Veteran Dressers. R u one?

[docrobbysherry]

I was just reading another post here by a T veteran that served and was disappointed because there was no war on. I was drafted into the Army during Viet Nam. This was 25 years before I ever thot of dressing. Unlike the other T poster, I felt fortunate to have not been sent into combat in the jungles. Some of my friends never came home. Some that did, were never the same.

While remembering our friends and family members that served today, I thot it mite be a good time for those of us that served or r serving, to mention about how dressing affected them during their time in the service? Or, vice versa?

Please indicate which branch of service u were/r in. And, what your MOS was/is if u like. I'll bet every dresser had a bit different experience.

[Bea A]

I was an Intel Specialist in the Navy from 1982-1991. Never dressed onboard ship, did sneak a few CD magazines onto the ship. While married I dressed when wife wasn't home. My biggest fear was updating my security clearance. Never had an assignment requiring a polygraph. Crossdressing/TS was an instant discharge in Intel.

[Alice Torn]

US Air Force 1976 honorable discharge SAC missile security. Was not dressing then.

[barbie lanai]

US Navy 63-67. Never dressed aboard the ship. But the last six months or so of my enlistment, I rented an apartment in San Diego. Started buying my first few fem clothes, and sadly had my first purge when the ship was going to change ports and my apt renting ended about a month before my enlistment ended.

[VAWyman]

U.S. Navy, Vietnam green water navy (Danang Area north to DMZ).

[stacycoral]

Navy Seabee, dress on weekends some times off base in private,like other said it would have been a discharge other than honorable, if someone known. Happy Veterans day

[rachael j.]

17+ years in Air Force. last 4 years wore pantys 24/7 and a bra (no stuffing) under work fatigues most days. I enjoyed the travel opportunities while serving but wish we then had military rules that are now in effect! Had my own wardrobe but was afraid of being found out if I went outside. Had a close call in Germany- went out in a dress, heels, wig, makeup and decided to do a little sightseeing one evening around an old castle. Thought I was alone but suddenly there was another group of people wandering around. I jumped into my car with my heart beating like a triphammer and headed back home. Happy veterans day to all who served!!!

[Tina_gm]

Technically yes. I served in the USAF 83-87. I prefer to think of this holiday for those who have served during times of war and seen battle, although technically it is for all veterans. And I honor and thank all those including family members who have past on who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[CD Tammy]

U.S. Army 1983 to 2004. MOS 13A.

[anna kate]

USAF Active Reserve '62-'68. Aircraft mechanic C119 and C124, Don't believe any of those are flying anymore. Never dressed on base. Unit got activated when North Koreans captured the Pueblo. My enlistment ran out before that situation was resolved(was not extended). Lost some friends in Nam, some came back really messed up. They are all in my thoughts and prayers every day.

[Stephanie47]

I was just reading another post here by a T veteran that served and was disappointed because there was no war on. I was drafted into the Army during Viet Nam. This was 25 years before I ever thot of dressing. Unlike the other T poster, I felt fortunate to have not been sent into combat in the jungles. Some of my friends never came home. Some that did, were never the same.

All I have to say about anyone who "served and was disappointed because there was no war on" should not be in the combat arms. I would not have wanted for that person to be in my infantry squad. Taking the lives of other human beings and watching your squad mates get killed and maimed is serious business. You definitely will not know what to expect in combat. No matter what your training may be, you'll never know the horrors until you experience them. You can go through the most advanced training that will prepare you for the mechanics of taking a life, but, no matter what you are shown you'll never know until the times comes. The biggest fault one can have in combat is to minimize the enemy.

Yep, I'm an 11B20 combat veteran with an abbreviated tour in the Nam. Sherry is right, damn right! There are physical and mental scars that one endures until he or she leaves this world. Yes, Veterans Day is for all veterans. Don't ever enlist because it appears "things" are safe...no war going on. You see how that turned out for a lot of men and women who were in prior to 9/11.

Yes, I went to several remembrance ceremonies this past weekend and watched grown aged men cry.

[cdinmd206]

US Army 1971 - 1974. 31J20 Communications equipment repair. Orders got changed at last minute from Nam to Germany. Got married very quick and we went to Germany. Spent 2 1/2 years there and had a good time and learned a lot about how other people lived. I lived off base so I could get dressed at our apartment. Then wife thought it was neat and we mostly stayed in lingerie at home. Sure miss living in Stuttgart, Germany.

[Stephanie Julianna]

I always feel that I'm not what people expect when they think "Veteran". I really don't think of myself as a Vet. I was in the New York State Army National Guard Rainbow Division from 1970 to 1976. In those days National Guard soldiers did not go overseas because there was a draft. I respect those that served overseas more than ever now but I did not support the war. So, still wanting to fulfill my military obligation I joined the Guards. I trained at Fort Knox and my MO was 11E10, Tank Crewman. I eventually settled into the driver position since I loved driving all kinds of vehicles. I trained on the M48 Patton Tanks and the M60 A1, A2, and A3. Never wore my heels during maneuvers. Today I am a Hospice Nurse and I truly feel privileged to care for the veterans of WWII and after. They are a special breed of people and we owe our lives to their bravery and commitment.

[CD Tammy]

I didn't go to Viet Nam because my parents felt that Kindergarten was a bit more important. But it was a tough school. In all seriousness, I don't believe that it matters what MOS or where you serve. We all carry the same concerns even whether sleeping in a barracks or a tent. We know that we are just one set of orders away from being right there. We train for it. While in Iraq and Afghanistan, I spent most of my time in a CP but with the green on blue fears being a reality, the CP was often as tense as the front line patrols. One of the hardest letters that I had to write was to the family of a 71L. How do you explain that their son, who was not in combat arms has been killed? Today, having a free meal at O'Charlie's, I met a man who had not one, not two but three purple hearts. His MOS? 94B.

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On a lighter note. While in the service, while in garrison, I did often wear tights or pantyhose under my uniform. I often wondered what the soldiers would say if they knew at those formations.

[Kate Simmons]

I had two tours in Nam from 1969-1971. Mostly dressed in my Vietnamese GF's stuff when I was on my second tour. My MOS? A contradiction in terms, Army Intelligence.

[kimdl93]

My time was late in the Vietnam era, but I was strictly stateside. My dressing was on hiatus for the duration and when I got out I hoped it was behind me permanently. It proved not to be the case.


As for th person your mentioned, I don't think anyone who had been to war would express any such attitude. From my family members and friends who were, there was no romance...just unspeakable horror offset by a deep sense camaraderie.

[sami1952]

Army 73 to 83, dress all the time while serving. Never made to nam but had four brother that did, all made it back 3 more served during that same time.

[Jill_cd]

US Navy and Reserves-Linguist and Intel. I wore stockings under my dungarees a few times. I was stationed at a shore station and had my own room (nice) so I could indulge a bit. That was damn good duty! Too bad I didn't appreciate it then. I've had the honor of working with Navy SEALS, and those guys are absolutely incredible! The best of the best.

[Jenny Gurl]

U.S.A.F. for 12 years over a decade ago. I never dressed while on duty although the desire was always there. Did attend a party once on a weekend off where I stayed over so no one drove home after drinking. The girls decided it would be funny to paint my toenails bright red, little did they know they were really doing me a favor. One of the girls husbands said I was lucky, they were going to shave my legs too but they stopped them. I never forgave them for stopping them. I got back to base and asked the girl next door to borrow some nail polish remover, she laughed and said "wild weekend hu?"

[MissTee]

Served 24 years. Never dressed when deployed. Too busy staying in one piece. I say one can never really wrap your head around what we went through and survived. I've learned to deal with it, keep it tucked away mentally most of the time. Nevertheless, I do have the occasional nightmares/bad dreams that seem to want to live on despite my best efforts. But it's manageable.

[joanna marie]

Army 68-71
MOS 11B40
vietnam 69-70
Dressed before enlisting and after but not in the service,

[Ellen47]

20 years army. Did not dress as deployed. Also came home in one piece mostly.Thank you to all that served.

[NicoleScott]

Yes, I'm a vet, US Army. I'm a fan of veterans, but not a fan of Veterans Day. Giving government employees who aren't veterans a day off while veterans not working for the government have to work doesn't seem to me to be the best way to recognize veterans for their service. Maybe I'm a sorehead because I never got the day off.

[Kris1775]

Veteran of Iraq. Served from 2000 - 2005 in the Marines. Rarely dressed while active. MOS of 1812 while state side. Was reactivated in 05 and put on the ground with 0311s. Loved my time in the corps.

[daviolin]

US Navy, 1968-1972. Radioman on Tin Cans. I never dressed while on ship or base. But when I went home on leave, well that is a different story. Daviolin