How many here are exmilitary

[willow-the-wisp]

Just curious to see how many are exservice or still serving
and how did you deal with your fem feelings during that time.
I'm ex Royal Navy and privacy while at sea is non existant.
still had the feelings just supressed them outwardly.
felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders after my 12 year stint.

probably felt like William Wallace crying FREEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM


Willow

[june58]

Ex Air Force here. Carried feminine under garments with me wherever I went, wish I could have taken more but we do what we can under the circumstances.

[reb.femme]

Ex RAF of 12 years - aircraft tech. Loved my time in, but glad I left when I did

[Donnagirl]

Yep, unusually I have served in both the army and the navy..
Military police for seven years then navy diver for five.
Back then there was little or no compulsion to dress and I kept it easily surpressed.

[Chiana]

Navy. At one time, I had a wig in my shop onboard ship. I can't believe I had the nerve to do that. Amazing.

[Shawn_Always]

Retired US Navy. Donna...the Army Navy football game must be a quandary for you!

Chiana...wouldn't raise too many questions if you were voted Wog Queen crossing the equator!

[Kari_B]

USAF Crew Chief (aircraft maintenance)

[biggirlsarah]

Ex British Army 13 years service , certainly made a man out of me.:)

[CynthiaD]

I did three years in the army during the Vietnam war. Thankfully, I never left the United States. I considered making a career of it, but ultimately decided it wasn't for me. I shut down the girl inside, and quit listening to her. That's probably one of the things that caused me to go for a different career. Despite the testosterone rich environment, I still acted and felt more female than male. This made for some uncomfortable situations. But that was a long time ago.

[DonnaT]

Army
Had no problems dealing, out of sight out of mind, as they say.
Until I got married, but she was ok with it.

[StaceyJane]

12 years in the Army. Now I'm a civilian Department of Defense employee working in an Army Hospital.

[Phillypa]

U S Air Force missile crew

[Allison Chaynes]

Four years US Army, including a short Iraq tour. I'd probably still be in if I had not developed medical issues immediately afterward .... I limited my fem time to weekends at home and confined it to panties, as I thought it was a fetish phase.

[Donnagirl]

Retired US Navy. Donna...the Army Navy football game must be a quandary for you!

No... I always win!!!

[Dani0948]

US Army 1968-1970 Europe. Really didn't have much opportunity until coming back home. Although I do remember driving back from a tdy assignment (enfemme). When I got near the border crossing, I panicked turned down a side road and changed.

[Shara]

USMC 68-71 Vietnam 68-69. Did not think about it back then.

[joanna marie]

U.S. Army Infantry 68-71 Vietnam 69-70

[Kate Simmons]

I had two tours in Nam in the Army, late 60's, early 70's. I even managed to dress sometimes on my second tour. :battingeyelashes::)

[Rachelakld]

Ex RNZAF (avionics tech), still remember fondly every nut, bolt and transistor on the old birds. Loved bush survival courses & combat drills (still do paint ball & airsoft with better than average kill rates) - really hated marching.
I often wore leotards & leggings (it was the early 80s after all and it looked good on Jane Fonda and the Aerobic Aussie Style girls) under my normal clothes.

[RADER]

67 to 69 in Nam, U.S.Navy Sea-bees. There was no room for dressing out of a Sea Bag.
But when I got home......... Well let the fun Begin.
Rader

[ambigendrous]

US Army Paratrooper 1971-73. Didn't have time to do much back then other than my job...

[sheilagirl]

Berlin Germany 1976-1979.
Fell in love with a beautiful, tall, Blonde, German girl and then fell in Love with a white, cotton & lace skirt that she had left, when we broke up.

[ptp009]

US Army 69-71 Vietnam Medic Infantry here

[Connie.Marie]

Willow,

6 years in the US Army Corps of Engineers 1977 - 1983. Europe & Ft Benning, GA.
I was still in denial, hid my stuff & purged, enjoyed being newly married...

Hugs, Connie Marie

[Eringirl]

Thank you all for your service!!!

Hugs,

Erin

[Allison Chaynes]

Forgot to mention that I did wear knee highs a couple times on road marches to prevent blisters. A Special Forces mentor taught me that trick.

[Jorja]

US Navy. I dressed on my off time. I started hormones the last year before my enlistment was up. I started transition the day after I was honorably discharged from service.

[cdinmd206]

US Army 71-74 Once I had my car with me I kept panties, stockings and garter belt in the trunk. Got married and went to Germany. Stated to under dress there.

[CherylAnne]

Air Force, 72-79. Dressing came much later.

[Gretchen_To_Be]

Hi Willow

Did 25 years in the US Army, 4 years active and 21 years Reserve. I do believe serving repressed my urges. Early on I had a GF and we had a magical few weeks where she encouraged my dressing, but then she left. I was really hurt and thought for many years--incorrectly as I later learned--that the dressing was a root cause. Dabbled a bit over the next decade, including one time when I actually shaved my legs. This was a big deal because in the Army, Physical Training (PT) was routine and mostly done in shorts, no matter what the temperature. When I finally retired after 25 years, I do think the leg shaving thing led to a blossoming in my CD activities.

Thanks to all fellow members who have served.

Shibumi

[Kelseyhunter]

I am currently in the US Navy. I am still in training for my job. I have everything at my house. So When I get home from work, if none of the guys are coming over, I slip into something sexy and comfortable and hang out with the wife.

[Bea A]

US Navy Intel 1982-1991. Clearance renewal always scared me.

[MissTee]

USAF (retired). 24 years in special tactics/special ops.

[nvlady]

Four years in the Navy. Got out just when Vietnam was starting up. The desire to dress was there, but wasn't strong until later.

[SnowPrincess]

US Army 1965-1972

[LelaK]

I was Air Force during the Vietnam War. Didn't want to go in and was always only thinking about getting out, esp. when I learned the war was a racket. So I was pre-occupied for that one year seeking an out. Actually for half a year. It took the second half year to process out. I got out way early. (By the way, some call it the disservice. Si?).

[Underdressed]

12 years British Army, Had to suppress everything as there was no such thing as personal possessions back then.

[Stephanie47]

Two years in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. Served in the infantry in Nam. Had an abbreviated tour courtesy of a booby trap (IED to you new guys). Had absolutely no cross dressing desires while in the military. Training (basic & AIT) and a tour left no time for thoughts of sex. Exhaustion ruled.

[mbmeen12]

1983- currently still serving /USAF Air Reservist full time. I am a Logistics Specialist. I never let dressing get in the way of job. I was suppose to meet Stacey B down south couple years ago but we were to be restricted to base for that one week trip.

[BOBBI G.]

US Navy 1961-1967. At sea rating so had very little space of my own. My off time overseas was spent meeting the people of the place we were ported, and just enjoying what they enjoyed doing. Never was a bar hopper or a b-girl cruiser. Did like home made dinners I was invited to, quite often. Have always been more comfortable with girls and women

Bobbi

[Sabrina133]

US Army 1999-2005 (not including the 4 years as USMA). tank platoon leader, Scout platoon leader, Company XO, Bn staff. During college suppressed it completely. After graudation would dress in privacy of my apartment and on weekends when i could get away, i'd drive to Austin or Houston and enjoy being a girl.

[noeleena]

Hi,

New Zealand Navy noncombatant music section drum core, a side drummer ,and still playing for Brass Bands ,

Never dressed as no need to ,

...noeleena...

[Anita_2]

18 mounts in war as corporal in special squad.

[Mollyanne]

US Army 1963-1969. Urges to dress during that time were non-issue because of the time. When I came home on leave, that was another story.

Molly

[mariehart]

I was a reservist in the infantry for seven years. I never mixed dressing. If anything it was an attempt to suppress it. I was a poor soldier but then none of us were well particularly well trained. The regular army referred to us scathingly as 'sandbags'.

I had hoped for a career in the military, pilot or something in military aviation. But it was not to be and in truth I would probably have washed out assuming they were ever foolish enough to let me join!

[Linda E. Woodworth]

20+ years US Navy, active and reserves. Yes, I wanted to dress but it was never an option on the ship. When I was at home was another matter but this was before the internet and information and clothing was hard to come by.

I do remember being very jealous of the women being able to wear skirts, heels & hose and I couldn't.

The only time I mixed the two was to under-dress on my very last day before retirement.

[charla42]

Retired US Army 21Yrs. Three Tours to Nam. Kept my Gender side hidden until 2007 shortly after my wife's passing. Joined a Support Group in St Louis. Been on/off hormones a few years. Moved from Southern Illinois to Central Florida 2013 and hope to get involved with a support group here.(Ideas), To all have a great day. Charla

[Henriette7]

I'am also with here. Royal Danish Airforce.. 83-93

[Juanita O]

I was in the Air Force, 1978-1981,I was munitions specialist. Injured while in the Air Force. I couldn't dress while I was in.

[Anita_2]

Well ladyes I suppose all of you where good soldiers and by standard definition "mucho man" as my local surroundings see myself :o

[Marcelle]

Canadian military still serving (32 years to date)

Hugs

Isha

[SherriePall]

Yo. Six years each Marine Corps Reserve and National Guard.

[Robbin_Sinclair]

U.S. Army Infantry 68-71 Vietnam 69-70

I'm about as close to that as many...except I draft dodged. Illinois National Guard 67-72. I was so ashamed at the time but, if I did the real deal, I know I'd be killed somehow. It's just me.

Instead, it was Maintenance, CO's driver. Company clerk. Best looking jeep and uniform of the group. But never realized a need to come out until a few years ago.

Now I'm as bi as a Wright Brothers flying machine. Off I go....... :hugs:

[Georgia_Maine]

"RA all the way", as we said back in the late 60s. Enlisted for 3 years for GI Bill college funds - and experiences, some good some bad. I was way too concerned with other things to even contemplate crossdressing.

[Carol Elizabeth]

US Army ASA 05H20 from Feb 1969 to April 1972.

Two tours in South East Asia (Thailand).

[AKADonna]

8 years in the U S Coast Guard. Never dressed during that time.

[DAVIDA]

US Navy 1974-1978. Aviation Electronics Tech.
Loved my job, hated the military.:straightface:
I even requested Captain's Mast after two years. I walked in and told the old man I wanted out of his F'n canoe club!:eek:
After he retrieved his chin from the floor, he just said, "Petty officer, sit down and we will talk about it.":heehee:

I didn't dress then. I would just cut my eyes at the shoes in the window of women's stores.
I was ashamed of the feelings I had at that point of my life.
Those feelings have change tremendously.:D

[GailNightshade]

5 years US Army. med board after combat related injuries in 2011

[Lorileah]

74-78 US Army, 91T20. Too busy trying to pretend it didn't exist and to be a "manly" man.

[Kate Simmons]

US Army ASA 05H20 from Feb 1969 to April 1972.

Two tours in South East Asia (Thailand).05h20 here too. Contact me when you get enough posts Carol. :)

[Bria]

Its amazing how many here served in the armed forces, I didn't (was in grad school) but many thanks to those that did serve and are still serve. I would have a hard time putting myself in harms way as so many of you have!!

Hugs Bria

[Carla4Guage]

Retired Navy 4 years active 17 reserve. All my dressing has been post military OK I'm a late bloomer!

[Melissa_59]

18 years in the Air Force, I was a Cryptologic Linguist at first and then later a Communications-Computer Systems Programmer.

Had a line number for Master when my back problems (I have a half dozen discs that are ruptured) made me "Non World Wide Deployable", and when that happens they process you for discharge.

~Mel

[RebeccaLynne]

USAF stateside '73-'74, SAC ICBM (Minuteman II) support base. Medical Supply, and we handled the laundering of the nurse's uniforms. Sometimes they had their intimates mixed in, too.

In addition to uniforms, I had access to brassieres, panties, slips, and girdles. Purchased low-heeled white pumps and white panty hose to complete my look.

During locker inspections in our dorms, I was a tad nervous... but I'm pretty sure they just thought I was dating a co-worker! :battingeyelashes:

[Lea]

U.S. Army 1978-1981 Germany. Snuck in a few dressing times.

[Dana3]

United States Marine Corps, Active Duty, 1975 ~ 1995. Retired Gunnery Sergeant, Grunt, (Infantry), Logistics, Marksmanship Coach, Primary Marksmanship Instructor, Drill Instructor (X2).

Very confusing time in hindsight, fought being inclined toward femininity, and have for the better part of my Life, but still drawn toward it like a moth to the flame.

[Rachel_B]

US. Army 2003-2011 with three tours to OIF. Dressed before I joined and after basic and my first phase of AIT, I slowly dressed (mainly underdressed when possible). I dressed a little more in the privacy of my barracks room once I got to my duty location. I was caught once during an inspection and said the clothes belonged to a girlfriend. Now that I'm out of the military, I dress when its possible.

[Shawn_Always]

Thanks to all who have served. I find it quite interesting how many Vietnam vets are here!

[Elle1946]

I was in the US Navy but only at sea for two years after that duty it was great, but those two years were long.

[Alice Torn]

For this thread, I am breaking my staying off the forum for a post. U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command. Minuteman 2 missile security Grand Forks North Dakota. mid 1970's. No desire to dress until out, in 76

[timbertv]

I was in the Army from 96-01. Korea, Ft. Benning and Ft Knox. I dressed a few times in my barracks room at Ft Benning.

[willow-the-wisp]

For this thread, I am breaking my staying off the forum for a post. U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command. Minuteman 2 missile security Grand Forks North Dakota. mid 1970's. No desire to dress until out, in 76

Thanks for breaking your vow to stay away from the forum Alice
Really amazes me how many have served

[Patty]

Air Force 66 to 70
Stayed in NC

[Jenny Gurl]

USAF 4 years active, another 8 reserves. Did not dress while in at all, but shaved legs the first month I was out.

[Lena]

Germany late 80s army intelligence..... suppressed feelings. I thought crossdressing was a perverted fad I had gone through. After getting out on my own, addiction was back.

[VAWyman]

US Navy here

[Jilmac]

I did a four year hitch in the US navy. At that time (mid '60s) crossdressing was taboo an only mentioned in hushes. I kept panties aboard my ship (which I wore whenever a chance arose) but told everybody they were trophies.

[mikejones]

US army national guard

[Melissa in SE Tn]

Wow, thank you all for your service . I am so proud of y'all!! My heart & thoughts go out in particular to you Vietnam vets; a period in our lives that we should never forget. I truly hope that your souls have not been permanently tarnished by the brutality of conflict. Forever peace to your souls, mel

[Beth Wilde]

Still serving in the RAF... 22 years done, no idea how many more I will do. Thankfully I have a private en-suite room but half the base know Beth anyway :)

[Michelle Deere]

Retired from the Canadian Air Force in 2010 after just over 20 yrs service. Michelle was seen a few times during occupational training. Once at a woman-less pageant and a couple of Halloween parties.

[Allison Chaynes]

Wow, thank you all for your service . I am so proud of y'all!! My heart & thoughts go out in particular to you Vietnam vets; a period in our lives that we should never forget. I truly hope that your souls have not been permanently tarnished by the brutality of conflict. Forever peace to your souls, mel

The greatest moment in my time in the Army was when we returned from Iraq and landed for a layover in Bangor, Maine. The local VFW and American Legion were there to greet us. When I saw the vets with Vietnam hats, the tears started because I remember reading how they were treated. I made it a point to thank them for what they went through after coming home.

[Daryl]

USAF Oct 1959-Mar 1965. No thoughts of dressing back then.

[Beverley Sims]

Air force here also, I was intrigued by Beth's reply, looks like a greater degree of tolerance these days.
When I was in there was an underground movement that flourished.

[LRoberts]

US Air Force 1963-1967. No urges back then to dress.

[Genny B]

Retired from the Corps in 97 with 22 years. Dressed occasionally. Became easier with time/rank. Recently I seen a headline that stated the military would not charge retirees who smoked dope. Wonder what they would do if they knew about us?

[Tracii G]

Would have been fun to ask "Charlie" what he thought about CDer's

[ChacTzul]

U S Navy 1965-1987 17 years sea-duty

[BrendaAlexandra]

US Navy, 10 years 70's and 80's.

[susann_gardener]

US army national guard

[Tammy Lynn Tx]

U.S. Navy on a destroyer just dealt with it and waited until we got back to home port. 75-79 then 81-82

Genny B. i can answer your question of what they would do if they found out about us. From the time I was found out and my discharge for being a sexual deviate in 82 was less than 3 weeks.

[willow-the-wisp]

OMG No! I always think of Cpl. Clinger on MASH trying to get discharged by c/dressing. Never worked for him.............. Sorry Tammy


Would have been fun to ask "Charlie" what he thought about CDer's

You might have got a reply from Charlet

[karenj79]

US Army 81 to 05 did iraq and Afghanistan as well as other hot zones

[clairebostock]

I was a driver in the royal corps of transport for 6yrs and was able to keep it to myself till after I left then I just dress now.

[Joni Thomas]

I was stationed in Stuttgart Germany 72 - 75 Military Police.....

[LindaC]

USNR, 66-75. Active Duty,68-70. I got lucky and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, FAUCINCPAC/CINCPACFLT

[Jeannie]

I am ex Army and a musician. I notice that there are a lot musicians that also dress. I am with you all. Hugs!

[abby054]

Retired Army. 32 years, half active, half Reserve. When I retired, I immediately joined the Navy, civil service, where I still am nine years later.

[Aviatrix]

Still serving in the US Marine Crops with 17 years under my belt (5 of it in the reserve). I dressed before going in and dressed privately or for Halloween for about the first 10 years of my service and then started going out on weekends. Except for some lazy spells, have always shaved and going through whole body laser treatment now. A few years ago, I started underdressing most of the time.

-Charlene

[Carroll]

Usaf 1983-2000

[Femdenise]

Army '66-'68, one tour Vietnam, No urges--none!

[Joyce S.]

USMC 83-97. Now I am in the Air National Guard.

Up until about 7 years ago I cannot say I ever felt the desire to dress. I would look at and admire women for all of the obvious male reasons. Part of me though has always felt envious and I never really knew why. Then the realization dawned on me. I felt thrilled at the thought of dressing up. (Heels. My weakness is heels.) Once I started dressing it felt so natural and it has been quite a release over the past few years.

I would also like to say thank you for supporting your country, your people, and your communities. No matter where you are from.
You are all to be saluted. Nobody, and I mean nobody prays harder for peace than the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the world.
Semper Fidelis.

[sami1952]

12 years army here. Didn't dress much then but now I'm making up for it.

[Misty_VA]

I'm currently serving in the U. S. Coast Guard. I've been in for 26 plus years.

[Rose]

Currently serving in the USAF. 2.5 years (out of 6) to go, unless I end up separating earlier

[Jeninus]

US Army Intel 65-69. Had urges throughout. Was stationed in Germany. For a short, brief, shining moment had a small flat "on the economy" and was able to CD - inside it, of course. However, my concern about an alert being called and one of the other members of the Dienststelle coming over to get me for the alert caused me not to enjoy it. I gave up the flat because of that concern and returned to our place.

Even today, CDing is not permitted in the military and would be cause for immediate discharge, general if you're lucky. I'm hoping the policy changes - since they now allow Ls and Gs - but am not hopeful of such a change any time soon. Unless, of course, someone convinces the Leader that a well-timed change in policy would be politically and financially beneficial to the Party. Then it could happen overnight - we all saw that movie in May 2012 when gay marriage was suddenly OK with him and the funds instantly poured in from the LGBT community. But we're just a tiny and near voiceless fraction tacked on to the a??end of that community. Not sanguine about change.

[Rose]

Even today, CDing is not permitted in the military and would be cause for immediate discharge, general if you're lucky.
Are you sure, Jeninus? I haven't really heard much said about it recently, and I didn't think crossdressing would matter too much anymore. I know ts will get you discharged, though. Medical, I think?

[Jeninus]

Yes, Rose, I'm sure. Transgenderism is considered by the DOD to be a form of mental illness and was not covered by the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell in 2010. That is why I recommended last year to one of our members who wanted to CD very close to his base to be very, very cautious. The latest word is that on May 11, 2014 Chuck Hagel stated that he believes the military ban on TG service members should be reviewed. This followed a board study this Spring and their recommendation that TG no longer be considered a mental illness disqualifying service. It estimated that there are "approximately" 15,450 (more or less?) serving members who are TG and that only "about" 230 of them a year would seek SRS at $30,000 a pop. [Were do they get these precise figures?] They also mentioned that allowing TG members to serve without fear of discharge might prevent more Chelsea Mannings from emerging.

I'm using TG here as the umbrella term that encompasses CD and transvestic fetishism through TS - generally gender identity dysphoria. As far as I am aware, that is how the DOD sees it. The Hagel article is at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/11/chuck-hagel-military-transgender-ban_n_5305291.html The article about the study is at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/13/transgender-troop-ban_n_4956528.html

So, Hagel recommended review. We all know how long that will take unless Fearless Leader steps up.

[Marcelle]

It is odd how two countries so close to one another can have such opposing policy in the military. In Canada TG expression is protected by policy within the Canadian military.

Hugs

Isha

[Donnagirl]

Now all we need are ranks, quals, ecn's, etc and I reckon we can form the first CD combat company with SF support...
Uniforms may be a little impractical, combat heels, cam cream in concealer, foundation, blusher and bronzer, lace trimmed body armour, disruptive pattern in shades of pink, going commando now means g-strings, suspenders and fishnets...

Happy to be the first to sign up....

[GingerLeigh]

3 years Canadian Armoured corps. Never thought about dressing then.

[NavyM2F_WAM]

I'm not "ex" military. I've been serving in the U.S. Navy for over 12 years.

[Amymonroe]

17 years retired U.S Army

[Rose]

Jeninus, I found current Navy policy documents that basically say that there is no official policy on crossdressing, as long as it isn't done in connection with the Navy (not seen leaving the ship in drag, or on social media where the person's affiliation with the Navy is shown alongside crossdressing photos, etc). I'm not sure what that means for the rest of the DoD. It might be commander's discretion. I do know that a whole group of guys went bar crawling in drag up here not long ago for laughs, and nothing came of it. Of course, they weren't regular crossdressers, just drunk guys screwing around.

[Jeninus]

Rose, I think you may well be right that at the base level it could be commander's discretion. Take it from me though, as both ex-Intel and a lawyer, discretion is frightening power. All that's needed is command change or an incident arising that forces the commander not to look the other way. Regular CD/TG people in my opinion are on thin ice until DOD changes the regulations.

As an Intel guy, one small part of my duties involved doing background investigations of those requiring above Confidential clearance. It is probably still the rule that any person violative of the regulations regarding TG would be denied the clearance and that investigation would probably lead to a recommendation the subject be investigated further for discharge from the service. Again, I cannot emphasize enough that discretion is all-important until the regs change. Stay in the closet! I see that at least one other member was also Intel, and would like to see that person's opinion as this is important to our serving members. I was Army, bad enough, but ONI was even more strict in my time.

[Yael L]

I am not sure if y'all know this or not but there was/is a retired Senior Chief who served in the SEAL's who came out while on duty and then transferred to DoD position in Special Operations command. The book's tittle is Warrior Princess: A U.S. Navy SEAL's Journey to Coming out Transgender. Here is a link to the book on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D5CXCLY/ref=oh_aui_d_detailpage_o07_?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Here is another link from USA Today http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/04/seal-team-6-transgender-memoir-warrior-princess/2388431. I hope this helps.

[Allison Chaynes]

Now all we need are ranks, quals, ecn's, etc and I reckon we can form the first CD combat company with SF support...
Uniforms may be a little impractical, combat heels, cam cream in concealer, foundation, blusher and bronzer, lace trimmed body armour, disruptive pattern in shades of pink, going commando now means g-strings, suspenders and fishnets...

Happy to be the first to sign up....


I left as an Army Captain (O-3) with jump wings and some better than average ammo and explosives knowledge.

[JustAlex]

I was in the army. By the time I got in, I was a CD already. I used to wear my mom's stuff since 5 or 6 years old. I can't say it was a hard time. I didn't stop wearing, I did it when I was at home. With one exception... but it was an accident.

[Michelle Charles]

USAF 72-76, Pretty careful about the dressing then!

[ChristinaK]

As a cross section of society, of course some of us are CDers. Been that way since I can remember, but as a career NCO, never the twain shall meet.

[Debb]

USAF Combat controller 1980-1992. Had TG feelings, suppressed/repressed .. CCT is a macho field, didn't feel safe letting anything out.

[litlejohn]

US Navy, 2 med cruises. not an issue while underway however in shipyard had stockings, skirt, blouse, and some kick ass boots i wish i'd never thrown away. Bless and keep those who served and those whom we protect

[Auntie]

26 1/2 years. USAF, ANG, USAR.

[Brenda2246]

US Navy 4 years Communications. Haze gray and underway, no time to dress! :smilep:

[Melissa in SE Tn]

Please allow me to share a profound moment from this afternoon. I am a child of the 60's & , back then , it seemed like all of the men were WW. II veterans. The world was a safer place because of their heroics. The number of WW II veterans has dramatically shrunk & with the demise in numbers, goes great strength. Today I happened upon a 92 year old man , escorted in his wheel chair , who proudly wore his Army infantry hat with dates of 1941--1945. We chatted for a while, he told me that he landed at Normandy in the second day assault & that his legs suffered serious shrapnel wounds. I listened to him with my ears & heart. My eyes watered in respect for this hero... And many of his colleagues. They were truly the greatest generation . I thank God for the honor of meeting this man & giving him a hug . Seeing him again reinforced how grateful we need to be for our freedom ; thanks to all of those who served in the military.

[Monica Santos]

USMC OCS 1983, US Army Infantry 1983-85, USAR 1996. Never dressed during these times, and had no real desire..including long stretches from 1985 to 2000. Very much full blown now as much as I can and married w/kid. Go figure ;-)

[muslegirl]

US Navy Gunners Mate

[Annette_boy]

Retired U. S. Navy here. 64 -70 USN 82 - 99 USNR Boatswains Mate first Class. Dressing from the age of 5 I was very careful while on duty and only dressed at home and on leave a long way from ship or base
I now live and dress fem 24/7.
thanks to all my Brothers and Sisters in arms especialy those who are both

Hugs Annette

[countrygirl]

http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/08/27/study-us-military-ready-open-trans-service

[JoannaCD]

US Army Chemical Corps 61-63. I had a shoe fetish since childhood but during that period satisfied it through soft porn magazines. I've evolved and continue to do so

[donnatracey]

Retired USAF

[Richelle423]

USMC Cannon Cocker 11th Marines.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did not dress then for fear.........

[Tina_gm]

Usaf 1983- 1987

[Tina_gm]

wont let me capitalize?? USAF

[CherylFlint]

US Navy, 6 yrs.
Thought about it, but didn't dress or buy anything.
Did visit lingerie shops around the Med (France had the sexiest things!) but that was it.
Vietnam 1965. Missile technician.

[Requal Jo]

RAN for over 20 years. I could only dress when posted ashore (not very often unfortunately). Now enjoying a lot more time as Requal.

[Susie Mack]

USN for more than 20 years. Kept my dressing secret at home and at work. Figure it just might have had a bad effect on my security clearances.

[Patty B.]

USAF 71-74 reup or early out , got out also to busy pretending it didn't exist and being as macho as all the rest, 1 year in
Thailand.

[Kati]

6 Years in the USN - Never dressed while I was in. Got out in 96.

[VAWyman]

4 years US Navy

[alyssamc]

USAF 12.5 years active duty, retired as AF Reservist

[alwayshave]

Three years Massachusetts Army National Guard, Medic Spec-4.

[Teri Ray]

retired USN. Only served 30 years decided it wasn't for me.

[Jaymees22]

I was a 2 year enlistee in the USMC, this was how I avoided being drafted into the Army. Two years gave me enough time for one tour of Vietnam. I actually got an early promotion to PFC for an outstanding "Junk on the Bunk" inspection, no one else could fold their clothes as neatly as me, I wonder why. Jaymee

[Blynda52]

3 years active, US Army

[Rachaelcd]

Marine...... medically retired after 10years ,due to combat injuries received in Vietnam.

[Brenda Locke]

Retired Canadian Forces- Army, Maintenance. 21yr's service.

[Nikki75]

Retired Navy. 21 years.

[Myasummers05]

2 almost 3 years in the Army as an military police officer/mechanic. Enjoyed it but not the idiot brass in my company.

[Heather Anne]

Retired Air Force 20 years. On very rare occasion did wear something after getting married. One time even got caught by the security police. Thought for sure my career was over but nothing happened. Got caught by my daughters when living in New York. After retiring took a position with the Army in the Atlanta area. After my divorce in 2000 (was not crossdressing no place to hide anything) I then started buying things. Between 2000 and 2004 purged everything twice but not again. Too much invested in everything. March 2004 found a Tri Ess support group in the Atlanta area and joined. Decided January 2014 that it was time to walk away from the support group. At times I do miss it but not enough to renew my membership. Both my daughters know as well as my sister. According to my youngest daughter my ex-wife suspects I am a crossdresser. My daughter's answer to her mother was "that is something you have to talk with dad about. I can't help you." Accepted this part of me and am content the way things are. Not going any further than going out crossdressed on occasion. I plan on visiting the hotel were the Southern Comfort Conference is being held this week in Atlanta. The Crown Plaza Ravina.

[TammyTea]

Still in, it's been almost 6 years. Hopefully I'll be done in February but they might stop loss me *sad face*
I want to get out so I can look into fashion more but they want to keep me so I have to keep being a boy longer. Oh well, we'll see what happens in the spring.

[swansong]

got out about a year ago after 5 years active duty Army. Never dressed while in, did meet my wife in the 82nd though. FINALLY growing my hair back out!

[Christy Smith]

USMC 83-89; Army 99-present. ALWAYS needed to dress. Couldnt, damn near lost my mind. Now, I hide it and confine it to home with a supportive wife. I love being girly and feel pretty when dressed

[kymmieLorain]

USAF veteran. Security police, worked the missile field mostly.

Kymmie

[JessicasRabbit]

8 years active duty in the Marine Corps.
I didn't dress while I was in. It came a few years after.

[Ricki Dove]

US Navy 1967 Great Lakes boot camp 1967 - 1970 USS Bennington CVS 20 1970 NAS Lemoore, California then got out

[vicky_cd99_2]

USAF 79-92 AGE mechanic. Wore girly stuff when I could, mainly lingerie. I had facial hair then so no makeup or wig.

[kayla316]

Army from 98-05. When stationed overseas I occasionally "borrowed" a few items to wear but not to often. When I got back stateside I got a few dresses bras and panties, but it wasnt til I got out I started really collecting. Now I have corsets garters stockings dresses skirts and makeup.

[Melanie B]

Royal Navy, 1974-77.

[Krististeph]

Only one year, training accident, then elected to go into the inactive reserves. No combat, thankfully, this was back in the 80's. Field artillery, FO. 8" Battalion. 3 battalion rounds (10-14 each) of these things on a site of 'extreme interest'- good grief! To my knowledge, the 8" rounds (203mm) are not even used anymore. Can't say i blame them for retiring them... seems like a bit of overkill, especially with the accuracy even back then...

A little rough for the TG in me, one of the few times i can honestly say i would not have preferred doing what i did as a female. it just didn't matter- you were out there going crazy between fear of calling the rounds in on yourself, and having a hell of a lot of fun when you knew you were okay...

my wife's friend was in ROTC when they were in college, he's retiring as an O-5 soon, real decent guy, mostly logistics, but still a little miffed that I (and my wife, who was never in, but would have been brilliant) can still out-PT, out-land-nav, out-(subject not allowed), him... but it's fun and friendly. He's always off somewhere, and he and his wife need a place they can come back to and relax, they come over for dinner and usually fall asleep watching tv: we cover them in blankets and let them sleep.

It's a little thing, but it feels good to support our military friends, and there is a significant connection/understanding, having shared the life, if only for a short time. It's a very good thing.

[KarynDavis]

4th Infantry - Vietnam 69-70 -Just not possible back then....

[erin_nicole0112]

4 1/2 years Navy.

[drushin703]

6 years US Navy...5 years either over seas or out to sea.....Naval Communications Station Keflavic, Iceland. NCSO Manama Bahrain, NCSO Masawa
Ethiopia, then a destoyer escort (FF) in the second fleet.

[Stephanie Julianna]

6 years between N.Y. and Connecticut National Guard. MO: 11E10 Tank Crewman.

[Renee Elise]

You're all awesome...thanks for your service :).

[Jill_cd]

10 years in the US Navy and Reserves.

[Karen kc]

THANK YALL you are all awesome!

[Paula Klein]

Five years in the US Marine Corps ... a long, long time ago!

Thanks to everyone for their service!

[Tina B.]

USNR served on board an ammo ship, in the pacific, running ammo to the fleet. Got out of service just before Nam went full blown so missed any war time service.
As far as dressing, of course not, I went into the service as a "cure" to cross dressing, I was going to be a man's man! Got out and with in a couple of years was back to dressing, maybe I should have stayed in, I thought the cure was working. I didn't even think about dressing for the two years I was on active duty, to busy seeing the world, and learning to handle my rum.

[vicky_cd99_2]

I want to thank all my sisters here who served. There are a lot of CD and Trans people who have or are serving. It is too bad it has to stay hidden, I understand why I think but it is still too bad.

[JoanneB]

US Navy for 5 years. Never able to dress while aboard ship for obvious reasons.Spent my weekends off in hotels so that I could dress.

[bobbimo]

I was in the Navy for 4 years. Not a problem. Life was just beginning for me, and the year was 1967-71. No Internet, no support groups, Cross dresser were thought to be homosexuals. And homosexuality was a crime. No need to go there.
Bobbi

[CherylFlint]

6 years Navy. No dressing at all. No problem.

[Kris1775]

USMC 2000- 2005. Tank crewman, and ground pounder in Iraq. Got out as a Sargent.

[BillieJoEllen]

I was just getting a well rounded wardrobe put together and working on plans to further feminize myself when I got my invitation to join the party from Uncle Sam. I had to purge everything. I had three years in which to think about CDing and how much I missed it. I saw a bunch of CDers in Frankfurt and so desparately wanted to join in with them. I cried for hours after I saw them and for many days after.

[Anita_2]

OK I have told before I have been in war 2 years but no CD in that period,:). Only question for US citizens. Has Obama made something new for accepting CD and TG in army?

[NitaCD]

USAF,1970-74, Security Police. Pease NH, Ubon Thailand, Loring Me. Dressed when I could state side and off duty, no dressing while on duty or in Thailand.

[Bobbie Taylor]

Spent most of my time at sea in the Merchant Marines down in the engine room! One one trip we did an around the world run with a stay in the Philippine's and then in Nam for a few months unloading cargo. Repressed the urge but when I got home in '68 the urge took over again and has never stopped.

[Jenni Yumiko]

I thank and applaud each and every one of you for your service!!!

[zaphod_2001]

20 years in the Navy, dressed up on shore duty, left it all behind when at sea. And would do it again in minute. :-D

Jayme

[Savannah_Skye]

Thank you all for serving!

[Tami Monroe]

I am ex-army. Fortunately for me, while I was in Korea, I had access to a fairly deserted NCO barracks that had ony a cuple people staying in, besides me. I know that at least one time, I had a felllow NCO walk into the room I was in, and after seeing the heels and hosiery, thought he walked into the wrong room. He did not realize it was me. I never opened my mouth to ever let him know, either. LOL.

[Tami Monroe]

Thank you Jenny, and all of you with the same sentiments!

[Sexy Nikki]

5 years in the army doing medical research.

[jfem]

IDK if this counts but I'v been a LEO for nearly 25 years.

[alicelyn]

70-73 Basic at Ft Polk, AIT Ft Sam, only duty station was Walter Reed. Got to dress some once I moved off post. Except for basic the best three years of my life I think. Been a dresser for years and wish I had more time to do it now. Thanks to all that served and all that still do.

[VAWyman]

3 years, 11 months, 12 days US Navy. Cruiser off the coast of Vietnam, then California coast

[stacycoral]

I was on active duty for 5 year and a month, and spend 16 years in the reserves, and now retired for several years just waiting to get paid again, U.S. Navy SEABEE''S, the CAN DO people of the navy.

[Elisa Lace]

Now all we need are ranks, quals, ecn's, etc and I reckon we can form the first CD combat company with SF support...
Uniforms may be a little impractical, combat heels, cam cream in concealer, foundation, blusher and bronzer, lace trimmed body armour, disruptive pattern in shades of pink, going commando now means g-strings, suspenders and fishnets...

Happy to be the first to sign up....

This post is absolute gold! Really cracked me up! lol. (Sorry to chime in since I'm no where near to be mil... I still regret not joining my country's navy though..).

Huge respects for all of you!

[duane]

USMC from 1988 - 1992. Went in the Army Reserves in Nov 1992. In 1995 I thought about trying to complete another 16 years, but the Marine Corps wasn't taking any prior service at that time, so I want active duty Army. That lasted three years.

After 9/1, I thought about going back in, but talk about WMD's & an invasion of Iraq kept me from considering going back in.

[veroncia]

USAF, 20 years and 1 day. Didn't do much dressing while living in the barracks. Joined in Aug 1978 retired Sept 1998.

[Michelle_NY]

Ex Navy here . was active ffrom 1980 to 1988

[Robin-in-TX]

In the Army 21 years and still serving. One tour in Afghanistan, 7 years in Europe, among other places. I did nothing while deployed. I wear panties most days.

[Sarah V]

Let's just say I've (probably) over-compensated just a wee bit for my T-Girl'ness.

I might be inclined to say more later if this thread is still going, after 0001hrs on 1 Feb 15, when my "federal sentence" of 27 yrs, 00 mo's and 10 days will have been completed.

So I am not an "Ex".........just yet.

My "getting out of jail" ceremony is only two weeks away, and now that I have finally "grown up" I need to figure out what heck I want to be for another 15 years or so, and try to find a way to have Sarah more apart of my life now. So nobody pls tell me (jokingly I know) why don't I try to now "Be All That I Can Be" in my next life.......however, the "Be All" is definatly something on Sarah's bucket list that I want to attend one year.

I've always been about the mission and my work coming first. So, any dressing for me has always been limited to my off time, and like many here have already said,.....our collective work is so busy & tiresome at times, that finding the time to even think about, let alone actually having the time/opportunity to dress often, while at work has been almost non-existent for me.

I've always lived on the economy, so privacy issues were never really much of a concern for me, and again, I purposely committed myself to never mixing business with pleasure during my career, except that I can say that due to my numerous "business trips" (I travel for work a lot!) and my travel per-diem savings, these situations have certainly provided Sarah with the opportunity to do lots of great shopping in many of our nation's, and some of the worlds, leading cities!

Seriously though, its been a wonderful adventure & life, and I have to this very day, no complaints about it.

[ChristyN246]

Currently serving in the Army Reserves. I'm out in a month and a half though. Debating if I want to commission and go active or just get out.

[DeeDeeB]

Air Force - 65-69 - Mostly Germany - Dee was deeply underground.

[Donnaph]

USAF 77-81. Lived off base most of the time. Then go married. Dressed in pantyhose only, wife at the time thought it was "playtime".

[alexis marie santos]

Army, 85 to 89, purged but never could stop and to be honest don't care to I am me and me is happy!

[Alaina Ann]

US Army Officer 67-69. Been crossdressing since I was 8. No time while I was in the military, only boxers.

[Kelly Greene]

4 years active serve in the U. S. Navy 1981- 1985

[DonnaP]

US Army 1966 to 1970 Vietnam vet. Was not dressing at that time

[DonnaP]

Don't worry Elisa Lace Military is not for everyone.

[Linda_H]

U. S. Army 1963 - 1985 Two all expense paid vacations to Vietnam. (1966-67 and 1968-69) No place to keep things in the barracks, so it was thrift shop junk at a motel, then trash it all. Got married in 1975. Told my wife and have been in panties since. When the girls got married, I was in a dress right after I got home. Been married 39 years.

[sara.rafaela]

US Navy active duty 1986-88 and reserve 88-94. During that time I did not think of dressing. I went on a 20 year hiatus after my teen years. I was more into sailing (owned a small sailboat), drinking with buddies, and chasing women.

[JimmiLynn]

80-84 U.S.A.F. Fuels Specialist PAFB NY, 85-93 U.S.A.F. Reserves Fire Protection Specialist......

[Roli F]

18 years UK armed forces myself
saw this may be a change for the better http://www.itv.com/lorraine/hot-topics/hannah-winterbourne-britains-first-transgender-officer

[heatherM]

USN joined to try to find the man in me you know what's more manly than the military, sure were a lot men just like me. Just served to confuse me more.
But I am proud to have served my country.

[DorothyElizabeth]

1963-1967 U S Navy musician (piccolo/flute/tenor sax - MU-2
1967-1975 US Navy Reserves - Reenlistment and Retention petty officer (NRSD 5-5) and riot control sharpshooter TAD (SAM&R 5-3)-Did not reenlist in reserves in 1975 because they started messing up my pay when I was TAD with a SAM&R unit (for riot control training) and was not being credited for drill time, and passed the exam for E-6 the third time, but was passed over for advancement again because I was not active duty

Never thought about dressing until 2005, when I had to be an "over the top" drag queen as a musician in Cabaret. I guess I'm another late bloomer.

I am astounded at how many Vietnam-era people there are on here. Funny - I joined the Navy to avoid being shot at, but got to enjoy that privilege in downtown Baltimore when they decided to riot after MLK was assassinated.

[Sarah V]

My active duty retirement was effective at midnight last night, so I have only been a retiree for 12 hrs and 50 minutes. All together it has been 27 yrs. (with not even 1 single day of lost time at that) between being in two different branches of the U.S Armed Forces.

[Racheltvvt]

I had a few years active US Air Force and stationed in the UK. I was able to limit my dressing to weekends and off duty hours. After that I was US Army and Air Guard. Dressing wasn't an issue till an email I sent at my civilian job found its way to my 1st Sgt. His only question was "is my wife's underware drawer safe?" I never heard another word about it. I'm now retired after 22 years.

[Charona]

20 years USAF, with a six month TDY to Viet Nam '67-'68. Got home a few days before the TET offensive. No real interest in CD until perhaps '77, then sporadic afterwards. Now I wear pantyhose as an underlayer in cold weather, and my wife knows about it. I also regularly wear knee-highs as socks, because I have grown to hate thick socks and they are the thinnest I can find.

[Ceera]

US Navy, enlisted as a data systems technician and petty officer, shortly after Vietnam. But I really didn't like living in close quarters with lots of guys, and got out again as soon as I possibly could. At the time I wasn't cross dressing at all, and didn't have any strong 'feminine' urges, but knew I had bisexual inclinations and I was trying very hard to deny my bisexuality and play it straight. Yet thinking back on it, my feelings at the time were almost what I would expect of a girl who was forced to live in close confines with a bunch of guys, while trying to masquerade as a guy and not get caught! I'd tried on women's clothes when younger, in secret, but wasn't doing that at all by the time I enlisted. But it just felt 'wrong' for me to be showering and undressing with other guys.

[Kristyn Hill]

Proud to be on this Forum with so many great people that keep us safe and fight for our Freedom. I kick my heels up in your honor. Thank each of You !

[Forko23]

USN - 1979-1983
Honorably Discharged

[Maggie O'neal]

1975 -1984 Army Honorable Discharge

[Francescaleggs]

For my first post here, ex-USAF 80 -84, Aircraft Mechanic. Hello Everyone

[DeeNile]

I spent three years active duty Army from June 95-98. I was a 13F

[Victoria Demeanor]

I prefer the term "former" military to ex, or maybe in my case, Government equipment put into retired surplus. 23 year Coast Guard. And love every moment of it.

[Michelle_G]

Thank You all for your sacrifice and service!!!

[StephiSpring]

US Army, 1972-1975. I only wore DRAB then, as in olive.

[JessicaMann]

Navy SEABEES!!! 1991-1996 AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!!!! CAN-DO!!!!!

[Bobbi Lynn]

Aloha,
US Navy July 1961-April 1968. I would guess about 2 3/4 years in the Tonkin Gulf.

[Carla4Guage]

Pre-CD, TV TS or whatever it is I am. 21 Years (retired) USN active & reserve.

[Valerie Louise]

Navy, NROTC 73-77, Nuclear submarines, officer, 78-85.
300 days at sea or foreign ports the first year ... our fast attack boat had the newest stuff and we were the Lant fleet's new toy.
Be assured ... in those days if the bad guys had ever considered opening a missile hatch ... they never would have got one off.
How simple it was back then ... there were the bad guys and us guys. KaCfC.
And then we won the Cold War, I got out because I thought it was all over, and since then it has all gone to such a confusing place.
These days, I fear for our kids in uniform ... that what they do will not be wasted. It is such a sacrifice ... sometimes the ultimate.
Someone said they sweated clearances ... I can relate. I had to dress occasionally, but it was always in fear and under immense control to be sure I could not be found out.

[CDRMolly]

My first post here. Hello everyone! USAF '75 to'81 didn't dare to dress while on active duty. Things my be different now. Anything different was very much frowned upon back then. (if you know what i mean!)

P.S. Love this site!!

[sara.rafaela]

US Navy 86-88, then USNR to 94. This was a fantastic time. I did 2 West Pacs while on active duty.

[Leighcdmd]

Retired USCG officer. 23 years. Semper Paratus.

[Nolwenn Elizabeth]

US Marine Infantry Veteran. 1982 to 1986. Went cold turkey in boot camp for 4 straight years. It was "Don't tell, Don't tell," not even "Don't ask, Don't tell." The absolute *LAST* thing you would want is that info getting out. The only thing worse was a child molester. Well, actually, it was about equal hate towards both.

[carri]

US Army 05-09, didn't dress at all and held it in until I got a place off post, then I only had my underwear stash that I would wear when my roommate was away for the weekend.

[Christi]

USMC 74-78 Honorable discharge as an E-5/Sgt. Deep in the closet, but did dress when I could while on leave at home or during the time I lived off base.

[Jill738]

U S Army 1977-1984 proud of my time right along with 25 years in the fire service.

[Suzie Petersen]

20 years Army :)

[Anna Stouf]

U S Army, Active 1965 thru 1967, reserve duty after that. Vietnam 1966/1967.

[nikki2014]

US Army. Retired a year and a half ago after 20 years. I miss it! Nikki

[hiddenwoman]

USMC, 1982-86. 2nd Marine Air Wing. Proud to have served.

[Paula_Femme]

"CBS Evening News" with Scott Pelley is, tonight, telling the story of Landon Wilson (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-cbs-news-is-airing-a-transgender-primer-tomorrow-night/) who was kicked out of the US Military because he's transgendered.

[Brandy Mathews]

Pick me,
Hand up. U.S.Army, Honorable discharge. And I totally agree Kristyn, really enjoy this site too.
Hugs,
Bree :)

[FrancineS]

US Airforce, jet engine repair technician. Dressed when I could, that's why I got out. In the 1980's you would be imprisoned for such behavior. Today different story, let's say they did not ask so I did not tell.

[Alice_2014_B]

I work in Logistics in the Air Force Reserves.
I was active-duty for four years as a diesel engine mechanic (Aerospace Ground Equipment).
I have just near 11 years of combined service .