Military - October 2007

I am getting back in the Army(hopefully)after getting out 2 years ago for a medical discharge for what was thought to be Asthma(I recently took a Pulmanary Functions Test and I passed it, and the results were 100% normal)...I am now waiting on the Army doctors at MEPS to give the ok based on the results(good chance they will)but I need to know if I should stick with my old MOS, which was 13B, or go for a non-combat MOS that will lessen my chances of deployment. If I stick with being a 13B, I want to know what posts are good, and especially don't get deployed often...I was stationed at Fort Drum, and I do not want to go back there...too cold...lol...I am thinking about Hawaii, but I know that is a long shot...so where should I go if I want to stay in the US for a while?

2007-10-15 06:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I mentionned that the word terrorist and soldiers are just matter of opinion most people are eager to mention that soldiers fight with honor unlike terrorist who are the scum of the earth killing innocent civilians...

What do you think any WW ll victims would say about this?
Would they say that German soldier had honor and weren't killing innocent? (choke)

And what would German soldiers have called french and british fighters? Soldiers or insurgent?

Soldiers and terrorists are terms define by propaganda only...

There is no honor in killing people...

2007-10-15 05:53:10 · 18 answers · asked by gumtrunk 2

My neighbor across the street is a war supporter but states he doesn't want his 21 year old son to go in the military and fight. He says "I support the war as long as others fight and die".

2007-10-15 05:48:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not entirely happy with my job as an aerospace engineer in the space launch industry. I am married, make 64K and think it is still not enough to support my wife and I. Is it possible to join the military on the side and make a little extra money while I work fulltime here at my job. I don't think my boss would let me take time off for boot camp...

2007-10-15 05:46:54 · 5 answers · asked by Dr S 4

My wife's grandfather was a bomber pilot in WWII. He was shot down over Italy and wounded. He never received any awards for his injuries or his heroic escape with his crew back to Allied forces. Can anyone provide any information on how he could be recommended for at least the Purple Heart that he deserves?

2007-10-15 05:29:45 · 10 answers · asked by four1475 2

My youngest son (22 years old) just flew out to go to boot camp for the Marines. He will be at San Diego, California.
I can't stop crying, but I need to be calm when he calls to say he made it there fine.
I am very proud of him and have told him so. I do not want him to worry about me. I have gone to the Marines web sight for parents, but they can't really tell you things that another parent, sibling or a marine can about what to expect.
He made a wonderful asvet ? score... 90 out of 100.
He choose to be an M.P. and then try to get into intelligence after a year. He will go to Mo for the MP trainning.
That means in about 6 months he will be sent somewhere and that is the scarry part. I keep thinking about him in Iraq or Afganastan.
Would you please give me some information on what I can realisticly expect for him.
I want to be strong and proud just like him.
Thank you for any help

2007-10-15 05:27:03 · 5 answers · asked by moonlight_is_harmonious_1 5

At the beginning of the War in Iraq, Iraqi fighters were called soldiers, now they are called insurgent, why?

How can you be labelled as a soldier one day and an insurgent the next?

Propaganda comes to mind...

2007-10-15 05:26:31 · 7 answers · asked by gumtrunk 2

2007-10-15 05:14:51 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley C 1

I mean, loading a black powder revolver takes about 2 minutes to load; a rifle maybe a minute to load. How fast did an average Civil war soldier take?

2007-10-15 05:13:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The biased media and liberals only report LTG Sanchez's negative comments regarding the Iraq War.

Does anybody agree with his comments regarding the media?

Link is below, but his closong comment below sumarizes the ethical standards of the media:

"Finally, I will leave this subject with a question that we must ask ourselves--who is responsible for maintaining the ethical standards of the profession in order to ensure that our democracy does not continue to be threatened by this dangerous shift away from your sacred duty of public enlightenment?"

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htiw/articles/20071014.aspx

2007-10-15 05:07:41 · 8 answers · asked by Vicki1970 3

and what is your idea about war and fighting with them are they terrorist,any how what do you think about them

2007-10-15 05:04:43 · 11 answers · asked by Delta 1

I had a separation from the AF with a RE Code 4c and I am trying to get into the Marine Corps. It is based on a medical as my recruiter is trying for a waiver with two recommendations from two of my doctors for a condition with no symptoms or concern for treatment(small PFO, heart). Has anybody or know anyone that has reenlisted in the same branch or another branch with a waiver for RE Code of 4c? Are my chances easier with the AF because it is less physical demanding than the Marine Corps? Please answer only if your source is valid.

2007-10-15 04:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have "adopted" a US soldier stationed in Afganistan through anysoldier.com and have sent care packages to him & his men.
I have sent small pre-packaged nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, beef jerky, non-chocolate protein bars.

I have been careful to stick to the rules and not send any unapproved items; but they guys are requesting real chocolate. I have a business willing to donate a case of locally made pre-packaged fine chocolates. If I sent them, would this be bad?

2007-10-15 04:47:51 · 18 answers · asked by YesIDid 4

i was in the 1srt air cav blackhawck division

2007-10-15 04:29:25 · 2 answers · asked by epy c 1

Saddam Hussein was executed for crimes against humanity. However, the weapons that he used to invade Iran and murder the Kurds were all supplied to him by the NeoCons of America. This makes them accessories to Saddams crimes, the main culprit being Donald Rumsfield. Should these criminals face charges for their roles in helping Saddam carry out these crimes? Isn't it ironic that they later turned against their former friend Saddam?

2007-10-15 04:25:36 · 10 answers · asked by Sean D 3

The field I will be in is nursing. Does that determine where I will go to A School? Does anyone have a general location of it, if so? Will my husband be able to live with me while in A-School or do I have to wait until my first assignment for him to move with me?

2007-10-15 03:37:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

see this is the confusing part...i dont know whats going to happen...im going to go to basic this summer and then will i go to college after basic and take ROTC classes? then when i graduate i will be a second lt.?

2007-10-15 03:26:56 · 7 answers · asked by lgt11290 1

2007-10-15 03:26:53 · 15 answers · asked by vahid p 1

I will be taking the physical wednesday October 17th. What do you think the physician will say when he finds the varicocele on my left testicle, will I not be able to join the army because of it?

2007-10-15 03:17:38 · 5 answers · asked by spacebass22 1

Late last week, President Bush awarded the third Medal of Honor (posthumosly) that has been awarded during the War on Terror. I heard about it Sunday on Fox, but have seen or heard nothing of it elsewhere. However, I've seen it all over the news that American soldiers during a raid on an Iraqi home may have desecrated the Koran.

Why is the news not reporting about the awarding of the Medal of Honor?

2007-10-15 03:13:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I’m currently a senior at my university and I’m 2 semesters away from graduating with a bachelor’s degree in international studies. I would like to attend law school after graduation, however due to the financial inability I would no be able to make it.
So, I’m looking into enlisting in the army in order to take advantage of the student loan repayment and the money available for further education (GI Bill). My concern is that I’m not sure whether I could attend law school once enlisted in the army or if I would have to wait until my contract service agreement finishes?
Also would it be better to do ROTC?



Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-10-15 03:04:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 02:57:29 · 4 answers · asked by John S2005 3

i know that he is stationed in washington state.i have 2 kids with him and they havent spoken to him in months .his phone is disconnected.the red cross wont help me because im not his wife.

2007-10-15 02:47:56 · 7 answers · asked by kahlien05 1

What defence or contingencies does the US have for such an attack ?

2007-10-15 02:36:08 · 7 answers · asked by slowsmile 2

2007-10-15 02:22:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I'm Muslim and I was thinking after I finished my comm. engineering diploma I could take it to the military and serve in the RA-Sigs of Australia.

From a muslim perspective, does anyone know or think this is forbidden or otherwise? If so, why?

Thanks.

2007-10-15 01:53:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 01:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by Jonah W 1

i wantto know any more

2007-10-15 01:05:32 · 3 answers · asked by obi kenobee 1

My wife and I are both in the army. I am in Korea while she is in the United States. The finance guy told me we should both get non-dependant BAH and I should get FSA aswell. Could someone please point to a current AR that addresses this?

2007-10-15 00:54:02 · 4 answers · asked by Eric K 1

Do our cities have enough fallout shelters for everyone? Should I make my own shelter? Are we up to date with survival supplies? Where can I get more information?

2007-10-15 00:21:28 · 12 answers · asked by J H 1