Military (Politics & Government) - January 2007

I keep noticing questions and replies regarding this and it does come to my surprise when people reply or ask referring to the fact that since our military of today is an all volunteer service that it takes away a certain valor or dignity or just something special to the fact that they died while serving their country. I cant put my finger on it but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth when i read these comments and wonder if anyone else feels that way too?

No one really expects to die (if some do, the number is not that high) when they join the army. Life throws at us so many different situations that we ought to realize that alot of people (i did NOT say all, but many) join the military for the fact that they dont see any other option in order to move forward with their life.

2007-01-02 19:29:28 · 12 answers · asked by Jessy 5

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Do you think casualty reports are accurate?

I have heard that so called, "green card" soldiers are not reported when killed or injured.

2007-01-02 18:42:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Medically dicharged, waiting for benefits.....?

I was medically discharged from the USMC about 9 months ago. As soon as I got home I sent in an application for the VA. Well, 9 months later, and I still haven't heard anything yet. I'm injured pretty badly, I have no idea what is taking so long. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Or does anyone know how long it takes to get through to the VA?

2007-01-02 18:28:52 · 4 answers · asked by Dana 3

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Are there any color vision requirements for Marine Corps Infantry?

The Army requires normal color vision for my preferred infantry branch if I decide to go ROTC. I am red/green deficient. So now I'm considering USMC.

2007-01-02 18:16:30 · 3 answers · asked by rcarter1983 1

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Should soldiers whose wives are expecting be pulled off the front line?

I've noticed that a big percentage of soldiers who have been killed recently had children on the way and will never get to see them. Shouldn't these guys at least be taken out of harms way? They should all be brought home but I can't they take the expecting fathers off the front lines?

2007-01-02 18:07:07 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

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SHOULD WE WORRY THAT WE ARE ALIVE to SUFFER THE AFTER MATH OF AN ATTACK FROM THE BIG BOMB ?

CAN WE SURVIVE THE BIG BOMB?

HOW?

2007-01-02 17:55:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Is the defeat of the ICC proof that the terrorists can be beaten?

Sharia law has been aboloished in Somalia and the country has kicked out the Islamic Courts Council from power nearly overnight. Does this indicate that it is possible to defeat the terrorists in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan?

2007-01-02 17:38:17 · 3 answers · asked by chris 4

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What so you call US army attack helicopters?

A--CH--

2007-01-02 17:00:48 · 15 answers · asked by Robyn 2

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how do people serve in military and go to college at the same time?

it is easy to hear people saying they got a degree while serving in military nowdays.
i am underaged yet and i just want to know how that's possible.
Don't people who serve in military have to live in the base(or not...).
Does that mean our soldiers are allowed to attend classes in universities while being on duty?
im thinking about serving in the air force or the air national guard.
which one would help me better to get a degree in an university if it works out that way?

2007-01-02 16:45:12 · 21 answers · asked by Hansol C 1

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what is the us military spending its moneys on?

2007-01-02 16:44:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What should I send to a fiance in iraq?

My Fiance is station in Mozul, Iraq. He is a Chaplain's assistant. I want to send him a gift he can use. For christmas we got him a digital camera and he uses it. He hardly get time of since the soldier trust him and not the chaplain. Which makes very long nights. So any ideas? By the way, he is not a christian.

2007-01-02 16:43:19 · 12 answers · asked by Michiko 2

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is it true that the u.s army spending money on developing more powerful military technology?

2007-01-02 16:42:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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How is the recoil of a semi-automatic rifle like the M16?

I have always wondered about the recoil of modern semi-automatic rifles. There are people that fire it like it's the easiest thing in the world while there are people that get blown away like it was a miniture cannon or at least can't control it at all and stop after two or three rounds.

2007-01-02 16:34:40 · 13 answers · asked by Eh? 2

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Question about Base ID and insurance?

My husband is active duty at our local AFB. We just recently got married. How long after getting ID does it take to get the insurance? Will my 4 yr old need an ID also?If I go to an outside doctor for either me or my daughter, how much will I pay?

2007-01-02 16:28:07 · 7 answers · asked by kimandkaitlyn2005 4

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Is this prosper military hospital etiqutte?

The people (younger working there) talking about their sexual experiences loud even with children and other young kids around? happneed on a military hospital too in Texas..nobody is perfect but it does not mean we have to practice being jokers either when we are at work.

2007-01-02 16:24:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Politicians speak such crass that all they want is war at last?

So go on boys fight the good fight they say you have to fight for right, so go on boys be on your way and fight for this my lads today, and when the fightings done my boys and in your graves you lie, remember it was the politicians boys who made your mothers cry. Do you think that this poem is publishable?

2007-01-02 16:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by susie 1

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Was Saddam's crime worse then some of our leaders. He died for the death of 148 people.?

2007-01-02 16:22:13 · 9 answers · asked by RJA4U 1

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Do think the U.S. solders should stay in Iraq?

2007-01-02 15:58:19 · 17 answers · asked by sassa26 2

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If I have a four year degree and join the marines what would be my rank?

I'm interested in joining the marines once I earn my bachelor's. I plan on going to medical school afterwards.

2007-01-02 15:54:35 · 19 answers · asked by Jake B 2

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When referring to a Lieutenant ...?

I'm writing an english paper about a military man who was a 1st Lieutenant. In the paper can I refer to him as Lieutenant (name) or do I need to call him 1st Lieutenant (name)?

2007-01-02 15:53:03 · 11 answers · asked by mwt006 1

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If you were released from Guantanamo after 4 years of torture then found innocent of all, what would you do?

....if you were wrapped in Israeli flags, subjected to beatings and torture, smeared with womens' menstrual blood, "baptized" by a fake priest, etc, etc....then in secrecy returned to your home country following this treatment, what WOULD you do?

2007-01-02 15:24:04 · 13 answers · asked by beanball 1

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Is it possible to take leave between bmt and ait in the army???

2007-01-02 15:16:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

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air raid sirens?

where can i hear on the internet a air raid sirens from the cold war like the ones you hear in the movies

2007-01-02 14:49:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Torture methods at Guantanamo?

THere is a news article on what was going on at Guantanamo, and there was one particularlly harsh form of torture. It said, "Subjecting a detainee to a lap dance by a topless female guard".

So would any girls like to inflict this form of torture on me? And as for guys reading this, could you bear to have that inflicted on you?

Here is the whole article below

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/01/02/guantanamo/index.html

2007-01-02 14:47:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Military - January 2007