Veterans for Peace with Josh Shurley and the lady who was forced out of the Air Force, hear her story of challenge and transition.
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Josh Shurley interviews Harper Bettis about her experiences as a trans veteran and the challenges she faced in the Air Force.
Josh Shurley, Vice President of Veterans for Peace, talks to Harper Bettis a trans Veteran and no activist for peace, inclusion, and humanity. Harper, an 11 year service member and Major, shares her story of coming out while in the Air Force and the roller coaster of challenges she faced as different administrations set different requirements and different levels of oppression. She describes the inconsistent support from her fellow service members and superiors. She then shares the mounting challenges of being trans in the United States and having to wade through the inconsistent legislation from state to state to understand where she is welcome and safe. josh shurley Harper Bettis
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