Military - February 2007

A draft of Iraqi men might help to distinguish the good Iraqi citizens from the insurgents.

2007-02-17 14:26:51 · 4 answers · asked by Helen 1

Source: My Nephew ( A Proud Marine...Somewhat ) He states in Boot camp ( 5 months ago ) they all said "Kill Iraqi People" Or Kill Arabs" and they got a pat on the back. Now, this Marine By the name of Pennington that "Yell" Came back to haunt him...got 8 years in prison. Read On...During Pennington's plea-agreement for 8 years and sentencing hearing, prosecutors played video footage that showed him making statements about wanting to "kill Iraqis". ( This came back to hang him ) In addition, a co-defendant testified that Pennington mocked Awad's bullet-riddled brain and played with the man's hand as he put the corpse into a body bag. So, Could my Nephew go to prison if he fights in Iraq and kills the so called enemy that war supporters say is protecting the USA freedom.

2007-02-17 14:17:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Miltary

If their was to be like a couple of planes bombed in america everybody's anti-war attitude would be greatly changed.

2007-02-17 14:14:54 · 5 answers · asked by the d 6

2007-02-17 14:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by the d 6

2007-02-17 14:03:24 · 4 answers · asked by Luke F 3

The only Marine who didn't fire a shot when his unit executed a man last spring in Hamdaniya, Iraq, was sentenced Saturday to the longest prison term yet in the case.

Marine Lance Cpl. Robert B. Pennington,A proud Marine, enters the courtroom at Camp Pendleton on Tuesday flanked by his fiance Krystal Morry, and mother Deanna Pennington.
Lance Cpl. Robert B. Pennington showed no emotion when military judge Col. Steven Folsom sentenced him to eight years in prison and a dishonorable discharge for fighting like a Marine.

Military law allowed Pennington to receive the lighter punishment of 8 years and that was part of his plea agreement with the Marine Corps who let him down.

While Pennington was stoic, his parents, civilian lawyer and fiancee were not.

“We're in shock,” said father Terry Pennington. “I can barely speak to you.” And we voted for Bush.

Mother Deanna Pennington added: “This is really a punishment for our family. I'll be serving that sentence with him.

2007-02-17 13:47:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

well how do you trust bush to lead the army when the man went missing in action himself. I just dont get it

2007-02-17 13:44:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have about 4 feet of hair and i was wondering if it all has to go or not?

2007-02-17 13:42:35 · 7 answers · asked by ampitout 2

1-5 level. I heard i may have to go in the gas chamber. And they're may not be any jobs open for the field im wanting to be in.

2007-02-17 13:39:47 · 7 answers · asked by jmatt2017 1

I had a misdemeanor charge from 1997-1998,but thought It was cleared, now my recruiter saidi he got a call from MEPS, stating that it was not cleared up completely, that I still had some community service hours, I had to complete. My recruiters are trying to see what they can do. Could I be discharched from joining the Navy, now? ....................... (original charge:Theft Under $300)

2007-02-17 13:31:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 13:24:13 · 15 answers · asked by arlincamastro 1

2007-02-17 13:22:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im going to enlist as Infantry in the Military. Im leaning towards the Marines because they have a specific MOS you can get in your contract, while the Army has 11X where they could stick you at mortarman or somewhere where you dont want to be. I want to enlist as, what in the Marines is 0331, Machine Gunner.

What are the pros and cons of each branch when compared to one another? (Including Housing and Family and what not)(And can you enlist in the Army as a specific MOS or is it only a broad "x" category?
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Im about to sign on the dotted line for the Marines; Ive already been to both recruiters a few times and am about to go into the DEP until High Schools over.

Thanks for any advice

2007-02-17 13:22:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was watching Flags of Our Fathers the other day and when they go meet the Secretary Treasury guy he was saying how we didnt have enough money for the war effort.I thought the war was what greatly helped the nation through the depression.

2007-02-17 13:11:25 · 3 answers · asked by Chosen 4

Any prediction as to when World War 3 will begin? I think Bush will start it before he leaves office.

2007-02-17 12:52:38 · 14 answers · asked by Thomas D 1

just wondering

2007-02-17 12:52:00 · 20 answers · asked by tatufreak1996 3

You can't run for president if you are dead. Good career choice from our president. Carter enlisted. Clinton did not, but he did not pretend to be John Wayne. Is W. just another who can talk the talk but cannot walk the walk? For all his faults, Kerry did serve in Nam as did Al Gore. Why not the shrub?

2007-02-17 12:51:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Democrats are trying to bring the troops home. We all realize that this war is lost. In fact, it was lost the moment US troops illegally invaded Iraq. This is not opinion, it is verifiable fact.
However, the GOP, puppets of the big oil companies, have decided that US servicemen are put to better use in Iraq as bullet and cannon fodder than at home.
So, they made damn sure that the debate was stifled.
Let's hope they can live with the deaths that are a direct result of this disgusting measure...

2007-02-17 12:50:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 12:49:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are there so many armed civilian Iraqis on the streets around the uniformed military (Iraqi and American)? Why aren't they being trained for their own Iraqi Army?

2007-02-17 12:36:34 · 5 answers · asked by Helen 1

Is synchronized cheerleading really a military occupation speciality? I feel better knowing while I was a Marine in the Nam, he was holding his pom poms high.

2007-02-17 12:25:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm an Iraq vet and I honestly don't understand the modern antiwar movement. Is this just the politically correct thing to say because of the antiwar movement's guilt over the ill treatment of Vietnam vets 35 years ago? Not long ago I drove past an anti war protest consisting mainly of baby boomers. I saw several signs proudly declaring that the protester supported the troops but not the war. I had and still have difficulty believing the sincerity of such a bold statement......but then again I could be mistaken. Please explain.

2007-02-17 12:22:05 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/47717/

2007-02-17 12:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should our volunteer military be force to deploy countless number of times? Should we not share the burden to keep our country free?

Only serious opinions, and please let me know your reason for whichever side you pick.

2007-02-17 11:35:30 · 20 answers · asked by War Veteran 3

2007-02-17 11:25:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a misdemeanor charge from 1997-1998,but thought It was cleared, now my recruiter saidi he got a call from MEPS, stating that it was not cleared up completely, that I still had some community service hours, I had to complete. My recruiters are trying to see what they can do. Could I be discharched from joining the Navy, now? .......................

2007-02-17 11:23:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 11:20:30 · 2 answers · asked by Joe w 1

Prince Harry, a 2006 graduate of Britain's prestigious Sandhurst military academy, will soon go to Iraq with his military unit, a British military source told CNN. Do you think it's the right thing to do?

2007-02-17 11:18:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 11:17:31 · 4 answers · asked by Jack MeHoff 1

Currently Living in DFW Texas

2007-02-17 11:07:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous