My boyfriend of 2 years is joining the marines and i just wanted to know if ALL of them HAVE to go to Iraq.. i know he really wants to do this and i am not going to stop him because i seriously thought about joining myself but i am terrified that i will never get to see him again.
2006-10-02 09:53:54 · 7 answers · asked by Brokensoul898 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Not every member of the Marines will have to serve their tours in Iraq or Afghanistan. It will depend on their job classification, and needs of the service.
That being said, I in no way, would want to give you any false hopes. I can assure you though, that once your young man is a Marine, he will never walk or ride on any mission alone. This means every effort will be made by all who take the oath to make sure he is trained, able, and fit to perform the duties required.
You too, have a duty to perform. You and any family have to be the solid rock he can rely on. In boot camp, he will have to decide if all the sacrifice and heartache is worth it. You also, will have to decide to whether or not to support a Marine. He will change. He will be a different man when you meet him after boot. I mean no disrespect, but his priorities will be different. They have to be, in order to serve.
You are going to shed many tears. Many of them will come from heartfelt pride. Some will be of fear, some of frustration. There are no guaranties, except for the one of pride in commitment and honor of duty that will last a lifetime.
Since you have already sought out concern for your boyfriends future, I can see your desire to do what is right.
You're miles ahead already in realizing just how important this decision is. I wish you both the courage and wisdom to take this step together.
Honor Courage Commitment
ANavyMother
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2006-10-02 12:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by navymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether or not he goes and how involved he is in the actual fighting over there will depend on his job and where he is stationed. If he has a desk job, chances are if he is deployed, he will stay on base most of the time (I had a neighbor whose husband did that). If he is stationed at a non-deployable base, such as Quantico, there is still a chance he could deploy but much smaller than if he were somewhere else.
I believe that relationships in which both persons are active duty can survive, but it depends on the commitment and trust you both have and continue to build in each other. Even in you don't join, commitment and trust are important. Keep supporting him!
2006-10-02 18:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by the_dog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm, say goodbye. Everybody I know who's a marine (and that's a lot since I recently got out of the military), is shipped there right out of boot camp. Average tour is going on 18 months, with 3 months at home, and then shipped back for another 18. Sorry, but I'd start praying for him, because Bush definitely does not care about his welfare.
2006-10-02 19:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Harry W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are Marines stationed all over the world, on ships, at embassies, naval bases as guards,etc. His chances of going to Iraq are good but not certain. We are spread out all over so he might get lucky and not be sent to Iraq or Afghanistan.
2006-10-03 13:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by whineydog2002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just about "All" Marine will have to do a tour and the way things are going two or more tours. If you want areltionship with this guy I certinly would not join the Marines. If you want to joinf or yoy then I would say knock yourself out. But joint tours never work out. He'll do fine! God bless the both of you and the Southern People.
2006-10-02 16:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If he signs up, Yes..He will go to Iraq one way or the other..But maybe 1000 (tops) marines have died out of the 450,000 of them going over..Hell probably be fine
2006-10-02 17:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by I Hate Liberals 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
marines typically go but not all...the army is the only branch of service that guarantees you a job in the area you want (and qualify for) why not join, its a great career for women too and you can go through basic together.....also tell him thanks and you too for serving our country...and remember as an added bonus...men in uniform and women for that matter are very sexy
good luck, stay safe !
2006-10-02 17:03:11 · answer #7 · answered by oh...lola 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋