2007-04-13 01:00:52 · 10 answers · asked by eireland 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am here and it will affect my unit. I had a good idea that it would happen, it was something that had been talked about already. I support whatever comes down as far as our needs to continue our fight against our enemies.
I know that my father was in vietnam for 3 years and most certainly did not have the living standards that we do. I miss my wife and look forward to my return, but I also know that we have it so much better than the soldiers in other wars.Our govt. spends a fortune just to get soldiers a vacation while we are deployed. And we are able to use the internet and phones constantly also,and we almost all have nice accomodations,nice room,tv.,movies,4 meals a day etc. etc.
It can be a hard deal because we each look forward to our homecoming, but I understand the reasons for it.
2007-04-13 01:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jon B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I want to only answer this question based on the "unintended" persons affected by the new policy. The families are paying a deep and heavy price for the extensions. The only thing that can prevent this from happening at this juncture is Congress approving the funding requests from the White House.
2007-04-13 02:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-03 23:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's my take on it...
As a National Guardsman who ends up being mobilized and deployed for 15 months, regardless, it makes little difference.
I spent 3 months at a Mobilization Station and 12 months Boots on the Ground. That's 15 months.
2007-04-13 01:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On a personal note I do not like it because I have relatives stationed in Iraq--------however--------it might make sense to extend the tour of duty for the seasoned veterans instead of bringing in green troops at this particular juncture.
2007-04-13 01:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by EZMZ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is the nature of the business.
USMC 1983-1989
2007-04-13 01:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was never a big fan of getting my deployments extended, but...
I also believe this decision was not made lightly.
2007-04-13 02:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by A Balrog of Morgoth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's great. It should be 24 months.
2007-04-13 01:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
More stress, lower moral and then more mistakes in the field.
2007-04-13 01:43:38 · answer #9 · answered by erg322 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not surprised in the least, except that it took them so long to implement it
2007-04-13 01:22:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋