Military - September 2007

My husband is an E-5 in the army and has been in for 5 years. He has done 2 year long deployments to iraq and is up for his 3rd (15 months) in december. he wont even have been home for a year yet. We have 3 kids and no family in the area. He came home with PTSD and now is refusing to go back for round 3. He wants out but we dont know how to go about it without some kind of serious condition. He has bad knees so he might be able to blow one out and get med boarded. We thought about AWOL and then come back right before 30 days, but there's no guarantee for discharge. Also thought about failing pee test but he doesnt want to goto jail just get kicked out! (he IS NOT a drug user) Up until this point has been the model NCO. Please no comments about how he sucks and should finish out his contract and bla bla (he has 3 years left on it). I dont wanna hear anything unless it's advice on getting us out before december!!!! thanks.

2007-09-03 05:51:00 · 12 answers · asked by tissenl 2

When I go to navy basic training I will be 2 classes short of finishing my bachelor's in accouting and finance. The school is 100% online (pheonix). Will I have time during "A" school ( lets say after classes ) for EM to finish those 2 last classes?
How long is "A" school for electrician?

2007-09-03 05:44:31 · 5 answers · asked by hello 1

I have an interesting situation and I would like to see if any knowledgeable people can provide me with a legislation showing the current rules.

I just got back from the middle east on a deployment.

The catch? I volunteered to go with this unit.

I didn't know when my home unit was deploying again.

Now, I don't want to give a date we are getting mobilized due to OPSEC. But I will say, it will be less than 1 year from when I got home. And definitely a shorter period of time being back, than I was gone.

So with these 3 things.

1. I just got back from a Volunteer deployment recently..

2. My home unit is deploying less than a year from when I got home.

3. This time period being home is shorter than the time to the next deployment.

with this information my question is:

Am I required to go with my unit on their next deployment.

2007-09-03 05:30:39 · 10 answers · asked by zackan2002 1

i've noticed that all the flags are backwards...the stars are on the upper left corner ...

2007-09-03 05:25:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did this have somthing to do with "dont ask don't tell" back in WW2?

2007-09-03 05:23:45 · 17 answers · asked by dr strangelove 6

Chaplains are considered non combative. I have heard that some Chaplains stay on base in what they call the "green zone" and that sometimes they go out with the troops, I have also heard that it is the chaplains choice, or that it is up to the commanding chaplain on base. Which of these is correct? And if an Army Chaplain does see combat, how often?

2007-09-03 05:17:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

And some innocent poeple?

2007-09-03 05:14:55 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was in the Navy in '01, but was discharged from basics for medical reasons, so I am not eligible for GI Bill as I only served 1 month. But while I was there, they made a big deal about how the GI Bill could now be used for you spouse and children. My father, grandfathers (x2), great grandfathers (x2), and great-great grandfather (x1-Civil War Vet) are all vets. My father went to basics the day 'Nam ended. I don't believe he used any GI benefits if he had any. Does anybody know if I'm eligible to use his benefits?

2007-09-03 04:36:52 · 9 answers · asked by I am B 2

Simply, I am looking for WWI veteran's addresses so that I can drop them a letter or two; I would enjoy writing to them. I saw a previous question asking for Frank Buckles' address, with one response; however this did not help me.
Could anyone else supply me with this information? I would prefer the address of Frank Buckles, since he saw action.

2007-09-03 04:22:51 · 10 answers · asked by HistoryThroughMusic 2

and have begun packing their gear for departure, who besides Bush and ignorant, hateful evangelicals think being in Iraq is still winnable? Don't bother saying the troops over there... My brother just returned. He certainly didn't want to be there and had nothing good to say about being there. Nobody did. He told me what really hurt moral was all the empty slogans from right wing chickenhawks.

2007-09-03 03:43:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

In other words, what is the average economic gain that a military base brings to a community? I was in the AF for 9 years, and we were always told that we brought in some ridiculous amounts of money. Just wondering if that was all jargon or not because every military base I've ever been to has been located in a real hellhole...or in the middle of nowhere. Thoughts??

2007-09-03 03:30:38 · 12 answers · asked by John B 1

My question is kind of long...My husband is currently on a 15 month deployment to Iraq...both of our families live over 2,000 miles away & they want to come to my hubbys homecoming which is a few days before thanksgiving so they decided they would all stay 1 week which i dont mind, except my father in law he wants to stay 6 weeks. Me & my hubby have a 15 year old son, so we figured while he was in school & my hubby was on block leave that would give us some much needed 1 on 1 time, but we cant do it now that his dad will be here, and his dad doesnt understand that we need this time...he is flying and staying at our house. My hubby & his dad arent very close, they have a decent relationship just arent buddy buddy. This is our first deployment, my hubby has been in the army 14 years and we have been married 16 years. Am I being selfish? I need some advice from soldiers/wives that have been through a homecoming...

2007-09-03 03:27:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-03 03:20:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will pick a best answer but before you say anything let me say this: I understand naval aviators land on carriers, just like in driving a car one is not a good driver because he/she can parallel park in a tight spot, its the over all skill not one thing. Any marine/air force fighter pilot can put in extra training to land on the carrier.



SO WHAT IS THE BEST BRANCH TO BECOME A FIGHTER PILOT?!


READ IT ALL ABOVE B4 ANSWERING!

2007-09-03 02:56:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it help an individual become an officer, or does it help the person to get promoted at all?
The question is, I have a bachelor's degree. But since I am not a US citizen yet, I have to join as enlisted, then when my citizenship comes which will be around the time I reenlist I'll be able to go to OCS. My question is, if I volunteer to go to Iraq as an enlisted, will that help me get rank and will it help me go to OCS?

2007-09-03 02:34:28 · 10 answers · asked by hello 1

I don't agree that anyone against the war in Iraq should mistreat the military, but Liberals in the past, during Vietnam spit upon Soldiers. If they tell the truth, they know they did. I think they want to bury that history.
I cannot tell you what I would do, because none of it would be "legal".

2007-09-03 01:58:14 · 28 answers · asked by xenypoo 7

2007-09-03 01:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by cookies 2

My son is 16 1/2 and wants to join the army. Can he do so without my consent? I am in scotland. I really dont want him to join as i am scared he will get killed. Also if he does how long will he be signed in for?

2007-09-03 01:27:53 · 11 answers · asked by sunnyday 1

Uhh who is she and how do i find her???
Im looking for a loan to purchase a house or possibly a business loan..any help??

2007-09-03 00:21:11 · 2 answers · asked by Richie R 1

In the Marine Corps who does the search and rescue operations? Is it the infantry? The air ground task forc? Or other specialized marine units?

2007-09-03 00:13:47 · 10 answers · asked by Investor 5

hes in the army. hes at home on leave atm and then hes goin 2 war again but i dont think he wants 2 go. hes seen sum of his m8s get killed but i think theres more 2 it then that. hes been actin really depressed and stuff and he used 2 b really outgoin and that and now hes completley changed. he doesnt wna c his m8s or anythin and 2day he just sat on the sofa 4 ages doin nuthin just sittin there and when i asked him wot he was doin he said he was thinkin then i asked him like wot u thinkin about and about the army and that and he said that its awful and horrible stuff happens around u 24/7. and no1 knows wot its like 2 they r actually in it. then my other bro came in and he just told me 2 leave him alone and stop upsettin him coz he woz cryin. and he scared me coz he hugged me n he woz lyk tellin me he loved me and stuff nuthin unusual about that but it woz the way he woz doin it and his voice just sounded really weird it woz scary! wot is wrong with him? is there a name 4 it?

2007-09-02 23:38:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which of all of this elite special forces are the 21st century are the next Spartans?

2007-09-02 23:23:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

is the highest award for bravery in combat awarded to members of the UK Armed Forces. Apart from France, which obviously has no need of awards for bravery, what are the equivalents in other countries?

2007-09-02 23:11:50 · 10 answers · asked by CAROL DOMINO 2

I am just curious, as i recall seeing a tv programme a few years back about a Japanese sword maker, who only made swords for the military. Who do the Japanese Millitary use to make thiers?
Thanks.

2007-09-02 23:07:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 22:41:15 · 27 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5

2007-09-02 22:35:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

So how much do they pay for a U.S soldier and what are the benefits when you die? Its not that I’m in need of money it's just that I want the war between Iraq and the U.S force to end.
I know that they wouldn’t matter care for what age are u in, You just have to show them your green card.


I’m an Amerasian and I don’t know why I’m doing this, I just hate the old life of going to school and working, besides I don’t even have a dream! well life sucks.

2007-09-02 22:27:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 22:15:06 · 14 answers · asked by Lifesabitch 3

So I was wondering for when will the war end between Iraq and U.S force.
I was wondering if they will accept an 18 yr old guy who would like to enter the war and live my life?
That I'd rather be there fighting instead of wondering...
but I sure know that this are one of the signs of the end.

2007-09-02 21:39:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 21:08:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous