Bree Fram
@breefram.bsky.social
Rocket Scientist, Author, Leadership/Inclusion Speaker, Nerd, 🏳️⚧️
Opinions my own (Standard DoD Disclaimer)
Colonel, United States Space Force
Host, Forged in Fire LGBTQ+ Leadership Podcast
Opinions my own (Standard DoD Disclaimer)
Colonel, United States Space Force
Host, Forged in Fire LGBTQ+ Leadership Podcast
Whether traveling to exotic locations or finding them in your backyard, I'm reminded how lucky we are to live on this beautiful spaceship. Even in a wildly turbulent year, there’s still so much to give thanks for.
Photo: Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County Park Authority, S. Patton
Photo: Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County Park Authority, S. Patton
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Whether traveling to exotic locations or finding them in your backyard, I'm reminded how lucky we are to live on this beautiful spaceship. Even in a wildly turbulent year, there’s still so much to give thanks for.
Photo: Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County Park Authority, S. Patton
Photo: Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County Park Authority, S. Patton
Wow. Despite the help I received this morning from one of the creatures I foolishly hired as Chief Work Prevention Officers, I finished the first draft of my memoir. Coming in at a whopping 171,000 words, it's more than twice as long as any of my previous books.
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wow. Despite the help I received this morning from one of the creatures I foolishly hired as Chief Work Prevention Officers, I finished the first draft of my memoir. Coming in at a whopping 171,000 words, it's more than twice as long as any of my previous books.
It's my Penultimate Forged in Fire episode!
With Erica Vogel, who wears vulnerability like a favorite leather jacket, we talk about leading while protecting your peace.
Erica turns every moment into a chance to connect through shared experience.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2ZSf...
With Erica Vogel, who wears vulnerability like a favorite leather jacket, we talk about leading while protecting your peace.
Erica turns every moment into a chance to connect through shared experience.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2ZSf...
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's my Penultimate Forged in Fire episode!
With Erica Vogel, who wears vulnerability like a favorite leather jacket, we talk about leading while protecting your peace.
Erica turns every moment into a chance to connect through shared experience.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2ZSf...
With Erica Vogel, who wears vulnerability like a favorite leather jacket, we talk about leading while protecting your peace.
Erica turns every moment into a chance to connect through shared experience.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2ZSf...
What an honor to have been on the same team as people like MSgt Sabrina Bruce!
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
What an honor to have been on the same team as people like MSgt Sabrina Bruce!
It's not of my choosing, but this is my last non-partisan election day. I'm excited for this exhausting limbo to end soon, but until then you get one last publicly neutral, "Go vote!"
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's not of my choosing, but this is my last non-partisan election day. I'm excited for this exhausting limbo to end soon, but until then you get one last publicly neutral, "Go vote!"
Want to strengthen your written voice?
I’m hosting an online workshop benefiting @missionbelonging.bsky.social supporting vets, military families & healthcare workers.
📅 Nov 13 7–8:30 PM ET
We’ll explore how to motivate, connect, & communicate with impact.
🎟 www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
I’m hosting an online workshop benefiting @missionbelonging.bsky.social supporting vets, military families & healthcare workers.
📅 Nov 13 7–8:30 PM ET
We’ll explore how to motivate, connect, & communicate with impact.
🎟 www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
November 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Want to strengthen your written voice?
I’m hosting an online workshop benefiting @missionbelonging.bsky.social supporting vets, military families & healthcare workers.
📅 Nov 13 7–8:30 PM ET
We’ll explore how to motivate, connect, & communicate with impact.
🎟 www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
I’m hosting an online workshop benefiting @missionbelonging.bsky.social supporting vets, military families & healthcare workers.
📅 Nov 13 7–8:30 PM ET
We’ll explore how to motivate, connect, & communicate with impact.
🎟 www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
Happy Halloween from four-year-old me.
Yeah, I always knew.
I wanted to be Wonder Woman — strong, kind, and brave enough to fight for truth, justice, and the American way.
Back then, I thought it was a costume.
But it’s who I am, and who I aspire to be.
Well… maybe with fewer stars on my shorts.
Yeah, I always knew.
I wanted to be Wonder Woman — strong, kind, and brave enough to fight for truth, justice, and the American way.
Back then, I thought it was a costume.
But it’s who I am, and who I aspire to be.
Well… maybe with fewer stars on my shorts.
October 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Happy Halloween from four-year-old me.
Yeah, I always knew.
I wanted to be Wonder Woman — strong, kind, and brave enough to fight for truth, justice, and the American way.
Back then, I thought it was a costume.
But it’s who I am, and who I aspire to be.
Well… maybe with fewer stars on my shorts.
Yeah, I always knew.
I wanted to be Wonder Woman — strong, kind, and brave enough to fight for truth, justice, and the American way.
Back then, I thought it was a costume.
But it’s who I am, and who I aspire to be.
Well… maybe with fewer stars on my shorts.
I'll be moderating a panel on Saturday featuring distinguished transgender service members whose careers are being cut short. Don’t miss this vital conversation!
🗓️ Panel at 2PM on Nov 1 | Part of the DISSENT exhibition (Through Nov 9) at Atrium Artspace in Baltimore
🗓️ Panel at 2PM on Nov 1 | Part of the DISSENT exhibition (Through Nov 9) at Atrium Artspace in Baltimore
October 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I'll be moderating a panel on Saturday featuring distinguished transgender service members whose careers are being cut short. Don’t miss this vital conversation!
🗓️ Panel at 2PM on Nov 1 | Part of the DISSENT exhibition (Through Nov 9) at Atrium Artspace in Baltimore
🗓️ Panel at 2PM on Nov 1 | Part of the DISSENT exhibition (Through Nov 9) at Atrium Artspace in Baltimore
Trans service members deserve a little cheer. 💌
PintaPride is sending heartfelt thank-you cards; reminders that their service mattered as they face dismissal.
Want to help send love? Or receive a card yourself?
To Write: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
To Receive: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
PintaPride is sending heartfelt thank-you cards; reminders that their service mattered as they face dismissal.
Want to help send love? Or receive a card yourself?
To Write: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
To Receive: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trans service members deserve a little cheer. 💌
PintaPride is sending heartfelt thank-you cards; reminders that their service mattered as they face dismissal.
Want to help send love? Or receive a card yourself?
To Write: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
To Receive: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
PintaPride is sending heartfelt thank-you cards; reminders that their service mattered as they face dismissal.
Want to help send love? Or receive a card yourself?
To Write: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
To Receive: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
My last military crew was S5R; said properly, S5Arrgh! We were the pirates. We even planned a pirate-themed party this spring, and I had my costume ready to board ship. But before the revelry began, the government made me walk the plank. I didn't get to share another round of laughter with the crew.
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My last military crew was S5R; said properly, S5Arrgh! We were the pirates. We even planned a pirate-themed party this spring, and I had my costume ready to board ship. But before the revelry began, the government made me walk the plank. I didn't get to share another round of laughter with the crew.
See you in San Diego?
Join us in celebrating the legacies of some incredible veterans and how our service doesn't end when we take off the uniform.
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/VWOH-2025
📨 Questions? Email [email protected]
Join us in celebrating the legacies of some incredible veterans and how our service doesn't end when we take off the uniform.
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/VWOH-2025
📨 Questions? Email [email protected]
October 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
See you in San Diego?
Join us in celebrating the legacies of some incredible veterans and how our service doesn't end when we take off the uniform.
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/VWOH-2025
📨 Questions? Email [email protected]
Join us in celebrating the legacies of some incredible veterans and how our service doesn't end when we take off the uniform.
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/VWOH-2025
📨 Questions? Email [email protected]
For a nation that was assigned British at birth, we seem to have a strange problem with trans people.
October 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
For a nation that was assigned British at birth, we seem to have a strange problem with trans people.
Hey Virginia, go vote! Less than two weeks left in early voting with no lines.
Find your location: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
#election #vote #virginia
Find your location: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
#election #vote #virginia
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Hey Virginia, go vote! Less than two weeks left in early voting with no lines.
Find your location: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
#election #vote #virginia
Find your location: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
#election #vote #virginia
In the executive order banning transgender service members, we were labeled undisciplined, dishonorable, liars.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals fact-checked the government.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals fact-checked the government.
October 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In the executive order banning transgender service members, we were labeled undisciplined, dishonorable, liars.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals fact-checked the government.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals fact-checked the government.
America is worth the risk. Like a post. Share a story. Lift someone up.
October 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
America is worth the risk. Like a post. Share a story. Lift someone up.
There's a lot going on this weekend, but if one of your stops is Annapolis Pride, I'll be the parade grand marshal, will provide remarks around 11:20, and will sign books at the festival.
Whether celebrating Pride, our tradition of the rule of law, or anything, have a fantastic weekend ahead!
Whether celebrating Pride, our tradition of the rule of law, or anything, have a fantastic weekend ahead!
October 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
There's a lot going on this weekend, but if one of your stops is Annapolis Pride, I'll be the parade grand marshal, will provide remarks around 11:20, and will sign books at the festival.
Whether celebrating Pride, our tradition of the rule of law, or anything, have a fantastic weekend ahead!
Whether celebrating Pride, our tradition of the rule of law, or anything, have a fantastic weekend ahead!
This is a short, practical guide. It’s serious in purpose, a little lighthearted in delivery, and built for the long haul.
Speak out, get involved... get a cat? Is it really that easy? This is one of my longer pieces, but I hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
Speak out, get involved... get a cat? Is it really that easy? This is one of my longer pieces, but I hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
October 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is a short, practical guide. It’s serious in purpose, a little lighthearted in delivery, and built for the long haul.
Speak out, get involved... get a cat? Is it really that easy? This is one of my longer pieces, but I hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
Speak out, get involved... get a cat? Is it really that easy? This is one of my longer pieces, but I hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
It is important today to acknowledge and thank federal workers for their service.
If they are forced out, it is not only they who will suffer. Far more of us than we can imagine will end up in trauma; we just do not know when it will strike.
Short essay: substack.com/@breefram/no...
If they are forced out, it is not only they who will suffer. Far more of us than we can imagine will end up in trauma; we just do not know when it will strike.
Short essay: substack.com/@breefram/no...
October 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It is important today to acknowledge and thank federal workers for their service.
If they are forced out, it is not only they who will suffer. Far more of us than we can imagine will end up in trauma; we just do not know when it will strike.
Short essay: substack.com/@breefram/no...
If they are forced out, it is not only they who will suffer. Far more of us than we can imagine will end up in trauma; we just do not know when it will strike.
Short essay: substack.com/@breefram/no...
The starless midnight feels real—but it isn’t final. ✨
History won’t wait for the passive. It bends only when we bend it toward justice.
➡️ Full essay: open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
History won’t wait for the passive. It bends only when we bend it toward justice.
➡️ Full essay: open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
September 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The starless midnight feels real—but it isn’t final. ✨
History won’t wait for the passive. It bends only when we bend it toward justice.
➡️ Full essay: open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
History won’t wait for the passive. It bends only when we bend it toward justice.
➡️ Full essay: open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
“Wait… there’s a book?”
Yep. It’s about how queer leaders are forged in fire—developing not just skills but a mindset that leadership is for all of us. And while it centers queer leadership, the lessons are for everyone.
Print, e-book, audio—and yes, signed copies & talks available.
Yep. It’s about how queer leaders are forged in fire—developing not just skills but a mindset that leadership is for all of us. And while it centers queer leadership, the lessons are for everyone.
Print, e-book, audio—and yes, signed copies & talks available.
September 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“Wait… there’s a book?”
Yep. It’s about how queer leaders are forged in fire—developing not just skills but a mindset that leadership is for all of us. And while it centers queer leadership, the lessons are for everyone.
Print, e-book, audio—and yes, signed copies & talks available.
Yep. It’s about how queer leaders are forged in fire—developing not just skills but a mindset that leadership is for all of us. And while it centers queer leadership, the lessons are for everyone.
Print, e-book, audio—and yes, signed copies & talks available.
I met Eduardo Placer expecting one thing. Left knowing I’d been completely wrong. By the end of the night, he was one of my favorite people. Authentic. Electric. A wizard with stories.
This clip: You can’t help others until you show up as yourself.
Full show: open.spotify.com/episode/4r8U...
This clip: You can’t help others until you show up as yourself.
Full show: open.spotify.com/episode/4r8U...
September 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I met Eduardo Placer expecting one thing. Left knowing I’d been completely wrong. By the end of the night, he was one of my favorite people. Authentic. Electric. A wizard with stories.
This clip: You can’t help others until you show up as yourself.
Full show: open.spotify.com/episode/4r8U...
This clip: You can’t help others until you show up as yourself.
Full show: open.spotify.com/episode/4r8U...
Please listen to actual professionals who understand science and medicine. Political positions of power do not grant the magical ability to override evidence.
September 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Please listen to actual professionals who understand science and medicine. Political positions of power do not grant the magical ability to override evidence.
The world feels heavy right now. It’s as though we’ve entered a new phase, where the frost that visited a few times is giving way to a deep snow that is certain to linger. If it stays long enough, another storm will come through and drop more on top of it...
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
September 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The world feels heavy right now. It’s as though we’ve entered a new phase, where the frost that visited a few times is giving way to a deep snow that is certain to linger. If it stays long enough, another storm will come through and drop more on top of it...
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...
open.substack.com/pub/breefram...