Military - March 2007

Does the American public view the members of the armed forces as heros? Or do they take for granted the freedom that they have?

2007-03-05 19:09:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a Staff Sgt. with The U.S Army, I have had good friends pass away, I have put my life on the line to make sure my family, friends and fellow countrymen are safe and free. Why are you not supporting troops who are dying for you? Isn't that very selfish? Please explain people.

2007-03-05 19:06:10 · 13 answers · asked by airborne11binfantry 2

Source: No WMD. Saddam is gone. Iraq did not do 9-11. No threat to the Great United States. Mission Accomplished as of May 1st 2003. ( Bush said so )

2007-03-05 18:57:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Blast kills six U.S. soldiers north of Baghdad.


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Six U.S. soldiers were killed by a blast north of Baghdad on Monday, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, in one of the single deadliest ground attacks against American forces in Iraq in months.

Three other soldiers were wounded after an explosion went off near their vehicles in the province of Salahaddin, the military said in a statement, without giving details. It was reported the American Troops didn't have a chance.

2007-03-05 18:31:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see things on tv that have initials likepfc,spc so on and so on so I was just wanting to know what theses initials stand for and what are the ranks from lowest to highest.

2007-03-05 18:20:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Walter Reed Commanders Admit Fault
By ANNE FLAHERTY
AP
WASHINGTON (March 5) - Flayed by lawmakers' criticism, Army leaders said Monday they accept responsibility for substandard conditions at the service's flagship Walter Reed Army Medical Center but also said they hadn't known about most of the problems.

Democrats and Republicans alike suggested the failings go far beyond the one hospital for wounded soldiers in Washington, and they demanded action. Military leaders - and Vice President Dick Cheney - promised they'd get it.

"We can't fail one of these soldiers or their families, not one. And we did," said Maj. Gen. George W. Weightman, who was in charge of Walter Reed from August 2006 until he was fired last week. He added, "We did not fully recognize the frustrating bureaucratic and administrative processes some of these soldiers go through. We should have, and in this I failed."

Weightman's comments were echoed by other top Army officials at an emotional House hearing held at the hospital itself as Congress began digging into the controversy.

In a session that mixed contrition and clashes, lawmakers said dilapidated housing and excessive red tape were problems beyond Walter Reed, underscoring how recent revelations about the hospital have become a metaphor for broader concerns about the government's treatment of soldiers returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan .

"I'm afraid this is just the tip of the iceberg, that when we got out into the field we may find more of this," said Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee that held the session.

2007-03-05 18:09:48 · 1 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5

i plan on joining in 6 months i want to become an MP.

SO ALSO HOW SHOULD I PREPARE mentally and physically
FOR (( AIT )) FOR AN MP?

2007-03-05 18:05:02 · 13 answers · asked by JOHN J. R 2

LIKE I PLAN ON JOINING IN ABOUT SIX MONTHS AND I DID NOT FINISH SCHOOL AND I DONT HAVE A GED YET, IF I JOIN HOW CAN THE HELP ME GET IT?

2007-03-05 17:56:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

He could talk with soldiers about his life, his five Vietnam deferments and three driving while intoxicated convictions....
You know, show a little "support".

2007-03-05 17:48:06 · 2 answers · asked by Timothy M 5

2007-03-05 17:20:51 · 3 answers · asked by mer 1

2007-03-05 17:03:11 · 8 answers · asked by Joe Dumbamerikan 1

Bush has said that about 21,000 more troops will be sent over. How many of these additional troops have left since the troop surge plan was announced?

2007-03-05 17:02:00 · 2 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1

& what top three rates would you recommend for a female?

2007-03-05 16:52:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in a 16-month accelerated BSN program that will be completed in May 2008. I have looked into Navy Nursing already and the recruiter told me that the Navy provides the nurses for all other military branches. It wasn't until I talked to people in the Army & Air Force, that I found out each branch has their own nurses. I checked out both websites and found the Air Force site was very informative whereas the Navy site was somewhat vague (similar to my experience talking with the recruiter). I have always been set on joining the the Navy but now that I found out the Air Force has nursing as well, I am undecided between the two branches. Any advice/insight, pros/cons, or info would be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-05 16:40:05 · 13 answers · asked by miss phatty bom batty 1

i dont keep track anymore

2007-03-05 16:38:27 · 9 answers · asked by SDlove 4

If you fail a drug test, but you know that, as God as your witness, you DID NOT touch ANY DRUG WHATSOEVER...what options do you have? Can you contest the lab testing result and ask for a re-test?

Obviously, it would seem you would NOT be testing positive unless you did use...but if you TRULY DID NOT use anything, what can you tell them if you pop positive? Do you have any options?

2007-03-05 16:33:06 · 11 answers · asked by uabsupercow 2

I have ask and ask many family(whats left) if they have any pictures of him in uniform, and everyone says no. My mother is deceased. I just received a letter letting me know he was an iron worker. He was born 4/6/1921, died 10/9/1971. When he died he lived in Sydney, Indiana, in Kosciusko Co. I only know of two brothers, James Freshour, Edgewood, Illinois, and Wayne Freshour,North Manchester, Indiana. He and my Mom were divorced.

2007-03-05 16:16:20 · 1 answers · asked by andrew jackson 1

Military is another employer, but why do ppl discourage it, of course there is a probability of death but that is part of the job hazard also people want have a different life than zombies.

2007-03-05 16:12:41 · 12 answers · asked by Alex A 1

how do u feel about the civil war, do you think it was successful

2007-03-05 16:10:30 · 9 answers · asked by sexy+lady 3

My boyfriend is joining. What are the pros and cons? How can I be more supportive, even though I am worried for him?

Thanks in advance!

2007-03-05 16:08:05 · 4 answers · asked by Dee P 3

I am engaded to the love of my life. We plan on getting married after I graduate from college in 2 years. She is shipping out on May 9th for the Navy. We plan to stay together and we plan on still getting married in two years. I was planing to move with her to the Navy base she is stationed at. I know that we can either live on the base or get an off base place. I was wondering what all we get as benefits from the navy. I have already seen their insurance packages but was wondering how good the benefits are.

2007-03-05 16:06:39 · 6 answers · asked by Gir B 2

What do you think about the men and women in the war in Iraq are doing? Do you think they are doing a very good job or do you think they are lacking experience they need? What is your opinion on this whole subject?

2007-03-05 15:57:58 · 8 answers · asked by Roxas of Organization 13 7

I would like to either join the navy reserve or national guard. I am in mid 20s and would like to join as an Officer. (have bachelor's and qualify according to age. height, weight).
I know of Dont ask..dont tell policy.

I would like to know from people who have served or are currently serving in the military, especially in Navy, national guard or reserves.

Is it a good idea to join? If so, which branch is more friendly? Please share your experience or advice. Thank you.

2007-03-05 15:51:03 · 17 answers · asked by rst2007 1

Just like Vietnam on 30th April 1975. ( Vietnam was lost )

2007-03-05 15:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering. Does their military buildup alarm you? Their military spending is still 1/10 or so of ours. Though they probably lie about their expenditures it would be 1/5 of our budget tops. Their economy is awesome and may surpass us in 2040. But 40 percent of their population wil be seniors by that time, damaging their economic output. They brag about their new plane but we have the F-22 raptor, many levels above the J-10. Also, their military is 2.3 million. Ours is 1.5 million. What are your thoughts?

2007-03-05 15:48:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

pictures

2007-03-05 15:45:08 · 2 answers · asked by Melissa P 1

when the politicans determine our country need to go to war
is right to believe the authority is switch automatically
to the military authority until the job is well done?

I ask that because I believe if in the Iraq war
the military can decide what to do and how do that
this war it will be end long time ago

I think is not right the politicans interfere with wrong politican resolution by tell the soldiers
first do A and then you do B because we see A is not right!!

just leave the generals to decide

I'm wrong?

2007-03-05 15:33:52 · 8 answers · asked by Gunny 2

This is a common phenomenon in the people of West that they feel they are always right and rest of world is always wrong and due to it many problems of the modern world exist.

2007-03-05 15:32:56 · 5 answers · asked by maki" The time begins Now 5

A while ago the Star Wars (Not the books or movies) project wasn't successful for protection against Nuclear weapons during the Cold War and I hear President Bush is looking to fund it again. Do you think they will get it right this time? If so how do you think it will affect the world today.

2007-03-05 15:30:12 · 2 answers · asked by Ugly Duckling 3

All I read is people saying in their own words that Bush is a bad President and yet when one of the Dixie Chicks said something like what some of the people say on here everyone gets all upset why is that?

2007-03-05 15:28:52 · 6 answers · asked by T78 3