Military - April 2007

With the trend of purchasing foreign aircraft to fill the U.S. military's needs (ie: Air Force's T-6 "Texan II"; Army's C-23 "Sherpa" and UH-72 "Lakota"; Coast Guard's HU-25 "Guardian", HH-65 "Dolphin", and MH-68 "Stingray"; Marines VH-71A "Kestrel", etc.), what are the odds that the U.S. Air Force will pick the the Northrup-Grumman/Airbus A-330 over the Boeing/McDonnel-Douglas 767-200?

2007-04-29 13:42:56 · 2 answers · asked by Mad Scribbler 2

I have a friend in Navy, stationed in Bahrain and I am just thinking of when He's going to visit us.

2007-04-29 13:08:57 · 8 answers · asked by cavsu 1

2007-04-29 12:09:36 · 25 answers · asked by Beaujock 1

2007-04-29 12:00:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-29 11:57:01 · 12 answers · asked by Lola 2

What ensign did ships of the Royal Australian Navy fly during World War 2?

Did they use the same white ensign as British ships, the current Australian version (blue Southern Cross on white), the standard Australian flag or even some earlier version?

2007-04-29 10:33:12 · 1 answers · asked by turenneuk 2

We have known for quite awhile that we have two major self-supporting faction of Hezbolla terrorist calls functioning within the US and others in Canada.
There is the Florida based drug cartel that funnels drug money from the U S. into Canada and then into Lebanon -we know who they are and who they are in league with.
And then there are the cigarette profit mongers------they obtain cigarettes without paying full taxation therefore can make ma handsome profit selling these cheaper cigarettes online.-again that profit goes to supply weapons and training to cells across our country.
We are in danger that at any time Al Querida could call for an attack and all of these cells would then begin waging war within.--Their goal is for all of America to join Islam---or die.
I strongly feel we need a government sanctioned "Hit Squad" to go in a clandestine series of operations to kill these cells----no going though court systems---------these cells know
our laws and have been trained in t

2007-04-29 10:22:04 · 15 answers · asked by EZMZ 7

I am hoping to find out names and address to local, or not so local men and women that are serving out country over seas. My brother was in the Marines, and has recently been reactivated. And although he is not going over seas, I would still like to show support for those that are. Does anyone know where I can get a list of names, address, and items they may want and need??

2007-04-29 10:20:14 · 6 answers · asked by Amanda S 2

2007-04-29 09:59:55 · 15 answers · asked by Nationalist B 1

This Question was inspired by the whinging clown in an earlier Question who believed torture (and other atrocities) were wrong under all circumstances.

Let's face it, warfare is a nasty business. People get caught in the crossfire all the time, and becoming a prisoner just isn't a good way to end up. Not everyone who wants to surrender is received with open arms, and "fight to the death" outcomes are just too common.

When you do pick up prisoners, especially in a counterinsurgency, people get roughed up all the time. This happens. Americans are obsessed with the Laws of Land Warfare, but guaranteed when we roll out with Iraqi security forces and they get to work "questioning", they aren't offering coffee and donuts. Surprise? They get results.

So really, given the realities of a war on the ground, why is it that we get the "Holier than Thou" types from thousands of miles back in the States back-guessing what the troops do? Who are these people?

2007-04-29 09:58:01 · 13 answers · asked by Nat 5

It has been said we Invaded Iraq because we are the most powerful country in the world and it is our job to stabilize countries, MMMM I thought we invaded iraq becaes they had weopons of mass destruction?

There are houndreds of unstable countries in the world, many of them are here on our own contenent/ We have dictators who brutily murder people everday in South America, yet we never hear about it until its on some Hystrory channel special.

So if its americas job to tell the world they are free as long as they live the way we tell them, is it ok for us to invade countries and change there leadership to suit us?

2007-04-29 09:49:31 · 12 answers · asked by onesinnergirl 2

you should support the troops no matter who the president is or what he does
MUCH LOVE FOR OUR TROOPS

2007-04-29 09:27:24 · 6 answers · asked by Nationalist B 1

2007-04-29 09:22:54 · 5 answers · asked by tater tot 2

There wasen't a huge treat to Amercia from Iraq.
Why not focus on the drug runing on the Mexican bordor? or
Why not focus on north Korea?

Why not focus less on big, costly, military operations and focus on inproving Amercia's diplomatic intrests around the world, or even sort out the Amercian econamy.

Who is the poppet and who is truely the puppet master- U.S.A or Isreal. If Isreal is the puppet master how and why?

Amercia is the only thing that is holding the western world up from falling into the dark ages where extreamists rule so why isn't it being ruthlessly effective?

2007-04-29 09:19:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-29 09:18:02 · 3 answers · asked by Guit Man 2

What will happen if after Bush vetos the bill, congress cannot pass a new bill; or Bush vetos the new bill..... and no solution after military runs out the funding?

Will US troops be forced to withdrawl? Or commander-in-chief will ask them to keep fighting with no training, no equipment, and no pay?

2007-04-29 08:18:38 · 11 answers · asked by Dizzy 1

The situation in Iraq is not ever going to get better. It's time to bring our men & women of the military back where they belong.

2007-04-29 08:07:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was strictly applying for an IT job in the Navy on a career site. A Navy recruiter contacted me and set up an appointment at a library where we talked and interviewed and I took a preliminary ASVAB test. I qualified in this first round. However, after talking to a former Army recruit (my supervisor of my current job as data entry clerk) who complained about all the withheld and exaggerated info and how screwed he was when he joined the army b/c his recruiter lied/sweet-talked him into it....and a few other Navy recruits about how they were deployed and stationed against all their will at the most dangerous sites and to battle on the field.....I'm growing skeptical and worrisome. I hear both stories, good and bad. A Navy recruit whom I know well says it's the best thing that's ever happened to him and he's living an awesome life. Another co-worker says her friend has benefits that outweigh the cons. I don't know. Can anyone give me advice or more info?

2007-04-29 08:02:00 · 12 answers · asked by GoldPenny 2

2007-04-29 07:51:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-29 07:18:46 · 14 answers · asked by WhydoIdothis 3

Im looking for imformation on Lt. Kevin Gaspers

2007-04-29 07:17:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

FLAT OUT LIED. RIGHT IN OUR FACES.

2007-04-29 07:05:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

If there is, who will have to go? will it include women, that are not married or have children?

2007-04-29 07:04:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-29 06:30:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey people, l was thinking to re-class thru the bear program but its kind of confussing the way it says about extending your contract.
how long do l have to extend?
it says that l have to extend so at the end of my trainning to have 24 months left, but l talk to my retention NCO and he says that l have to extend for 4 years... anyone knows?

2007-04-29 06:28:58 · 3 answers · asked by mendoza4057 2

Personally I dislike it. And will refuse to participate in one if given the opportunity which I don't expect. Do you think torture helps? No. It didn't work during the inquisitions of some centuries ago. And it won't work in this war against Islamic insurgents. On the contrary: many will be more resistant to cooperate with their Americans and their allies' captors. What do you think?

2007-04-29 04:33:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

before they send Uncle Sam home with his tale between his legs. They're not so strong the US Military are they.

2007-04-29 04:05:32 · 27 answers · asked by TJ 2

If you knew that there would be a nuclear war in one week, what would you do ?

2007-04-29 02:34:20 · 24 answers · asked by Gsplan 6

Hillary Clinton and her counterparts. How two faced can you get. It all clear now that the Deomocrats dont care about our troops, Its all about politics for them. You cant run a war using politics. Get real Democrats and let our Generals do their job!

2007-04-29 01:52:42 · 18 answers · asked by smokindoggy 2

what is the story behind the norman arch behind the cap badge.
or the link to gibralter
many thanks

2007-04-29 01:48:12 · 2 answers · asked by ghandi 2