My husband is leaving in April for an 18 month tour in Iraq. Most men come home alright, right? I don't know what the rate of injury/death is in this war but I'm freaking out wondering if he's going to lose a damn arm or not come home or what kinds of things he might have to see over there. Is there still a lot of violence????
2007-01-26 09:15:24 · 11 answers · asked by .*AnNa*. 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't know anything about his job, because he doesn't tell me anything. I don't get to watch a lot of news because I have an 11 month old daughter and the TV is rarely on! Sorry if I sound stupid, but seriously, any comforting statistics?!
2007-01-26 09:26:21 · update #1
I hear your concern loud and clear. But let me ease your mind a little. The number of troops deployed to Iraq in these last 3 years is substantial(wish I had the figures) anyways, the number of deaths are by last count below 3,000, So the death rate is probably below 2% total troops deployed.also, what job does he have? what camp will he be at? these are important things. a infantryman or Military Policeman is 100 times more likely to get injured/killed than a supply guy (which i was when i went) or a truck mechanic. find out what he might be doing and stay active in your family readiness group. He will be back before you know it!
2007-01-26 09:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by Rhody_Man31 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to know what the rate of "injuries/death" is in this war, there are certainly enough government sites here online where you can ascertain that information, much less your turning on the tv once in a while.
But in the meantime, if you believe in God, the only other alternative is to pray a lot. Most of us here will pray also.
2007-01-26 09:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by rare2findd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is still violence there but this war hasn't had as many casualties as previous wars (I'll be the first to say that even one is too many). My husband spend 12 months over there too and it was more difficult for me than him because I was always wondering what was going on...he knew. My only advice I have to offer is to surround yourself with loved ones, get involved in the Family Support (Readiness) group for his unit and stay positive. He will need your support and encouragement more than ever. I was very involved in the Family Support group and that helped alot. Being around others who were in the same position as me and doing fundraisers for care packages, and arranging children and family get togethers help me feel closer to him. Email was our main communication and it was frequent. And try not to watch the news! They only put the bad stuff on there and it will only cause you more worry. Good luck and email me if you need anything or just want to talk. teelob@yahoo.com
2007-01-26 09:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by teelob 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are no magical Statistics or words that I can say to cheer you up. He is probably going to be alright. Yes it is dangerous but there also is a lot of good taking place there that is not getting reported. Thank him for me for the job he is doing and tell him he will be in my prayers tonight.
2007-01-26 09:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Joe B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watching the news is the most mis lead you could be..Is it dangerous, of course it is, it is a War Zone.
Some 500,000 troops came and went, 3000 died Yes most come back..anything is possible, hopefully he will return unscathed.
Look at these sites, some very re assuring and positive, info
God Bless Him and his family
2007-01-26 09:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by PoliticallyIncorrect 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well there is no hiding the fact that he is going to war. He will most likely be in harms way. I know of several men including one good friend who is soon going back for his 4th tour. War is a difficult but necessary thing unless we would just let others who hate us and our freedoms just kill us and or take us over and impose Islamic law on us. My great thanks to your husband for his service and you for your sacrifice in letting him go. As for me I am fully persuaded that our military is the only thing keeping our world from being over run with evil.
Thank you and may the Lord return him to you when he is done.
2007-01-26 09:26:37 · answer #6 · answered by beek 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Your concern is understandable. That a loved one is going into a combat zone is no small thing (and you and he have my personal gratitude for his service). Just over 3,000 American service personnel have been killed and more than 20,000 have been wounded, but that's out of hundreds of thousands of troops that have served there. The odds (and my prayers) are with you.
2007-01-26 09:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by Fletch 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have to remain positive and not dwell on the negative. there is always a chance for distaster given the location and missions that the soldiers goes on daily. its best to think of it. and yes there is a lot of violence. just turn on the tv and you will see.
2007-01-26 15:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's there to say. We pray for all the troops daily. best I can do.
2007-01-26 09:21:15 · answer #9 · answered by pompanopete0 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Do you watch the news? If you don't, maybe you should start.
2007-01-26 09:20:11 · answer #10 · answered by mistalina 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋