After she was discharged from the Air Force for being gay, Cindy Strange decided to go on with her life. Then the military repealed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. In 2012, she returned to the military as an officer. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
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Veterans’ Voices Untold Stories: Stephen Rocheford #5
Stephen Rocheford never told anyone he was gay. But his superior officer, after promoting him to staff officer, said Rocheford was the best man for the job and it didn’t matter that he was gay. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
In 2007-08, Lina Knox was on deployment overseas. She was stationed with the Minnesota National Guard. In her free time, she also finished the senior year of her college degree through distance learning. Here’s Abdi Mohamed.
Fran White entered the US Army in 1969. She worked for a colonel, who was particular about red pens. She also did a lot of latrine duty. But her time in the military would end up being one of the best things she ever did. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
With the 82nd Airborne, Davalance DePoe participated in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His unit secured three bridges during the Battle of Samawah. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
Even though the military didn’t want gays to serve, they served anyway. Lina Knox was surprised to find dozens of LGBTQ service members in her first Minnesota National Guard unit. Here’s Abdi Mohamed.
Ron Brodigan (Navy 1959-60) and his fellow crewmembers spent months at sea aboard the USS Intrepid, visiting ports in Spain and Cuba. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
For his entire four and a half years in the Marines, John Hill was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. That’s where he learned how important typing skills were when he got a job as a teletype operator. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
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Veterans’ Voices Untold Stories: Stephen Rocheford #4
Stephen Rocheford encountered a Soviet terrorist gang at his base in Germany. They cut the wires and were attempting to sneak their way on base when Rocheford gave chase with his rifle. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
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Veterans’ Voices Untold Stories: Dennis Krivinchuk #2
Army veteran Dennis Krivinchuk recounts his tour in Vietnam, fighting the North Vietnamese Army in the A Shau Valley and Con Thien. Here’s Britt Aamodt.
