By Bree FRAM & MaEL SHERIDAN

Following With Honor and Integrity (2021), With Valor and Visibility presents forty-seven deeply personal stories from transgender service members and veterans. These accounts offer an unfiltered view of what it means to serve as a transgender individual in the U.S. military. From inspiring triumphs to heartrending struggles, these stories shine a light on a community navigating service under the shadow of uncertainty.

Captured during a time when the very existence of transgender people in the military—and public life—was under intense scrutiny, these narratives reflect courage in the face of fear. Each contributor chose to share their truth despite the risks, challenging stereotypes and exposing the reality of their experiences.



At a moment when transgender service members defend the ideals of a country that seems increasingly unwilling to defend them, these stories resonate with urgency and hope. Together, they hold the power to change hearts, minds, and the future.