Meet Kristin Beck, a transgender former Navy SEAL running for Congress

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Meet Kristin Beck, a transgender former Navy SEAL running for Congress

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/meet-kristin-beck-a-transgender-former-navy-seal-running-for-congress/2015/06/22/299006e4-0b87-11e5-9e39-0db921c47b93_story.html?wprss=rss_lifestyle

The Washington Post
By Ben Terris June 22 at 10:03 PM

The first thing Lawrence Shaw noticed about the congressional candidate in his driveway were the medals — a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star with a "V" for valor, and a Joint Service Commendation decoration — clipped to her blazer.

"Are you retired military?" Shaw asked, taking a break from his lawn work to walk over to the broad-shouldered woman.

"Yeah, 20 years, Navy SEAL," Kristin Beck said. She brushed back her long blond hair and showed him the silver pendant on her necklace, an eagle clutching a trident, anchor and pistol.
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If you haven't seen "Lady Valor" or you're not familiar with Kristen Beck, this article is a great introduction to a hero in more ways than one.

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Transgender Former Navy SEAL Running for Congress Says Caitlyn Jenner 'in Her Underwear' Is Not Helping the Cause

BY Sandra Sobieraj Westfall  06/25/2015

http://www.people.com/article/transgender-former-navy-seal-congressional-candidate-caitlyn-jenner-underwear

Campaigning for Congress in Maryland's 5th district, the Democrat wears the Purple Heart and Navy SEAL Trident from her 20 years in the military so that, she says, "voters can very quickly see some depth."

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This People Magazine article is much more about Beck and her candidacy than about the ginned up controversy the headline promises. It's a pretty good profile, but I'm disappointed they felt the need to make it look like Beck was pitting herself against Jenner.