and his unit was suppose to go to Iraq this month but it got delayed until February. I prayed that something came up so he wouldn't have to go and it happened he didn't go this month!!. But What are the chances of this happening again? I don't want him to go! What's y'll opinion about this will he eventually go? When do you think the war in Iraq will come close to an end to the point where we our troops are coming home?
2006-07-02 16:46:29 · 13 answers · asked by shasha 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
honey...he's in the army...he's gonna get deployed. whether it's iraq, korea, afghanistan...he's going sometime. That's part of the military lifestyle.
I don't wish deployments on anyone....the soldiers, or their families at home waiting for them to return. My husband's been in the sandbox for 8 months, and i'm counting the days! It's hard, but if you're in love with a soldier..it's part of life. Be strong, and get used to it lol.
2006-07-02 16:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by ashy_cowgirl83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hunny, hes in the army and hes gonna go. I don't think the war in Iraq will ever end. we still had troops in Iraq from the gulf war when Bush sent more troops over there because of 9-11. Just enjoy the fact that he is still home, and thank God for answering your prayer. (not trying to sound mean but you also need to pray that God keep your boyfriend and his unit safe while they are in Iraq and when they are on there way over there. if it is Gods will that they go to Iraq they will go no matter how hard or how much anyone prays.)
a military wife
2006-07-03 12:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by Heather W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very unlikely that the war will come to an end anytime soon. The Iraqi Government is very juvenile and will need the help of U.S. troops to continue successfully. The number of troops may decrease as soon as the end of this year, but there will surely be around one hundred thousand troops deployed in Iraq alone. Germany, Afghanistan, Korea, China, etc. there will always be somewhere to send them. I understand that this must be very hard for you, but if you truly love him then you must understand that it is part of him. He will be a part of the Army until he dies. It is the kind of thing that sticks with you forever. I hope that God will keep him safe for you, but the military is a hard career. I want you to know that I have the up most respect for both you and boyfriend. It is people like the two of you who work toward a better future.
2006-07-03 00:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by TexanBornAndRaised 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army changes its plans like that quite frequently. The reasons why are often complicated. The chances of the date changing again are pretty good, but they could move it up or back. I am sorry that he has to go to Iraq, but it is a danger that we all accept when we volunteered for service.
I think it is unlikely that all troops will be out of Iraq before your boyfriend is scheduled to go. Hopefully, things will be better there before he goes. However, i hope you take comfort in knowing that the vast majority of people serving in Iraq come home safely. Those who ARE injured have a 95% chance of survival due to the military's highly skilled medical units.
2006-07-02 23:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look I hate to say this but as a military wife myself, this is something you have to accept if you want to be with someone in the service. my husband has been through three deployments ( two being in Iraq, other Japan ) and he is about to go again in Sept. We have two children and as you can see this war does not look like it is going to end soon. They have rotations to do and they have to stick to rotations to bring others home and replace them with fresh, rested men. My husband skipped one but soon after eventually went. Think long and hard if this is the lifestyle for you. You sound very young. I married my husband before he entered so I knew from the start. If you love him and you can truely see yourself with him whether he is here or not than do it, if not then I say move on. It can get lonely but the homecomings are the sweetest thing. I look back and I can say it has made me a stronger woman, wife and mother. I have a deep appreciation for the men and women serving. You are not the only woman in those shoes.
2006-07-03 00:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by Caligurll28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think he will go well depending on what branch of Army and how long his enlistment is for.. But if hes in for about another 2 or 3 years hes fo sho going. I dont know when the war will end but I hope soon..
2006-07-02 23:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by native_dazzler00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to continue seeing your soldier, you will have to accept deployments. If not sent to Iraq, he may be deployed somewhere else. Depending on what his job is, life in uniform is dangerous. You need to look hard into your heart and understand he has committed his life to the Army and the two of you must decide what your role in his life you will be.
2006-07-02 23:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by Richard B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At some point he will have to go. You need to accept this. He has made a commitment to his country and has to do what they ask of him. We will not leave Iraq completely for some time and even if we do we may go somewhere else. If you are going to be with a military man you must accept they he may have to leave at any time for any length of time.
2006-07-02 23:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by redangie23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend was just sent back out of Iraq to help out at the border. So who knows if we'll still deploy any of our troops. I guess just Bush.
2006-07-03 00:10:29 · answer #9 · answered by NyceGyrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I have the answer to your question,but this is something that only George W. Bush can answer, but if your boyfriend is enlisted in the army and his unit get called, he has not choice. Let hope that it's happend, that come back soon and alive.
2006-07-02 23:53:50 · answer #10 · answered by flowermieses@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋