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Warrior princess is the story ofkristin beck, formerly chris, a decorated navy seal and american patriot whofaced a lifelong struggle to come to terms with her gender identity. Since 1776, when general george washington began enlisting american indians for his army, navy, and marines, american indians have contributed significantly to the defense of our nation. Dont ask, dont tell still applies to transgender service. Kristen beck, formerly known as chris, spent 20 years as a member of the elite seals, but realised after leaving that she wanted to become a woman, abc news reports. Washington transitioning from christopher beck to kristin beck wasnt a choice for the former navy seal it was an imperative. Like many of us, she attempted to overcome her feelings of being female, by enlisting in the military. After a nearfatal head injury, navy seal shelve the unsung hero. A former navy seal, beck was born a male chris, but changed genders decades after beginning a celebrated military career. Download it and use it freely to print for your own personal use. Kristin beck, formerly chris beck served 20 years as a navy seal. Navy seal s journey to coming out transgender publication.
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