According to the updated recording he came in from Iraq on Thursday the 21st at 6:00am, and it is now Saturday and I have not heard from him. I know I was not going to see him right away but I thought I would at least get a phone call to say I made it home. I don't know if he is just not calling me, is he not back yet and the recording was wrong or when they land do they have to do a series of events before the can enter back into civilian life or do I just need to have more patience. We have a really good relationship and it's not like him to not keep me informed so am I just paranoid, do he have to do some debriefing, or is he just not calling me.
2006-09-23 06:48:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Miss, I just got back from Iraq several days ago myself.
I sincerely doubt he wasn't released by Saturday if he came in by Thursday ... should have been a quick turn-in of weapons and sensitive items, followed by immediate release for 24 hours to family.
If he hasn't called, chances are he's out there boozing it up with his buddies. Be patient. He has a LOT of debriefs and things to do (medical/dental, etc etc) for a while. The military is very diligent when it comes to that sort of thing.
And the recording may be wrong. Not unknown for family to be kept in the dark. He could still be in transit for all you actually know. Have patience.
2006-09-23 09:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by Nat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Me and my husband are both in the military. When you are deployed you actually have alot of time doing nothing just because there is nothing to do so most of the time you are on the internet, phone, sleeping or working out. Alot of people makes it sound like they didnt have time for nothing but thats not true. On his way back he may have gotten stuck somewhere or his flight got delayed (this happens all the time, I dont know anyone that didnt have a problem coming back). If he arrives back on a duty day he needs to inprocess (almost the same stuff he did right before he left). Then you usually get a couple weeks of free leave off when you get back. Hope this helps.
2006-09-23 06:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by ilovemybabies 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I got back from Vietnam it was almost 3 weeks before I was allowed to make a phone call or leave the base. It all depends on what his job is, and how long his debriefing lasts.
2006-09-23 07:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you should be, and they do have to be debriefed, pack up their stuff, say their good-byes, things like that. And you should not be worried about him not calling you, because he will. You should be more worried about how that war-for-nothing has changed him as a person and if you can continue to be with him through that sudden change in personality.
2006-09-23 06:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's not anyone in his family you could contact to find out, just remain patient. If you know it's not like him to NOT keep you informed, then he's probably going through whatever steps the gov. makes him go through before he can come see you. He may just be with his family...could you imagine if your son or daughter was fighting in a war...I'd want ALL my daughter's time when she got back. Give his mom a buzz and see what's up.
2006-09-23 06:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a break. He just came out of a war. He might be pretty frazzled and in a bad state of mind. If so, he probably doesn't want you to see him like that. It actually happens to a lot of guys when they come back from war. Be patient with him. He just endured a really traumatic experience, he probably just needs time.
2006-09-23 06:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by kemarti1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes awhile before they are actually released. It could be because someone misplaced a weapon or equipment. Give him a couple days, believe me as long as he's been gone your the first thing he wants to see and enjoy....
2006-09-23 06:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by loveslady94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your FIRST thought about this matter?
Usually, the 1st thought is the correct one.
Give him a few more days.
If he doesn't call you, then DON'T CALL HIM.
Drop him like a hot rock and move on; I don't care where he's been!
You deserve better!
2006-09-23 13:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you call his parents and ask them if they have heard from him. He may be busy and only had time to make the one call.
2006-09-23 07:09:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he cares about you he will contact you!don`t worry!you`ll see!nice to meet you!a big kiss 4 u!
2006-09-23 07:01:32 · answer #10 · answered by Viorela T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋