Something like that is particularly surprising to National Guard and Reserve troops. Conservatives, which will it be? Families or war?
2007-08-23 06:32:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Let me tell you that George W. Bush cannot decide whether or not I maintain a close relationship with my husband while he is deployed. We have been through 2 deployments together, and about to go through a third. If a deployment breaks up a couple, well it is because they LET it break them. Physical distance doesnt have to mean emotional distance. Any couple that has been through a deployment know what it means to get/receive care packages, letters, post cards. WE know how important webcams are. Cell phones are vital.
We are committed to being a close, strong couple no matter what. He is still a parent even from Iraq. We love him not in spite of the deployment, but because of his committment and sacrifice, we love him more.
Always close in our hearts. And miles between us will never matter.
2007-08-23 06:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by an88mikewife 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Joining the military is not like joining the boy scouts - the hikes are longer and you don't get to come home after the sleepover.
Since my son has been in the army, I have been exposed to many families with loved ones in the military. The wives and children of these soldiers/marines have so much pride and love for their deployed family member.
Having a father/mother/husband/wife next to you every day is not the only recipe for family values.
2007-08-24 02:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by topesmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't the military's job to promote family values. The military is supposed to kill people; preferably the enemy's people.
No, volunteers separate families for 15 month tours. How long were WWII era soldiers separated from their families?
Sure surprised the heck out of some Guardsmen when they were called up. Hey - I didn't sign up for this! I signed up for six weeks per year in New Jersey. Surprise.
Most of the ones that I know where making plans and getting in shape six months before they ever heard they were being called up.
2007-08-23 06:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The military doesn't care about families even though they say they do or might give off that impression. Yea it's not demanded that you join but they lie and sucker people in and change their minds when ever they want. To the women that said me and my husband are going on the third deployment blah blah blah. Every man and women is different, they get affected by war differently and some become different people and lose their minds, or they get a body part blown off. Their personalities change, if your husband doesn't have that problem good for him! HE can kill innocent people and be fine, or hes probably a higher rank. If he came back all different and distance himself he might not want to be with you and then your familiy falls apart due to the affects of war. Im not tryin to be a ***** I just have seen it happen and im against the war, its all about money and oil. What are we fighting for????????????? Against terroist? How about we stop funding the war and better protect America and not have terrorist here get their trainin from us.. Hmm thats sounds better to me.
2007-08-24 14:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by mrsfulkerson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Military firmly believes in "Absence makes the heart grow fonder". Its not like soldiers are doing longer tours, because the government doesnt have a solution, or that rentenion and enlistments are low. And when it comes down to brass tacs, the Military doesnt care about your family. All they care about is a person with a weapon, that is able to go do a job that everyone else is too scared to do.
2007-08-23 06:56:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes thats a good idea. Lets just stop all overseas operations completely and for good so that we promote family values.
This question is so completely idiotic. Its like saying "does the military promote healthy feet, by making soldiers walk long distances with all their gear?"
2007-08-23 06:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by h h 5 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, a parent has to make the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of ther family. Something you should think about. Besides, the military is voluntary.
2007-08-23 06:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Stop your whining. Don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of the war in Iraq - never have been. But these guys signed up for service. If they didn't know they faced a strong chance for getting sent overseas ... well it's their fault.
2007-08-23 07:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by Michael3 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, the military isnt about family, especially for non-staff NCO's and below. most military familys know this, unless you married young and you are E-1 thru E-5 or O-1 thru O-3
2007-08-23 07:31:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the Military wanted you to have a Family, they would have issued you one.
It's AN ALL VOLUNTEER MILITARY. its a choice we make and accept when serving our country.
2007-08-23 08:40:13 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋