Military - September 2006

After the defence of Rorke's Drift in January,1879 seven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders. I understand it has long been believed that this was a political decision by the government against the recommendations of the Army, to take public attention away from the disaster of Isandalwana. Now there is talk of a similar situation in Afghanistan with the award of a large number of decorations to our servicemen/women serving there. I appreciate that our soldiers have proven their bravery on many occasions but am wary of anything this goverment 'spins' about Afghanistan or Iraq.

2006-09-29 20:45:05 · 14 answers · asked by Rob Roy 6

2006-09-29 20:22:56 · 13 answers · asked by Optimistic 6

2006-09-29 19:53:57 · 7 answers · asked by james44_20 2

would you accept the responsibility to report, or would you wuss out and flee to Canada?

2006-09-29 19:24:19 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it likely

discuss

2006-09-29 19:01:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its againist the law to sell USMC Issued MARPAT to civilian from what I heard...

But how do these stores get undetected? Or is no one reporting them? Are these even real?
http://www.1starmy.com/viewproduct.asp?Productno=3908
http://marineshop.safeshopper.com/122/775.htm?760

I was recently interested in buying them until I heard about this so I'm asking also if it is illegal to buy them?

2006-09-29 18:51:50 · 8 answers · asked by Shadowfox 4

My grandpa is a Vietnam Veteran. He got drafted because he dropped a class that he was getting a low grade in college and the draft board said he didnt have a enough college credits to keep his non draft status. He was sent to vietnam and saw combat. A few weeks ago he and my grandma were over watching us while my parents went out. After we all went to sleep I heard my grandpa screaming and rushed into their room. He woke us up. My grandma was holding him and he was crying. It really scared me. I never saw him do that before. Anyway my question is about why vietnam veterans were treated so badly by the American people. He said people used to accuse him of all kinds of terrible things. He told me that the best a vietnam veteran could get was being ignored or pitied. The left thought they killed innocent civilians. The right thought they were throw aways from the lower social classes.

2006-09-29 18:42:50 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 18:35:31 · 8 answers · asked by Ned B 1

of the industry spent there time focused on winning the war,and yes I was military I have just retired after 25 years in the army.

2006-09-29 18:17:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 18:15:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 18:13:48 · 18 answers · asked by Ned B 1

There is a store I go to that has a Support the Troops Donation Box set up. The owner said the box has been there for a month and only 2 people donated things for the troops. No one cares!!

2006-09-29 18:12:48 · 14 answers · asked by Gettin_by 3

2006-09-29 18:00:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know what are the restrictions for sending rare flower seeds to a US friend.

2006-09-29 17:55:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 17:44:44 · 12 answers · asked by armeman98 1

Is this not the saddest, most creepy, patheic thing?

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2006/08/30/guard_families_cope_in_two_dimensions/

2006-09-29 17:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6

2006-09-29 17:22:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 17:14:38 · 4 answers · asked by kyle_bang 1

Maybe it would be a good idea to draft people into the inactive reserve. That way, they would show up at their nearest reserve center or national guard armory once a year, to update their status such as dependents, medical situation, education level, etc. All would be required to do initial basic or boot camp and also attend a military specialty school, then go home and not have to worry about how they will finish college, take care of their family, etc. They would not have to show up in uniform or even cut their hair, etc. Then, if they do decide to go active duty or reserve drill status, there would be no problem getting in. I do not believe that there would be a need to activate these people, unless there was an extreme natural disaster or a need to activate for another world war that was a confirmed threat to the USA and territories on a mass scale, such as a nuclear war or invasion on our turf.

2006-09-29 16:56:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

using napom in Iraq? There's nothing like the sweet smell of napom in the morning!!

2006-09-29 15:55:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know?

2006-09-29 15:29:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend who joined the army right after graduation. He wrote to me telling me the base he was at was on red alert because things were getting bad over at Iraq. I haven't heard from him since then and i'm just wondering if maybe things realy are going bad in Iraq? What if he...got wounded? =(

2006-09-29 15:18:45 · 10 answers · asked by Rebel6 2

for those who gave answer, you all sound silly. First of all when, it is called a chit, not proffile. Secondly, even a pre-exsiting condition has to be evaluated prior to enlistment. And to seek compensation is a benefit that I' m entitled to. I didn't ask for anyone to pass judgement, just answer my question. thank you. Also, if you've never served, you are not able to answer. I've got some very rude answers, and they all border on personal attacks. I'm a vietnam vet and I served in the navy.

2006-09-29 15:13:21 · 14 answers · asked by ramu j 1

I want to enlist in the Marines as 0351 (Assaultman) or Army as Infantry and take the Javelin Course..
Which one of these is the better path?..I want to be anti-armor

How much training is required for each of these?

--Thanks

2006-09-29 15:12:35 · 8 answers · asked by I Hate Liberals 4

2006-09-29 15:08:44 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 15:05:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

"The most important thing is for us to find Osama Bin Laden. It is our Number 1 priority - and we will not rest until we find him."
President George W. Bush - 13 September 2001

"I don't know where Bin Laden is. I have no idea and I really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority."
President George W. Bush - 13 March 2002

2006-09-29 15:01:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

If later on in my career I could possibly switch and attend an "A' School in the Law Enforcement field, if my councler approves. The reason I took AO because it was the closet thing I could get to it, because there were no openings in the Law Enforcment field until Sep. next year, and I want to get out of Iowa as soon as possible and I do have an intrest in this field as well. But I want something that will be good for me to get into Law Enforcment in the civilian world possibly 5-10 years from now. (BTW im 18 and enlisted for 5 years.)

2006-09-29 14:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by G.P. 2

2006-09-29 14:50:31 · 16 answers · asked by childstar199414 1

2006-09-29 14:44:09 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous