Karen SoltKaren Solt is a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer who served as a gay Sailor from 1984-2006, prior to and during Don't Ask Don't Tell. After hiding her sexuality from the world for most of her life, Karen considers herself a "CombatHideologist," and believes the way back to personal and global peace and freedom is for every human to come out from hiding and commit to living the truth of who they are. She holds a master's in psychology (counseling), is an emotional health coach, and loves to help others discover and heal their own hiding places. Karen currently resides in her small hometown, Prescott, Arizona, where she and her soulmate dog, Paco, chase squirrels, drink lattes, and watch over her feisty mother. Read More Read Less