Do you know anyone that went over to Iraq to fight the war?and when they came back home how did they act?

Question

Was there any difference in how they acted then before they went?

Answer 1

my father, and nope, didnt notice much of a difference, but my mother may have...... but everyone will react differently

Answer 2

I am currently in Iraq on my second tour. And to answer this question you would need to know if the person had any traumatic experience or hardships. As we all react to stress in a different way.

Also you have to look at the type of family support they have, the stronger the support and relationship the better off they are.

This is my 4th deployment where I am away from my family and each time there is something different. You have to realize that you are gone for a year or more and life does not stop for anyone, changes happen, and you have to readjust and get to know your family again. Being able to communicate either over the phone or e-mail does make it easier to keep in touch with reality.

Answer 3

My son Shane and my nephew Jeremiah both have been to Iraq. Shane with the Air Force and Jeremiah with the Marines. Both questioned the political objective of our country but they both agreed that they had a duty to uphold the will and orders of our elected President of the United States of America. After each tour of duty both felt as though they had contributed positively towards the betterment of the Iraqi people and Nation. They Had positive thing to say about the overall attitude and support of the Iraqi people in general. They did add that the insurgents were especially hard to differentiate from the typical Iraqi citizen and that was probably by design. As far as changed people upon their return I would venture to say yes and for the better. Seeing and accepting new cultures by assisting in the operation Iraqi Freedom must be rewarding as a job well done! Not everything are roses, but it was obvious to me that if two service men can make a positive difference then imagine what the total outcome can be.

Answer 4

My Marine boyfriend did 2 tours in Iraq and each time I noticed that he came back with this renewed appreciation for life. I know he witnessed some very bad stuff over there, and I don't want to stir up bad memories for him, so I only ask general questions. He summarized his experiences as "I'm grateful for so much more now." I've noticed that petty, meaningless stuff that would probably bother the average person just really aren't that big of a deal to him. And similarly, things that average people take for granted (like good toothpaste for example), he is so grateful for (apparently he had bad toothpaste for some reason!).

There are definitely times when I think he is recalling some memory of his time there because he occasionally zones out for a second and looks very dazed, but then he snaps back to and realizes he is home. There's never really been a serious issue with that stuff though.

Answer 5

my uncle went, he was out with the Lincon Carrer group, longer than any other carreer group had ever been out before comanding the USS Carl Vinsent (sp). I know Being over there in Iraq in the navy isn't realy the same as being on the grounds of Iraq, but some of the things (not all for those of you going Army over Navy or what ever) they have to do can be pretty nerve shaking, i mean your shooting tons and tons of explosives at a country, and they could fire back just as eaisly, (except if anything even got turned on over there, it would get blown away before it could move) pluss you have to live with the fact that every shot is an explosive rain of carnage, and death. He only acted a little diferent coming back, knowing that it was him ordering the firing, i onestly think he got over it pretty easly though.

Answer 6

I did know a fellow teacher that went to Iraq as part of the National Guard. I didn't know him well enough to see any difference.

Thank you "ME!"...many people rag on any service other than Army or Marines.

You are absolutely correct. I was also in the Navy, on a submarine...and you do live a pretty tense life. Imagine, one incoming rocket that you miss kills you. Those guys on the ships, while not facing fire and IED's like the ground troops, do face daily danger. Not to mention flight deck ops. Military service is military service. Some Marines hold down a desk, some Navy guys are in covert ops (the SEALS).

Respect each service member for their time they have given for your freedom.

Answer 7

I have been there a couple of times, but I think that I have adapted well since I got back. I don't like large crowds (especially ones that explode), but I have never liked large crowds. I drive more agressively now than before, but maybe that is just because I allways seem to be in a hurry now. I think that everyone will react differently and will act differently to a certain extent.

Answer 8

I know several people that went over there. When they came back there was no difference in the way the acted.

Answer 9

I noticed a few changes in myself, after coming back. I don't drink hard liqour as much anymore, but I do go through cases of beer. When I went on leave, I took my dad to a Toby Keith concert in Houston. I didn't anticipate them setting off fireworks inside Reliant Stadium, and that freaked me out pretty bad...loud, sudden noises like that. My worst experience was in Ikea, of all places, I got this huge anxiety/panic attack thing where I started flipping out and all I could think about was getting back home...almost pulled out into traffic. I'm a lot more distrusting and on edge around large groups of people, too.

It mostly depends on the person, what their job was, etc. Everybody reacts differently. If you're concerned about one of your friends, talk to them, and see if they might need to get some help. A lot of us don't/won't ask for help.

Answer 10

I know several that served in Iraq. They seemed to act a little more matured than when they went over there.

Answer 11

I know a few people who went to Iraq and one in particular who was so cocky when he came back. He bragged about the things he had done and how brave he was fighting for his country. He made me sick........
.......the others came back and were just the same as they were before.
So, to answer your question, everyone is different.....thank God.