CDing and The Military

[KandisTX]

I notice that many of us are former military. I joined up because I felt it was my duty as an American to serve. I also dressed while on active duty, even kept my stash in my dorm room in a "civilian" duffle bag, always made sure it was out of there when inspection time came around, and since I always passed inspection never really had to worry about surprise ones. (I do have a story about my dressing and being on active duty but have not written it down yet but I will soon though. Just another chapter in my book I guess. LOL).

My question is how many of us gurls who are former military dressed while on active duty?

Kandis:love:

[JoAnnDallas]

I was in the USAF and only dressed when I was home on leave. I spent most of my time oversea.

[Frankie-Dear]

Six years as an Army flight medic on helicopters... '87-'93. I didn't start CDing until about two months ago, I guess...

[Denise Anne]

USAF - Crash/Fire/Rescue - 10 years active duty ('76 - '86) and 5 more years ('86 - '91) in the Air National Guard. Did not dress while in the service. Dressed before and after though.

Always wanted to be a Firefighter and USAF gave me that chance. Besides, we didn't have to live in tents and the dirt.

Been a Firefighter now for 31 years - "Best Job In The World!"

Denise Anne

[Kate Simmons]

Yep, in the 70's while stationed in Virginia and in Nam.:happy:

[terrilynn]

US Army here, '76 - '83, Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Specialist. I maintianed a very small collection of femme things that could be easily concealed in the NBC room amongst all the equipment. Was always in 'line' units, so inspections were constant, but usually got time to indulge in hotels on the weekends. Just couldnt ever quite 'turn it off' during those 7 years.

Terrilynn

[Alex!]

Eight years with the USAF. Never crossdressed during that time.

[KandisTX]

Looks like more than a few of us were in the Air Force. I was in from 88 - 91 myself. Would have stayed in, but was "RIF"ed out in 91.

Kandis:love:

[Marcie Sexton]

Nope, not me, fell for the full bit of a Marine...but then again I was shamed into submitting to denial...

Thank goodness I finally opened my eyes to who I really am...

[GACountrygal]

My SO, nataliecd77 is former Army. 98-2004

[Kroma]

I was also in the Air Force for 4 years ('00 to '04) and did not dress during that time. I joined merely because I wasn't ready for college.

For those that signed up for the Air Force, what were your AFSCs (aka MOS for Army)? Why did you choose the Air Force?

I myself was a flight-line avionics tech.

I chose the AF over the Army, Navy, and Marines for a few reasons:

My dad was drafted into the Army and hated it.

I lived in a Navy town during the Gulf War and didn't see many of my neighbors for long periods of time.

As far as the Marines are concerned, who in their right mind would want to go through boot camp for 12 weeks?
(I may not be "normal," but at least I'm sane.)

[bobi jean]

Navy, 69-73, 2yr longbeach 2 yr San Diego. not a lot of dressing but did as much as I could.

[JamieTV]

23 years in the Army and I did dress when I could....

[KandisTX]

I was also in the Air Force for 4 years ('00 to '04) and did not dress during that time. I joined merely because I wasn't ready for college.

For those that signed up for the Air Force, what were your AFSCs (aka MOS for Army)? Why did you choose the Air Force?

I myself was a flight-line avionics tech.

I chose the AF over the Army, Navy, and Marines for a few reasons:

My dad was drafted into the Army and hated it.

I lived in a Navy town during the Gulf War and didn't see many of my neighbors for long periods of time.

As far as the Marines are concerned, who in their right mind would want to go through boot camp for 12 weeks?
(I may not be "normal," but at least I'm sane.)


For me it was a simple choice.

1. Marines didn't want a married recruit and they wouldn't give me the duty I wanted because I was married.

2. Dad was Army and I KNEW how screwed up he was.

3. Navy didn't have any appeal for me.

4. Air Force gave me my choice of job (Administration Specialist)

Kandis:love:

[Deanna2]

Hey! Femme gear or military uniforms? It's all dressing up. I used to enjoy mess undress for mess functions, particularly summer rig.

[trannie T]

And I thought that Corporal Klinger was a fictional character.

Many of us are in 'macho' professions such as the military, law enforcement or mining engineering.

[SherriePall]

Fortunately, I only had six months active duty training as I joined the Marine Reserves. Somehow, I was able to last those six months. Kroma, my boot camp was only 9 weeks. However, they tacked on four weeks of Infantry training for everyone at LeJeune. That would be 13 weeks total as I understand they are back to infantry training at P.I.

BTW, basic was fun. You had a live-in nanny who made sure you did everything right and woke you every morning. If we weren't fast enough jumping out of our racks and standing at attention, the D.I. would make us do bends and thrusts until he was happy. And he wasn't easily made happy.

[sami1952]

I spent 12 years in the army and cd every chance i could,but never when i live in the barracks.

[Kroma]

Fortunately, I only had six months active duty training as I joined the Marine Reserves. Somehow, I was able to last those six months. Kroma, my boot camp was only 9 weeks. However, they tacked on four weeks of Infantry training for everyone at LeJeune. That would be 13 weeks total as I understand they are back to infantry training at P.I.

BTW, basic was fun. You had a live-in nanny who made sure you did everything right and woke you every morning. If we weren't fast enough jumping out of our racks and standing at attention, the D.I. would make us do bends and thrusts until he was happy. And he wasn't easily made happy.

That's insanity:

In AF basic training I got 45 min showers every night, weekly phone calls home, and it only took six weeks. Also, when I enlisted I barely met the minimum weight requirement and the daily marching/pt didn't help, so I always got to finish eating; the T.I.s made me.

Shortly after I arrived at my first duty station they introduced "stress cards," in case things got too tough. :laughing:

[Paulacder]

Was in the Air Force and lived in the Barracks, I was lucky enough to have a car at the time, so my stash was kept in the trunk. I remember parking by the mail room, then late in the evening going out to my car and getting a dress a pair of hose and my only pair of heels at the time from the trunk of my car then slipping into the mail room for a fast change. Of course I then would take my evening ride. Looking back now I was young and dumb, and you know the rest....:heehee::heehee::heehee:

[Ashley1]

A "Tanker" on the DMZ in Korea.
Ashley

[robyn1114]

15+ in USAF and still counting

[Dutchgal]

Six years as an Army flight medic on helicopters... '87-'93. I didn't start CDing until about two months ago, I guess...

10 years AD Army - 6 as Flight Medic (hi) - 78 - 88.

Dressed when I could - had FULL SET of female uniforms. (sigh) Those were the days - skinny.


Dutchgal:happy:

[julie08]

I am currently in the Army - only been in for a year. I wanted to go USAF but the recruiters never called me back and their office was closed when I went. Besides, I didn't think they gave out job of choice.

I am a 25B - Information Technology Specialist. I have 5 more years to decide if I want to stay in or not. I am married and I dress whenever my wife lets me... It's still a new thing so she is trying to get used to it.

Preparring to go to Afghanistan in a little bit so I guess my CD will be put on hold...

[Kitty Sue]

2 years navy.Sonar tech. 9 years active army, medic(91b back then) the forward observer(13f) and 4 years in guard (14S)and counting. Julie 08 I wish you all the best in AF and be careful. KS.

[miss-x]

no military but a fire fighter for 30 plus years and still going.

[Susan.]

Four years active in the Marines, but never active in dressing up during that period.

[Ronda_B]

I spent 4 year in the NAVY and dressed when I could and had time off on the beach. I collected panties overseas and kept them. The other guy thought they were my conquest trophy's, little did they know.:devil:

[Chiana]

Navy. I did dress while on active duty, but it was extremely rare. I did have a wig stashed and I noticed someone else had worn it. Hmmmmm. It was hiden but not under lock and key. I found a new hiding place. If I had been clever instead of scared, I should have set a trap to find out who my fellow CDer was.

[Tasha T]

I was in the U.S. Army as an infantryman for two years and wasn't dressing at the time.

[Darlene Rochelle]

USN Ret. '78-'96 I dressed in the barracks while at NAS Pax River,MD. I had a two-man room,and my roommate was always gone on weekends,lived in the E-5,E-6 barracks,it's where I started CDing.

[dashi30]

I am still active duty Navy, 10 years as of feb, I have been dressing for 3 years, only in private. My Navy experience or Navy life has not really felt the change with the exception of not being able to talk openly and wanting to online shop alot which is a no-no in my command LOL! I will be medically retired in a few months and I will miss the Navy, however, I will be more free to open up to some of my closer friends and family... which the only aspect I hate about my job is the machoness...dont show any emotions.

:love:
Kaylee

[Mary Morgan]

US Army infantry 1969-71. Yes I did

[mrde2006]

Retired AF, 85-05, Dressed many times, underdressed in uniform on several occasions.

[dashi30]

Retired AF, 85-05, Dressed many times, underdressed in uniform on several occasions.

Gosh I love this quote TeeHee:p

[Lawren]

USAF, '80 - '84.

Got caught wearing pantyhose one time. It was NOT a fun experience!

[Veronica E. Scott]

Was in the USNR 63-69 Stationed in Pearl Harbor for 2 yrs aboard ship never derssed during that time very small quarters, but after I got out oh boy.

[Patty]

USAF 66-70 no dressing during that time :sad:

[Deborah]

US Army for 10 years. Didn't join up to be patriotic. I thought it would make a man out of me.....didn't work.

[KandisTX]

US Army for 10 years. Didn't join up to be patriotic. I thought it would make a man out of me.....didn't work.


That was sort of an underlying reason for my enlistment. Of course, the only thing it did was cause more problems in my relationships in that time. Then again, I would do it again if needed.

Kandis:love:

[TracyH]

I was also in the Air Force for 4 years ('00 to '04) and did not dress during that time. I joined merely because I wasn't ready for college.

For those that signed up for the Air Force, what were your AFSCs (aka MOS for Army)? Why did you choose the Air Force?

I myself was a flight-line avionics tech.

I chose the AF over the Army, Navy, and Marines for a few reasons:

My dad was drafted into the Army and hated it.

I lived in a Navy town during the Gulf War and didn't see many of my neighbors for long periods of time.

As far as the Marines are concerned, who in their right mind would want to go through boot camp for 12 weeks?
(I may not be "normal," but at least I'm sane.)

I was an aircraft loadmaster in the Air Force. Basically, I went in and screamed at the MEPS officer, "I wanna fly!" So if you've seen a flyer who wears a corset and vinyl hot pants under his flight suit, that was probably me.

I chose the Air Force because I knew it was the most mentally demanding out of all the branches.

[Kroma]

USAF, '80 - '84.

Got caught wearing pantyhose one time. It was NOT a fun experience!

I remember during our warrior week, (aka field training), it was mentioned that some airmen/troops, would wear pantyhose to protect against insect bites. I probably protested a bit to much to hide my excitement.

While I was on the flight-line during winter months, I did wear tights for extra insulation, but that was considered to be appropriate considering the -12 degree wind chill.

[Butterfly Bill]

When I was stationed at the Naval Air Facility which was on Naha Air Base on Okinawa in '68-9, I had an off-base apartment and went to town. There was an area in Naha called the "black market" It was once a real one, but now it was a convoluted legitimate shopping district with many narrow streets and alleys, and there were many stores with very inexpensive apparral.

[KellyCD]

Army for the last 4 years here. In Iraq right now.

[Amy07]

Just be safe, Kelly.

[Susan Dee]

Amy: how right. Kelly - and all CDs serving overseas - a very special wish for your safe return home.

Susan

[TxKimberly]

12 years active duty Army (83 to 95) and yes, I was dressing then too, though I DIDN'T go out.

[Amanda Leigh]

I have always wore panties since I was 18 but I really didn't start fully dressing until about 4 years ago....while I was on active duty. you would be surprised on how many "closet" dressers there are in the military....:2c:

[cutbait]

i was in the navy for six years two six month deployments... bouth to the gulf... the frist to arive after the 9-11 attacks... and the whole time, i was in paintys.

on cold nights standing watch in the weather, i had stockings out tights on under my uniform. when i was home however, i would be in dresses and helas. i often sleped in a nighty when i was not on duty and had to spend the night on board.

for thouse that are wondering, for the first six months onboard, i was working the j-dail or the standard phone lines... then it was off to the s.i.t.e 501 tv shop.... jim carry's cable guy with a surprise in the tool bag. :heehee:

[Juanita O]

USAF from 78-82. was caught by wife while stationed at RAF LAHENHEATH.

[Kellicd848]

I was Navy for many years and dressed when not on board ship. When on shore duty got to dress a bit more because I had my own apartment off base. I wish I could have found others at the time that crossdressed.
Katy

[fun4metoo2004]

Retired after 20 years in the Navy. Last duty station was in Hawaii. Didn't CD much while I was in service. 16 years of sea time, and not many opportunities to spend time where I could do it without ridicule or persecution from the service. The great UCMJ Article 134 always a deterrant.

[RobynB]

28 years total active duty and reserves US Army (68-96). I did cd except when stationed in Vietnam.

[Carroll]

I decided in 1982 I didnt want to join the military so I went in the UASF. I kept a small stash in my car for years

[robbie]

81-85 USN Nuke. Wore panties on shore duty, apartment during training, and aboard a submarine. I was stationed about a ship for a short time but didn't wear on the ship. I did have a stash in my truck and would wear them on the beach. I would just wear a t-shirt and panties after dark on the beach. No one could see and I would walk around with other people on the beach. The one time I tried to steal panties, was caught and arrested. Only thing they did was to disqualify me from subs. Could serve on surface. Was hurt around same time so opted for medical discharge. I had some nice panties at that time. bikinis with embroadry. I also had a bikini, mesh front with silk back. My favorite ever. Lost them on way home after being discharged.

[Amanda Leigh]

they get found by others... but it is difficullt. Takes alot of trust....I knew of 7 in my unit alone and suspected others... shaved legs...make-up residue...

[Amelia Coffey]

Sheesh....Am I the only one here that served in the Coast Guard?

Retired after 20 years and, yes, I did dress when I could and often underdressed while on duty.

Amy

[Sarah Plumber]

13 years Royal Air Force ....Aircraft Technician.....

Lived out so never really had a problem ....

[casey01]

8 years and counting in the ARMY been on and off deployments since i came in. My wife does not accept nor understand, in fact I wish I understood myself. LOL

[sammie]

Combat Medic 71-73 dresses when the bombs stopped for a sec.

[Annette_boy]

Hi Girls
US Navy 64-70 BM3 Riverboats (PBR's) dressed when on Liberty and leave went back in 82-99 retired as BM1 was married wife knew of my dressing and helped me with it dressing in service is diffacult but do able yes probably serving was part of the denial stage but we girls are everywhere
Hugs and Kisses
Annette USNR(Ret)

[sammie]

Sammie here,one short tre story and i'll shut up. One day in Darmstat,Germany where i did most of my tour a comrade,not a buddy,you guys know the difference,was really strung out on something and i went up to him to see if he was all right and he lookrd up at me and said "what the === are u?" I was not even dressed but i guess he knew somehow or mabey because i looked so young. I was only 17 when i joined the Army.I may have had on panties i really don't recall though.Anyway,i replied"What the $%^ ARE U?!" I think it was then that i realized that what i wore under my fatigues did not matter as long as it did not interfere with anyone or affect my job performance.

[toniloraine]

i spent 12 years active, riffed in 92 and still in the guard. yes, i wore panties all the time and dressed at home. still do.:thumbsup:

[Alberta Daisy]

I was 23 years as a combat engineer in the Canadian Army. Wife was the one who started me dressing, then got pissed when the genie refused to go back in the bottle. Lived in MQs the whole time, dressed at home, but never under the uniform, just asking for trouble.

[Sarah Plumber]

I'd just like to express my admiration for those of you that were obviously involved with Vietnam. Politics and all that other stuff aside where the courage came from I have no idea. I suddied the war for several years and it still sends shivers up my spine!

I was lucky to avoid any direct conflict although and always wonder how I would react. I know many who have.

[june58]

Am a retired AF flight engineer and flew all over the world. I usually carried some articles of feminine clothing with me, usually lingerie. Only wore it during layovers in the privacy of my hotel room. Never had any problems.

[Katelyn]

USAF - Crash/Fire/Rescue - 10 years active duty ('76 - '86) and 5 more years ('86 - '91) in the Air National Guard. Did not dress while in the service. Dressed before and after though.

Always wanted to be a Firefighter and USAF gave me that chance. Besides, we didn't have to live in tents and the dirt.

Been a Firefighter now for 31 years - "Best Job In The World!"

Denise Anne

USMC Crash/Fire/Rescue from 2000-2004. My fire training took place on an Air Force Base in Texas that trained firefighters and Intel. When we had to field day (barracks cleanup) I would volunteer to clean the laundry room. The policy was that any unclaimed clothing that had been lying around the past few days was to be thrown away on that day. That's how my first collection started. When it was time to leave the school, I was afraid that the clothes would by found by the movers, so I ditched them. Except for nail polish and some makeup, my collection didn't restart until after I got out.

[Shadeauxmarie]

8 years Navy Nuke. I NEVER, NEVER dressed onboard ship. I did dress in my off base apartment. When the wife was not at home. She never understood, nor condones my dressing. She thinks I don't dress now.

Occasionally, I break down and cry. The inability to BE is killing me softly and slowly.

[TerriM]

US Army 67-68, drafted, pushed up my draft. Vietnam Oct 67-Sept 68. Was all set to go on R&R to Tapei. Had plans to have a girl dress up me up for 3 days. Never happened. got hurt and was medivaced to Japan. Often wonder if my life would have been different if I went on that R&R.

Terri

[psion128]

I'm USA Active and I only dress at home or on leave. I do not reside in the barracks/dorms so, I do not have to worry about inspections and being caught. Right now, the only thing I worry about is when I bring a new girlfriend over or whatnot. And how they will react to the whole deal of a CD boyfriend.

[Nylonkaren]

20 year USMC full of fight. 1966-1986. I dressed on and off at home, but never under a uniform. When you are a Marine you are one 100%. The best part is for the past 21 years my retirement pay has allowed me to shop till I drop and I have a great wardrobe now. Thanks, Uncle Sam.

[Eva Marie]

I was four years in the Navy Reserve (enlisted) during my undergraduate college years, then went to the USAF and became a pilot (F-101 & B-52). After all that I decided I wasn't a good soldier and moved on to better things. Life consists mostly of dreams and memories; if we live our dreams, we'll have good memories.

[Sarah Plumber]

A B52 Pilot!
Thats an awesome aircraft. Wow what a job!!

Whoops......not very lady like .....Lol...

[Darlene Dippy]

16 years in the RAF. No not the WRAF!:tongueout

[Sarah Plumber]

Dippy, maybe not the WRAF.. but did you manage to get hold of a uniform....I did ! Felt wonderfull...it's a long story. PM me if you wish we may have some stuff in commom!

[Darlene Dippy]

!
Dippy, maybe not the WRAF.. but did you manage to get hold of a uniform....I did ! Felt wonderfull...it's a long story. PM me if you wish we may have some stuff in commom!

Sarah

Never did find the NATA Stock Numbers for seamed stockings, a waspie corset and high heels.

:hugs:Darlene

[goofus]

And I thought that Corporal Klinger was a fictional character.

\

Actually Corporal Klinger was based on the real life story of Lenny Bruce, the comedian who tried to get out of the Navy by dressing as a woman (as a WAVE) :happy:

[fireandlace]

Can't help but notice there seems to be more then on firefighter posting on this thread.... interesting....:happy:

[Katie Ashe]

I did my whole ten years, in private of coarse, never left base housing. Almost got caught one night, more scary than being shot at.

[Alex-is]

Not military yet, but Im pretty sure Im going Navy out of college.

I did spend all of Highschool in the Military Youth Programs tho