Toni,
The regulation you were wondering about is called the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Perhaps you've heard of it?.
Either article 133 (conduct unbecoming) or 134 (To the prejudice of good order and discipline)could be used against you. Add to that DoD instruction 6130, where items are given that can disqualify you from military service. Here's a quote "history of major abnormalities or defects of the genitalia, such as change of sex [and] hermaphroditism.” Under the mental standards in the same regulation, “current or history of psychosexual conditions, including but not limited to transsexualism [and] transvestism” is considered disqualifying."
So, what do you want to do? Serve in silence, or not serve, going out in a blaze of glory? The ball (so to speak) is in your court. As for going after people here that gave their advice, remember; they cared enough to give their advice. Going after them for giving it - even if you disagree -shows poor form. Have you not learned the rule of "smile and nod?"
As for myself, I have been in various sandboxes in my 30-plus years. Sometimes I play and sometimes I don't. Use your best judgement, but remember - your bags will be checked on the way home by customs agents - usually military. Tread carefully.
Good luck, and God bless over there!
Kathi
