Politics & Government - 19 January 2007

Hi, I'm considering enlistment in either the Air National Guard or the Air Force Reserves. I have been looking into jobs in the personnel field in general, and also more specifically in Military Equal Opportunity or Information Management.

Any (*serious*) input as to the nature of these career fields would be greatly appreciated!

Also, I'd like to know anything about the difference between the National Guard and the Reserves.

I am specifically looking for information about deployment related to these career fields, whether or not they deploy, how often, if it's mandatory or volunteer, etc. I would also like to know if anyone knows whether or not these careers are eligible for the Air Reserve Technician program.

I realize that recruiters typically answer these questions, but they are not always honest, so I would love to hear from anyone who's had experience in either of these career fields.

Thanks in advance for the advice!

2007-01-19 16:34:22 · 6 answers · asked by Lauren 3 in Military

2007-01-19 16:34:08 · 24 answers · asked by BOLÍVAR Libertador de América 1 in Politics

My boyfriend and I are in college. We've been together for almost a year and talk about marriage all the time.

He talked to the military recruiter today (he told me he would yesterday).. and he said that he now may go into it. He'll be able to get any kind of job and they'll pay for school. He would be gone for the whole summer.. and next summer. It's like he poured all this to me at once. We would've had a heartfelt talk... but my brother and his friend were there. So I couldn't say anything. He said he's gonna talk to his dad. He used to be in the military. Basically, my boyfriend is thinking about joining just to pay for college.

My heart is breaking. I'm about to cry. I don't think it really hit me yet... I won't be seeing him on weekends and summers anymore. I don't know. And the whole thing about a chance of him dying? My God... I couldn't handle that.

Someone please help me feel better. What is it like in the military? And what is it like for their significant others?

2007-01-19 16:33:29 · 15 answers · asked by Rita 3 in Military

I just find so many of the questions so TRITE and uninformed that I ignore them. Do any of you actually READ answers and evaluate the information or are your minds so closed that you can not accept input to validate or deny/change your opinions? It seems to me that most of you have NO concept of human rights, world stability or the environmental/economic issues involved; it is just COOL to be anti-war. It seems that this whole WAR screws up YOUR LIFE of ENTITLEMENT (15-35) and you are just not used to having disruption in your life or being told how wonderful that you are. How would you deal with gas at $10 a gallon, massive UV because some third world country rattled their sword with a NUKE TEST? With gas a $10 a gal you would NOT be allowed to drive; maybe a bike? Your generation SCARES me to DEATH for the sake of my granddaughters. THINK AND LEARN, because is IS NOT ALL about YOU as you have been taught. Think independantly and make a DIFFERENCE. Check some of my posts.

2007-01-19 16:32:47 · 8 answers · asked by jacquesstcroix 3 in Military

2007-01-19 16:32:32 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

If a person just crosses 18 years age, is that person automatically Emancipated? (That means his/her parents can no longer exert control over his/her career and social life)

Or, would the person have to necessarily go to court and get emancipated?

2007-01-19 16:31:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

them beeing ousted by dictators sponsored by the US?

2007-01-19 16:30:37 · 18 answers · asked by BOLÍVAR Libertador de América 1 in Politics

2007-01-19 16:29:02 · 17 answers · asked by BOLÍVAR Libertador de América 1 in Politics

the same day I go to the embassy abroad? will I have to wait in that country for a passport and birth certificate to be issued for days or weeks

2007-01-19 16:25:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Embassies & Consulates

I think i need not explain a lot regarding this question.

2007-01-19 16:24:02 · 17 answers · asked by Architect 2 in Elections

texas gun law

2007-01-19 16:22:45 · 5 answers · asked by usarmye6 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-01-19 16:21:39 · 23 answers · asked by russ t 2 in Immigration

Why do people decree "State Sovereignty" a reason for not deposing Saddam ??
The most ridiculous argument an activist or diplomat can make in defense of a dictator like Saddam Hussein is that the tyrant cannot be deposed because of his nation Sovereignty. The notion that America did not have the authority to overthrow one of the worst dictators (over 1,000,000 civilians killed during his reign ) that ever walked the face of the earth because of state sovereignty is absurd.

Based on that logic : Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, Kosovo, Bosnia, Rwanda, Sudan are unable to be touched because they too are sovereign nations.
The genocide in Rwanda, for example, has been mourned theatrically in retrospect – Europeans especially will weep over corpses, but will do nothing to protect those still alive. In America we call this cowardice!

The sole purpose for any government is to protect its citizens. A state that kills its own people has no legitimacy! NO MATTER WHAT THE TYRANNT RIDDEN UNITED NATIONS SAYS. Knowing what we all no now about the mass graves and torture chambers, WMD attacks, and countless other severe infractions of” international law”, how can any moral person state that Saddam should have been left alone?
Sovereignty cannot be an excuse for uninhibited savagery. Saddam was a HITLER to his people. People who objected to the removal of Saddam Hussein’s regime on grounds of state sovereignty are the moral descendents of those who looked away from Hitler’s crimes. The difference today is that those who condone mass murder pose as moral arbiters and demand to know what right America has to decide which governments are tolerable and which are not. The answer is simple. “When the forces for good fail to act, the forces of evil triumph.” And America is the worlds essential force for good. No amount of fashionable anti-Americanism will change that. And though we may not always have the blessing from the rest of the world to depose dictators, tyrants, murderers and terrorists we will surge forward and do what we know is right. The world will be better for it.

We must not fear to act when action is necessary, moral and possible. Whenever the situation allows we should act in concert with our natural allies and those apprentice states moving toward mature freedom. But when we are forced to stand alone in a just cause, we must not hesitate…Let history judge us.

2007-01-19 16:19:31 · 11 answers · asked by quarterback 2 in Politics

2007-01-19 16:19:17 · 13 answers · asked by Kenneth K 1 in Politics

Do you think that the U.S. government has a plan (militarily or politically speaking) if Fidel Castro passes away in the not too distant future?

2007-01-19 16:15:48 · 4 answers · asked by Why_so_serious? 5 in Politics

Why do we wind up with the same breed of pigs in office every election? Every question I see about the government and how it is run is filled with criticism about it. Is it because everyone on Y/A makes educated votes and everyone else ruins it for us? Are Yahoo Answerers the destined people that will pull America out of its political crisis? Am I on to something here?

2007-01-19 16:12:05 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Politics

Take classes in manners and having some civility about them.and anyone caught doing certain crimes in the South made to take these classes.

2007-01-19 16:12:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-01-19 16:11:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Hillary Clinton wants to send more troops to Afghanistan? She waffles worse then EGGO. Or am I being to harsh on her?

2007-01-19 16:09:23 · 9 answers · asked by Jimfix 5 in Politics

I'm getten locked up and freaken out. I've never been a pussy but prision is alot different than a bar. I aint affraid to fight and will get crazzy on someone. I'm 6ft 185 pounds. What are my chances of protecting my ***. Also I'm a good looking guy. I'm not a pretty boy but more rugged looking like that guy from Angel. Also I Know it says my name is Jessica I'm using my girlfrinds computer.

2007-01-19 16:08:10 · 25 answers · asked by jessica 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

want ?
Congress won't do anything about illegals crossing the borders because Corporations want cheap labor . If Congress went aginest the Corporations then the free money would dry up . What a shame , if they had to do some thing that the American People want .

2007-01-19 16:06:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-01-19 16:06:16 · 17 answers · asked by consulhammer 2 in Military

i need to know... the property prices in most cities of india are approximately equal and even more than prices in cities like sydney and new york... so why is india still called a "third world nation"?

2007-01-19 16:05:20 · 3 answers · asked by ankush 2 in Politics

2007-01-19 16:04:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Dear
my mother was born in Nagarcoil india & later the family migrated to Kollam, when she was only a child,Her birth was not registered in 1915.As you all know, those days birth registration was not introduced, She had a Chart, that is also missing , I know the birth date and place, I would like to get an afidavit of her birth,
Regards
Web Hunter

2007-01-19 16:02:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

On this board sevral tiems on the war debate. Ive heard people say that if we pull out of Iraq they are afraid of what will happen. Im not being sarcastic but im genuinely interested in what you think will happen if we pull out. My personal take on is that we should leave immdeatly and get out of Iraq.

2007-01-19 16:01:18 · 6 answers · asked by lady26 5 in Military

2007-01-19 16:01:07 · 9 answers · asked by smalls 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Yes. That's right. Any time your adversaries ask a question that insults your side of the political fence, all you have to do is click on the "report abuse" flag and select the "Insulting other users" category. There is nothing wrong with doing that because you are obviously insulted, and Yahoo has decided to include that in their category, so there you go. Instant deletion.

2007-01-19 16:00:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-01-19 15:57:12 · 9 answers · asked by boyet 2 in Military

2007-01-19 15:54:17 · 16 answers · asked by shiyam 1 in Civic Participation