteed another promotion after graduating nuke school.

[NoraTV]

And your point is? Hooo-Yaaah!

"In the Navy..." etc., etc.

[Ashlee]

USAF & USAFR 1989-2011. Retired out at E-7. I know of another USAF member here on the forum that didn't post up yet that got the glory of doing what my wrench turning did to get her there.

[Stephanie47]

Spent two years with a 26 day drop at the end of the tour. I made E-4. I had orders to make E-5 which were effective eight days after my 26 day drop. I felt I did not need to stay around just to make E-5 soft stripe. Infantry in Nam with Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.

[savvy_fudge]

Captain, Combat Engineer, Canadian Army. 8 years in and still many more to go.

Chimo

[SusanMarie]

With respect...
Unfortunately I was 4F...couldn't pass the physical...so to all those who served...for any nation...
Thank you for your service!

[Jonianne]

Are Brits allowed? RAF Sgt (E5 I think)... Still active, nearly 20 years now!

Absolutely, thank you for your service across the pond, Canada and all the rest!

[docrobbysherry]

With respect...
Unfortunately I was 4F...couldn't pass the physical...so to all those who served...for any nation...
Thank you for your service!

That's fine by me, SusanM! I wanted this thread NOT to be a shout out about the services, but to be all about the WONDERFUL men and "women" that have and are serving! That it is still running brings a tear my eye! Because SO MANY of u have checked in. Yet, I KNOW there r many more who r not able to!

[Jaydee]

Sorry I missed this earlier. I hope I'm not too late. I retired as Lt. Col (O-5) from the USAF. I am always pleased to see so many other veterans on the forum. It doesn't matter what your rank/rate was, what mattered was that you were there.

Jaydee

[daine]

USCG, E-4 from 1964-1968

[Tess]

Captain USAF, plot two trips to Vietnam, 13 trips over Cuba 1962

RF101C pilot?

I left the Air Force after one hitch as an A1C (E4) in 1966, about as high as you could rise in the Air Force as an enlisted man in 4 years until Vietnam. My job was working on aircraft comm/nav gear for our Century Series fighters in Germany and France. A great experience that made a lot that followed in my life possible.

[Sheren Kelly]

After reading through this thread and one last year I've been going through my cruise books with a magnifying glass!

I was cruising through the Karen Serenety website and came across a shipmate from Ranger (CV-61) who has now fully transitioned. I checked my cruisebook and she was on the Airwing Staff. Makes me wonder how many people I have known but never realized were sisters.

[Debglam]

Makes me wonder how many people I have known but never realized were sisters.

Me too! From a purely statistical view, there was probably at least one other sister per squadron. As crazy as some of the people I served with were, including some certifiably insane commanding officers, I'm looking at some of the more "normal" shipmates for possible sisters! :straightface:

Debby

[pantywaver]

Signalman first class U.S. NAVY. 20yrs. Thanks to all who have and are still serving.

[Rachel Mari]

Hull Tech CPO 77-87 USN, 87-01 USNR.
Nuke welder.

[CD Tammy]

O-4 Major. I was enlisted for four years during college then an officer for 16. I've always dressed in secret. I stood in front of many a formation with panties, stockings w/garters under my BDU's and often went to PT with tights under my sweats. No one was ever the wiser but I sure new it.

As a US Army field artillery officer, I spent many a night in a CP with something frilly on and the door LOCKED.

[LindaC]

Navy, Vietnam Era, 2nd Class CT

[Joyously 27]

Wow Submarines. Did u only CD when on leave or did it start after your discharge. I was in the navy in 1945 & 1946 & did not
start Cding until at age 75.Now I'm 84

[Gina's dress-up]

E-5 USAF 1982 to 1986

[AngieCD]

Army captain until this past summer. Taking time off to go back school for a few years.

[Mary Lee]

Army 65-69.
Sergeant E5.
11B.
nam 66-67.

[Joann Smith]

wow ..there must be a butt load of CD still in the military ....God Bless to all you gals that served

Joann

[vivian fair]

AECS,Ret,20+ yrs,USNavy,RVN many times, paying for it now, but I assure you all I wouldn't take any thing for my journey now. Joined with the hope it would cure me, but realize I'm so glad it didn't. I'm still very much the "Lady" I've enjoyed all these years since age five. Now reside near OKC

[CassieV]

E5 in the Air Force, six years in, just signed on for another six.

[GeorgiaHall]

If you haven't already seen the threads, I have posted an Army vs. Navy challenge in "The Lounge." Looking to see who can log the most military CDers before the big game on Dec 10. We are all on the same team, except on one Saturday a year....

(Navy/Marine Corp) http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?164408-Military-Roll-Call-(Navy)&highlight=Veterans

and

Army/Air Force) http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?164442-Military-Roll-Call-(Army-and-Air-Force)&highlight=Army

So let's go Navy, beat Army!

[Monica93304]

Thank you to all that have served and those still serving. I know our country is safe with brave people as yourselves.

[charlytuna]

I made spec 4 as a cook 1970-1972 served in ethiopia

[amanda w]

I made E4 USMC Vietnam 68-69 Semper Fi to all

[Kris1775]

Sergant. USMC Lima 3/ 25 Iraq

[Carla]

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with 22 years.

[KariLynn]

Chief Petty Officer, USN Retired

[ak88gurl]

In the process of going in the Army. Finished my bachelors back in May so I'll go in as an E4 Specialist.

[Debglam]

All you girls that underdressed in uniform put a smile on my face! I've stood in, and in front of my share of formations and I'm thinking how many other trans girls were in the ranks! Happy Holidays / Merry Christmas / Happy New Years to all!


In the process of going in the Army. Finished my bachelors back in May so I'll go in as an E4 Specialist.

Good for you and good luck!

Debby

[Jamie2]

I made the rank of E5 (P). Promatable
Recovery specialist 1980-1992 1St calvery

[Teri Jean]

Third Class Petty Officer, Aviation Machinist Mate, Vietnam 1970 & 1971.

[Kathleen Anne]

E-5 tech on a sub in the med , South America , Central America , Hawaii . We were the "Best in the east and the West " . 5yrs ,10 mo ,27 days of un caught dressing . owning a van helped !

[hiddendresser]

Active Duty USAF 1976-83 Radiology specialist E-5. 1984-1997 USAF Reserves E-7 Med
Tech crew member in C-130 aircraft, Air Evac Squadron/Flight. Activated during Desert
Storm. I miss the flying and the excitement.

[fun4metoo2004]

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (E7), 20 years, Retired.

[charla42]

US Army: Retired MSG E8 21 Years Service. Three tours to Vietnam. Two tours Panama Canal Zone. A special thanks to all that served. Have a merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Love You All. Charla

[SusanCACD]

I made it to a specialist E-4, kinda like a Sergent. Funny thing is I went in as a PFC cause I did 3 years of JROTC in high school, I guess I just wasn't what they were looking for to be promoted, go figure....
Susan

[Roslyn]

Left the Infantry ( 2/22 Inf and 1/501 Inf ) as a Specialist (E4) in 1996..

[Julie Hall]

I left the Air Force in 1974 as E2 - ended up I had a problem with authority, but at least it paid for college.

[Dee Baker]

US Navy Reserves 1980-1986. PNA the E-5, which means I passed the advancement exam but there were no openings for me to advance to which played a role in my decision not to re-up.

[Catina]

E-4 SP4 Combat Engr (62-65) Vietnam Era

[victor]

MM3 (Machinist Mate 3rd Class, E4) USN Vietnam era.