my brother is a marine and i am really sad becuase i miss him so badly!!!!! i dont want him to go to iraq and if he does i want my brother to live!!! will someone tell me what it is like to be a marine or be in iraq, cuz what i have heard it is bad and so many marines are dieing
2007-03-08 10:03:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
they treat u like $hit i heard that from my dad
2007-03-08 10:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by devinlisk93 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Hi there! I'm a Marine Mom and I have the website to help you through this! REALLY!!
Click here http://www.MarineParents.com and you will find anything and everything you want to know about the USMC. The message boards are awesome... if your brother is currently in Boot Camp, there is a "recruits" message board... If your brother has already graduated from boot camp and is a Marine, there are also Marine message boards. In any case, you'll find all kinds of people.. not just parents, but sisters and brothers, girlfriends and wives, husbands and cousins... all looking to support one another and share information about the Corps!
By the way.. Welcome to the Marine Corps Family! (I love saying that!)
2007-03-08 19:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know who is the best person to ask about this?
Your brother!
Tell him how you feel and let him explain how he feels about being a Marine, and what he thinks about going to Iraq. It sounds like you love him a lot, and who can you trust more to give you the answers to this question?
2007-03-08 18:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by John B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing I can say is this (though any loss is horrible). Less Marines are dying in Iraq than Army soldiers...so statistically he has a better chance of getting home alive. Two...let me relate a story to you. An army platoon was taking some prisoners to a temporary holding camp, the prisoners literally spit at them and pissed on their shirts and threw them at the Army soldiers. When my friend's squad also bringing two prisoners in entered, all of the towel-heads huddled together in the middle of the compound the second they saw them. This is no bullshit story...they fear the Marines...the mere sight of the uniform had them cowering as they carried nothing but their sidearms into the facilities. If that makes you feel a little bit better...im glad to help..
ex-Marine
Semper Fi!
2007-03-08 18:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well i was not nor ever a Marine. However I am an Army infantryman. the people treat you like ****. You will always have your comrades, family and friends to fall back on when times are hard. The biggest thing you could to for yourself and him is to stay in contact. Write, email, send care packages, and pray for him and all service members over there. That's about all you can do on your side of the water. If you can get involved in his units Family Readiness Group. They are the wives of all of the married Marines in his unit that get briefed by his CO and 1st SGT. Good luck to him and my prayers go out to all members
Cpl Siler
2007-03-08 18:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Nasty Leg 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't speak on what it's like to be a Marine, but what I can say is this-Being in the Army and having engaged in several missions abroad- when you serve in any branch of the military it's something you as a person and everyone that is involved in your life should be proud of-Your brother serves and protects your country and he helps ensures your freedoms. He is in a small group of people in this world (Army,Navy,AF,USMC, CG etc) that are willing to stand and protect people who are unwilling to or can not protect themselves at home and abroad. Trust me there are alot of great things happening over there that you won't see on the news. Be proud of what he is and stay faithful.
2007-03-08 19:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by MAJJAS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will all be ok. Marines are trained to fight and that is their mission. Your bro is doing something he is proud of, and just support him and be proud of him. I know many Marines that have deployed many times... I know soldiers too (I,being one) and they all came back safely. Your brother is trained and proficient at his chosen career. Things will be alright. Just pray, stay strong, and let him know you love him and that you are there for him. Don't show him that you are too worried bec. that's the last thing he wants to think about while in the middle of war. Just send him letters, packages..it will mean a lot. :) Best of luck and take care!
2007-03-11 13:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by It is what it is 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry your brother will do fine. hes an American soldier the best trained the best equipped and the best fighters .. war is what solder join the Army for, they are the few and proud that want to make our country safe and free... Their are more people dieing in new york each day than in Iraq...
2007-03-08 18:16:19 · answer #8 · answered by ralphtheartist 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know it looks bad on TV, but stop and look at this logically. The death rate for our armed troops was higher at peace time under Carters administration from '76 -'80 than it is in Iraq. Our troops are very disciplined, well stocked, and well commanded. Don't let the left wing liberal press scare you. This is NOTHING like Vietnam where 100,000's of our boys died. War will never be safe, but your brother is doing his duty, and you should be very proud of him. He is helping make America safer for his sister. Support and encourage him, write him letters often, it will help both of you through this stressful time.
Tell your brother thank you, most of America supports and appreciates his sacrifice. Ignore those who don't, they are not worth listening to.
2007-03-08 18:10:01 · answer #9 · answered by Akuji 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you. I don't have a military background and would suggest that you might want to keep in regular contact with people who can relate to your situation more closely, the ones who also have family members in the Marines. They might be able to comfort you. I wish you all the best as well as your brother.
2007-03-08 18:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by JackO07 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just make sure he has good body armour. That will help him.
Knowing he has you to return home to will also be a great comfort to him.
We all want our brothers, Fathers, Uncles and Nephews, not to mention sisters, Mothers, Aunts and neices to live also.
Try very hard not to show how worried you are. He already KNOWS that.
This link will at least explain WHY he is there -
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/OperationsInIraqBackgroundBriefing.htm
Be strong.
2007-03-08 21:01:05 · answer #11 · answered by Hello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋