im enlisting in the air force and none of my family or friends support me or anyone i meat on the internet. Our troups are who give and risk there lifes for people to be safe in america. So, why are there no people out there who want to support me with this desition?
2006-09-28 13:22:34 · 46 answers · asked by felix 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I support our troops, you should go blue to green though.
5 years Army here.
Still serving
Happy Hunting
2006-09-28 13:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I support you. Don't worry about those who don't give a cent worth for your decision to join. Once inside, you will realized that its a second family for you.
I too didn't get much support from my friends either but I still joined anyway, because I feel its my calling. There will ALWAYS be someone thankful for the sacrifices you've made.
Good luck, and God Bless.
2006-09-28 18:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by CuriousE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ones that don't support us are the ones that don't understand and don't want to understand us. people support us and what we do. make sure it isn't that your parents and friends don't support the government and not you. my family didn't understand why i reenlisted for 6 more years even after i got back from iraq. i told them that some one had to do it and i love what i do. they will never understand what you go through. my folks trust me in my dicision even if they don't like the choice i made. they just don't trust the government. never forget that if the people don't support us, that we in the military do and we are a famliy in its own. if and or when you deploy you are just going to a different country with a different family. as long as you know what you are doing and love what you do, screw the rest. they will need us when the war is brought to their front door and they are under their beds scared. they will look out that window and see us saying to them. don't you worry. go back under your bed. i got your back. i will keep you safe, or i will die trying. cheers to you for standing up and raising your hand for your country. you have my support.
2006-09-28 14:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by Steve B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I support the folks in the military 100%. There still are special, selfless people who are willing to serve this country.....in whatever capacity. Whenever and wherever.
You cannot be a good citizen or truly understand what America is all about, unless you put it on the line AND SERVE YOUR COUNTRY.
2006-09-28 14:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by submariner662 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with friends and family when I joined the Army and got to see Vietnam. I support you fully and am very proud of your decision. After all, what you do does make a difference for all of us. I also have a son who is in the Army and has been for 14 yrs. Am proud of him also. You have one proud veteran here who supports you. Good Luck...
2006-09-28 13:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by Al s 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think its a very difficult decision you made and I applaud you. I spent 7 years in the military and would have stayed until retirement but the wife didnt like the idea of traveling or me being gone. Boot camp is tough, but after that its a good life. If you ever have to fight-and I hope you dont- there are 5,000,000 veterans telling you to aim good and keep your head down.
2006-09-28 13:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by pdudenhefer 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I support you 100%. I served in the Army for 10yrs. I was told by my father, who was also a veteran, that I wouldn't make it. On the day of my graduation, he looked at me with a tear in his eye and told me how proud he was of me. I now have a son that is thinking about joining after school and I will support him as well. Thank you and God Bless you.
2006-09-28 14:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by jeffrey m 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a firm supporter of our military. I am also a firm supporter of our veterans. You can email me at ozzyboy90@msn.com if you want personal suport. In the AF you are guarenteed a bed and a meal and only 6 weeks of basic not that tough. I wouldn't worry about getting killed or even shot at.
2006-09-28 14:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by gook_mother 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are, millions of Americans support our troops. I can't speak for you family and friends but my son is leaving for boot camp in Nov. and I can't imagine not supporting him, it is his life and he is 21 and went to college for two years has been working since he was 16 why would I not support his choice to serve in the military. I am just thankful that there people like you and my son. It is an honorable profession and offers many benefits and also great risk, maybe that is what your family is concerned about.My son deserves my support and respect in his decisions.
2006-09-28 13:45:01 · answer #9 · answered by razeumright 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
There are MANY of us that are out here with either sons husbands [in my case BOTH] serving loved ones brothers sisters daughters..................my 1st thought is WHY are your family so against it or not supportive of your decision???
So as for there not being people out there supporting maybe you are just looking in the wrong places........
Do what you think is best and good luck, have one son in the Air Force and a daughter on her way to join.
2006-09-28 13:44:11 · answer #10 · answered by candy g 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Hi I support the soldiers in their fight. Wherther I agree with the politics of it or not. This is from many many family members serving and my brother serving in Iraq and somewhere between Hawaii and Kuwait. Trust me I understand how it feels. It may be that your family is scared. It is probably because politics is involved and emotions are running high right now.
2006-09-28 13:36:16 · answer #11 · answered by Andrea W 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋