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Archives for the day Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Transgender Vets a Hidden Population

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

22 Feb

In a city that prides itself on respect for military veterans, scorn is a fact of life for former Army captain Erin Russ. Neighbors gawk when she takes out the trash. At local malls, teenagers titter and hiss as the strapping ex-infantry officer shops for cashmere and heels. Even simple errands can be a source of angst.
 

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