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

[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.

[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

[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

[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.

[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....

[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

[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.