Podcast appearances and mentions of caroline paige

Dame Kelly Holmes came out as a lesbian last week. The Olympic champion served in the army in the late 1980's, when you could face prison for being gay as a member of the military. Dame Kelly spoke of her worry that she would still face consequences if she were to let her sexuality be known. It wasn't until 2000 that a ban on being gay and serving in the Army, Navy or RAF was lifted. Emma Riley was discharged from the Royal Navy in 1993 for being a lesbian, she joins Emma in the studio alongside Caroline Paige, joint Chief Executive of Fighting with Pride. American women are starting this week with a newly re-drawn map of the United States, in light of the Supreme Court's landmark overturning of Roe vs Wade last Friday, which gave women constitutional right to get an abortion nationwide. Today, abortion is legally banned in at least nine US states - with more to follow as so called trigger laws clear the necessary hurdles. For some this is a time of huge shame, sorrow, bafflement and fear - the clock turned back on women's rights. For others - the supreme court's decision represents a victory - the success of a long fought battle against abortion being a nationwide right in America. But for women who are pregnant now and don't want to be - especially in states where even abortion providers are unclear if they will be prosecuted should they go ahead - what should they do? Emma hears from BBC correspondent in Washington DC Holly Honderich, journalist Hadley Freeman and Dr Jan Halper-Hayes, former Global Vice President for Republican Overseas. A memorial service will be held in London tomorrow for the Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Aqla who was killed while reporting in the occupied West Bank last month. On Friday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said the bullet had been fired by Israeli security forces - something the Israel Defence Force disputes. Emma is joined by the BBC's Middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell to talk about Shireen. It's the first day of Wimbledon, and current world number 11 Emma Raducanu makes her centre court debut this morning, playing against Alison Van Uytvanck. This is her second Wimbledon, but her first since winning the US open last year. Molly McElwee is the women's sport reporter for The Telegraph and gives the lowdown on Emma's form.

In 1999, Flight Lieutenant Caroline Paige made the choice to undergo a gender transition, making her the first transgender officer to serve openly in the British Armed Forces. What followed after a nearly 20-year career with the Royal Air Force were immediate calls for her dismissal.  However, Caroline moved forward as the person she was meant to be, becoming an LGBT+ advocate inside and outside of the armed forces.Today, Caroline is the joint CEO of the newly formed charity Fighting With Pride - The LGBT+ Military Charity. The charity is leading the health and wellbeing support of LGBT+ veterans, serving personnel and families. She joins me on the show to discuss her transition, life in the military and the advocacy work she does within the LGBT+ community. Episode notes LGBT+ participation in the remembrance service's is discussed. [3:04] Caroline describes her childhood to the listeners. [5:40] The moment that Caroline began to question her gender identity is reflected on. [8:28] Joining the air force and being LGBT+ in a hostile environment is touched on.  [11:07] The consequences of being LGBT+ in the 1980's is detailed. [17:28] How Caroline found the courage to transition is explained. [20:02] Bullying that Caroline faced after transitioning is touched on. [24:58] Caroline touches on the work that brought her recognition and commendation for excellent service. [27:47] The differences between Caroline's life before and after she transitioned is detailed. [31:36] Caroline's relationship with her family and her their reactions to her transition is reflected on. [33:29] The charity Caroline founded and her advocacy for LGBT+ people is touched on. [37:09] Caroline explains what she believes her purpose to be now. [40:17] The biggest learnings in Caroline's journeys are detailed. [41:29] Advice for people looking to transition is given. [43:02] How to contact Caroline and learn more about her. [45:07] Highlights“The LGBT+ Veterans community has been isolated from the military family for 21+ years and so this was the first occasion, and people say well why do you need to have that visibility? But if you don't have that visibility how do people know you're there, how do they know that the LGBT+ community has always been part of the armed forces?” [4:18-4:37]“I was very aware, from the age of five that my gender identity conflicted with who I was.” [6:30-6:38]“You can't switch off your identity, you can't switch off who you are, its there all the time.” [7:12-7:16]“You stand to lose everything you love, so you put so much effort into hiding it but you can't, as I say earlier, you've still got to try and take those risks to be yourself and I did take those risks.” [15:42-15:54]“You only get one shot at life, its only there once. And so, you need to do something about it.” [20:36-20:4]

Join us as we speak to RAF veterans Caroline Paige and Val Marden about their service for the first episode of our new segment - #VeteranChats! If you'd like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O'Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).

Shon speaks with a 61 year-old air force officer who overcame enormous personal and professional barriers in a quest to pursue her passion.

A lack of legal protection in many parts of the world leaves many transgender employees vulnerable. Few countries offer legal protection against discrimination of transgender people. This week is transgender awareness week - what role do companies play in the rights of transgender people? Manuela Saragosa speaks to Caroline Paige, joint chief executive of a UK pressure group called Fighting with Pride. In 1999 she became the first transgender officer to transition openly while serving in the UK Armed Forces, some 19 years after she’d first joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot. South African author of The Pink Line, Mark Gevisser describes the fight to get laws to protect transgender people from discrimination as a new culture war along a human rights frontier. He says one of the most significant markers is which countries allow people to legally change their gender on official documents. Manuela also speaks to Lily Zheng who is a diversity consultant to businesses and organisations and is herself transgender and to Thai university lecturer Kath Khangpiboon, living and working as a woman in Thailand although official documents only recognise her as male. Pic of Kath Khangpiboon, via Kath Khangpiboon

We chat candidly with former F-4 nav and current Helicopter operator, Caroline Paige, we chat all things aviation, LGBT and life in RAF with a beverage or two!Enjoy!Help to keep the channel going:https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewor donatehttp://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/

In part 1 of our episode with former F-4 nav and current Helicopter operator, Caroline Paige, we chat all things aviation, LGBT and life in RAF with a beverage or two!Enjoy!Help to keep the channel going:https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewor donatehttp://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/

21st February This week on Sitrep with Tim Cooper and Christopher Lee: Putin has told Moscow's federal assembly that Russia will deploy new weapons and aim them at the west if the US deploys new short and medium-range missiles in Europe.  So what's Putin's game?  We hear from RUSI's Professor Mark Galleotti and writer on Russian affairs Mary Dejevsky. Simon Marks reports from Washington on President Trump's plans to give US nuclear powered technology to Saudi Arabia, a sworn enemy of Israel.  Professor Paul Rogers from the University of Bradford explains what this could mean. The UK's signed a new military pact with Oman which will allow Royal Navy ships and submarines to dock in a new port being built there, putting British "East of Suez" plans into action. And we mark LGBTQ History Month with a look ahead to next week's special programmes on Forces Radio BFBS including an interview with Caroline Paige, the first transgender officer to serve openly in the British Armed Forces.

21st February This week on Sitrep with Tim Cooper and Christopher Lee: Putin has told Moscow's federal assembly that Russia will deploy new weapons and aim them at the west if the US deploys new short and medium-range missiles in Europe.  So what's Putin's game?  We hear from RUSI's Professor Mark Galleotti and writer on Russian affairs Mary Dejevsky. Simon Marks reports from Washington on President Trump's plans to give US nuclear powered technology to Saudi Arabia, a sworn enemy of Israel.  Professor Paul Rogers from the University of Bradford explains what this could mean. The UK's signed a new military pact with Oman which will allow Royal Navy ships and submarines to dock in a new port being built there, putting British "East of Suez" plans into action. And we mark LGBTQ History Month with a look ahead to next week's special programmes on Forces Radio BFBS including an interview with Caroline Paige, the first transgender officer to serve openly in the British Armed Forces.

Alex James was in for Mick Coyle on Liverpool Live and was joined by Caroline Paige and Joan Burnett to talk about Liverpool Pride 2018. Caroline was the first officer to transition gender in the British Armed Forces (1999). She had already served 19 years in the RAF, on fighter aircraft and battlefield helicopters, and following her transition, completed a further 16 years.  She is now a patron of this year's festival and she told Alex her incredible story. Plus, Liverpool Pride patron, Joan Burnett, gave all the details of this weekend's celebrations if you want to get involved.

"Your true colors...are beautiful, like a rainbow..." Billy Steinberg's lyrics were originally inspired by his mother but his song writing partner Tom Kelly recognised it's universal appeal and with a slight re-write, it became the song that Cyndi Lauper made famous the world over. Growing up in a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ken Kidd could never truly be himself. Watching Cyndi Lauper perform True Colors on MTV showed him that it was OK to be his authentic self. Years later he describes his pride at watching the Rainbow Flag being raised above the Stonewall National Monument as he and other LGBTQ campaigners sang that same song. Lesley Pyne learnt to sing 'True Colors' with her local choir. It's a song that resonated with her more than she had ever expected. After six attempts at IVF, Lesley had had to come to terms with the knowledge that she wouldn't be able to have children. It wasn't easy. It has taken years of digging deep to work through the grief but now she helps others to find their true colours and firmly believes that they can be beautiful, like a rainbow. And in 1999, Caroline Paige, a jet and helicopter navigator in the Royal Air Force, became the first ever openly serving transgender officer in the British military. She rose above the extraordinary challenges placed before her to show her 'True Colors' whilst serving her country on the front line in the war on terror. Featuring songwriter Billy Steinberg and music from The Rock Choir Produced by Nicola Humphries.

President trump has tweeted that he doesn't want transgender personnel in the us military, today the Sitrep programme speaks to Caroline Paige, who was the first openly transgender officer in the British Forces. Also in the programme: what the RAF are doing in Romania on Op Biloxi, an update on Sandhurst in the Sand and the Afghan Air Force take to the skies. THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

President trump has tweeted that he doesn’t want transgender personnel in the us military, today the Sitrep programme speaks to Caroline Paige, who was the first openly transgender officer in the British Forces. Also in the programme: what the RAF are doing in Romania on Op Biloxi, an update on Sandhurst in the Sand and the Afghan Air Force take to the skies. THURSDAYS at 4:30pm UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2 and at 6:30pm UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via web & App in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) On Sky Channel 0211. Alternatively listen again on the website, or download the Sitrep Podcast.

Ex-RAF navigator Caroline Paige talks about her career flying the F-4 Phantom, Westland Wessex and the AgustaWestland Merlin. She also talks about her personal life and tells some great stories about her RAF career.