Military - August 2007

argued for many years that they werent cowards, and that they were suffering fron post traumatic stress disorder, they were found guilty of leaving their posts, after being found wandering around.

finally a few years ago they were all pardoned by the goverenment, as it was accepted that they were suffering from PTSD,

they were all posthomously buried with honours, but the british government says it cannot apologise as the present british government was not responsible for the original decision of execution. i believe that as the government represents the british people and the country as a whole and not just the present day, i believe that the government should apologise to the children and grandchildren of these soldiers, on behalf of all the country past and present, what do you think

2007-08-11 09:31:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

"out of the closet" gays that is...... i mean what are they afraid of? do they think the gay guy is gonna try to bang they other guys?..... couldnt they just stick the gay guy in with the woman then....

2007-08-11 09:19:06 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

He signed up for the Marines and they promised him a certain position and now they are putting him in ground operations he doesn't want that. Can he get out of it now?

2007-08-11 09:09:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

How often do 'war crimes' occur? I understand the troops in Iraq face alot of stress, but really, other than Haditha, is there a possibility that many more similar situations have been covered up?

2007-08-11 09:09:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 09:05:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 09:03:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone give me your experience at Army BCT from the reception battalion to actual training? I'm leaving next week.

2007-08-11 08:55:05 · 6 answers · asked by lilsweetybg 3

Why do we have over 100,000 troops in Europe? The russian ground forces are in total shambles. The European nations have a larger population and economy when combined than the US. Let them defend themselves, the cold war is over!! It would take the Russian government a decade or more to even assemble a force that could take back its old satellites, much less invade Europe.

South Korea has five times the population of North Korea and at least 40 times the economy. Can't they defend themselves? China is no longer backing North Korea so don't use that argument. They are happy making lots of money and don't want a conflict.

And of course japan can defend themselves.

The US last year spent 50% of ALL the world's military spending. No wonder when we spend over $100 billion a year defending countries that can defend themselves. We need to just focus on OUR interests. The founding fathers would be ashamed that we have become the world's police.

2007-08-11 08:51:59 · 10 answers · asked by Steve C 2

The last time I heard of the flame thrower being used was during the gulf war but mostly just for training purposes. Did they ban the use of the flamethrower or something?

2007-08-11 08:14:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went into a recruiting office a few weeks back and started my paperwork for the NAVY. They've got my basic info already, but I'm having second thoughts.

I have not done the ASVAB or gone to MEPS at this time and I am no longer interested in joining. Since I am pretty much under processed paper work wise, can't I just call and express my lack of interest?

Can anyone provide a meaningful answer as to what to do?

Thanks,

2007-08-11 08:11:40 · 12 answers · asked by DICK F 1

He will be crossing into Kuwait today, or perhaps he already has. How long before he will get home? Will he get time to spend with his family when he gets home? His enlistment is not up until next March.
We are not too certain how soon it will be before we see him and how will he be... My parents and I expect him to be depressed and angry. Any suggestions from people who have had loved ones return from Iraq? Thanks.

2007-08-11 08:09:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

basically, is rape a problem in the military? What does the government do to protect women?

2007-08-11 06:34:25 · 16 answers · asked by Jane Doe 2

2007-08-11 06:27:04 · 5 answers · asked by Sean M 1

2007-08-11 06:11:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend of 2.5 years is seriously considering enlisting in the Air Force; I'm having a very hard time dealing with his decision, but I believe much of that is due to my lack of knowledge of military life. From what I understand, he is looking to enlist for 2 years & he is hoping that his test scores will allow him to get a job that would translate well to civilian life. Any suggestions?

Basically, I want to know any details anyone can give me about the Air Force!

I really want to know about deployment & moving around. I'm currently in nursing school & we are not getting married until after I graduate (in 2 years), so I cannot & will not move around with him while he is enlisted. How exactly does all of that work? He is hoping to go to the base that is closest to home, but some of the other answers I've read discuss being moved all over. Do you only move while enlisted, or would he be required to move after his 2 years are up? How does vacation time/visitation work?

2007-08-11 06:09:05 · 15 answers · asked by elfkinboo 1

My son an I want to send things that might be needed to soldiers or even Iraqis supporting us. anyway we can find needy soldiers or their families and send them things. Every soldier I know has extended family and really doesn't need much. I'm concerned for the soldier that does not have family.

2007-08-11 06:02:40 · 5 answers · asked by Ford Prefect 7

My husband will be depoying soon, and I need some ideas to help my 3 year old and 1 1/2 year old cope with his depoyment. Most references I have checked out are for older kids. I will give best answer.

2007-08-11 05:59:11 · 10 answers · asked by LayLooLaRose 3

world behind the israeli Army, IS THIS TRUE?, ALso he said the swiss could mobilize men to cover virtually the whole swiss border in just 2 hours i think, IS THIS TRUE? (can i have substantiated answers not people just saying that 'america is the best army in the world')

2007-08-11 05:47:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had surgery on my knee when I was 12 to remove a small foreign object (a sewing machine needle) from the soft tissue next to my knee cap. I am considering enlisting now and would like to know how likely it is this will cause a problem in my enlistment process.

2007-08-11 05:44:25 · 5 answers · asked by Smerf 1

I have 3 Flags that have seen better days, My question is- Can I take them to The AF base near my house and they can take care of them? Or if someone knows what to do please let me know.. thanks.

2007-08-11 05:41:24 · 9 answers · asked by palhibberd 1

were forced?????

Just wondering because of all of the talk about people being forced to go to Iraq - what did they expect by joining a holiday in Hawaii?

2007-08-11 05:12:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will they draft veterans first since they already are trained and have expereince.

2007-08-11 04:37:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,
Can anyone suggest me a good fiction novel to read? I am mostly interested in eventful military novels. I enjoyed the Halo story line, as a futuristic novel with a seemingly accurate depiction of the future (I can't stand futuristic novels with convoluted ideas of the future). I also enjoyed books by Michael Salazar, in which a military para-rescue specialist gets involved in a top secret mission to infiltrate a foreign military compound. Doesn't have to be futuristic; perhaps a story in which some military person finds something extraordinary, like a secret base or something. or a submarine stumbling upon a frozen antarctic spaceship.

I'm quite open on the matter :) , so if any of you can recommend good military/adventure fiction novels please do.

Thanks!

2007-08-11 04:20:20 · 8 answers · asked by MR 2

what are your opinions on the war in iraq? muslims r complete barbarians and i hate them with a passion! these ppl r gutless ppl that need 2 stand up against the terrorists and fight 4 ther rights, but we're over ther in iraq being bombed and captured and these muslims r cowering in ther houses. what r your guys' opinions?

2007-08-11 04:12:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's about time to admit we lost the war in Vietnam. They should admit it and move on. They fought for nothing. They died for nothing. Admit it and move on and enjoy what life you have left.

2007-08-11 04:12:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 04:11:54 · 4 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1

Nuclear bomb was once the most dangerous weapon. How about now? Laser? Biochemical weapon? Anyone has any idea? Especially the secret news?

2007-08-11 04:03:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have the F22 aircraft....Advanced computers....F18 planes....F16.....Latest tanks......and yet a rag tag group of people are hurting the USA day in and day out. All they have are basic weapons but they are putting the big dog hurt on the USA.

2007-08-11 04:02:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

This Iraqi veteran was at this Big Boy restaurant in Mt Clemens and these two Iraqi people walked in and saw the Marine sitting at the able. They walked up to the Marine and said "You're wasting your time in Iraq and you will not beat the Iraqi people so go home". (Note: Michigan has over 250,000 Iraqi people in the area) The Marine was so angry he couldn't eat. He shook like a leaf in the wind.

2007-08-11 03:49:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

A representative of a Korean company went to the US for a recruitment purposes, they will hire retired pilot obviously to fly a plane. Negotiation push through,everything is just fine,they proceed to South Korea for a few briefing then smuggled inside the North Korea. Once they were inside the communist fortress the two pilot got the impression they were hired for a different purpose, unless they comply they will be killed.

One night a plane similar to B-52 taxi out of the runway, pilotedby the two Americans together with their North Korean escort, they will proceed to Washington carrying a cargo of bomb(nuke)obviously. The plane has the ensignia of the US Airforce in the body of the plane together with the US uniform.

Now,the question -can this be detectable in entering the US air space?Can they fool the US military on this?

2007-08-11 03:33:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous