Military - February 2007

2007-02-01 05:36:43 · 19 answers · asked by spider 4

This is mainly for people whom are already enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard (Semper Paratus), I am wanting to enlist but i do not know what the requirements are for enlistment; i.e. pushups, situps, running etc. if anyone could help out with this i would appreciate it. thanks.

2007-02-01 05:36:05 · 1 answers · asked by mac daddy answer man 2

He killed more people than Hitler in mass graves, and he terrorized a nation that celebrated his death... So why are people saying that this war was a mistake and that we shouldn't have gotten involved? America The Great took down Sadaam! Who cares if we didn't find any Nukes?, He was the one who claimed they had them in the first place! Isn't it our duty as Americans to support our troops, even if we don't support the war ? To support our country and our countries representatives? Do Americans even know what patriotism is nowdays?

2007-02-01 05:32:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/earlywarning/2007/01/the_troops_also_need_to_suppor.html#more

William M. Arkin on National and Homeland Security
The Troops Also Need to Support the American People
I've been mulling over an NBC Nightly News report from Iraq last Friday in which a number of soldiers expressed frustration with opposition to war in the United States.

I'm sure the soldiers were expressing a majority opinion common amongst the ranks - that's why it is news - and I'm also sure no one in the military leadership or the administration put the soldiers up to expressing their views, nor steered NBC reporter Richard Engel to the story.

I'm all for everyone expressing their opinion, even those who wear the uniform of the United States Army. But I also hope that military commanders took the soldiers aside after the story and explained to them why it wasn't for them to disapprove of the American people.

Friday's NBC Nightly News included a story from my colleague and friend Richard Engel, who was embedded with an active duty Army infantry battalion from Fort Lewis, Washington.

Engel relayed how "troops here say they are increasingly frustrated by American criticism of the war. Many take it personally, believing it is also criticism of what they've been fighting for."

First up was 21 year old junior enlisted man Tyler Johnson, whom Engel said was frustrated about war skepticism and thinks that critics "should come over and see what it's like firsthand before criticizing."

"You may support or say we support the troops, but, so you're not supporting what they do, what they're here sweating for, what we bleed for, what we die for. It just don't make sense to me," Johnson said.

Next up was Staff Sergeant Manuel Sahagun, who is on his second tour in Iraq. He complained that "one thing I don't like is when people back home say they support the troops, but they don't support the war. If they're going to support us, support us all the way."

Next was Specialist Peter Manna: "If they don't think we're doing a good job, everything that we've done here is all in vain," he said.

These soldiers should be grateful that the American public, which by all polls overwhelmingly disapproves of the Iraq war and the President's handling of it, do still offer their support to them, and their respect.

Through every Abu Ghraib and Haditha, through every rape and murder, the American public has indulged those in uniform, accepting that the incidents were the product of bad apples or even of some administration or command order.

Sure it is the junior enlisted men who go to jail, but even at anti-war protests, the focus is firmly on the White House and the policy. We just don't see very man "baby killer" epithets being thrown around these days, no one in uniform is being spit upon.

So, we pay the soldiers a decent wage, take care of their families, provide them with housing and medical care and vast social support systems and ship obscene amenities into the war zone for them, we support them in every possible way, and their attitude is that we should in addition roll over and play dead, defer to the military and the generals and let them fight their war, and give up our rights and responsibilities to speak up because they are above society?

I can imagine some post-9/11 moment, when the American people say enough already with the wars against terrorism and those in the national security establishment feel these same frustrations. In my little parable, those in leadership positions shake their heads that the people don't get it, that they don't understand that the threat from terrorism, while difficult to defeat, demands commitment and sacrifice and is very real because it is so shadowy, that the very survival of the United States is at stake. Those Hoover's and Nixon's will use these kids in uniform as their soldiers. If I weren't the United States, I'd say the story end with a military coup where those in the know, and those with fire in their bellies, save the nation from the people.

But it is the United States and instead this NBC report is just an ugly reminder of the price we pay for a mercenary - oops sorry, volunteer - force that thinks it is doing the dirty work.

The notion of dirty work is that, like laundry, it is something that has to be done but no one else wants to do it. But Iraq is not dirty work: it is not some necessary endeavor; the people just don't believe that anymore.

I'll accept that the soldiers, in order to soldier on, have to believe that they are manning the parapet, and that's where their frustrations come in. I'll accept as well that they are young and naïve and are frustrated with their own lack of progress and the never changing situation in Iraq. Cut off from society and constantly told that everyone supports them, no wonder the debate back home confuses them.

America needs to ponder what it is we really owe those in uniform. I don't believe America needs a draft though I imagine we'd be having a different discussion if we had one.

By William M. Arkin | January 30, 2007; 8:51 AM ET

2007-02-01 05:30:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

They have dismantled the basis of the regimental system that was the basis of the expansion of the army in time of war - it doesn't look too sensible to throw away a system that has served us well.

2007-02-01 05:28:47 · 1 answers · asked by LongJohns 7

than there are flying in the Royal Air Force today.
Is the true?

2007-02-01 05:26:31 · 5 answers · asked by spamalot 1

I really want to joing the military, but my fear is, I have a 5 year old son, and a wife, and am worried about being killed in Iraq. My MOS will be Admin or Paralegal. Which branch is more likely to send me to Iraq, and if they do, how much will I be involved in Combat.

2007-02-01 05:20:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/earlywarning/2007/01/the_troops_also_need_to_suppor.html#more

William M. Arkin on National and Homeland Security
The Troops Also Need to Support the American People
I've been mulling over an NBC Nightly News report from Iraq last Friday in which a number of soldiers expressed frustration with opposition to war in the United States.

I'm sure the soldiers were expressing a majority opinion common amongst the ranks - that's why it is news - and I'm also sure no one in the military leadership or the administration put the soldiers up to expressing their views, nor steered NBC reporter Richard Engel to the story.

I'm all for everyone expressing their opinion, even those who wear the uniform of the United States Army. But I also hope that military commanders took the soldiers aside after the story and explained to them why it wasn't for them to disapprove of the American people.

Friday's NBC Nightly News included a story from my colleague and friend Richard Engel, who was embedded with an active duty Army infantry battalion from Fort Lewis, Washington.

Engel relayed how "troops here say they are increasingly frustrated by American criticism of the war. Many take it personally, believing it is also criticism of what they've been fighting for."

First up was 21 year old junior enlisted man Tyler Johnson, whom Engel said was frustrated about war skepticism and thinks that critics "should come over and see what it's like firsthand before criticizing."

"You may support or say we support the troops, but, so you're not supporting what they do, what they're here sweating for, what we bleed for, what we die for. It just don't make sense to me," Johnson said.

Next up was Staff Sergeant Manuel Sahagun, who is on his second tour in Iraq. He complained that "one thing I don't like is when people back home say they support the troops, but they don't support the war. If they're going to support us, support us all the way."

Next was Specialist Peter Manna: "If they don't think we're doing a good job, everything that we've done here is all in vain," he said.

These soldiers should be grateful that the American public, which by all polls overwhelmingly disapproves of the Iraq war and the President's handling of it, do still offer their support to them, and their respect.

Through every Abu Ghraib and Haditha, through every rape and murder, the American public has indulged those in uniform, accepting that the incidents were the product of bad apples or even of some administration or command order.

Sure it is the junior enlisted men who go to jail, but even at anti-war protests, the focus is firmly on the White House and the policy. We just don't see very man "baby killer" epithets being thrown around these days, no one in uniform is being spit upon.

So, we pay the soldiers a decent wage, take care of their families, provide them with housing and medical care and vast social support systems and ship obscene amenities into the war zone for them, we support them in every possible way, and their attitude is that we should in addition roll over and play dead, defer to the military and the generals and let them fight their war, and give up our rights and responsibilities to speak up because they are above society?

I can imagine some post-9/11 moment, when the American people say enough already with the wars against terrorism and those in the national security establishment feel these same frustrations. In my little parable, those in leadership positions shake their heads that the people don't get it, that they don't understand that the threat from terrorism, while difficult to defeat, demands commitment and sacrifice and is very real because it is so shadowy, that the very survival of the United States is at stake. Those Hoover's and Nixon's will use these kids in uniform as their soldiers. If I weren't the United States, I'd say the story end with a military coup where those in the know, and those with fire in their bellies, save the nation from the people.

But it is the United States and instead this NBC report is just an ugly reminder of the price we pay for a mercenary - oops sorry, volunteer - force that thinks it is doing the dirty work.

The notion of dirty work is that, like laundry, it is something that has to be done but no one else wants to do it. But Iraq is not dirty work: it is not some necessary endeavor; the people just don't believe that anymore.

I'll accept that the soldiers, in order to soldier on, have to believe that they are manning the parapet, and that's where their frustrations come in. I'll accept as well that they are young and naïve and are frustrated with their own lack of progress and the never changing situation in Iraq. Cut off from society and constantly told that everyone supports them, no wonder the debate back home confuses them.

America needs to ponder what it is we really owe those in uniform. I don't believe America needs a draft though I imagine we'd be having a different discussion if we had one.

By William M. Arkin | January 30, 2007; 8:51 AM ET

2007-02-01 05:18:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

we found out that im was about 7 weeks pregnant. But my tricare will not start until March 1st, so i can't go to the doctor. Does anyone now what i can do? I live in Tenneessee. Should i try to get on medicaid until March?

2007-02-01 05:06:18 · 11 answers · asked by jenniferguelker 2

Or have China over taken Them without anyone noticing???

2007-02-01 05:05:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

But now we need more money $$$$ 600 Humvies for the Iraq troops. I bet they have better leg protection than the ones our guys are using.

2007-02-01 04:54:53 · 3 answers · asked by wmf936 5

2007-02-01 04:51:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 04:42:14 · 6 answers · asked by oliverpenney@btinternet.com 1

Both misdemeanor charges are from 10 years ago, for theft under $300.

2007-02-01 04:38:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 04:33:42 · 13 answers · asked by Tweety Bird 1

I want to hear from all different types of people.

2007-02-01 04:31:45 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Growing up in central Canada during the Cold War was a scary time and place. Tensions between the USSR and the USA were coming to a head the late 70s/80s. Neighbourhoods in my city were dotted with these ugly green towers with sirens on top which would warn us when a Nuclear Holocaust erupted between America and the USSR. One of these towers was right across the road from me and theyd test it once per week and believe me, it would scare the sh*t out of you when it went off.

You see, if the Soviets fired nuclear missiles at the US they would be intercepted and shot down by the Americans over Canada, thus killing us. Every day I'd come home from school and the TV would run these "tests" on what to do in the event of Nuclear War between the US and USSR. I used to have nightmares about Nuclear War when I was 10-12 years old. Although I'm not emotionally scarred from it, my friends and I were talking the other day about how odd it was no one really talks about this period anymore.

2007-02-01 04:29:51 · 3 answers · asked by Mr_Canada 2

Rendon group , over three hundred million contract to divert news reports from Iraq and Afghanistan, put out disinformation and to protect military and politcal realitys of Iraq and Afghan situations from being known in US.
Before you try and say conspiracy nut look up the Rendon group and what they do and who pays them and then explain or defend their actions.

2007-02-01 04:24:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

what happens afrer you finish AIT

2007-02-01 04:01:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you join the British army over the US army if you could? Take into account that the British army is better trained and the American army has better equipment.

Also which special forces would you rather be in SAS or Seals

thanks

2007-02-01 03:44:18 · 37 answers · asked by Blink-Monkey-Blink 2

The war in Iraq is entering into its fourth year with 3500 casualties and many thousands wounded. Recently, a news article was released about millions of dollars being wasted in Iraq rebuilding plan.
What is Iraq worth for the U.S government?

http://www.desiclassifieds.com

2007-02-01 03:38:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 03:32:47 · 3 answers · asked by dizzy_19832002 1

if **** hit the fan, i mean war with china, north korea, venezuala, iran who would back the us untill the end?

2007-02-01 03:29:00 · 3 answers · asked by sleepy61904 1

2007-02-01 03:28:54 · 29 answers · asked by dustjt90 1

"Die Pig Die"
They come up begging for food one minute, then as soon as their bellies are full they stand alongside the road throwing rocks and bottles at American Humvees going down the road.
I went in feeling sorry for the Iraqi people. I left with almost a hatred for them. Is that the wrong attitude to have?
Does anyone else who has served feel the same or had similar experiences?

2007-02-01 03:13:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know they talk a lot about raising minimum wage but they keep voting against rasing the basic pay for the enlisted men and women of the US Armed Forces?

2007-02-01 03:08:46 · 7 answers · asked by Flyah64 2

They are a huge supported of terrorism.

2007-02-01 02:56:06 · 14 answers · asked by Jo 4

id say

UK
US
China
Germany
Japan

Top 5 big countrys that are usless??

id say

France
Spain
Italy
Iran
fuk it the middle east

2007-02-01 02:54:07 · 2 answers · asked by Blink-Monkey-Blink 2

Are you allowed to have a cell phone? I texted my fiance in the hotel, while he was waiting to be taken to the airport. His sgt was there and other army people waiting for the flight. Could his sgt taken his phone away, because my fiance did not say 'dont text me' or anything.

2007-02-01 02:53:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

how much soldeirs does the united states army has in total, how many tanks, how many planes etc. any information like this would be helpefull for a little video project i am making, thank you

2007-02-01 02:50:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous