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In the super-secret world of the Navy SEAL, Chris Beck carried around an explosive secret of his own during his 20 years with the elite, all-male unit: a transgender life.
In the memoirs Warrior Princess, published Saturday, retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck — formerly Chris — writes about life struggling with her sexual identity and then going public.
Chris Beck served 20 years as a Navy SEAL, including seven combat deployments, and earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Beck retired from Navy SEAL Team 6 in 2011, only months before it raided Osama bin Laden's hide-out, and was always careful to keep the secret close to the vest.
Originally posted by smyleegrl
I feel sorry for the idiot who calls her a sissy..
Good for her. And good job supporting her decision, ST6!
Originally posted by markosity1973
This story just goes to show that LGBT folk really do know no boundaries when it comes to what they can achieve.
Their personal character is not to be underestimated nor written off as weak or without courage and their contribution to society is just as valuable as anyone else's.
edit on 5-6-2013 by markosity1973 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Swills
reply to post by PhoenixOD
That's the Army's motto.
USN = Honor. Courage. Commitment.
Originally posted by ANNED
Originally posted by smyleegrl
I feel sorry for the idiot who calls her a sissy..
Good for her. And good job supporting her decision, ST6!
I feel for any rapist or other criminal that may think they are dealing with a lady.
Are you sure its a her?
Originally posted by Darth_Prime
i've been waiting for someone to post this, indeed, i applauder her and her strengths
Originally posted by Carreau
Here's a question. The military has at times done involuntary recalls of certain MOS's (skills) of former members being brought back to active duty. What would be done with him/her/it if that were the case here?