A Brave Transition By A Minn. Soldier

[Shana A]

A Brave Transition By A Minn. Soldier
June 3, 2012 6:26 PM   
Rachel Slavik   

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/06/03/a-brave-transition-by-a-minn-soldier/

PINE CITY, Minn. (WCCO) – A Minnesota soldier is trying to pave the way for change in the military.

Specialist Ackley is a war veteran who served in Iraq with the 34th Red Bull infantry division in 2009. But a lot has changed since her return two years ago.

Specialist John Ackley is now Ashley.

She would be the first to tell you she tries to avoid gender ideals.

"I've tried to stay away from gender roles," said Ashley.

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June 6th, 2012
12:37 PM ET

Army Regulation: Transgenders medically unfit

http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/06/army-regulation-transgenders-medically-unfit/

Ashley Ackley talks to CNN's Kyra Phillips about why she is fighting Army Regulation 40-501 that sees transgenders as 'administratively unfit'.

[Jamie D]

Ashley Ackerky posts here as "BabyemoAshley."