poll//how many out their on yahoo have served for our country?and if you haven't do you appreciate the good-

Question

hearted men and woman who do? and what do you exactly appreciate about them?

Answer 1

I have served. 20 years in the army 1984-2005. I am currently In Iraq doing the same job as a civilian. No, I am not just doing it for the money. That is one of the reasons, but mainly because I still am patriotic. I, still today, remember those scenes of the towers burning and falling to the ground.
I want to ensure that the military members serving worldwide have an edge over terrorists and can fight them anywhere.
I appreciate the sacrifice of the men and women of the military. I feel for the families sacrifice when they are away. My eyes water and my heart breaks every time I see the nation's flag draped over a casket of one who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The majority of America enjoys their civil liberties, the freedom of speech, the safety and security of their neighborhood. They will never know what freedom truly means or what it truly feels like. I feel sorry for them.
Countless hours of sweat, blood, and tears 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, all over the world, our military service men and women stake their lives to fulfill an oath created 232 years ago, which while the wording has changed slightly over the years, still rings true today. During the Revolutionary War, Congress established the first oath for the enlisted men of the Continental Army:
Enlisted: The first oath, voted on 14 June 1775 as part of the act creating the Continental Army, read:
"I _____ have, this day, voluntarily enlisted myself, as a soldier, in the American continental army, for one year, unless sooner discharged: And I do bind myself to conform, in all instances, to such rules and regulations, as are, or shall be, established for the government of the said Army." The original wording was effectively replaced by Section 3, Article 1, of the Articles of War approved by Congress on 20 September 1776, which specified that the oath of enlistment read: "I _____ swear (or affirm as the case may be) to be trued to the United States of America, and to serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies opposers whatsoever; and to observe and obey the orders of the Continental Congress, and the orders of the Generals and officers set over me by them."
I am proud of today’s military men and women, because they still serve faithfully and honestly to protect and defend our great nation.

Answer 2

I love each and every one of them.


I'm going to get flamed for this next paragraph or two.....


My personal opinion is that every person in the USA should be required to serve America for 3 years when they finish High School. Most would serve in the military, with only a few exceptions for those who truly have a religious objection. They would have to serve in something like the Peace Corps. The disabled would serve to their ability, in one form or another as they are able to. If they were disabled past a certain point then obviously they would be exempt. This system works very well in Isreal, and Switzerland.

People would learn what the cost of Freedom is, sacrifice, what America means, and how crappy most of the world is compared to what they have in America and complain about.

USN 1989-1992 Gulf War Veteran

Answer 3

I've served 20 years in the Army as an army brat 2 1/2 years as an Air Force wife and now serving as an Army wife (same husband just different branch) and if people believe it or not when you are born into a military family or marry into military you serve them and your country just as much as your LO who actually signed the papers.

Answer 4

Me -- 28 years in the U.S. Army, 1975 - 2003. Now retired.

Father and 1 uncle served in WW2 (US Navy). Dad made a career (26 yrs) out of the Navy, designing and building ships.

Grandfathers served in WW1 -- one earned a Silver Star in the Meuse-Argonne campaign.

Great-grandfather was in the 104th NY Volunteers in the Civil War -- first action at Antientam (the Cornfield), was in action the first day at Gettysburg, and he survived until the surrender at Appomattox.

Very distant relative on myy mother's side was a company CDR in a NJ Militia regiment under Washington during the Revolution.

Thank you for your support! We've certainly done our part!

Answer 5

US ARMY 1976- 1996.
I do appreciate todays youth for entering todays Military Service. Any Youth that is unsure as to there future, should consider the Military. Lets be real...... College tuition, Enlistment bonus, Job of choice, guarenteed monthly pay-check. What is the hesitation????
The War in Iraq????? It too shall pass.
Do not let that be a deterrent to your future.
Dave

Answer 6

U.S. Navy: 20 years, 2 months, 1 day. Five ships, 8 oceans/seas, 6 continents (including 13 months in Antarctica), 32 countries (some more than once), stationed in 3 countries. Went as far west as the Gulf of Siam (aka Thailand), as far east as Pakistan, as far north as Nova Scotia and as far south as Antarctica.
Wife was a Navy brat, Navy wife(obviously) and Navy mother.
(USN, retired/in-country Viet Nam vet)

Answer 7

U.S. Army, Active 8 years, Reserve 3. Iraq, Somalia, Iraq again, East Timor Indonesia.

Answer 8

I served the Army for twenty years-retired. My son-in-law has been in for about 9 years now and is in Afganistan for the second time. He also was in Iraq for a year and Kosovo for 6 months. So I guess you can say, the military tradition runs deep in my family.

P.S. My dad was in as was 4 of my uncles. Lost one uncle in WW11

Answer 9

My husband is in the USAF!!! He is overseas right now. I appreciate many things about all of them. I appreciate that my husband would die for one of his brothers overseas. I appreciate the sacrifices they make with their time and energy for us all everyday. I appreciate that someone is putting his life in danger so me and my kids can sleep safely tonight. And... how can you not appreciate the way a man looks in uniform? (YUMMY) ~Real Men Wear BDU's~ I could go on forever telling you all I appreciate about my husband and the men and women who work beside him but that would take forever. Whether you support the war or not, you need to support the people keeping you safe. God Bless Our Troops!!!!!! (Good Question by the way)

Answer 10

"Serving the country" depend on someone's outlook of things. For some people, serving the country mean joining the military and being sent to fight in the combat zone. For some other people, serving the country mean joining anti-war protests and demanding troop-pullout to save soldier's precious lives from being sent and lost needlessly in a controversial war.

By the way it looks, people on either side of the fence claim to be serving the country.