I was thinking this would make a good movie. Wow, very good.

Retired Master Sargent and I made that journey. I am now married to a Retired Navy Pilot Commander.

Why do I beothr calling up people when I can just read this!

Great story with which I can identify.  Your knowledge of the Navy is good but not complete.  It is "Anchors Aweigh"  not Anchors Away FYI.  At my senior age now I can only wish that I had done things differently and had been lucky enough to have had a Maddie in my life.  You are a good writer.  Give us more.

Really liked your "story" but like other comments, it's almost to good to be fiction. Well done! I didn't make the 'Nam war, but it was a part of my life too.  In my mind , I can see these two neat older ladies having  a great time.Neat stuff!

I just read your story. I assume it's autobiographical. If not, well... I still liked it a lot. It brings back memories.

I too flew Navy fighters, but back seat (I was a RIO), F-4's, a couple of years after you, and East Coast. I never made it to Westpac. They signed the Paris peace accords a month before we were supposed to ship out.

I waited a long time before I transitioned, but I  did, and I did it very well. If you're curious, write me back.

Debra

Ginger,

I had to take a moment to praise this wonderful work of literature.  Though it was fiction it read like an autobiography.  I have not had such an enjoyable time reading than I have with your story.  I am transsexual, preop, and was able to relate to so much. I too like many others laughed and cried.  Thank you for spending the time to write such a well thought out and classy piece.

A heartfelt hug,
Susan

Ginger, your story is one of the most fantastic I've ever had the pleasure of reading.  As a retired Marine, and lifelong crossdresser, the story line was pf particular interest to me.

Please let us see more of your work!

As a writer myself all I can say is WOW! As a T-girl who struggles to this day with similar struggles all I can say is that this is all too real to be purely fiction. Whether autobiographical or as a narrative, this is an exceptional story. Congratulations and please E-mail me when your next work is finished. Certainly I wouldn't mind hearing from you directly.

Incredible -- felt like Tiffany was talking directly to me.

Ginger, I cried and laughed and sometimes nodded my head in recognition as I read your story.  You have crafted a fine tale of romance and love against the backdrop of a profoundly sorrowful time in our history.
I know that this is supposed to be fiction, but I cannot help but believe that there is a good deal of yourself and your own life's experience in this tale.
Most especially, I know what it is like to be transgendered and in the military, and I have corresponded with many who also had that experience.  It was not an easy path to walk.
But above all of the events, this story is ultimately a love story, not in the sense of the bodice-ripping "gothics," but in the sense of two people who truly care for each other, who mean the world to each other, and who journeyed through life together.  It doesn't matter whether they were a traditional husband and wife, it was their love that made them a family, and made this story, with all of its emotion, so satisfying.
Well done.  We need more TG writers like you.
Thank you.

Ginger...  I loved your story.  The ending made me cry.  You captured the life of a Naval Aviator quite effectively.  and your gentle but effective development of Tiffany's life is a tribute to the best TG female that can grow and nurture.  such detail!  thank you for providing a very enjoyable read.

huggs,
Deniece

Whoa, Ginger!

Thank you for a finely crafted, realistic story!  The attention to detail is superb.  The emotions true to life.  What a poignant story!  It held me from start to finish.  

How appropriate that Tiffany's excursion into womanhood is with Mike - the guy who saved her from capture - a delay in a North Vietnam prison camp might have meant that she never transitioned.

It is so sad though.  Tiffany obviously never wanted to completely break with her comrades.  She attended all the events though incognito.  Would be nice if she could reconnect - I'm betting that at least a few would accept and embrace her.

Damn, Primary at Saufley - that *does* take me back.  Thanks for a great story Ginger.

Hi Ginger,
I just wanted to say that I thought your story was fantastic!  I know that you stated that this was all purely fictional, but the way you told this story I could picture every scene in my mind.  You spoke of things that brought great emotion out in me that I pushed back into the back of my mind and soul.  Your description of some parts of naval life seemed so real as well as the feelings of someone that had to live that hidden life for so long.

Keep up the fantastic work and I would hope to see more of your stories.

Take care
Michelle

Great story, Ginger. Love, emotions and personality development abound. We need more stories like this simple and forthright. Not falling back on fantasy or magic stones. Definitly a saver for rereads. More reality based stories, well written, with obvious planning and forthought are what keep me coming back to this site.
Thanks Another Brian