Military - December 2007

We can "capture" militants in Iraq, or "take them prisioner", but they are only able to "kidnap" our soldiers? has anyone else noticed this use of termonaligy, os is it just me?

2007-12-27 02:01:25 · 7 answers · asked by Midnight-Expressman 2

http://oversight.house.gov/investigations.asp?id=114
Disabled Veterans Tax

Under current law, veterans with 20 years of military service receive retirement benefits from the Defense Department and those with service-related disabilities receive disability compensation from Veterans Affairs. If a veteran has 20 years of service and a disability, however, the veteran’s retirement benefit is reduced by the amount received in disability compensation. This reduction in benefits is known as the “Disabled Veterans Tax.”

According to the Defense Department, over half a million veterans lose an estimated $3 billion in benefits each year due to the Disabled Veterans Tax. A series of Special Investigation Division reports analyze the local impact of the Disabled Veterans Tax.
http://www.disabledveteranstax.info/

2007-12-27 01:58:23 · 13 answers · asked by Naturescent 4

My father is supportive but a tad reluctant... my mom would FLIP out especially since I will be graduating from college in May. I won't be enlisting... I'll be doing Marine Corps OCS but she still thinks no matter what happens I'll wind up in Iraq.

2007-12-27 01:50:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the actual number of years of actual world peace in recorded history? I remember reading as a child that the number was around 200-250 over a unknown period of time. thanks.

2007-12-27 01:47:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

After the murder of Benizir Bhutto this afternoon, Press reports are indicating that all hell is breaking loose in Pakistan.

Some reports even talking of possible civil war.

Does the UN have to act immediatly to secure the Nuclear weapons held by Pakistan or is this something that will just blow over

2007-12-27 01:22:12 · 16 answers · asked by ? 3

Can I wear my Ipod while in ACUs?

2007-12-27 01:03:36 · 8 answers · asked by waratthedoor 5

2007-12-27 00:19:26 · 4 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7

is the government telling us one thing but not keeping the military informed allowing needless loss of life

2007-12-26 23:57:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If america never got involved in ww2? if germany defeated britain after the battle of britain lets say the soviets defeated the nazis and gained all of their former territory including britain and north africa. suppose the soviets defeated japan and gained all of its territory in mainland asia. could russia have been more powerful than america by dictating the world economic system if all of europe, asia, and africa were under its control? or could america still have the means to come out on top?

2007-12-26 23:24:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 23:18:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 23:06:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also, where are they? Of course there are dozens of conflicts raging around the globe, but almost all of them seem to be of the guerrilla variety of warfare, or some other irregular type. I'd put both Afghanistan and Iraq into the "irregular" category myself. The only one I can think of that could be classified as conventional is the ongoing civil war in Sri Lanka. Can you think of others? Thanks!

2007-12-26 23:01:58 · 3 answers · asked by perchorin 5

Or do you believe that no government is that stupid.

2007-12-26 22:25:29 · 39 answers · asked by Equinox 5

What is the use of the american so called missile defence systems against the russian strategic forces anyway because they already have the systems in place to counter that ?

2007-12-26 22:17:51 · 3 answers · asked by . 2

2007-12-26 22:16:02 · 9 answers · asked by CaramelKitten 3

2007-12-26 20:56:26 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

coming into the military section and seeing a bunch of bull about how George W Bush isn't a good president and how 9/11 was an inside job? These questions don't have any military relevance and it is getting quite irritating. Anybody else agree?

2007-12-26 20:21:37 · 16 answers · asked by Rabbit 3

2007-12-26 20:21:15 · 13 answers · asked by tyrone b 6

2007-12-26 20:11:42 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why don't we all be realistic about the true and real purpose of NATO?. Most militarily powerful countries joined to create an organization to defend each other?. Is that a cowardness or what... I meant, I have nothing against NATO, but I can't truly understand its main purpose, besides military defense.

WHAT THE HELL IS NATO FOR, and TO WHO FOR?
This is the 21st century.

2007-12-26 19:52:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 17:48:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

(It's just a little argument me and my friends had) either can have whatever weapons they need.

2007-12-26 17:18:47 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a GED and only 3 college hours. To join the Air Force the website said I needed 15 college hours. Do any of you know someone with just a GED that got in. Please no ask your recruiter , rude, or obvious comments please.

2007-12-26 16:57:11 · 13 answers · asked by christian r 2

MY G-PA IS DEAD AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNEW WHERE I COULD FIND OUT ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ON WHAT BRANCH HE WAS IN AND IF HE HAD ANY MEDALS! HE HAD SERVED IN SOME WARS I BELIEVE HE WAS IN THE NAVY!! =)

2007-12-26 16:21:31 · 5 answers · asked by babibear20 1

The reason that I know it was a catfish that was at the controls is that the B52 bomber crashed and burst into flames, but we found the catfish completely unharmed on the runway, what does this dream sy about me?

2007-12-26 16:21:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi well im 17 and my mom has said its ok if i join the military and all shes exited about it... well whe she signs the papers for me to join am i emancipated.? just wondering because i would like to marry my fiance before i go to basic in march/april...i am joining DEP(delayed entry program) but im signing up on january 7th... will i be able to get married wiithout parental consent since im emancipated???thank you and nuthin negativ because im not doing this for sex...im doing this for the love and support and for the added benefits..thank u guys so much...

2007-12-26 15:34:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems so hard to get started anyone want to talk about it on msger? Air Force only thats all I want to talk about!!!

2007-12-26 15:27:43 · 6 answers · asked by christian r 2

2007-12-26 15:24:58 · 10 answers · asked by homerunner31 1

Like how they can't fight in mosques and stuff.

2007-12-26 14:52:32 · 12 answers · asked by Darth Nihilus 5

Was it looking in the wrong place. Shouldn't it have been looking in it's own Nuclear arsenal? and chemical weaponry first?
What's the diference between Yank WMDs
and any others? what gives them the right to destroy sovereign nations. Surely NOT for OIL? (''Cos we are rich and powerful'') that's the real reason aint it?
Please, No more death threats!!! Grow up and read the question properly.then answer in a civilised manner.
I am of English/Icelantic stock and NOT a terrorist as I was accused of in the past.

2007-12-26 14:49:36 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous