2006-08-20 02:21:48 · 22 answers · asked by Blondie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If it's any consolation, my brother served out there as a battlefield medic for 6 months or so last year. My mum and dad were very worried indeed (so was I, I hasten to add), but he was fine - as are the majority of people.
In fact, he said he found it very boring and frustrating as there was actually very little to do in reality. He described it as a "surreal holiday camp."
I think it is true for most conflict zones - there maybe a few minutes or hours of intense fighting that troops are involved in, but it is mostly playing the waiting game.
Don't worry - I'm sure he'll be fine!
2006-08-20 02:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by John K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried your voulnteer network? In case you are new to the military game, it is a group (usually wives) who get together and help give each other support. If you are unsure who is in charge you can just call his command or base and they can give you more info. Also remember you can write letters, send e-mails. Some of the bases in Iraq even have it set up so the troops can use a web cam, so you can actually see them.
2006-08-20 02:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by fin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope for the best, preparer for the worst. WE have the best military in the world, we are the baddest of the bad. We are tough, and I know what you re going though! I was in Vietnam 1971-1972. I could have been killed, I could have been wounded. I am here now! An I hope your significant other will come home too. He is in a volunteer Army, and either way, he is the best of the best!
God save you!
2006-08-20 02:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! what a brave person, I cant imagine what your going threw or what should be the right thing to tell you, but just be there November isn't that far from now.
2006-08-20 02:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by Posh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's life - The hazard of a profession. There is little u can do about it, but pray that he will be fine. As long we have lousy politics and power hungry politicians, common citizen will have to suffer
2006-08-20 02:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by spice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont you know of any body else whos partner is in the forces there must be a way of contacting them try getting in touch with the army/navy /raf
good luck not long to go
2006-08-20 02:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by tigerman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should not be there, they should NEVER have been there in the first place. They knew when they first went that it was an illegal action, but they chose to listen t the lying b******s who lead them.
So I agree, what do you want, a chocolate muffin?
2006-08-20 02:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by The Lone Gunman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So sorry We are praying for the boys to come home yesterday. Pray..
2006-08-20 02:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough info. There are family support groups in every unit that can provide assistance. What kind of help do you need?
2006-08-20 02:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by Jeffrey B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You know any other wives/gf's of soldiers you can talk to? I am sure there are groups of people whom you can talk to and share your experiences and anxieties with.
2006-08-20 02:26:58 · answer #10 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋