Congratz.

You got my number.

Call it.

Good luck in the military and stay safe...
I see a lot of misconceptions here and some statements that have some truth to them...
The Army is not as big into physical fitness as some may think.  Yes, you need to be physically fit, but not to the point where you need to be muscular.  You only need be fit enough to pass the pt test.  You can maintain a somewhat feminine body, though too much so will draw attention.  During initial induction training, you generally shower together in one large shower area.  Once at your assigned unit, you are often in a room with a few other men with your own shared shower, so less visibility if that is a concern.  I mention this because there are very few instances where a "fem" body will be noticed.  There are all sorts of body shapes, from fem to muscular.  There are military men who are crossdressers, just as there are gay and lesbian military personnel.  It is not the service in particular that makes a difference, but rather the field you choose to enter.  If you opt for the infantry, logistics, computer tech, medical, etc., you will have little trouble as long as you are not obvious and "out".  If you elect to go into the more stringently demanding units, or "special ops" units, you will have a more difficult time, but it is not impossible by any means, to be fem (to a much lesser degree than you normally would) or live a gay lifestyle, within reason of course.  In the local area in which I live, you will see military crossdressers, gay, lesbian, and even trans.  I personally fought my GID by going into the military to force myself to be a "man".  Not a good idea, as all it did was eventually cause greater depression and much regret.
For someone looking for the educational benefits and a way to perhaps put away some money (though you don't earn very much), it's not an altogether bad choice given the current economy and job market.  I went in for many reasons and remained in primarily for only one.  Anyone who has questions regarding this, feel free to email me.

My brother is in Iraq. I worry about him everyday

Hello Virginia,

I can very easily understand your concerns.  I don't know either of you, but I pray for his safe return home...

Quote from: Katherine on January 26, 2009, 07:36:28 AM
Hello Virginia,

I can very easily understand your concerns.  I don't know either of you, but I pray for his safe return home...

Thank You

I send my prayers for your brother, I hate wars and and the destruction they bring, if I was to make a list of all the destruction it brings I would be here till tomorrow at this time and even some. I have been peace activist since 1963 and that was my fist exposure of working along side other women, We fought with flowers, art and poetry. the hippy days.

Cindy 

I want to join so I can fight terrorists. I don't even care about college or anything. The Army will be my career, and I will wait until the next life to be a girl.
The thing is, I see myself as a guardian. I need to be able to be strong enough to protect my family and my country. The fact is, girls aren't allowed to do much combat wise in the military. I need to be a man. I might not like it too much, but if it's for the better of the world, than I'm okay.
I need to be the inspirational hero in battle, the silhouette against a red sky, leading warriors into victory. This cannot be accomplished in this society, in this time, if you are a female. Maybe in the future, but not now. I need to lead, and fight. I would even go so far to say that this is a just war, one that needs to be fought.
Virginia, I thank your brother for his service.

Quote from: Mazarine_Sky on January 28, 2009, 05:46:36 PMThis cannot be accomplished in this society, in this time, if you are a female.

Lots of things can't be accomplished in this society.

I intend to accomplish them.

I wish you the best of luck.

I'd give even odds on VG accomplishing what can not be accomplished.  I've seen that happen enough.  I'd give you 1-80 odds that you are going to guard anything, protect anything by killing other people.  Hell, 5-1 you can't even define terrorist in a way that would not included the Founding Fathers of the United States of America.  And, if you're going to call the Founding Fathers of the United States of America terrorists, well....

Quote from: tekla on January 31, 2009, 05:06:04 AM
I'd give even odds on VG accomplishing what can not be accomplished.  I've seen that happen enough.  I'd give you 1-80 odds that you are going to guard anything, protect anything by killing other people.  Hell, 5-1 you can't even define terrorist in a way that would not included the Founding Fathers of the United States of America.  And, if you're going to call the Founding Fathers of the United States of America terrorists, well....

Tekla, there are better places to discuss your personal political views than in this particular thread.  Cool it and take it somewhere else for the moment.

You've made this argument multiple times and I promise you, I doubt there's many people who haven't heard it already.

A letter from me to a friend who just got back from Iraq.

Hi Jason hon, Welcome home nice to hear you are back home safe if not completely sound or at peace with yourself, it may take some silencing of the mind and soul searching, but someday you will find that inner peace again.

In the past while I have been expanding myself, going here and going there, searching and getting involved with some group here and some group there and I have found that as you have mentioned, when seeking others of like minds, you need to look also for those who are alike emotionally, emphatically and spiritually.

I have also discovered that there are many little pockets of good caring and loving people out there. little pockets of goodness in an ocean of shrapnel. Who do you think will survive all that fall out out there?

The quiet one, the one with the unwritten name? Yes, there are many of this kind who have died as unsung heroes.

Or is it the one who is looking to conquer all the ills of the world with one sweep of the magic wand of the material world?

Or the one who only seeks to be a part of, or a connection to those little pockets of caring gifted individuals, to heal by touching anothers heart, and to hold hands with another spiritually?

One who seeks only to heal one needy individual at a time, to bring this healing to the one who truly wants and is willing to receive this gift of this healing.

Yes, gifted in ways that even  they are not even aware of. Yes chivalry and heroism may still be alive, but so is kindness, , love compassion, and empathy, and are not these qualities also not part of heroism? Like right up there along with bravery? Like up there on the same level as knights in shining armor, princesses, and warriors of the light.

But you are quite right, unfortunately it is difficult to find such warriors of the true light on the web. To much deceit, descent, and distrust on the web creates animosity and paranoia.

May the light be with you and may you find your truth

Cindy

 Military service and wars are a reality that may never change. I wish you all the best . I sure would like to wave a magic wand that would eliminate all pain and suffering. Since that is not possible. I can only pray that you and all the non terrorists being shot at and put in harms way come through unscathed.
Thank you for wanting to protect us all.

  I was in the Navy and it put my crossdressing on hold. That was frustrating. I was fortunate in physical training part. Never had to do pt. Recommendation: change your MOS asap. Find some nonphysical duty like communications or something. And you realize of course you can't just quit. Take this job and shove it is not an option. Did you know that officers can turn in their 30 day notice and resign but enlisted can't. I know some airborne guys who are not overly muscular. Maybe jumping out of perfectly good airplanes would be good. Actually running is good for a feminine physique. Wow what sexy legs. I'm sure there a lot jobs that are'nt too physically demanding. One friend of mine was a librarian at Ft. Campbell. The training in the modern militarty is definitely worth a few years of your life. Good luck , Genevieve

He's in Basic right now, he left last tuesday.

He should be writing though, I'll keep everyone informed of his adventures until he can get back, kk?

I noticed a reply from Myles. To Myles: Sempre Fi. I was in the Navy and had a jarhead body guard for the days I had to transport classified information. I guess if we got in bad situation where I might comprimise a secret he was supposed to shoot me. I'm not sure. I learned to appreciate Uncle Sam's Misguided Children.

Thanks- Thats funny.

Well there have been some that have disappeared by just having been suspected of leaking classified information. Found several months later sitting in there cars in a remote area with a bullet hole in their heads.

Cindy

Just wanted to say good luck, and if all else fails, you'll be a really hot guy if you try to stay lean threw it all. Both guys a girls will want a piece of you. Don't know if that helps.

Get a MOS that does'nt require  alot of physiical training like a librarian. Or something using computers. There are many jobs in the armed forces that do not require a bunch of physical effort. Genevieve