Military - July 2007

2007-07-17 08:42:24 · 22 answers · asked by Bonneville P 2

With the support our government is giving to groups like Blackwater, why don't we just dissolve the military and let the private organizations take over?

2007-07-17 08:41:15 · 15 answers · asked by xxx 3

oh wait, "escalation" is a term from the VietNam war, and WE can't have that reminder, can we?

2007-07-17 08:36:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 08:34:17 · 8 answers · asked by Michael W 3

2007-07-17 08:26:36 · 5 answers · asked by Bonneville P 2

The military was to have my things here today, the 17th. It is now almost 3pm. I have called every number available on hand given to me. What do i do now? I even left a message with an ombudsman i am so desperate and the Red Cross is done with me. This is my last night in the hotel with my daughter and then i will be at my home tomorrow with nothing in it. My Sailor is at sea until August 1st. This lady from the Transportation said she will call back at 3:30 and i have been in contact with her since 9:30a.m. and she is going no where. Who do i call? Where do i go? What do i do? Everyone told me the military moves where a nightmare and now i am living it.

2007-07-17 08:08:15 · 8 answers · asked by LM 5

It would seem to me that the job isn't done, and that our military has to stay in until our objectives have been achieved.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070717/pl_nm/usa_security_qaeda_dc

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070717/ap_on_re_as/afghanistan

2007-07-17 08:06:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I talked to my recruiter and he said there would not be any problems and I would not need a GED, or high school diploma.

However after I went in and took the EAST test? ( Not sure if thats what it was...)
and scored well above average, he is saying I'll need some proof of an education (Home school diploma??)

I'll be 19 in a few months and I thought I heard something about not needing any proof at that age?

Excuse my ignorance if I'm wrong...
I would like to serve, but I can't see why I would be discriminated at for the simple fact that I'm home schooled.

2007-07-17 07:40:10 · 6 answers · asked by Bewildered one 3

If so please elaborlate.

2007-07-17 07:38:13 · 14 answers · asked by Mr. Knickerbocker 3

Does anyone know????

2007-07-17 07:35:37 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

Here he is showing his REAL "TROOP" SUPPORT. Happy to Extend them and Use the Heck out of them, but not Willing to Approve A Little extra for those Troops? The truth about him is slowly showing.. but How much Longer till Something gets done about HIM and Saving Our Troops that apperantly aren't Worth the extra .5% Pay Raise.
Bigger Military Raise, Better Benefits Hit
Tom Philpott | July 13, 2007

Bush 'Strongly Opposes' Troop Pay, Benefit Initiatives
Talk about lousy timing.

With President Bush’s popularity scraping bottom in opinion polls, with U.S. casualties rising in Iraq in a force surge that has stretched soldier tours to 15 months, the Bush administration July 10 said it “strongly opposes” key military pay and benefit gains tossed into their fiscal 2008 defense bill. Initiatives the administration “strongly opposes” include:-- A military pay raise for next January of 3.5 percent versus 3 percent endorsed by the White House.
MORE ON NEXT SECTION ABOUT THIS..KEEP READING.

2007-07-17 07:18:33 · 21 answers · asked by military_wifey_and_proud_mommy 2

People from the Navy or spouses please answer or i will flag for "point, annoying" answers.

2007-07-17 07:11:01 · 9 answers · asked by thisyoungg2000 1

I am currently deployed in the middle east on my second tour with the US Army... I was set to come home in mid-September. My fiance and I were going to marry on Oct 4th. Almost everything has been paid for.... Now I learn, our replacements are going to be two weeks late!!! With them being late we will not be able to leave for an additional 2 weeks. Is it wrong of me to expect to come home on time? I mean here I am making a sacrifice for the country, and all I want is a timely return! Honestly is that too much to ask?
My fiance is german, and respects that this is my job, but as she is not an american and does not support the war in Iraq, she doesn't have the feeling that what I do is heroic,
as most americans would. The arrangements we have made, will not be able to be made again at a later time... We are just screwed now!!!
How do you tell an excited bride that her wedding won't happen now for a couple of years? I am so frustrated with the military, this is bullsh!t

2007-07-17 07:09:22 · 13 answers · asked by Keger E 3

2007-07-17 07:04:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 06:59:39 · 17 answers · asked by emily 2

does your housing come out of your paycheck? thanks

2007-07-17 06:44:02 · 10 answers · asked by Terri L 2

Is there an AFI or anything that says that a new father gets a certain amount of days for paternity leave, or will he have to use his regular leave days?

2007-07-17 06:41:45 · 5 answers · asked by jackie 2

2007-07-17 06:30:52 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 06:29:20 · 13 answers · asked by nannymandy3 2

I'm a 15 year old guy. i am joining the army when i turn 18, but i dont know which branch i should go under. i am a very good shot, can run long distances even though i am a little overweight (i have 3 years to lose it), and is up for anything with adrenaline. i wish i could be a sniper in the 101st but i have to decide between the two. please give your comments on what i should do.

2007-07-17 06:24:17 · 12 answers · asked by Alex 3

How is our troops being in Iraq keeping terrorists from attacking us here? What's stopping people like Al-Qaida from saying "hey, forget Iraq, the Americans can have Iraq. Our real targets are in the USA itself, that's where we're going to fight"?

2007-07-17 06:14:53 · 22 answers · asked by ComfortZone 2

ok im a 17yr old and im thinking about joing the army in the summer i want to know when you go to the army and from what i know they pay you when your in there and you get a bonus when you sign right? but what if you have bills and you have to buy things when your in there what do you do?do they still pay you even when your in high school without going to A.I.T?

2007-07-17 06:10:51 · 3 answers · asked by lil_jayrunner 1

Hey, I recently got DQ'd submarines for medical issue. I'm just wondering if there is a good platform to look into for the most out of a surface journey... Currently I'm an E-6 ETV (Navigation), very motivated and have already done 9 years honorably in the service. Just looking for good ideas from other surface & subs to surface shipmates...Thanks in advance!

Fair winds shipmates!

2007-07-17 05:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by **wj25** 2

I am planning to join the Navy soon, after completing my BA degree. I plan on completing OCS after I finish BUD/S and am assigned to a team. Im told that I will come out of Basic as an E-3. I know that it is my duty to fufill the orders given to me by my superior enlisted men and officers but I'm curious as to those below me. Are we all the same below a petty officer or do E-2s and E-1s follow my orders just as I would follow an E-4s and above? Also, how does it work for those of the same rank (Id assume its based on age or time in service...)? Normally I'd ask my recruiter but he is out of town for training this week. Thanks in advance for the help.

2007-07-17 05:58:03 · 9 answers · asked by j_bourne001 2

My boyfriend is leaving for the marines next week for bootcamp. That is a whole 3 months....
I have lived w/ him for 2 years seeing him everyday. I need to put some positive thoughts in my head about this. I'm not really happy that he joined but I wil support him because he really wants to do this. I'm also afraid I will never see him much ever again because he will go live on a base very very far away from here. :(

2007-07-17 05:51:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 05:46:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

And then what will happen or is it happening now?

2007-07-17 05:42:48 · 15 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

I don't know why some people still believe that we need to keep our troops in Iraq when they keep dying everyday for an unjustified war. It has become painfully clear that it is a failed war that is only creating more anti-american sentiment and a breeding ground for terrorism. Of course politicians(Republicans mostly) keep saying that if we don't keep throwing more funds at this war we are not supporting our troops and label us as unpatriotic. What really bothers me is that there are regular people out there who ACTUALLY BELIEVE this crap. when will we wake up and realize that they are spilling innocent blood (both Iraqi and American) to protect their vested interest in that country's oil. They could care less about our troops if they didn't need them to achieve their objective. It is so clear. How can people still not see this and question OUR love for our country?

2007-07-17 05:12:08 · 16 answers · asked by Mizar 2

I'm all set up to be a machine gunner in the Marine Corps. Reserve and I don't ship out for boot until the end of May 2008 (dang college). By the time I'm done with my training, Bush's term will be just about over and the dang administration is probably gonna become real anti-war, real quick. Being reserve and all, what do you think the chances of me getting some playtime in the sandbox are?

2007-07-17 04:27:04 · 11 answers · asked by Blibber Blabber 1

I am a Navy DEPPER, and will be shipping early next year. Signed my initial contract, and during my annual physical with my personal physician, he feels that I suffer from depression and is impressing that I should begin a prescription program. Will this disqualify me and how do I tell my recruiter if knowing it will?

2007-07-17 04:01:40 · 8 answers · asked by cti_gvsu 1