Male Iraq Veteran wants to return to service as female

John Ackley, an Iraq vet, is looking to return to the military as Ashley Ackley
10:38 AM, Jun 4, 2012
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PINE CITY, Minn. (WCCO) - A Minnesota soldier is trying to pave the way for change in the military.

Specialist Ackley is a war veteran who served in Iraq with the 34th Red Bull infantry division in 2009. But a lot has changed since her return two years ago.

Specialist John Ackley is now Ashley.

She would be the first to tell you she tries to avoid gender ideals.

"I've tried to stay away from gender roles," said Ashley.

As she works on her Chevy Corvair, she's a contradiction of stereotypes.
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