Military - October 2006

I've been with my boyfriend for 3 years and we're both young, only 16. But he's always been pushing to be a Marine. I guess these days, the whole idea of him being gone is a lot closer to reality. He's been talking to a recruiter, going to PT and all this. Basically it's been set that he'll join since he has nowhere else to go.

It's kind of depressing knowing he'll be gone in 2 years or so. I want to hear about the experiences you've been through. Anything really. I want to know what it's all like.

2006-10-28 17:53:58 · 6 answers · asked by Ani 1

Do Americans support troops by praying they would survive in Iraq? by sending them money? by calling them and boosting their moral? by feeling sorry for them and wish them well? What do really Americans mean by supporting the troops? I'm just wondering!!

2006-10-28 17:24:27 · 17 answers · asked by Mr. J 4

Can someone please tell me what term "ultimate warrior" means? I know warror has somethign to do with military but what does ultimate inf ront of it mean ? tell me exactly what it mean best answer wins 10 points thanks

2006-10-28 17:19:42 · 6 answers · asked by bobravers 1

Chinese gold reserves significantly surpasses USA, USA have most air, navy, and air defence...chinese has most artillery and men.over 10 million in militia reserve.

2006-10-28 17:07:04 · 18 answers · asked by chesscrazz 1

Just noticed a lot of hate between the two. My boyfriend's joining the Marines and always pokes fun at the Army. And noticed the same with the Army guys I've met. Why is that?

And what side do you take?

2006-10-28 16:58:14 · 19 answers · asked by Ani 1

They leave family and friends to keep us free..i think they deserve some respect.

2006-10-28 16:42:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 16:36:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance is in the army and wants a Suunto x9Mi (a gps wrist navigation device/watch) to use in the field and to take with him on his next deployment. It's supposedly made specifically for professional soldiers, but I'm not sure if that is simply a marketing ploy or if it really has a good purpose. Have any of you ever used this or a similar device and are they even allowed? At almost $500 is this worth that price? I don't really want him to buy it, but I can't help but to think how I'd feel if him having it could mean the difference between him coming home safe or not and I told him not to get it. Any advice is appreciated. I've included a link with a description below.

http://www.teamnsa.com/x9mi

2006-10-28 16:25:00 · 8 answers · asked by ShaunaJ 2

has Bush decided to cut troops and run on another course, what is the new course,, less troops,, more,,, is the war in Iraq a winnable war?

2006-10-28 16:13:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The other night, I got to talk to two veterans and they both told me that the best way to enter into the military is by making your own contract with them, to go to college first and then serve as a commissioned officer.

I want to know if it's even possible, and if it is, what issues and catches could be involved.

2006-10-28 16:00:15 · 6 answers · asked by Ani 1

Ok fist let me say in the amry they pay the 1st and the 15th even during basic it what i am told. I called the payline and they said I need a power of atirnee to check on my husband finances and find out when he gets paid how much etc. He is a E3. His drill sargent told him he would be pid dec 1 howver the recuriter told me 30-35 dasy after arriving into basic. PLease HELP!

2006-10-28 15:54:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm doing a paper on that issue and I need some ideas ... pweeeese :) Thanks!

2006-10-28 15:45:39 · 9 answers · asked by strongchin1 1

Military are you truly here to protect the people of the United States
or are you the personal private securtiy for a elite evil group of people that would tell you to kill americans, when americans start to stand up to "Tyranny". Will you follow Evil or will you follow God!?

2006-10-28 15:32:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jk from Jamiroqi asked a question about selling arms to unstable countries. I cannot find the question to give an answer.

2006-10-28 15:31:30 · 2 answers · asked by jeremiah15nineteen 2

They parked 25% of the Navy's strike groups off the coast of Iran a week ago and had them playing war games in a lame attempt to provoke Iran into defending themselves.

Can you imagine what would happen if Iran or any other country parked 1/4 of their Navy off the US coast and started playing war games.

My guess is that before the election, the neocons will blow up one of the strike group ships and then blame it on Iran as a pretext for war. They have been caught hundreds of times staging false flag attacks.

I smell another one coming SOON!!!!

The question is:
WILL YOU BE ENOUGH OF A DUMBED-DOWN SHEEP TO BELIEVE IT AGAIN?

2006-10-28 14:45:32 · 8 answers · asked by mikeygonebad2007 1

I know almost everyone has heard the chant "this is my rifle this is my gun". My question is we know thats what the men say but what do the women say?

2006-10-28 14:29:18 · 18 answers · asked by wardancer 3

I don't know if this is true or not but I just heard that there are military preperation in the middle east taking place As I type this.
Which suggest a sign of war taking place in the next few hours to few days

I am not sure which countries though.
Anyone heard anything?

2006-10-28 14:24:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 14:22:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

#1) An 8x11 prison cell made with metal floors and walls. You toss a naked person in and randomly subject the cell to 50,000 volt shocks causeing the person to jump around in pain. When you leave work for the day, the computer keeps shocking the cell every time the prisoner tries to doze off and get some sleep.


#2 You handcuff a person to a chair and use a weak CO2 bb gun to shoot them with airgun pellets until they talk. Airgun pellets penetrate the skin but not deep enough to kill immediately - even with headshots.

#3 Tie the person to a chair and force them to watch STATIC on TV - with headphones over their ears turned WAY UP !

#4 Hook the person up to a electroshock machine - with an eye monitoring device - designed to send 30,000 volts through their body every single time they close their eyes.
Including blinking.
(The ultimate staring contest)

2006-10-28 14:09:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husbands Ait is suppose to be 8 mo. I wwas told once that i would be able to go with him becaesue its over 6 mo then i was told I would not any expiernce in that area? Also he qulified for adavaced training. Wich i guess menas he will get out of basic in the army basic sooner than some. Will he still have a graduation? He will be home like aorund Dec. 18 thanks goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-10-28 14:06:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 14:01:19 · 4 answers · asked by goodtobe32 1

Would that allow a better understanding of logistics, reality and suffering?

From the Independent newspaper this morning:

"Mark Lancaster, Tory MP for North East Milton Keynes and a major in the Territorial Army who has just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan, said: "My view is that British forces are having to cobble units together. The current level of operation is unsustainable."

If more politicians served in horrendous conditions, perhaps they'd be less inclined to precipitate those said same conditions...

2006-10-28 13:47:00 · 13 answers · asked by  4

They're just sitting there.

2006-10-28 13:43:55 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 13:28:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

(My friend sent this to me asking what I thought and I thought Id get some feedback on here)
Hes a Senior w/ a Junior in Indiana. Theyve been together going on 4 years (Since she was in 8th grade and he was a freshman). If Iv ever seen anyone inlove its these two guys. Hes going to the Army (United States) and shes going to college about 40 minutes north of Houston.
Hes enlisting as Combat Engineer and has to go to Basic Training for 9 weeks and then AIT for 6 weeks. He already has a final contract written up but hasnt signed anything yet. He has; a $2000 Enlistment Bonus, 4 years first post in Fort Hood, Texas (Right around where his girlfriends going to college), and active duty for 6 years (He wants to go career but wants to see where it goes; if not weel then get a job in construction engineering).
He has $1800 saved up since his Junior year for an engagment ring for his girlfriend. Like I said, theyre in love, shed say yes. She has a big college fun

2006-10-28 13:05:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would like to hear some opinions/insight on this matter since people seem to have very differing ideas on the topic

2006-10-28 13:02:12 · 7 answers · asked by JF 1

or something similar.whats the difference. i thought they were all soldiers.?

2006-10-28 12:50:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What ship, division, your rank and rate? What did you think of it? Pictures or video's of flight ops? Accidents like getting blown over the side like I did?

2006-10-28 12:40:11 · 4 answers · asked by aviationboatswainsmate 2

Cheney and others thought we would roll in, install new leaders and that would be it. Could it be " faulty intelligence " or arrogance or terrorists who hate us for our freedoms ?

2006-10-28 12:02:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is my mothers father and was a GI based over here in the UK in 1954, I am desperate to find him, he was married at the time of meeting my grandmother but I really really want to meet him before it;s too late

2006-10-28 11:50:13 · 4 answers · asked by Yoyo 1