My son was sent to Kuwait before being transfered to Baghdad. I have only heard from him once letting me know that he arrived ok. I also got one e-mail telling me that his orders had been changed and he's going to Baghdad instead of Al Assad. How do you not go crazy waiting and waiting, I guess I'm just not very good at the waiting game. Just wondered if anyone else was going through or has been through the same thing?
Worried Army Mom
2007-06-11 06:09:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
OUCH!!!! All right already I get it about the loose lips sink ships, I'm new at this ok?
2007-06-11 06:32:24 · update #1
to retired military wife. How dare you say I don't care for my son you b*tch. Maybe i just want info an this ospec $hit is not that big a deal, your trying to play Jane Bonds. SO BITE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-12 10:42:21 · update #2
P.S looked at your profile no wonder you don't allow e-mail.
2007-06-12 10:49:43 · update #3
Communication in and out of Baghdad is completely open now. That said, most military men are trained NOT to reveal their position (even to their loving family) because of potential military risks. That you know he is even in Baghdad is probably not helping his personal security. "Loose lips sink ships."
That you would post this on a public website is also a little discouraging.
There are bad people out there who want to attack US soldiers. They are looking (and searching) on the web for any information regarding the location of any US soldiers. I would recommend that you keep communication with your son secure.
My brother was 9 months in Baghdad. We spoke regularly via the phone, e-mail, and surface mail. Never did we mention where he was, but he did give me lots of stories, and I was able to keep in constant touch with him. I never asked about his assignments, or missions. I recommend you do the same. My brother came home safely.
He returned for another 3-month visit to Iraq nearly a year later. Again, communication was sometimes slow, but always open. I could get him if I needed to, but I never wanted to risk his life just because I was curious. Let him tell stories about where he served when he returns.
Someone, somewhere, will search this site and learn that a Unit that was originally headed to Al Assad is now headed to Baghdad. They'll take that information, figure out the unit, and try to identify how many men are in that unit. Then they'll try to compile their names. Then they'll try to target them. Another group will be trying to figure out why the US military made this change of assignment. Was it because Al Assad is now considered too weak to defend? Is it because Al Assad is now considered strong enough not to need those re-enforcements. I don't know. You probably don't know. But giving our enemies this information will let them figure that out.
Remember, "LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS!"
Don't talk about the men there, where they are serving, when they arrive, or when they come home.
Our enemies listen.
2007-06-11 06:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lorenzo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband has been deployed to Iraq for 10 months (5 more months till he is home woohoo). Everyday is tough, it never gets easier. I just enjoy every second that I get to hear his voice and re-read emails and letters over and over and over again. When he first arrived I hardly heard from him, but once they got settled in I hear from about 3-5 times a week now. But then again Im lucky, some wives dont hear from their husbands for 2-3 weeks at a time. My husband has been in 14 years and we have been married over 15 years and the deployments seem like a life time being away from each other. But its his job and I support him 110%.
2007-06-11 06:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by *Army*Wife* 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, i am going thru the same thing. my husband left on memorial day and is still in kuwait. i know where he is going in iraq, but that could change too. i've gotten one phone call so far. i'm not sure when he'll be leaving for iraq, but once he gets there with luck, he'll have some internet service or we can go back to letter writing. this is our 3rd deployment there, so i'm not going crazy just yet. we just keep busy at home and if the news bothers you, turn it off. my mother in law watches it 24/7 and it can get to you.
2007-06-11 15:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal what your going through, I never thought I would survive the first time my son went, but you will, calm down and hang in their and understand he will be fine, it takes a while before they get to their final destination, all you can do is wait, I know it's the hardest thing to do, but you have to try and keep busy, Good Luck and god bless you and your son.
p.s don't mention any specifics online, of where your son is, be carefull.
2007-06-11 06:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by ~Celtic~Saltire~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can get frustrating but remember that no news is good news. I remember times where I waited oer a month before hearing from my husband. I know some wait longer. Just stay calm and try to keep yourself busy in the mean time.
2007-06-11 06:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by Erica R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
loose lips sink ships.. its a very correct statement.. trust me you want your son and his friends to come home safe so dont ever ask where he is where he is going when he is flying home or anything like that... that is the worst thing to ever do... just ask him if he is safe and how he is doing.. everything else he could maybe tell you when he comes home... when i call home I just tell mom the basics and nothing else.. because i dont want to be the one that loses a friend or something like that because i couldnt keep my mouth shut.. i know how moms worry.. my mom is always worring... I can only tell her not to worry.. please dont ask your son again about the little details because i am sure he will tell you when he returns
2007-06-11 06:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by im... a.... tool..? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know or can relate what you are going through but i have great compassion for you and all loved ones waiting to hear good news from them.I hope and pray that you never get get the call that informs you of your loss.I pray for them and people like you and others waiting for their loved ones to come home.Good luck and be positive.HE WILL COME HOME.
2007-06-11 06:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by Dodgegirl62 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a good friend who is in Afghanistan and calls when he can but you have to keep in mind these guys are very very busy and are sent on missions and sometimes it is very hard. All we can really do is pray for these guys daily and think positive. I'm sure you will hear from your son soon. Try and keep smiling :)
2007-06-11 06:48:18 · answer #8 · answered by Lace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no news is good news. and don't sit by the phone waiting for a phone call.. he might not be able to call you. learn to accept that snail mail and the occasional email might be your only communication.
he's busy doing his job.
2007-06-11 08:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋