Military - September 2007

If you think pre-emptive war is a good idea, think about it again as if you and your family were peaceable citizens of the country that is about to be attacked, not as a citizen of the attacking country. Also, if the U.S. were not a world military power, would we be planning to pre-emptively attack other countries? If not, does that mean that we believe that Might Makes Right?

(Before you attack me as a liberal for this question, know that I am a retired family man, ex-military-Vietnam era, Republican, Conservative, business owner and tax-payer, so please keep your response to the question at hand).

2007-09-19 12:48:07 · 16 answers · asked by steve h 2

2007-09-19 12:41:38 · 6 answers · asked by Mari 1

I was wondering, are marines allowed to shave their legs at boot camp? I have hairy legs and i want to join the marines but think it will be embarrassing.

2007-09-19 12:32:26 · 18 answers · asked by mike r 1

SFC Everett "Zeke" Sutton, Combat Infantryman, airborne, My first reaction was, "we're f----d!" But as time went on, we learned, do what he expects and he leaves you alone. At graduiation, when he looked at us and smiled and said "well done, Echo 13-4, 1st platoon"' we felt we could kick the daylights out of Godzilla!

2007-09-19 12:06:53 · 5 answers · asked by TedEx 7

Our Navy has not only been infected with the disease we all know as political correctness but it has come under the influence of international lawyers who pay homage to the U.N. Asked why U.S. Navy officials were supporting UNCLOS, one Navy Commander, with an important position in the Department of the Navy, told me, “The political leaders don’t really understand the issue, and they all listen to the lawyers. And the lawyers are all liberal. It is absolutely the problem. The Navy JAGs and the OGC [Navy’s Office of General Counsel] are liberal. It is a tragedy.”
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We should have had some inkling of the problem when, in 2001, a U.S. Navy EP-3 reconnaissance plane was brought down and the crew made hostages by the Chinese. The Chinese regime detained the crew for 11 days and the plane for more than three months. The crew was released after a U.S. statement that China interpreted as an apology.

2007-09-19 11:43:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 11:14:22 · 12 answers · asked by Kitty Powers 1

I came up with a .30 cal machine gun, but instead of being belt fed, it has a wheel with 8 box clips, each with 40 rounds. You have to pull on the op rod to turn the wheel and click in a new clip and cock it. Do you think this would be practical? and it would probably jam a lot less than belt fed browning .30s right?
My other idea is kind of the same but instead of manually cocking it, the recycled gas from one round makes the wheel turn, and cocks a round from the next clip, and the wheel keeps spinning fast using one bullet at a time from each clip. But that would probably jam easy and cause aiming issues right?

2007-09-19 11:04:52 · 6 answers · asked by Dan 5

I've been wanting to join the military since i've been in high school but i haven't been able to because i'm not legal in the U.S I'm wondering if theres a change for me to join in. if so how can i do it?

2007-09-19 10:58:25 · 16 answers · asked by Darkangel 2

this is not a homework question i just want to know cuz pepol keep relating what happned to what will happen in Iraq

2007-09-19 10:57:08 · 9 answers · asked by Chaos 3

I was supposed to leave for boot camp yesterday but was denied a medical waiver because I had heat stroke while in the DEP program. Does anoyone know how I would be able to join any branch with having heat stroke as a medical condiotion?

I was thinking if I took some stress tests or something I might be bale to get a waiver.

2007-09-19 10:52:17 · 2 answers · asked by TomyBoy 2

I wanted to be a Marine, my recruiter denied me because I have a little record. I still want to be a Marine. I committed the offenses while I was a minor. Could I just wait a little while and try again? What about any other forces? I know the army would take me but Its not really what I want. Any Advice? what if i Joined the army could I enlist as a Marine afterwards?

2007-09-19 10:18:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's worth noting, as well, that President Bush has committed significant resources to rebuilding our military after the draw-downs of the 1990s. In addition, this new era has also demanded far larger support for intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security. Our administration has met those urgent priorities. Yet we've also managed to bring this year's projected deficit down to 1.5% of GDP--well below its historical average over the past four decades.

2007-09-19 09:59:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend is here in the US taking foreign studies course. He is an officer in the Azurbijan Army. I dont want him to leave me, can he just transfer to US Army? What options do we have? Please help!

2007-09-19 09:48:36 · 6 answers · asked by Lima Bean 2

2007-09-19 09:48:15 · 7 answers · asked by Kitty Powers 1

2007-09-19 09:42:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's been here at Chas AFB for 4 yrs. He said ever since he's been here, all they ever do is deploy. He's a mechanic on C-17's. Is there any other Air base we can go to so that he wouldnt get so many deployments?? He feels like he's never home and we've found it hard trying to make a family.

2007-09-19 09:41:52 · 8 answers · asked by kimandkaitlyn2005 4

2007-09-19 08:52:14 · 9 answers · asked by mohamadkotb 1

do u see him as a hero or revolutionary figure or as a romantic lover or leader or not a leader....im looking for different views about him...u can say anything u want bout him positive or negative...thanx

2007-09-19 08:47:56 · 4 answers · asked by jelly_jam_maplesyrup 3

Do you feel that they are harmful or helpful? Do you think they are used because they cannot be punished by the same laws as a U.S. soldier would be punished? I was totally unaware that organizations like this existed and find this extremely interesting. For Poli Sci class term paper........... I am not aganist the war so for those who are, no comments please! Serious opinions only needed for statistical chart!

2007-09-19 08:29:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

hotel on the army base in fort knox kentucky

2007-09-19 08:24:53 · 2 answers · asked by armydude 1

2007-09-19 08:24:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know the rules about sending packages to soilders? A few friends and I want to bake some cookies to send but aren't sure if thats aloud.

2007-09-19 08:03:25 · 13 answers · asked by connie p 2

By 50 years I mean all those vets that are injured for the rest of their lives. And for what? Bush's ego and Iraq people that say it is okay to attack troops?

2007-09-19 08:02:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 07:49:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband recently found out he has hemolytic anemia. Does his Navy doctor have to by navy law send his info to med board. If not can he request med board and do they have to give it to him. Also has anyone every heard of a sailor getting medically discharged with hemolytic anemia.

2007-09-19 07:33:42 · 3 answers · asked by Lordes Skye 2

This weekend my family is having a party for my cousin who is returning from Iraq. What would be a good gift for him?

2007-09-19 07:20:32 · 14 answers · asked by DeAnna 4

Greenspan has disclosed and widely publicised that the real reason for the Invasion was and is OIL!

2007-09-19 07:16:39 · 19 answers · asked by stainless steven 7

2007-09-19 07:02:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my daily report: "GN-50 CF 12, Tangos 3, 2 punts blocked, Iraqis blowout AQI 18-0" I give the highlights of Tuesday's action in Iraq.

While Tuesday was a bit slower than recent days, the US and Iraqi military continue to press the enemy.

While the media continues to concentrate on Blackwater, the good guys continue to fight an enemy that targets civilians.

Some will call it propaganda. I cannot help you. I can only report the facts of what is happening and ask you to demand that the media begin to cover it.

War on Terror Blog©2007, http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-DfkctJU7dK5B7LcNROoyVQ--?cq=1
The groundtruth from a Combat Veteran that has been there.

2007-09-19 06:54:49 · 10 answers · asked by John T 6

I just signed a 5 year contract for the Army. My MOS is 31b (military police). I am leaving next week to fort leonard wood missouri. Any advice before i go?/?

2007-09-19 06:37:29 · 15 answers · asked by Raymond G 1