Military - November 2006

I'm hearing conflicting reports that spouses can/can not fly space A or mac flight without their sponsor. Which is it??!

My husband's on deployment until May and flying home costs $$$. If I can mac it home with our kids, that would be wonderful and a true blessing.

2006-11-10 13:18:42 · 7 answers · asked by me 3

I spent 30 years in the US Marines and wrote this when I came home from Vietnam. to a place where no more internal battles are fought and no more sadness felt for those they once knew and lost. Places no one will ever remember, that is, no one but those who were there. Battles, large and small, in war and within ones-self, that do not rate a mention in history but definitely helped write it. Sounds of long ago but were only yesterday this morning. Survivors A time of remembrance for me... of young faces I once knew a lifetime ago who are no longer here and of a lot that are. Faces of my beloved family who fought in WW2 and Korea who have crossed over guilt but deep inside.... glad it wasn't me. Reading citations and asking myself," Did I really do that"? Looking for lost loves and lost youth knowing that you will find neither. Memories, some good...some bad. Touching the scars on my body from shrapnel and on my chest from a 7.62. Looking at that rifle that I brought home with me that put that bullet there and remembering the young Vietnamese that once held it that I killed almost at the same time as he shot me. Looking into a mirror and then at a picture on a wall and wondering where did that kid disappear to? Still feeling the pride that I felt then and feeling pride in those who wear, or have worn, the uniform of today ( Do you ever really take it off?) Looking at my sons face, my daughters faces, my grandchildren's faces, and whispering a prayer that they will never forget me or others like me who sacrificed so much so other people may seek freedom and have rights and when necessary, fight for this country and for their rights that so many of its citizens take for granted. Looking at the colors and feeling the pride for I know the price many youth have paid to keep it flying. Understanding, that one more year has passed and that I am closer to paying my dues to the one I cheated out of them three+ times. Not really caring about life or death personally anymore for after what I went through, saw, did, etc. what is really left but the waiting.... just like then. Yes, today I especially remember. Thanks for serving. Welcome home. God bless and see you in Fiddler's Green. With Veterans day tomorrow I would like to know what you think and how you feel. Thanks

2006-11-10 13:08:45 · 18 answers · asked by basscatcher 4

meaning NO terrorists haven in Iraq, would the American people be happy with that or would they be upset that their own military didn't do it?

2006-11-10 13:07:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

#1 Do the troops serving in Iraq believe in the validity mission? or are they just serving because they are bound to their contracts and pledges of alliegence?

#2 Do the troops believe in the efficacy of Bush and the executive Branch?
I can't see how they possibly could.

#3 Have the Troops serving in Iraq become so "close" to the Iraqi people who are men women and children with "NOTHING" that they feel a desire to help them and actually spread democracy to them even if they are too unready or uncivilized for it?

#4 If the troops were given a vote, would they vote to stay in Iraq or would they vote to come home?

2006-11-10 12:23:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 12:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by blonde101 2

i dropped out of H.S can i join the army. i want to go to iraq,

2006-11-10 12:13:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 11:49:04 · 10 answers · asked by Hugger 1

2006-11-10 11:36:56 · 12 answers · asked by wskyprincess 1

He retold the soldier's story today on the news and I thought it was a really honourable and noble thing to do. If you have not heard about it, look it up. What are your thoughts?

2006-11-10 11:31:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

The signs said, "THANK GOD FOR DEAD SOLDIERS!" He was a soldier in Iraq and the day before he died his time was up and he was allowed to come back to the States. But, he wanted to stay another 6-8 months. My other friend talked to him that very day before he was killed.

These protestors were outside and there were also Hell's Angels that rode all the way from Wisconsin (this was the Chicago suburbs) and every time the protestors started shouting, the Hells Angels guys started reving their engines. They brought many U.S. flags with them and presented them to my friend's family and displayed them everywhere.

The protestors were not protesting the war in Iraq apparently. And they weren't Muslims either. Supposedly, these people do this crap every time a soldier dies and hope that one of the mourners will go over and slug them and then they sue. Talk about people with no hearts, no souls. I wouldn't be surprised if once in a while one of these people get killed by a wake attendee.

2006-11-10 11:30:15 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 11:18:53 · 11 answers · asked by wskyprincess 1

first of no, Iam not one of those idiots who play a game or watch a movie and say "hey i want to be a navy seal" I honest to goodness want to be a special forces operative but after extensive research I found "excellent shape" to be the only clue to how fit one needs to be and " mental readyiness" (I hope Iam spelling that right) are the only answers I came across, oh wait but there are people willing to "sell me the info". so please any tips or insight about those would be helpfull espically from those who actually are in the armed forces, any tips on fitness, training or any other advice on how to become ready would really help. P.S. oh by the way this is a work in progress I understand I still need to be in much better shape so training for a year or two is already expected.

2006-11-10 10:49:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

first of no, Iam not one of those idiots who play a game or watch a movie and say "hey i want to be a navy seal" I honest to goodness want to be a special forces operative but after extensive research I found "excellent shape" to be the only clue to how fit one needs to be and " mental readyiness" (I hope Iam spelling that right) are the only answers I came across, oh wait but there are people willing to "sell me the info". so please any tips or insight about those would be helpfull espically from those who actually are in the armed forces, any tips on fitness, training or any other advice on how to become ready would really help. P.S. oh by the way this is a work in progress I understand I still need to be in much better shape so training for a year or two is already expected.

2006-11-10 10:48:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 10:48:14 · 10 answers · asked by manuel r 1

Do they honestly think people believe them? One on here just now was happily trotting out "Facts" about "hydrocarbon fuel still-air fires" like she actually had a clue what she was talking about.

I am minded of the firestorms in Dresden following the Allied bombings of February 13th 1945. Started by incidiaries and high explosives, temperatures were generated that were certainly sufficient to melt steel.

2006-11-10 10:47:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i were an E9, do i have to salute to a Second Lieutenant? please explain! thank you!

2006-11-10 10:41:11 · 13 answers · asked by tom l 3

Do I have to be a citizen of the us to enroll in the us army in the Information Technology Specialist Dpt.? And What do I need to Join?

2006-11-10 10:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

When men and women in the "forces" salute. How did that originate?

2006-11-10 10:13:49 · 9 answers · asked by gemma 4

I would like to say THANK-YOU to all of the marines reading this retired or active duty for your past service and present service. I would like to also let you know there are others who thank you as well... some gave all and are no longer with us but to those of you who are still here God Bless You and Happy Birthday!!!!
Semper Fi !!!

2006-11-10 09:42:13 · 13 answers · asked by memm 5

I sure hope they have enough sense to wait until they get things under control there, first. Don't you?

2006-11-10 09:36:15 · 22 answers · asked by handsomeworshipper 4

Mine is minor when compared to those brave warriors fighting in the jungles of Vietnam and the deserts of the middleast.

Our submarine was almost split in two while surfacing off the coast of Portugal during sea trials. One foot to the aft while surfacing under a liberty ship in tow would have spelled the end.

2006-11-10 09:29:19 · 9 answers · asked by noils 3

why do not palestinian tanke retaliate and shoot at israeli tanks?or fight them with palestinian air force?

2006-11-10 08:55:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

from 1 to 10
we know U.S.A IS GONNA BE ONE OF THE FRIST

2006-11-10 08:43:47 · 10 answers · asked by punisher6673@sbcglobal.net 2

I have minor scoliosis and i want to join the US Navy. Will they let me in?

2006-11-10 08:43:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 08:34:35 · 14 answers · asked by sand runner 3

2006-11-10 08:07:33 · 15 answers · asked by so5be6 2

and how about that Marine who recieved the CMOH that's great stuff God bless him, may he rest in peace.

any thoughts?

2006-11-10 07:39:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my hubbys just gone a 7 month tour of iraq and they arent allowed to drink im sending out a shoe box with pressies in but how shall i disguise the booze ??also any other ideas what to send ???

2006-11-10 07:39:39 · 26 answers · asked by feelin crazed 2

2006-11-10 07:36:45 · 17 answers · asked by TIM U 1

will not stop until they blow up the White House? They also praised Americans for voting for democrats but they are still going to blow up The White House. Does anyone find that as terrifying as I do? I hope this Bob Gates knows what he is doing.

2006-11-10 07:12:56 · 16 answers · asked by bess 4