Military - November 2007

Do you see the draft being reinstated and how would this country accept it?

2007-11-16 17:54:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you can answer this please do. Why is it that people talk so bad bout america and the american army but yet they live in america. it does not make any since. I mean our soldiers are fighting so some of us don't have to. they are over ther in iraq trying to stop them from bombing us once more. Our soldiers have givin us things that other countries don't have. EXAMPLE: FREEDOM!! Why is it that people say such harsh words like all the soldiers need to be shot in the head because they are not doing us any good. Why are you living in america if you cant stand behind our troops.
Do you think our soldiers really want to be over there killing people. NO.
Do you think our soldiers are having a blast over there? NO
Do you think our soldiers like being away from their family and freinds? NO! NO! NO!
You dont have to agree on the war or the chocies bush makes but if you can't stand behind the soldiers then why are you in America. without those soilders we would have nothing.

2007-11-16 17:51:01 · 9 answers · asked by krissie 2

To be honest, I had never really thought about this issue until I met and married someone in the military. It seems logical that you'd want a President who has 1) been patriotic and man or woman enough to be in the military and 2) has the experience since they would become the commander of the entire military. Perhaps then the President would think twice about sending troops to war because he or she would FULLY realize what war is like and wouldn't take the decision as lightly.

It really makes me SICK that most of the senators, congressmen, and other politicians in general do not have children in the military. Sure...it's easy to vote to go to war when it's not YOUR child you're sending to fight.

For that and many other reasons, I believe Presidents should be REQUIRED to have military service. And no, I'm not talking about the elitist, part time sh*t that George W did where he never actually did ANYTHING in the military. Your thoughts?

2007-11-16 17:50:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

just to put that individual in what i can only think to call "black ops"?

2007-11-16 17:46:00 · 4 answers · asked by wrldzgr8stdad 4

a dear friend of mine was allegedly found dead at his post in '95, and there were several conflicting coroners reports, as well as a great many other suspicious details surrounding his death. less than a week after the funeral, his brother went AWOL, and was later found with a trunk load of C-4. he was arrested, charged, and sentenced to life without parole. i need to contact this brother, as i have information he may find interesting, and i know he might have something he could tell me as well.

i know i am probably going to regret ever asking this one, but i feel it has to be done. i just hope this isn't the last time i ever ask a question here.

2007-11-16 17:32:34 · 5 answers · asked by wrldzgr8stdad 4

2007-11-16 17:24:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do you like being in the navy? in general. i really want to go ive never had second thoughs. but im always heaaring from people how dumb of a decision it was. so honestly is it really that bad?

2007-11-16 16:40:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am interested in joining the USAF under Intelligence (1N031) and have the necessary ASVAB scores (94); however, after talking to an ex-military person, I was notified that airmen are deployed in Iraq, regardless of job (and in fact due to the nature of my job I may unfortunately have a preference to be deployed in Iraq).

I am not afraid of killing or dying, but I do not like that idea that anyone who approaches me might blow my unit up; if I were to shoot them after a warning to leave immediately, I would be either commemorated or dishonored, depending on whether or not the person had any weapons/explosives.

So, what are my chances of being deployed to Iraq? What are my chances of gong to a non-war zone?

2007-11-16 16:24:22 · 7 answers · asked by Scrybe 1

I've heard all the horror stories, I know it isn't going to be fun, but I just want to know if there is anyone who has experienced basic training recently that could give me some tips.
Are you expected to be able to do all the push ups and running etc or will you get trained for that? Can you bring pics. How soon can you get mail.

2007-11-16 16:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by CHICK 3

To be frank, I would join the Army if I could get stationed in Japan. What are the odds do you think?

Adam

2007-11-16 15:51:45 · 6 answers · asked by Adam T 2

I'm an IT, so I know I have access, but how far do restrictions on the net go? Please answers from experienced navy personnel only. THANKS

2007-11-16 15:48:18 · 5 answers · asked by Sade R 2

2007-11-16 15:47:35 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see so many people making assumptions without the basic knowledge to back it up. First lesson; in government, common sense is nonexistent. This does not mean that government makes no sense: it simply means that your definitions of words are not always consistent with the legal term.

This being said, does anybody here truly comprehend how war works in our legal structure?
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, in a recent announcement, said that without funding from Congress, they would have to make several layoffs. This question is not aimed at him, but instead at people's reactions.
The first thing people I've talked to have said is "Congress needs to support the war, Congress needs to give more money, etc."
Unless we are in an official state of war (which we aren't) Congress has to constantly re approve every single increment of money sent over. This is the only leverage Congress as over the war right now. If in a state of war, Bush would become supreme commander. Look it up :D Justin

2007-11-16 15:39:24 · 7 answers · asked by cheezbawl2003 4

my parents hate the idea of me thinking about going to the army and everytime i bring it up they flip out like they think if i sign up im garenteed to get kia or somethng. how can i tell them that its what i want to do without them getting ticked off? I am 15 years old if that helps any

2007-11-16 15:33:47 · 32 answers · asked by Alex 3

other than the usual crap i hear every morning.

2007-11-16 15:08:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

recruiter pretty much promised he would but i think its a lie

2007-11-16 15:01:59 · 10 answers · asked by alleycat 1

"We're asking a lot of soldiers these days," said Roy Wallace, director of plans and resources for Army personnel. "They're humans. They have all sorts of issues back home and other places like that. So, I'm sure it has to do with the stress of being a soldier."

Other places like that?

Good night and good grief.

2007-11-16 14:58:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cheney wants to attack Iran. Do our nuclear bombs come with shot gun sights?

2007-11-16 14:44:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071117/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/military_deserters

2007-11-16 14:35:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm at a high school age, but I never went, and don't want to go, so would it be possible to join the SF with a GED once I'm old enough? Or should I just not bother with the SF? Anything else I should know?

Serious answers only, please.

2007-11-16 14:10:34 · 11 answers · asked by mi.os 1

instead of on the traditional left-hand side ?

2007-11-16 14:07:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to get involved with the military: army, navy, marines, but i want to do something that doesn't involve going to war overseas or something like that. is it possible to do non-combat related things without having to do active service?

2007-11-16 14:06:02 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

These are wonderful guys who have put their lives on the line also, and I am tired of hear the gay jokes about the guys in the Navy!

2007-11-16 13:36:51 · 14 answers · asked by Bitsy 3

2007-11-16 13:19:00 · 9 answers · asked by ME 2

My husband is deployed to Iraq. Lcpl in the Marine Corps.
Does anyone have an idea of what he should be getting paid while he's over there? I just don't think he's getting paid right...
Thank you!

2007-11-16 13:09:41 · 8 answers · asked by Marie 1

Another Holocaust?

2007-11-16 12:59:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Didn't we learn anything from Vietnam? See the link: http://www.salem-news.com/articles/november162007/olympia_protests_111607.php

2007-11-16 12:44:59 · 19 answers · asked by kathy_is_a_nurse 7

How strict are army recruitment standards. I heard that if your 18 years old 5'10 and over 189 pouunds you can't join. My thing is I'm a 15 year old whos looking into the army when I turn 18 but I am a 195 pound MMA fighter with only like 10 percent body fat. Would the army still take me when I turn 18

2007-11-16 12:43:27 · 8 answers · asked by fastfists7 3

Im going into the 2/138th and couldnt find any info if they have been to Iraq and when. Is there a place that has a list of units that have been deployed overseas and when? Also, how long in advance do you find out before you unit gets deployed?

2007-11-16 12:05:14 · 4 answers · asked by HookemHorns21 4

My brother wants to join the air force. A while ago the recruiter said he can't join because he was a single father. Now that he's married, the recruiter still says he can't enlist. Is this true?

2007-11-16 11:55:45 · 16 answers · asked by Al 4