Military - June 2007

A Man who belongs to Hamas and is a card carrying ACLU member. Would they scare the Republicans and war supporters half to death?

2007-06-20 05:16:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

because I won't convert to Islam?

2007-06-20 05:15:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Source: Personal experience. What do I have? I carry my ACLU Card with me at all times. Anytime I get a Neocon who gets into my face I pull out my ACLU card and they scream and run. What should we do? Give all the troops ACLU cards and have the troops (Soldiers) show their cards to the insurgents. The Insurgents (If they are like the Republicans...Neocons..) will scream and run. The troops will be safe. God bless the ACLU and God Bless the USA

2007-06-20 04:55:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-20 04:53:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Best answer wins a dolphin fishing trip off the coast of Iran protected by the UK navy.

2007-06-20 04:15:44 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Try not to be biased:

All other things equal, including pilots, in say 100 2vs2 dogfights between:

F-22 Raptor - Mig-29 (uprgrade)

Give me the win % of the Mig and back up your number with a reasonable argument.

2007-06-20 04:13:00 · 11 answers · asked by ? 5

No wonder troop morale is at an all-time low. Bush is forcing our millitary to deploy our troops to the breaking point. Not even in WW2 did our soldiers spend so much time in combat zones without breaks.

Shame on the republicans and their hair-brained occupation of Iraq. We are going to have a whole new generation of disabled veterans because of this sham of a war.

2007-06-20 04:00:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is not a question of whether the war is justified. It is not a question of whether you agree with the war. It is merely a question of whether given the evidence we had prior to the start of the war whether you believed that the country possessed these weapons. Please be honest.

2007-06-20 03:57:13 · 23 answers · asked by Bryan 7

Subject: Taps


> AN INTERESTING HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps were
> played; this brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something Every
> American should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it
> out and it's true:
>
> We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's
> the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our
> eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you
> will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
>
> Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army
> Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in
> Virginia . The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip
> of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a
> soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a
> Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and
> bring the stricken man back for medical attention Crawling on his stomach
> through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began
> pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his
> own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the
> soldier was dead.
>
> The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb
> with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his
> own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke
> out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate
> Army.
>
> The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his
> superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy
> status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if
> he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his
> son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a
> Confederate.
>
> But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only
> one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a
> series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of
> the dead youth's uniform. This wish was grant ed.
>
> The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals was
> born. The words are:
>
> Day is done.
> Gone the sun.
> From the lakes
> From the hills.
> From the sky.
> All is well.
> Safely rest.
> God is nigh.
>
> Fading light.
> Dims the sight.
> And a star.
> Gems the sky.
> Gleaming bright.
> From afar.
> Drawing nigh.
> Falls the night.
>
> Thanks and praise.
> For our days.
> Neath the sun
> Neath the stars.
> Neath the sky.
> As we go.
> This we know.
> God is nigh
>
> I too have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen
> all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more
> than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't
> know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along. I now have an
> even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
>
> Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country. Also Remember
> Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the
> Armed Forces.

2007-06-20 03:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4

Iraq has a government. Iraq has a military. Yet we state they cannot defend themselves and much like children have be protected. We cannot kill every terrorist in the world and we cannot protect these people from themselves. How long will it be before Iraq is forced to grow into adulthood and begin to tend to it's own interests?

2007-06-20 03:14:29 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan 7

on your cars. Do you know that the profits derived from the sale of such stickers does not support the troops . . . it supports gas station owners and manufacturing companies in China. (I owned a gas station so I know exactly where the profits go). Do you find it ironic that by purchasing such stickers you are supporting Arabic regimes? Have you ever thought about it? The same goes for t-shirts and those tacky little mettle lapel pins. None of it actually supports our troops . . . Any thoughts?

2007-06-20 03:05:19 · 21 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7

2007-06-20 02:59:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bush rushed to war in Iraq despite no real evidence of WMDs. It is fair to say Bush has killed more Americans than Saddam. Now we are bogged down. more troops dying now than before, and insurgents getting great training to kill Americans.

2007-06-20 02:45:51 · 15 answers · asked by NAP BQ 5

Close the door, I feel a draft coming, typical of the conservatives, they have everyone else do the fighting for them. They sit here and wave their flags, attack us as being unpatriotic, but they won't put their own butts on the line and fight for their fearless leader George W. and his endless oil-quagmire.

2007-06-20 02:43:38 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

When are you eligible to transfer bases in the military? It'll be 3 years in the AF next year...
And what is the process in going about applying for transfer? Do you know of any special circumstances where transfer is allowed?
Thanks..

2007-06-20 02:40:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I haven't recieved orders yet, but apperantly I have an IWR Muster in a month. I don't know what that means any advice would be helpful.

2007-06-20 02:24:29 · 1 answers · asked by Ragnar 4

Also, tell me why you choose that answer !!!

2007-06-20 02:20:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did he give his life to save another? Or was he just the next statistic and was in the wrong place and time? How many people truly know what it means to die an HONORABLE DEATH? They throw this term around like it was a disposable expression. Just like when they offer medals for just being in house or proximity. Everything has been devalued and diminished these days. So I guess an Honorable Death is no different! Nothing is as it once was.

2007-06-19 22:56:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

..supposedly "for the oil"

Is anyone out there actually able to explain it, or have I scared those people off ?
Do people just keep saying it even though they haven't a clue what it means or how it's possible, because it sounds good?

Because when I talk to people they continually throw that phrase out there but can't explain it.

I would like someone who knows what they're talking about to explain this phenomenon to me, please ?

2007-06-19 22:16:54 · 17 answers · asked by bruce 4

I've been reading some General Patton biographies and I am interested in great military victories. If anyone can recommend some good reading on past military victories and strategies I would appreciate it,

May your lights be green and your lines be short.

2007-06-19 21:44:49 · 8 answers · asked by Who's got my back? 5

2007-06-19 21:30:58 · 3 answers · asked by cloeismycat 3

what is its max range? what kind of ammo does it use?

2007-06-19 21:22:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing some research in hopes of making deployments easier for children of military families....

What are some things that your children seem to stuggle with when their mom or dad is away on deployment? Thank you in advance. If you would like a better explination of what I am looking for, feel free to email me.

~Military Wife & Mommy

2007-06-19 20:49:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to join the military with the ambition of one day being a general of the United States military. The problem is that I want to work as a civilian first, you know get married and make my money before I go to the military which pays less. Would it be possible to first work as a civilian and then enter the military in my early 30's?

2007-06-19 20:07:38 · 17 answers · asked by General Vic 2

Would you fight with the resistance against the machines or would you hide?

2007-06-19 20:01:52 · 20 answers · asked by General Vic 2

After doing extensive research, I have decided for the most part to join the Marines Corps. Since I want to be able to perform my best and excel during my service in the Marines, I was also strongly considering joining the Army first as preperation and training and consider that as my "Delayed Entry Program" for the Marines. So what are the requirements if I want to see this happen? Are there any know programs and/or systems that support this kind of transition? I am 20 years old, soon to be 21, so I only want to spend the minimum amount of time in the Army that will be beneficial to me before I make my transition to the Marines . Please give me as much feedback and information as possible! Thank you!

2007-06-19 19:47:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 19:34:46 · 5 answers · asked by britt t 1

What's your take on females getting knocked up while deployed in a war zone?

2007-06-19 19:27:04 · 16 answers · asked by Charmer 4

Hey
I've been talking to recruiters about joining when I'm done with college this upcoming year. I told him I want to be a Ranger and everything that comes with it. For some reason he's been pushing me towards SF and trying to get me to enlist as an 18X. Aside from the physical training which I'm all set with, what the other issues that come with trying 18X? The recruiters try telling me as part of the "Future Soldier" program I'd be guaranteed a job if I complete the training. For instance if 10 SF jobs are going to be available they are going to take 10 students. For some reason I don't believe it and they tell me the only way I would fail out is if I get hurt or give up. And lastly if its true how enlisting as an 18X you catch heat and they put a bullseye on you why is the recruiter pushing me towards it?
Thank you


and any other helpful info would be appreciated.

2007-06-19 19:23:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

..Do you know in 1962 Our Military and our Government put plans to paper to kill innocent men, women, and children, and hijack jets by remote control and crash them into tall buildings, and thats not all, they planned to have sniper murders in dc and mimai, and blame it on cuba..
Do you know JFK said no to the plan and well.....
And then I said, If you want to know more Google "Operation Northwoods"

2007-06-19 19:18:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous