Military - July 2007

REMEMBER: THIS WAR IS UNLEGAL, ACCORDING TO GENEVA CONVENTIONS AND U.N.O:

2007-07-03 07:14:00 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing fund raisers to raise money for the unit, helping him to eat right so that he can make his PFT scores, I do all of the volunteer work that I can think of...Is there anything else that I can do? He was nominated to go up on board next month, so we are getting his package and uniform ready, but I am not sure what else I can do...He is a SGT going to Staff SGT, been in 7 years, and we have only been married for two years...I am still new in this game. Please help with any suggestions.

2007-07-03 06:46:57 · 20 answers · asked by cailincox 3

I watched the flag pass by one day,
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
And then he stood at ease.
I looked at him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
With hair cut square and eyes alert
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes shot down?
How many died at sea
How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?
No, freedom isn't free.
I heard the sound of Taps one night,
When everything was still,
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That Taps had meant "Amen,"
When a flag had draped a coffin.
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands
With interrupted lives.
I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.
No, freedom isn't free.

2007-07-03 06:45:41 · 19 answers · asked by Cherie 6

All I know about it is it had the word surprise in it

2007-07-03 06:38:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was answering a Q concerning the Republicrats and Christians, I try not to look at other peoples answers till mine has been submitted. After seeing some answers it was mentioned that the term Neocon aplied to Republicrat christians was misplaced or out of context, I have plenty to say about the Republicrat christians but I would like clarification on the term Neocon, please enlighten me

2007-07-03 06:18:10 · 10 answers · asked by wakemovement 3

We just moved into a new home and I JUST now got around to purchasing an American flag (talk about the 11th hour pre-July 4). Anyhow, I will fly it year round.

It will be mounted to the garage with the full and half mast options. Please tell me what the proper placement for mounting is (ie. inches/feet from the ground etc). I know to keep a light on it at night but figure if I am going to display my American pride, I might as well do it the proper way (I dont like seeing people do "whatever" they feel like with the flag).

The first informative and detailed answer = 10 points.
Thank you and God Bless America

2007-07-03 06:01:33 · 8 answers · asked by selery222 4

I'm talking about the Gurkhas. The man in question, 84-year-old Tul Bahadur Pun won the Victoria Cross fighting for us but Britain's Home Office told him: "You have failed to demonstrate that you have strong ties with the UK." The Gurkhas have always been one of the first into action wherever the British Army is sent, is there really anyone that would begrudge them the same pension and rights as any British soldier no matter where they decide to live?

2007-07-03 05:47:52 · 19 answers · asked by Danny M 5

2007-07-03 05:26:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just in case you don't know what "reverse engineer" means, it means to take another product (such as a competitor's) take it apart and study how it works so that a new and better rifle that has everything the AK-47 has and more can be made by America. Why dont we do that?

2007-07-03 05:21:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Of those of you who profess to 'Support the Troops', how many of you have actually DONE something to support the troops? Aside from sticking a Made in China decal on the back of your car, that is?

How many of you have just shaken the hand of a GI in an airport?

How many of you have offered up the use of your cell phone to a GI returning from Iraq?

How many of you have volunteered at: The USO, a VA hospital, or a military Family Support Center?

How many of you have had the guts to speak out against an unjust war and the deaths of over 3,000 of our sons and daughters?

How many of you have had the guts to speak out against the folly of diverting the troops to Iraq for a needless death yet leave UBL to run free in Afghanistan or Pakistan where they are TRUE HEROES and HEROINES for a JUST CAUSE that virtually the entire world supported?

I've done all of the above. Have you done even one??

Stand and be counted, or sit down and just shut up!

2007-07-03 04:40:24 · 22 answers · asked by Bostonian In MO 7

over in Iraq.is it causeing a lot of cancer and deaths

2007-07-03 04:26:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

It will just produce more terrorists?

2007-07-03 04:25:20 · 16 answers · asked by Sienna X 1

2007-07-03 03:59:44 · 19 answers · asked by jemaldo 1

2007-07-03 03:41:51 · 16 answers · asked by jaeleeamari2904 1

2007-07-03 03:04:52 · 8 answers · asked by jasonaiello1 1

I was in the Army and received this benefit monthly along with the VHA. I have a son interested in the military and am looking into all the benefits, careers of each service. I recently heard that the Air Force pays your monthly BAQ upfront for the entire year. I found this odd, since a lot can happen-divorce, orders etc. and you may have to pay it back. Any of you NCOs out there fill me in?

2007-07-03 03:04:38 · 3 answers · asked by Old Player 2

2007-07-03 02:56:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 02:37:32 · 15 answers · asked by Jknock19 1

Because the US "saved" Europe in WWII should all the nations liberated/helped by the US (i.e. the UK, France, Denmark, the Netherlands etc) support them 100% - no questions asked?

2007-07-03 02:27:58 · 12 answers · asked by Mordent 7

Japan's defense minister just resigned for suggesting that dropping the bombs was the only way US could end the war and it saved Japanese lives and territory (Russia invasion was imminent). I tend to agree with him (even though his view is not popular in Japan). Revisionist historians have suggested that the war could have been ended without dropping the A-Bombs. All I know is that my Dad and a lot of other soldiers were preparing to invade Japan, and they fully expected it to be a blood bath. Thank God for Truman! He saved a lot of lives and gave the world a first class demonstration of the horrors of nuclear weapons.

2007-07-03 02:21:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 01:39:13 · 9 answers · asked by mohd safwan ariff 1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6260548.stm...

"Four Italian management consultants have come up with a novel way to get ahead in business - read fewer textbooks and watch more films. ...all good films teach lessons about behaviour. ...High-quality films, though, can offer lessons about problem-solving and teamwork as well as focusing on issues such as globalisation and diversity" UNQUOTE above article.

What movies would you recommend to your MilitaryBoss to watch and learn from?

Do you believe in the CONCEPT of certain movies as being viable for the job you do there today.. if not the end result?.. if so, which film CONCEPT works for you in your mind, yet won't be tried and tested in real life?

2007-07-03 01:22:25 · 12 answers · asked by Hello 3

for radio trivia

2007-07-03 01:00:42 · 10 answers · asked by Pineapple 2

2007-07-03 00:52:15 · 13 answers · asked by smiley32you 1

choose one

2007-07-03 00:41:59 · 4 answers · asked by lauandy.12345 1

like from private to private first class....

what do I need to accomplish that?? How hard is it to gain ranks while I am enlisted?? I plan on working my *** off during the 4 years, and I will probably want to take it on a career, but I dont know cause thats so far ahead. How far can I get in the 4 years??

2007-07-02 23:51:55 · 7 answers · asked by heatstream44 1

Serious question. Would you, if asked, fight for the UK if there was another world war. Where do your loyalties lie?

2007-07-02 20:55:38 · 29 answers · asked by shafter 6

Ok heres the deal; I applied for Navy OCS and was rejected for reasons unknown. I was rejected as a SWO and Supply Officer. Everyone was really suprised I did not get picked up, the only reason anyone could really think of as to why I was rejected was because of what kind of degree I had.

Just to give you an idea of what kind of record I have. I graduated Magna *** Laude with a 3.6, was president of law society, was an attorney in mock trial, was a senator for student congress, and continue to be a practicing black belt in Taekwondo. I also had great references from my college advisors, professionals, etc. The Navy is now completely out of the question, which leaves me with the Army, Marines, or Airforce. Please help!!

2007-07-02 19:59:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 19:53:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 19:52:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous