Military - September 2006

Was ith the Monitor or the Merrimack (Virginia) you decide!!!

2006-09-30 23:32:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean I really don't think the Mexican War worth it...

What do you think???

2006-09-30 23:24:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 23:16:44 · 5 answers · asked by richard b 1

should U.S. leave Iraq now or continue their role?

2006-09-30 23:11:48 · 15 answers · asked by shytown_67 1

heard a story about navy men on ships that would be out at sea for so long.they would take a quarter and a spoon and tap on the quarters edge while turning it ,some how they would make a ring out of a quarter,looking for pictures or would like to buy one

2006-09-30 22:40:56 · 4 answers · asked by david c 2

2006-09-30 21:48:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why has our military/LE never issued this? The ballistics are spectacular and will fit in small guns, usually the same models as 9mm!

2006-09-30 21:17:32 · 8 answers · asked by A Box of Signs 4

I don't like the 9mm ><

2006-09-30 21:03:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would really help with the recruting shortage. Alot of convicted felons or one who was convicted of a crime cant find a job that has a decent living wage.It would give meaning and purporose in life and something to be proud of. It would give direction to those who are young offenders 18-25. here are some satistics from 2002.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/sent.htm

I know from experience

2006-09-30 19:52:07 · 21 answers · asked by Osummer 2

THREAT PERCEPTION AS REGARDS THE CHEMICAL WARFARE,SPECIALLY IN INDIA & THE WORLD.

2006-09-30 19:37:43 · 5 answers · asked by Baldeep K 1

My son wants to join the Army, but I want to get info on enlistment bonuses. He wants to be an MP, I know he can get a bonus because the Army is hard up for MP's, how do we push the issue to get him one?

2006-09-30 19:30:53 · 10 answers · asked by powerofconviction 2

I ask this because today I went to an air show in uniform and there was a small child that asked me for my autograph. It really made me feel appricated for what we do.

2006-09-30 19:24:35 · 23 answers · asked by crazy_airforce_guy 3

I'm writing a short story for a literary journal. One of the story's characters is a gulf war veteran. I want to know the disparaging or racist names that soldiers use for the local civilians, e.g. "Hagi, LBG, etc." What do they call bad guys? I want jargon, soldier talk. thanks to all.

p.s. I apologize in advance to anyone who may take offense at some of the responses. I'm just looking for realism and truth for an accurate characterization of attitudes and hostilities towards people of the reagion.

2006-09-30 19:18:30 · 13 answers · asked by odysseus2i 3

so many people were for our troops and concerned at first and prayed for them all the time lets not forget the yellow ribbon but now your luckey if once a month some one coments or thinks let alone prays for them im not religous but i keep up with those who are there and dieing !!!

2006-09-30 19:17:14 · 12 answers · asked by felix 2

Have you taken a look at who they were lately?

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/2006.09.html

2006-09-30 19:12:17 · 8 answers · asked by Gettin_by 3

If something like 911 happened and a lot of innocent people die again would you choose to fight for our country if Uncle Sam asked for any volunteers just to blow them people up?

2006-09-30 18:48:30 · 23 answers · asked by hahnleticia 2

Not legally im sure, but you know what I mean.
And, do you soldiers get P ussy in Iraq. Just curious.

2006-09-30 18:40:25 · 8 answers · asked by standanddeliver87 2

Most people say that the Navy or the Air Force is the best branch of military to get into. Which is better?

2006-09-30 18:38:14 · 19 answers · asked by hahnleticia 2

Does the soldier worry more about getting injured, or their spouce not being faithful.

I am asking because of my own dilema in possibly leaving my home for an extended period of time to visit Afghanistan. I find myself much more worried about how my wife would handle herself than if I'd get hurt.. Is that normal?

It could be as painful and life changing i would think. Especially for a family with kids (though I dont have children).

2006-09-30 18:03:40 · 15 answers · asked by Wilson Wilson 3

I just read a question that asked whether we should send prisoners to fight in the military if there was a draft. Even though nobody actually said it, as a former Marine, many of the answers sounded like they believe the sole purpose to fight in a war is to die. To me this is very silly. The object is not to DIE for your country, its to make your enemy die for his/her country in order to WIN. It seems to me that most people don't ever care about winning when it comes to war. All they say is get our troops home and send over the war-pigs, criminals and immigrants to 'die for the war'. It just doesn't make any sense. Why do so many people think this? Is it Hollywood? Is it liberal political brainwashing?

2006-09-30 17:58:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 17:55:29 · 6 answers · asked by koko 1

what would be the drawbacks to using felony convicts in frontline combat?

2006-09-30 17:42:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

that is, if everyone, including women, were required to sign up upon reaching the age of 18? would the 'don't ask, don't tell' rule still apply?

2006-09-30 17:38:20 · 11 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1

I was medically discharged under honorable conditions from the Army. I really want to serve my country. If my injuries heal, what would the process be to rejoin the military? I am looking into the Coast Guard.

2006-09-30 17:35:21 · 4 answers · asked by wildbutterflychick 2

...Curious as I never saw a fitrep done on him, not to mention he doesn't look as if he could pass a PRT to save his life.

How the hell did this guy get through the selection board anyway? Did he mustang over to the O side of the house, or did he get one of those dubious "Field Commissions"?

Just wondering...

VR,
Low ranking Enlisted guy currently on Cadillac manning duty.

2006-09-30 17:20:27 · 18 answers · asked by Middy S 2

IN HIELBRONN GERMANY AND VIET NAM. ANYBODY FAMILIAR WITH THIS?

2006-09-30 17:19:19 · 2 answers · asked by Jolor 1

100% compensation, not 100% unemployed compensation. Also, can they go back to school and use Voc. Rehab. 31 benefits?

2006-09-30 17:17:10 · 2 answers · asked by nwafanusa1 2

Are you ready to laugh?
Three guys -- a Canadian farmer, Osama bin Laden, and an American engineer are walking together one day. They come across a lantern and a Genie pops out of it.

"I will give each of you one wish, which is three wishes total” says the Genie.

The Canadian says, "I am a farmer, my dad was a farmer, and my son will also farm. I want the land to be forever fertile in Canada." Polo!

With a blink of the Genie's eye, the land in Canada was forever made fertile for farming.

Osama bin Laden was amazed, so he said, "I want a wall around Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran so that no infidels, Jews or Americans can EVER come into our precious state."

Polo! Again, with the blink of the Genie's eye, there was a huge wall around those countries...

The American engineer asks, "I am very curious. Please tell me more about this wall".

The Genie explains, "Well, its 5000 feet high, 500 feet thick and completely surrounds these countries........ It’s virtually
impenetrable. Now what is your wish?"

The American engineer smiles and says, "Fill it with water."

2006-09-30 17:11:39 · 33 answers · asked by basscatcher 4

I work for the Army as a Civilian as an "Item Manager". In my job I make decisions every day that effect the soldiers in the field. Opportunities come up all the time for volunteers to take short tours in theater, usually about 3-6 months.

I would really like to go because:

1) I think I would do a better job in my job if I were able to actually see how I was effecting things (instead of just seeing numbers on my computer).

2) I have a strong personal desire to see first hand a little bit of what is going on over there, the news can only show so much.

3) Much farther down the list, I would get a pretty significant boost in pay while I was there, it would also help further my career in the DoD to have it on my resume.

My wife does not threaten leaving or anything but does say very firmly that "you are not going". She says she does not want to have to worry about me over there.. I tried to tell her Id stay on base, so not as dangerous. no go

Should I quit pushing?

2006-09-30 17:03:36 · 16 answers · asked by Wilson Wilson 3

Just what is it about fighting some of them over there that prevents others from attacking us over here?

2006-09-30 16:35:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous