Abby Hiser

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Panel: Divide To Conquer: Gender and Sexuality in the Military

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Abby Hiser spent eight years in the Wisconsin National Guard and was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 2007. She describes a string of her own experiences that show woman in the military still face prejudice and obstacles to advancement. These incidents include groping by a male soldier during a training exercise and barriers put in the way of her promotion. When she finally overcame those barriers, her authority as an officer was challenged.