Katherine Jashinski
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Katherine Jashinski (b. 1983) was the first female to refuse duty as part of the Global War on Terror. Katherine was born Milwaukee, WI and enlisted in the Army National Guard as a cook (MOS 92G) in April 2002 signing a six year service contract. [1] She cited a desire to experience military life as a major force behind her choice to enlist but that she felt strongly against killing and war. In June 2004, she applied for discharge as a Conscientious Objector The Army denied her claim. In late 2005 she was ordered to weapons training in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan at which time she refused and was brought up on charges. In court on May 23 2006, Katherine was acquitted of the more serious charge of missing movement by design, but pled guilty to refusal to obey a legal order. She received a bad conduct discharge and was sentenced to 120 days confinement, with credit for 53 days already served (at Fort Benning), and 20 days off for good behavior. Katherine was released from custody on July 9th 2006. She is currently attending the University of Texas.
