Military - September 2006

I asked a question yesterday about what I could do to make the military ball appeal to younger, lower enlisted Soldiers, and now I'm wondering if anyone actually knows what a military ball is.

2006-09-15 09:56:33 · 15 answers · asked by kittiesandsparklelythings 4

did you ever know that he is my hero?

2006-09-15 09:50:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-15 09:39:05 · 8 answers · asked by william m 1

I was wondering if there was a way to get out of the Navy after only signing up for it.

2006-09-15 09:26:17 · 11 answers · asked by Konoha H 2

Where aproaching the town that you are in right now in a hi jack nuclear bomber one of the guys is in the plane I dont know if hes on my side or not he claims he is arming the nukes to dop on you by taking the nose plate off and hammering some medal rod in the nose is he arming it or savatajing it?

2006-09-15 09:26:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I half to arm it by flipping a exterior control panel? can I do it manuly on the bomb? Is there any hidden locks I half to remove. Are there some radio jaming station that will prohibit the plunger? If so can I by pass them and use a rod to pull on the actuator? Can I delay it?

2006-09-15 08:58:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-15 08:46:02 · 12 answers · asked by haloxpt 1

I read today that 65% of those who pay the $1,200 into the GI bill never get any money in return. Why is this? Is there a way to insure you get the GI Benifets?

http://www.objector.org/before-you-enlist/questions.html

2006-09-15 08:42:02 · 5 answers · asked by bowlingcap 2

The MIGHTY USA shakes like a leaf in the wind each and everyday due to the Iraqi insurgents. Why is that?

2006-09-15 08:21:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I might not have been clear last time I asked this question. I'd like to know how long a Navy person is at sea, as defined by the time between first stepping on a ship and getting of from the ship onto another piece of land. I'm not interested in deployment rates. I want to know how many back-to-back days a typical soldior can expect to stay on a ship without getting off.

2006-09-15 08:10:45 · 7 answers · asked by bowlingcap 2

We are in Iraq, we are in Afghanistan.

I believe in our work wholeheartedly in Afghanistan. I believe we have delivered a swift blow to Terrorists and I think occupation will keep them from making a come back.

Iraq is another story. We did what we needed to do, found WMD, and took out a few terrorist camps. Now what?

I understand that the country is on it's knees now and needs assistance, but every time their governamen takes a step forward, insurgance attacks step up. So a supportive presence is almost required.

What would be the best course of action in you opinion? Stay and assist in Iraqs stand up or let them fall and burn?

If we let them fall and burn, what about Afghanistan? Insurgance would surely move to attack troops there shortly after a pull out of Iraq.

What would be a win/win situation?

2006-09-15 07:52:00 · 9 answers · asked by Q-burt 5

2006-09-15 07:12:58 · 4 answers · asked by shsimon 2

Krauthammer: Attack on Iran Inevitable

Responding to a question on Iran, President Bush said on Tuesday: "It's very important for the American people to see the president try to solve problems diplomatically before resorting to military force."

"Before" implies that the one follows the other, Charles Krauthammer notes in the Washington Post.

"The signal is unmistakable. An aerial attack on Iran's nuclear facilities lies just beyond the horizon of diplomacy.”

Krauthammer weighs the costs of destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities – while at the same time warning of the costs of doing nothing.

The mullahs of Iran "are infinitely more likely to use these weapons than anyone in the history of the nuclear age,” he cautions.

The Post columnist points to these costs of attacking Iran:

Economic. An attack on Iran could send oil prices to $100 or even $150 a barrel overnight, leading to a worldwide recession.

2006-09-15 07:10:57 · 8 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1

Suppose a multi-disciplinary team of scientists examines the deep ruins of World Trade Centre and they find evidence of planned demolition. Would that prove an Insider Plot? Barbara Honegger is a military journalist working at a leading US Naval School. She says it WAS an Insider Plot. See geocities URL /dominoes_911

http://www.geocities.com/dominoes_911

2006-09-15 07:02:21 · 8 answers · asked by diabolico_sapiens 1

Most of the terrorist are hiding there. Lets put the pakistanis as part of the axis of evil. I cant believe our government is that stupid to allow Pakistan to continue to get away with that crap. Our allies, yeah they are, what a ton of crap. Down with Pakinstan too.

2006-09-15 07:01:45 · 11 answers · asked by smokindoggy 2

I feel we are just wasting lives, time and money in this war. We are more or less just kitty footing around. Bush states that Iraq is not undergoing a civil war but it is!

2006-09-15 06:45:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think liberals are anti-military, anti-war, or both?

I UNDERSTAND that there is a threat to the USA and you are all PROTECTING US and our way of life! THANK YOU...

2006-09-15 06:43:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

These ruthless countries want to get together and hold meetings most likely about the USA. I say the first one to make a move against us, we should blow their country to smitherines, innocents and all. Tired of the bullcrap terrorist. We need to stop pussyfooting around with them and just wipe them off the face of this planet.

2006-09-15 06:36:42 · 20 answers · asked by smokindoggy 2

ABOARD USS RAVEN, At Sea - U.S. Navy mine hunter USS Raven (MHC 61) provided emergency medical assistance to an Iranian-flagged fishing dhow that requested assistance for an injured crew member.

While conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 13, the dhow altered its course and headed toward Raven’s vicinity.

Raven crew members noticed the dhow’s crew was topside frantically trying to signal the ship. A Raven crew member reported that a fisherman was waving a T-shirt and another was cradling an unconscious man in his arms.

“To see the dhow alter its course in order to try and intercept our ship made me a little apprehensive,” said Lt. Cmdr. Todd Braynard, Raven’s commanding officer. “But once I got to the bridge and saw them waving and carrying the injured crewman up from below decks, I realized they really needed our assistance.”

Raven dispatched a boarding team that included Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Amanda Powell, the ships’ independent duty corpsman (IDC). They arrived at the dhow via Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and were led aboard by the boarding officer, Ensign Andrew Serfass.

Although she was unsure what to expect aboard the vessel, Powell said she felt an urgency to help. “I was fairly apprehensive about boarding the Iranian vessel,” she said. “But the need to help far outweighed the apprehension I felt.”

Once aboard, Powell diagnosed the unconscious fisherman with a severe case of dehydration and reported that his kidneys were possibly to the point of failure.

The corpsman quickly administered an IV of saline. Shortly there after, the fisherman regained consciousness and eventually sat up and drank water on his own.

“Bottom line, my independent duty corpsman saved the crewman’s life,” said Braynard. “A few more hours and his kidneys would have shut down.”

While aboard, the IDC also noticed that several of the crew members were suffering from various maladies including abrasions on their arms and legs and another complained of a headache. The corpsman applied iodine to the wounds and wrapped them with bandages. She also provided aspirin to help with the headache.

“Once the crew saw that I was there to help, they were very receptive to my aid,” said Powell.

The IDC also noticed that the dhow’s other eight crew members were in various stages of dehydration. Additionally, the boarding officer reported that the dhow was critically low in potable water, and the ship’s master stated that the vessel was still several days away from port.

To assist, Raven transferred 200 gallons of potable water to the dhow’s tanks and provided 10 cases of bottled water. The crew members were very cooperative and extremely appreciative of the assistance. The dhow’s master even offered the boarding officer two large mackerel as a gift for the much-needed help.

“You never grow tired of doing this part of the job; helping people who really need it,” said Braynard. “Helping people who need it, regardless of nationality or political differences, it makes our crew feel good about the job they did today.”

Powell agrees with that sentiment. “It makes me feel very good to help someone and even possibly save their life,” she said. “This is what I’m trained for and it feels good to be able to use that training to help others.”

Raven, an Osprey-class coastal mine hunter, is forward deployed to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain and conducts MSO as part of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55.

MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.

2006-09-15 06:34:18 · 13 answers · asked by CG-23 Sailor 6

2006-09-15 06:19:11 · 6 answers · asked by hollerbmw 1

How is Bootcamp? What is expected of you? Is it tough?

2006-09-15 06:17:43 · 7 answers · asked by qbanita0113 4

2006-09-15 05:14:37 · 18 answers · asked by Questions 1

I for one remain shocked over the death of the 4 UN observers, one of them being a Finn. Aparantly, they had repeatedly asked for the artillery bombarbment to cease, as their bunker was being hit, and when at last Israel agreed, the airforce bombed them having gotten faulty commands?

I was educated to be a Forward-Observing Officer in the Finnish national service, and I cannot see how there was a possibility to such a momentous mistake. The troops on ground, would've had the UN bunker marked on their map, they would've seen where the shells were landing in order to correct the fire accordingly... What went wrong? Did they have the map upside down??
The reason given that they were firing at the general area was that it was teeming with terrorist activity... Yet, even artillery shells should be accurate enough not to hit the bunker... Perhaps their equipment was too "Hi-tech" to be effective.

2006-09-15 04:55:33 · 7 answers · asked by dane 4

old freind from a long time ago not sure how to look

2006-09-15 04:39:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-15 04:23:26 · 8 answers · asked by cello_drama 2

Suppose if a country Deploys Hydrogen Bombs, then they can do a lot of destruction, the primary reason why they are not depoyed is because damage to environment, dangerous aftermath and radiation fallout which can Damage our Environment extensively.
What I seek to ask is how many Hydrogen Bombs if blown in a specific area (or on our Earth )is it dangerous for people living on other parts of the world
Suppose if Africa was an Empty continent(no population at all)
Suppose if 20 Hydrogen bombs are blown in the area spread out, then would those explosions cause any problems to persons living in Italy or Asia or North America.

2006-09-15 04:13:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The comparisons are more than coincidental. Slavery was an issue that divided the U.S. much like the War on Terror. Lincoln was criticized for suspending habeas corpus much like Bush is criticized for the Patriot Act. Lincoln was a forward thinking man that saw the true dangers of not only slavery but also a Confederate States of America in much the same way that Bush sees the true dangers of IslamoFascism. When Lincoln was elected, those on the side of tyranny made everything political and refused to work with him, much like how the Democrats and certain foreign nations (Russia, France, China, etc.) are doing everything in their power to undermine the idea of peace and democracy. In the end Lincoln was 100% right as will be George W. Bush when the history books are written.

2006-09-15 04:09:33 · 17 answers · asked by baq2calli 2

i want specific details on the following:-
1.how many rangers were in each ranger chalk ?
2.how many delta operators landed from the first two MH-60 after the first 16 landed from the 4 MH-6s? and did they landed with ropes ?
p.s. i read that they were 30 but im not sure from the number.
i have to give a lecture to military students soon so any help

2006-09-15 04:05:55 · 3 answers · asked by Peiper 5

2006-09-15 04:03:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just want to say (even though it makes me sound corny!) Thank you very much to all of our ARMED FORCES!!! My nephew serves in the Air Force, my good childhood friend is in the Army and currently serving in Iraq, and I have numerous friends in the Marine Corp. And to all of you, your friends, family, and other loved ones.........Thank you for your sacrifice!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!

2006-09-15 03:22:04 · 21 answers · asked by mcnees79 3