Military - September 2006

2006-09-26 02:07:36 · 14 answers · asked by Diadem 4

When these young men and women who risked life and limb in a war the save the world against tyrants, what will you do? Will you continue to tell them that the war was uneccesary and that their personal sacrifices of time, life, and family were all in vain or will you help the veterans of OEF and OIF settle back in society and cope with the demons of the sights they have seen and lived over there. Many say they support the troops but not the war but I believe they must go hand in hand, otherwise you are just fooling yourself and belittling our troops efforts and sacrifices. When the war is over what will you do?? Will you stare the man that lost arm and a family in the face and say "i supported you but the war you fought was senseless''.... Is that true support?

2006-09-26 01:56:56 · 11 answers · asked by knufflebunny 2

2006-09-26 01:44:41 · 19 answers · asked by Mr X 2

2006-09-26 01:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Perhaps now would be a good time to re-introduce War Bonds. I know that they were sold during WWII to help fund the war against the Axis, and perhaps we could sell them now to help fund the War on Terror. What are other options? Pre-mature withdrawl from Iraq and Afganistan? Re-instating tax upon the most financially secure Americans? We cannot leave Iraq or Afganistan, at this point, so those are not real options. I doubt that W. would give up the tax cut he has worked so hard for. Why not start selling something like the War Bonds so that those financially prosperous Americans who no longer are required to contribute as much may now voluntarily contribute to the War on Terror. What do you all think about this?

2006-09-25 23:27:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to my first Marine Corps Ball, I have no idea what to wear, I still have time to have a dress made, any suggestions?

2006-09-25 22:24:03 · 11 answers · asked by frijolita24 2

He's a short Asian bloke, about 55 years old - last heard of about 25 years agon in Lincoln.

2006-09-25 22:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by Essex Ron 5

Or do you have to stand there naked in front of the doctor and urinate into a beaker?

I'm asking because I have to have an initial medical exam on my assessment day upon joining the Army.

2006-09-25 22:19:55 · 17 answers · asked by Muahaha 1

USA
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Japan
India
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2006-09-25 22:06:41 · 6 answers · asked by Faisal 2

Or do you have to stand there naked in front of the doctor and urinate into a beaker?

I'm asking because I have to have an initial medical exam on my assessment day upon joining the Army.

2006-09-25 21:59:03 · 8 answers · asked by Muahaha 1

I hear alot of pundits running their mouths about "what the soldiers think" but they really seem to be making it up as they go along.

I have been against the war in Iraq since its inception but have not had the chance to sit down and talk to anyone who has been there.

Enlighten me.

2006-09-25 21:32:19 · 17 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

2006-09-25 21:09:35 · 17 answers · asked by Rebecca Smith 1

Now, huge number of the Americans are eager to get over with this bloody situation with Iraq.

They say bring our troops back home.

Do you think just simply leaving Iraq now will solve the problem? Or will it create more problems?

Why is leaving Iraq right now good or not good?

What do we need to accomplish in order to bring our troops home?

2006-09-25 20:33:59 · 16 answers · asked by davegesprek 1

Army extends troops' Iraq duty yet again By ROBERT BURNS, Military Writer
Mon Sep 26,
WASHINGTON - The Army is stretched so thin by the war in Iraq that it is again extending the combat tours of thousands of soldiers beyond the promised 12 months — the second such move since August.

Soldiers of the 1st Brigade, had been expecting to return to their home base in Germany in mid-January. Instead, they will stay an extra 46 days in Iraq, until late February, the Pentagon announced Monday. The soldiers are operating in western Anbar province, one of the most violent parts of Iraq.

The Pentagon also announced that the 4th Brigade, will deploy to Iraq 30 days earlier than scheduled, starting in late October. The announcement did not say why the speedup was deemed necessary, but three officials who spoke on condition of anonymity said it is part of a plan to beef up forces in Baghdad. The USA Military admits Iraq is having a hard time enforcing peace.

2006-09-25 20:09:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep reading ?s on there about how bad the Army is here in Afghanistan. Killing children and woman? You generalize us as Army or Marines. Most of you know someone over there. Would you classify them as Babykillers? If so, maybe you need new friends. We are the politicians who sent us here, we are doing a military job not a political one. We leave that to the guys and gals in DC.

2006-09-25 19:56:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for the information about a pilot who in 1942 escaped from POW camp in Lamsdorf by using the plane from the airfield in Wierzbie/Weidenguth. His name was Harry Howland and he managed to reach England safely. which organization could have any files on that event in the archives?
thank you for any information.

2006-09-25 19:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by ywe 2

http://youtube.com/watch?v=49byH2zSATg

2006-09-25 18:42:40 · 3 answers · asked by spenderalla34 2

Are there any combat jobs in the navy? Thinking of joining but I dont want to be behind sitting at a desk. I know about EOD and the Seabees just curious what else there is.

To make it clear I don't want to hear the whole YOU DONT WANT TO GO or DON'T JOIN deal. I know all the risk and such and know the next 4 years of my life will be tough when I join. So spare me the criticism.

2006-09-25 18:27:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My grandfather served in the Navy during World War II but he was so scarred by the war he never, EVER talked about it. Is there a way I can find him online, and perhaps see what his rank or role was? He died recently from old age.

2006-09-25 18:25:59 · 4 answers · asked by cuttooth 2

2006-09-25 17:44:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

give me your opinions and why please.

in case any of you agree with me, the mission is more important because the outcome will benefit the people

any other answers are welcome

2006-09-25 17:34:15 · 11 answers · asked by tonyma90 4

My 1SG just called me and asked me if i wanted to go to fort bragg on a mission (I'm in the guard). Isn't Fort Bragg a mobilization unit? If I do go will I end up in iraq? I'm just wondering, I just got out of training and really havent learned about the army yet.

2006-09-25 17:29:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-25 16:30:00 · 8 answers · asked by ChOcOlAtE cHiP 1

If i join the army what will I do if i have really bad vision? My vision is like 20/2000 or something like that if i don't have contacts in. But my vision is near 20/20 with correction.

Can i wear contacts in the army? If not will the army get lasik surgery for me? I refuse to wear army issued glasses!! :(

2006-09-25 16:01:26 · 17 answers · asked by TT M 1

“The US is updating contingency plans for a strike to cripple Iran’s atomic weapon’s program if international diplomacy fails…The plan calls for a rolling 5 day bombing campaign against 400 key targets, including 24 nuclear related sites, 14 military airfields and radar installations, and Revolutionary Guard headquarters” Ian Bruce, “US spells out plan to bomb Iran” UK Herald

2006-09-25 15:48:19 · 14 answers · asked by Reba K 6

TO ALL YOU DUMBED-DOWN REDNECK SHEEPLE OUT THERE WHO WILL NO DOUBT BE SCREAMING ABOUT THIS QUESTION BECAUSE YOU ARE SO PITIFULLY UNEDUCATED-- FLYING IT UPSIDE-DOWN MEANS YOU ARE IN "DISTRESS"......FITTING FOR THE USA NOWADAYS.

2006-09-25 15:47:51 · 33 answers · asked by mikeygonebad 2

I'm a Marine Corps history expert so I was just wondering because me and my freind was talkin about this and he keeps bringing up something about "Wake"??? Whats it all about? And also are there any Marines/Recruiters around here I can get into contact with?

SEMPER FI DO OR DIE!
i cant wait to join your corps...

2006-09-25 15:42:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yahoo.news AP 9/25 - "Retired military officers bluntly accuse Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld of bungling the war in Iraq, saying U.S. troops were sent to fight without the best equipment and that critical facts were hidden from the public.

'I believe that Secretary Rumsfeld and others in the administration did not tell the American people the truth for fear of losing support for the war in Iraq," retired Maj. Gen. John R. S. Batiste. Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, is expected to assess Rumsfeld as 'incompetent strategically, operationally and tactically ....'

Batiste, who commanded the Army's 1st Infantry Division in Iraq, also blamed Congress for failing to ask "the tough questions."
He also said Rumsfeld at one point threatened to fire the next person who mentioned the need for a postwar plan in Iraq."

It is unusual for retired military officers to criticize the Pentagon while military operations are under way.

Why keep Rumsfeld?

2006-09-25 15:28:30 · 16 answers · asked by Reba K 6

2006-09-25 15:09:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Aside from books and dvd what else will you recommend? Thank you!

2006-09-25 15:04:02 · 16 answers · asked by samantha_fiel 2