Military - August 2007

my friend went to bootcamp for the navy. He's going to be gone for 2 years he said. Do they get vacations where they get to come home for like christmas and everything?

2007-08-29 16:24:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The military industrial complex is destroying the USA. Our bridges falling apart, yet Bush wants another 50 billion for Iraq on top of the 147 Billion we've already pumped into Iraq this year... Pathetic.

2007-08-29 15:55:29 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bush just wants that Oil it appears.

2007-08-29 15:53:37 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

what certainly now looks like a 21st century dominated by guerrilla wars because no one is stupid enough to take on the US military in a conventional war?

Even in this day & age of the War on terror only about 5% of the entire US military budget is spent on US special forces & counter insurgency training while the rest of the US military is preparing for WW3 that will never come because if it does all the nuke weapons will take care of that war.

Are US military leaders so stupid that they don't realize all of that or can the US Defense industry not afford to lose those billons of US taxpayer dollars?

2007-08-29 15:52:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) Can anyone tell me what the officer housing, benifits and lifestyle is like in the USAF?

2) As a 2nd Lieutenant, what will I be doing as a day to day job in the intel field? I qualified to do Linguistics, Imagery and Signal intel jobs as enlisted, which is the field that I will be going in to, but decided to do the intel route as an officer, since everyone says thats the way to go. If i wont be gathering the info first hand like an enlisted, what will I be doing daily as an officer in the intel side?

2007-08-29 15:50:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello .. I'm from Romania .. but currently living in US .. New York City .. I'm in the last year of high school .. here in the US .. I don't have a green card .. but I have official diplomatic visa for many years.. and my dream is to join the US Army .. and go to Iraq .. I would like to know if is possible .. or what can i do .. to do it !!!!

2007-08-29 15:32:45 · 19 answers · asked by John MC 2

Air forces, navies or conventional armies, only use booby traps/small arms, only fight in highly populated cities &/or very rugged terrain & not only have no fear of death but actually look fwd to it?

2007-08-29 15:25:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Honest answers only...

2007-08-29 15:02:48 · 12 answers · asked by joel h 1

i want to get an opinion before i talk to my recruiter. i don't want things delayed and will delay my wedding if i have to.

2007-08-29 14:53:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I play this game called Civilization and I use modern military tactics to overwhelm my foes (other civilizations) how would I make a Blitzkrieg and what should I do step by step?

2007-08-29 14:42:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

well liberals are you happy? is this what your aim was? im joining the Marine Corps and my whole family said theyre very dissapointed and have given up on me, do you know how that makes me feel? Well at least i have my friends, ill have a new family, my fellow Marines. So please have respect for us that are about to serve and those of us that are now serving, cause it makes people feel like **** when they know what theyre doing is honorable and just but people say horrible things about your choice. Semper Fi guys and im gonna give it my all at MCRD San Diego

2007-08-29 14:33:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember watching a documentary and they had mentioned that they were going to build U.S. Ships with Ice that was stronger than steel. I general shot the block of ice and the bullet bounced off of the ice leaving no dent.

2007-08-29 14:29:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just put in the request. Has anyone traveled Space A before? Is it reliable? Is there often open seats?

2007-08-29 13:56:25 · 4 answers · asked by Chris L 1

ok 1st off what if it were a
WW1-german soldier
WW2-german, or japanese
Korean war-North korean soldier
Vietnam- if it was a vietcong-or a NVA soldier
Iraq both times - an Iraqi soldier
Afganistanian-Talaban, or Al-Quita/terroist

well as for me, i wouldnt shoot any of them if they surrender since thats a war crime,- and morally wrong.
i would probably beat the hell out of an talaban or Al-Quita terroist, but i dont think i would kill em if he surrendered.

but what would you do?

2007-08-29 13:55:19 · 29 answers · asked by Our blood will touch the ground! 2

They were of all ages and ranks, and were loathed by the occupied peoples. Since the Reich was defeated, it is unlikely they just hitchhiked home. I would think that there would have been massive reprisals against most of them all through out Europe, but have never read anything about it.

What happened to them?

2007-08-29 13:43:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wounder if there there whering the same body armor too.
i saw a picture of a part of there new army and i couldnt tell what type of vest they had on, but they have the same digital camo and kevlar helmet,-i dont know if it is the
PASGT or MICH helmet, but its one of those.

2007-08-29 13:43:23 · 11 answers · asked by Our blood will touch the ground! 2

my boyfriend just left for basic training, right now he is in reception, so can i contact him while he is there?

2007-08-29 13:42:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Guatemalan army officers I spoke to, told me it was a continuation of cultural conflict, between the Kekchi, who controled the army and Kekchi traditional enemies, the Ixil, Mam, and Eastern Quiche.

I have been in Guatemala quite a bit over the last twenty years. It seems there would need to be more Government than exist, to have a civil war.

2007-08-29 13:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by tzapexanu'k 2

I just got a speeding ticket driving Home from Atlanta to Virginia. I got pulled over in North Carolina 5 hours from here for doing 80 in a 70. I leave for army boot camp on MONDAY. I already have my MOS and ship date. Should i tell my recruiter or just pay it through the mail and forget about it and dont worry about it? If i tell my recruiter is it going to delay my date? Any help would be great. I dont know what to do.

2007-08-29 13:09:38 · 18 answers · asked by Darrell A 1

Here's an excerpt from an article concerning the widow of Sgt Patrick Stewart.

quote from article ----------------------------------------
CARSON CITY -- When President Bush took time Tuesday to meet family members of some of the fallen soldiers from Northern Nevada, a woman whose husband made the ultimate sacrifice was notably absent.

Roberta Stewart of Fernley, who lost her husband, Sgt. Patrick Stewart, when the helicopter he was in was shot down in Afghanistan in September 2005, said she was not invited to the meeting that followed Bush's speech to the American Legion's national convention in Reno.

Other members of the Stewart family were invited to the brief, private meeting, including her husband's parents and brother, as were family members of others who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Stewart said her in-laws were contacted by the White House last week in advance of the visit by Bush to Reno. But she received no call or e-mail extending an invitation.
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2007-08-29 13:03:30 · 10 answers · asked by queenthesbian 5

going to visit hubby in ky for family day and graduation says he cant leave post during family day but it also says he can get an off post pass after graduation?!? But his letter says they are shipped out 12pm the day of graduation. i'm confused he is going to AIT at Ft Leonard wood. please help

2007-08-29 12:58:29 · 3 answers · asked by Chanon&Michelle A 1

2007-08-29 12:38:15 · 5 answers · asked by jan 0 1

I scored a 72 on the administrative part of the line score. But the Administrative jobs only are 10% of the Airforce. I am not happy that the recruiters did not tell me it was so important to study for the Electronics and Mechanical. They told me to focus on Math and English. Now I know why. So they can get their bonus at the end of September for trying to enlist me. Is it a good idea to have them send me up to Tampa Fl. to see if there is a Administrative job for me. I just don't want to leave a good paying job that I don't like to pushing papers for half of what I make. I am a mailman now. Please I would like to have serious people only respond to this. Should I go to Tampa to bargain for a job?

2007-08-29 12:10:47 · 4 answers · asked by andrewcito21 1

2007-08-29 12:06:54 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Supposedly soldiers can enlist for just 3 or 4 years? The person who told me about this just might be pulling my leg. Claimed he was in the millitary (Desert Storm) for only 3.5 yrs then he was discharged.

2007-08-29 11:59:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is routine policy and practice for fighter jets to intercept planes if they go off course even by 2 miles. In the year prior to 9/11 there were 67 such intercepts.

So why was 4 planes allowed to stray off course without being intercepted?

2007-08-29 11:50:03 · 18 answers · asked by Jewlz 4

I already have a Bachelors degree. I want to do either Army Special Forces or Intelligence, (MOS 18A or 35). Enlisted recruiter says I should enlist because I will be allowed to pick my job; he says if I go OCS I will be placed where the army needs me and push papers. I do not want to push papers! Moreover I would not like to be in the position of "princess" to my subordinates, and am not entirely confident about my "leadership" capabilities off the bat (haven't been asked to lead anyone ever). I would like to be promoted to Lieutenant eventually, presumably. But I do not want a cushy job, and I don't care about money very much. Still, I am having trouble answering this question. People seem to have strong opinions both ways.

Thanks.

2007-08-29 11:31:54 · 13 answers · asked by staggerwimple 1

I know it's happened before, or at least similarly. He just recalls his entire army_because unbelieavably it is an army!!_and regroups, re-stocks in weapons, etc. and then starts again. But is the US government admitting to the real existance of this army?

Why not go completely after them, instead of wasting precious time with supposed members of Al Queda? Doesn't anyone see this in government itself? This seems to be a game to al-Sadr. And apparently the US doesn't consider him dangerous enough?!

2007-08-29 10:49:37 · 7 answers · asked by mybusiness2 1

i have already known two people who have lied about being in the military. i think it a disgrace. how do you feel about people who lie about this kind of thing?

2007-08-29 10:48:41 · 17 answers · asked by truth seeker 5

He has been active in the past but hes not the most athletic guy plus I know they are really mean in boot camp.
What am I supposed to say in the letters besides i miss yous and i love yous
and also how can i cope with him gone, while im still here with all my friends.
and if anyone was a marine or is can you tell me how boot camp is?
Thanks

2007-08-29 10:40:54 · 23 answers · asked by steph 2