{"id":2283251,"date":"2024-06-25T13:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T17:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naval-war-college-hosts-trans-identifying-colonel\/"},"modified":"2024-06-25T13:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T17:32:17","slug":"naval-war-college-hosts-trans-identifying-colonel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naval-war-college-hosts-trans-identifying-colonel\/","title":{"rendered":"Naval War College Hosts Trans-Identifying Colonel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnaval-war-college-hosts-trans-identifying-colonel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2283251&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. Naval War College \u200crecently hosted a\u200d lecture \u2063by \u200cSpace Force Colonel \u200cBree Fram, a \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/daniel-radcliffe-choosing-sides-against-j-k-rowling-in-trans-argument-was-important\/\" title=\"Daniel Radcliffe: Choosing Sides Against J.K. Rowling In Trans Argument Was \u2018Important\u2019\">trans-identifying individual<\/a>, \u200bfocusing on LGBTQ+ experiences.\u2062 The event\u200b aimed to\u200d discuss and learn from the developmental journeys of LGBTQ+ leaders, featuring insights from\u2062 Col. Fram\u2019s new book, &#8220;Forging Queer Leaders: How the LGBTQIA+ Community Creates Impact from Adversity.&#8221; During\u2064 the lecture, Fram spoke about the historical context of LGBTQ+ individuals and leaders, arguing that the visibly higher rates of LGBTQ identification are not due to recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/peter-schweizer-new-york-state-covid-19-law-is-moving-in-direction-of-wwii-internment-of-japanese-americans\/\" title=\"Peter Schweizer: New York State COVID-19 Law Is Moving in Direction of WWII Internment of Japanese Americans\">social conditioning<\/a> but have been prevalent throughout history, dating back to the Greek and\u2062 Roman Empires.<\/p>\n<p>Fram also discussed the concept of transition, which he claimed is a universal experience, not limited to gender transitions but applicable to various transformational periods in \u2063life. He emphasized \u200cthe importance of inclusion\u200d within the military, arguing \u200dthat it enhances retention by fostering a sense of belonging among personnel. This speech is part of Fram&#8217;s ongoing\u2063 engagement with military institutions to promote understanding and support \u2064for LGBTQ+ \u2064personnel within the armed forces.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The U.S. Naval War College hosted a lecture last week featuring a trans-identifying Space Force colonel to discuss LGBT \u201cexperiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Titled, \u201cLearning from the developmental journeys of LGBTQ+,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hrkNa_KL9QQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">June 17 event<\/a> was co-headlined by Col. Bree Fram, a male astronautical engineer with the U.S. Space Force who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breefram.com\/about-me.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proclaims<\/a> to be a woman and uses \u201cshe\/her\u201d pronouns. According to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breefram.com\/about-me.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>, Fram \u2014 who acquired a master\u2019s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in 2021 \u2014 is \u201ccurrently stationed at the Pentagon to lead space acquisition policy development for the Department of the Air Force\u201d and leads the branch\u2019s \u201cLGBTQ+ Initiatives Team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/False-Colors-Flag-Our-Occupation\/dp\/1684515874\/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q9ZvD7xMKxnlKA8D9aba54zounEu5oMay2IR-dMISTM.SrLkrZwClFnT9tOZHbfRev4-4xrTA0QTKcXvKNLqqNU&#038;dib_tag=se&#038;qid=1719336120&#038;refinements=p_27%3AJoy+Pullmann&#038;s=books&#038;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noted<\/a> by Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann in her book, <em>False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America<\/em>, Fram has been promoted since coming out in 2016 and most of his military service took place when trans-identifying troops were supposed to be discharged from the armed forces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s fascinating to look at what LGBTQ folks have been subject to over their lives, and really, over the centuries, and how their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-wants-to-turn-your-elementary-schooler-into-a-climate-justice-activist\/\" title=\"Biden aims to transform young students into climate activists.\">experiences led<\/a> them \u2026 to truly have those transformative moments that matter,\u201d Fram said. <strong>(16:25)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much of the June 17 lecture focused on claims included in Fram\u2019s new book, <em>Forging Queer Leaders: How the LGBTQIA+ Community Creates Impact from Adversity<\/em>, which, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubcpress.ca\/forging-queer-leaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book summary<\/a>, \u201cexplores the unique and inspiring developmental experiences of LGBTQ+ leaders, the amazing capabilities they bring to teams, and what that means for everyone pursuing positive and inclusive organizational strategy.\u201d Co-author and Naval War College Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/usnwc.edu\/Faculty-and-Departments\/Directory\/Liz-Cavallaro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elizabeth Cavallaro<\/a> also partook in the lecture. <\/p>\n<p>During his speech, Fram subtly dismissed the notion that the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/611864\/lgbtq-identification.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rising percentage<\/a> of Americans identifying as LGBT is the result of <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/lgbt-indoctrination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social conditioning<\/a> by left-wing activists, and instead claimed these high rates are \u201cnot a new phenomenon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of people say right now, \u2018Where are all these people coming from? How all of a sudden do we have this explosion of LGBTQ people, and in many cases, LGBTQ leaders?\u2019 Well, it\u2019s not because they\u2019re new,\u201d Fram claimed. \u201cWe can go all the way back to the Greek and Roman Empires in the Western world and look at LGBTQ people flourishing and being very visible within society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Space Force colonel went on to contend the Roman Empire\u2019s adoption of Christianity and a \u201cconfluence of factors\u201d led to \u201cLGBTQ folks being pushed aside.\u201d <strong>(17:00)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fram also seemingly attempted to normalize <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/transgenderism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gender dysphoria<\/a> by claiming that non-LGBT identifying individuals can relate to \u201ctransitioning\u201d because everybody experiences change and goes through \u201ctransitory periods\u201d at some point in their lives. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverybody transitions. As we look at our experiences in life of moving from one thing to another, we all go through similar things,\u201d Fram said. \u201cEveryone goes through these transitionary periods, and they may be really challenging \u2026 What we have to do by understanding everyone going through these transition moments is help them get through them.\u201d <strong>(39:30)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The woman-pretender further proclaimed it\u2019s \u201cincredibly important\u201d for the military to support \u201cinclusion\u201d because \u201cinclusion is not only a way to get the most out of person, [but] it is also a retention tool.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf someone does not receive that inclusion and say, \u2018I belong,\u2019 they\u2019re gone. But when they do, it\u2019s amazing,\u201d Fram asserted. <strong>(49:30)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The term \u201cinclusion\u201d is often synonymous with \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/dei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)<\/a>,\u201d an offshoot of Marxist ideology that dismisses merit and discriminates based on characteristics such as skin color and sexual orientation.<\/p>\n<p>Last week\u2019s pro-LGBT speech wasn\u2019t the first Fram has given at U.S. military institutions. Earlier this year, the Space Force colonel spoke at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he reportedly engaged in left-wing activism while in uniform.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breitbart.com\/politics\/2024\/03\/07\/exclusive-jim-banks-elise-stefanik-press-air-force-academy-trans-colonels-partisan-speech-recent-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breitbart News<\/a>, Fram \u201cwaded into [a] partisan speech about the 2024 presidential election\u201d during his lecture. In an apparent reference to former President Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/white-house-defends-reversal-of-obama-policy-on-transgender-military-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repeal<\/a> of an Obama-era policy allowing trans-identifying individuals to serve in the military, Fram said, \u201cWhile I don\u2019t have a crystal ball, I can look out and say, \u2018Well, either next year things will be great or I will be fighting for my ability to continue serving.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pentagon policy <a href=\"https:\/\/dodsoco.ogc.osd.mil\/Portals\/102\/Documents\/Political%20Activities%20Docs\/2020%20Political%20Activity%20Update%20v1.pdf?ver=2020-08-14-124805-053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specifies<\/a> that \u201cactive duty personnel may not engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kissel-and-olivastro-corporate-activism-is-helping-undermine-confidence-in-our-elections\/\" title=\"KISSEL And OLIVASTRO: Corporate Activism Is Helping Undermine Confidence In Our Elections\">partisan political activities<\/a> and all military personnel should avoid the inference that their political activities imply or appear to imply\u201d the Defense Department\u2019s \u201cendorsement of a political candidate, campaign, or cause.\u201d An Air Force spokesman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/air-force-academy-highlights-transgender-officer-at-leadership-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defended<\/a> Fram\u2019s speech when pressed on the matter by The Daily Wire. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served as a state content writer for Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, the U.S. Naval War College held a lecture titled \u201cLearning from the developmental journeys of LGBTQ+.\u201d The event featured Space Force Colonel Bree Fram, a trans woman and astronautical engineer, discussing LGBT experiences<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":539,"featured_media":2283252,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[28352,32637,4997,32636,4019],"class_list":["post-2283251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist","tag-colonel","tag-hosted-event","tag-hosts","tag-naval-war-college","tag-transgender"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2283251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/539"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2283251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2283251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2283252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2283251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2283251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2283251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}