Military - May 2007

Which Fort has the toughest basic training for the U.S. Army? I've heard Fort "Relaxin" Jackson is the easiest. Best answer to anyone who can list top 5 Forts in order of how tough they are and give a credible source.

2007-05-25 20:51:30 · 17 answers · asked by Hieroglyphic Graffitti! 6

I have many conflicting thoughts and just cannot decide. On one hand, I don't want to got o Iraq, but I honestly don't care that much... it's a risk I am willing to take. I want to join the reserves FOR SURE. So I can't decide between the Air Force, navy, or Coast guard.

CG so far hasn't offered me a job I want. I scored a 61 on my ASVABS and the best the can offer me now is Boastman Mate.

The Navy recruiter is offering me Intelligience... which I use to think I want to do. I don't know if I want to do it anymore... and I don't know why. I am leery about it ebcause I don't want to be on a boat if I get called to Active Duty.

The Air Force, from what I hear, is treated better. I love to travel, and it doesn't see much different from the Navy. The position I'm being offered is Aircrew Life Support... but if I decided to go with the Air Force I would wait for another job.

Basically, I need help deciding between the branches. Which is best, pros and cons, I would like detailed thoughts

2007-05-25 19:43:06 · 10 answers · asked by Neo M 1

Just curious

2007-05-25 16:22:43 · 3 answers · asked by Ludwig Wittgenstein 5

With all the technology we have today, that soldier's body could be ID'd. Why would they have guards standing guard 24 hours a day, 365 days a year? This process began on Armistice Day, November 11, 1921 and the President at that time and up to today & in the future, is considered the next of kin to the unknown soldier. But, why the guards? Could somehing else be buried with the soldier, or is the American government afraid someone will steal what remains are left and use the technology to discover who is really buried there. Its a nice gesture for a soldier, don't you think?

2007-05-25 16:08:27 · 15 answers · asked by ZORRO 3

Can someone tell me why the countries listed below picked a side to support?

"Iraq was financially backed by Egypt, the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact states, the United States (beginning in 1983), France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, and the People's Republic of China (which also sold weapons to Iran). All of these countries provided intelligence, agents for chemical weapons as well as other forms of military assistance to Saddam Hussein. Iran's principal allies during the war were Syria, Libya, and North Korea." (Wikipedia)

2007-05-25 15:53:21 · 3 answers · asked by rage707_666 2

All I have to go one is his rank, name and email addresses.

2007-05-25 15:51:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

In a recent column, Colon said that more soldiers died during Clinton's admin than have died in Iraq.
http://www.nysun.com/article/48926
Limbaugh corroborated this:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_022007/content/01125104.guest.html
using this document from the military:
http://siadapp.dmdc.osd.mil/personnel/CASUALTY/Death_Rates.pdf

True, roughly 10,000 troops died during the Clinton years.
However, it is left to the reader to conclude that 97% of these deaths were NOT by combat, but accidents, homicides, etc. Sadly, this is the norm, although things are improving over time.

Basically, the tenet of Ms C and Mr L was that, because we lose so many soldiers through non-com, a few thousand extra deaths aren't worth the attention of the press.

So, my question is -
How many soldiers should die in Iraq before the press has the permission of Ms C and Mr L to publish these facts?

2007-05-25 15:47:26 · 10 answers · asked by nemo123 3

2007-05-25 15:16:11 · 12 answers · asked by WRRRRR 1

would like to give a soldier support and care packages but don't know where to start.

2007-05-25 15:05:52 · 2 answers · asked by kwk33 2

Lets say someone serves 4 years in the Marines, and then decides to enter the Army, would they be required to go through the Army's basic training? Always wondered that.

2007-05-25 14:55:42 · 11 answers · asked by Terry 2

I WAS WORKING IN TN.FOR A PLACE CALLED MAYTAG, IWAS WORKING AS A TEMP AND WAS GOING TO GET HIRE BUT I WAS TOLD I WAS ON A HIRRING FREZZ BUT THE ILLEGES THAT CAME IN OFTER ME WERE HIRED INTO THE COMPANY ,BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD A HIRRING FREZZ NOT FOR THAM,JUST FOR THE DISABLED VET,SOE I LOOKED FOR WORK IN GA.BUT SOME OF THE SOME HAD DOWN HEAR,THEY ASK IF IM SPANES I SAID KNOW I A DISABLED VET THEY WE DO'NT HAVE NO JOBS FOR YOU, AND ASK THE MAN BEHINE ME,HE SAID HE WAS SPANES THEY HIRED HIM ON THE SPOT, NO DRUG TEST NO BACK GROUND CHECK PLUS THEY HIRE THEM AT A HIGHER PAY BECAUSE IF WE ARE MAKING 8.00A HOUR THEY GIVE THEM 10.00 BECAUSE I WORKED FOR TEMP COMPANY THAT WAS DOING THAT TO ME ,WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THIS THEY ENDED MY JOB.TEMP PLACE AND COMPANYS NEED REPLACED JUST LIKE THE D&L SAID THOSE THING DO'NOT HAPPEN IN THE US ,JUST LIKE THE WAY THEY TOOK ARE LANDS AND WE ARE STLL PUT IN THE BACK OF ARE NEW WORLD.

2007-05-25 14:46:16 · 14 answers · asked by ace 1

What is the ethnic and religious makeup of south Lebanon? is there many Palestinian refugees?

2007-05-25 14:10:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The U.S. Military is looking on replacing it's M16s and M4s
(because they have been updating them for 30+years,
however they still work excellent),and is searching for a replacement with H&K and FN Hersital. What about the Brits? Are they upgrading/replacing their assault rifles anytime soon?

2007-05-25 13:19:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will it take the side of the majority?

Or will it fragment along racial lines?

2007-05-25 13:18:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wow I was amazed when Murtha said that of course I know it was only an act but he was the first democrat i have heard say that hows that for a starter. GWB has got them walking the walk hasnt he. Now do you think he can make them talk the talk?

2007-05-25 13:01:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are our mentally warped ypung service men and women, home from Iraq, being cared for? Why is the media so afraid of showing the American Public those inflicted with insanity after being in Iraq? Why do they continue to show only service men and women in starched off-the peck uniforms, and let the American Public forget the mentaly warped soldiers? What really do Nush and the warmongering Senators mean by "Supporting the Troops"? Only when they need vills passes for more money to throw into and waste in Iraq? But no money to care for the insane and mentally ill soldiers who have wasted their lives in Iraq? Oh well...

Mmmhh, guess our troops have to learn the hard way that "Supporting the Troops" never does apply to the dead or mentally-ill soldiers! Oy's like "serve and take your own risk" as far as Bush and the Warmongers are concerned!

2007-05-25 12:54:27 · 11 answers · asked by United_Peace 5

I want to be a fighter pilot. Which branch would be better for me?

2007-05-25 12:10:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will be going in the air force....would it be best to marry my high school sweet heart before i leave for basic or after or sould i wait till i live on a base? (p.s. my sweet heart will also be joining the air force) will we even see each other? I am kinda worried about it cause i dont want to get married and be so tied up in my work in the air force that i have no time for my husband/boyfriend. and if we are not married but we are both in the air force will we still be able to live together if we wanted to ? thank you for any info you can give!

2007-05-25 12:09:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

They havn't fought a war since ww1

2007-05-25 11:52:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 11:13:18 · 18 answers · asked by I'm Sparticus 4

Does the USMC have a Nuclear Enlistment program like the Navy does? (Ive heard they do and since there officially "part of the Navy", you would think they do)

What about the Army?

2007-05-25 11:05:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do we just quit worrying about the middle east once we're out?

2007-05-25 10:34:37 · 7 answers · asked by Martin L 5

Finally after bashing our troops again the fat ***** was **** canned from the view today!! WOOHOO..if she wasnt a dyke maybe she could have a son or daughter over there fighting but she doesnt so she likes to run her mouth about all our hubbys and wives and sons and daughters, so on and so forth!! BUT I AM HAPPY SHE IS GONE! now no one has to listen to her!

2007-05-25 10:27:22 · 8 answers · asked by kendall c 1

is anyone pretending iran or syria, or countless other nations in the region wont finance terrorist groups targeting the West?

ill remind you our greatest ally in the middle east, the saudis, gave us 911-----and exactly how were they punished?...oh thats right, the price of oil is through the roof, making it very difficult for them to count all of that money

2007-05-25 10:23:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you do, then why did we have to spend 5 Trillion dollars building that arsenal, plus spend more money on weapons of mass destruction and defense than the rest of the world combined EVERY YEAR?

If you don't think they would attack, then why do you think Iran is a threat, if that is your belief?

If you don't think they would attack, and you don't think that the U.S. government is worried about an attack either, then why do you think the U.S. is planning an attack, which the evidence shows.

2007-05-25 10:22:26 · 10 answers · asked by steve h 2

I mean since we can't seem to find him either?

2007-05-25 09:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 09:18:50 · 1 answers · asked by USNA suporter and former USN off 1

THE FINAL INSPECTION


The soldier stood and faced his God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.



"Step forward now, you soldier,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?"



The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.



I've had to work most Sundays,

And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent,

'cause the world is awfully rough.



But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

When the bills just got too steep.



And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.



I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

Except to calm their fear.



If you have a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never wanted or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.



There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.



"Step forward now, you soldier,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."


~Author Unknown~




It's the Soldier, not the reporter
who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet,
who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians who ensures our right to

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag.

2007-05-25 09:17:52 · 23 answers · asked by nease174 6

I am very curious because it was first introduced in 1966, right in the first years of the Vietnam war.

2007-05-25 08:24:15 · 7 answers · asked by Sgt. Malarky 2

Our troops are "vicious ignorant thugs" kicking doors down in IRAQ...for Furher Bush

The Gestapo were the same thing, just in Germany for Furher Hitler

Face the facts the USA will be SMASHED in IRAQ...because they are evil people that deserve it.

Our troops actually THINK they are good people.....LMAO, they are no better than Al Queda.

Will BUSH commit suicide or should he face trial along with his evil fellow american thugs

2007-05-25 08:22:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous