why are they sending him back since he has already been there twice? I dont think he needs to go back. What do you think and why do you think ha has to go back?
2006-07-28 06:59:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
this question has been asked alot and the answer is that alot of troops and resources are needed to be an occupiaing force. it isnt fair that someone who has done there service and duty is forced to go back. your father is a hero, and we as a nation have to remenber that even though the war is contrivertial.
2006-07-28 09:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by _ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ugh... I really sympathize with you. It really sucks, but its just his unit's rotation to go back. It has nothing to do with him, its just the roll of the dice. Typically its 6 months to 1 year on deployment, come back for 1 month of vacation, do some dog and pony crap for a few months, and about a year after you get back begin a work up for your next deployment. But with the war in Iraq right now, I'm sure some things might be getting moved up. If he was one of the first guys in Iraq, he should of had his second deployment, and yeah it would all make sense that a 3rd one would be right around the corner.
Leaving my children was why I was torn between going back in and staying home back in 2002. I truly sympathize with you and your family. But pray for your dad, tell him you love him, and most importantly write him often once he has been deployed.
God Bless and Semper Fi
2006-07-28 14:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called "rotations". The Marines do 7 month rotations and they have a smaller force than the Army does, and the Army does 1 year rotations, so they tend to go back less often. I'm regular Army and I've been twice as well. Everybody has to carry their load, and if you don't like it, then you get out.
2006-07-28 23:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by machine_head_327 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweety, your dad has signed a legal document saying that they can send him where ever they want. They need all they help they can get and well I know where you are how you feel my dad was in the navy and was sent to war once... and my husband is in the Army and is leaving soon too.
Don't worry your dad is only trying to protect your future liberties. You will understand when you are in college.
2006-07-28 16:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by A_Soldiers_Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry that your father has to go back. Unfortunately, the war over there is not over, and there is a need for him and others. He is not alone, the majority of deployers have been over there at least twice, and some three times heading for their fourth deployment.
Be understanding for him, be strong, and be positive. The last thing he needs to be worried about is you, and his family while he is over there. Send him mail, work to make positive news for him. Give him the peace of mind to concentrate fully on bringing himself, and his troops home safely. Katie, it is time for you to be there for him.
2006-07-28 14:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by Christopher B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he is a Marine and we are at war.
Be proud of him. He has more honor and courage than 99% of the other fathers.
2006-07-28 14:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this has been the question of alot of people, there is obviously a military plan being carried out y the US that is kept secret, because you dont really hear of many US deaths anymore in irak
2006-07-28 14:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Edgar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dad must be very good at his job. They must need him. If he is really good he must help the less fortunate. I'm sure all will be OK.
2006-07-28 16:46:06 · answer #8 · answered by Farley H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry sweetie, no sympathy from me, I'm a spouse and basically it's his job, it's what he was trained to do, and he knows it.
2006-07-28 16:11:39 · answer #9 · answered by Karla A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daddy makes us all proud, but as they say in the white house... That's life.
2006-07-28 14:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋