CNA_CNA包容性NatSec反射来自Bree Fram中校.pdf

Unlimited Distribution March 2022 CCP-2022-U-032227-Final Copyright CNA 2022 3003 Washington Boulevard,Arlington,VA 22201|703-824-2000|a.org Rapporteurs:Zoe Dutton,Elizabeth Yang On March 10,2022,CNA held its second Inclusive National Security event of the year(InclusiveNatSec on Twitter),continuing this years focus on the relationship between gender and national security.This months event(recording here),“Gender Stereotypes and Transgender Service Members,”reflected on the considerable policy changes related to transgender servicemembers and featured a discussion with Lt Col Bree Fram,the highest ranking active duty transgender officer in the Department of Defense(DOD).Lt Col Fram is Deputy Chief of the Acquisition Policies and Processes Division in the US Space Force and Co-Lead of the Department of the Air Force Transgender Policy Team.Dr.Mel Embser-Herbert,professor of sociology at Hamline University,moderated the event.Lt Col Fram and Dr.Embser-Herbert discussed the challenges of dealing with stereotypes of and biases against transgender servicemembers,and their ability to serve,as well as the progress being made on these issues Below are some takeaways from the event.Reflecti