I have just always wated to ask the people with the bumber stickers on their cars that question. For those of you that are going to ask what I do. I am the wife of a Drill Sgt in the Us Army who has reciently returned from Iraq. There are many many many things I do.
129552
Maybe I have a unique perspective from those that have posted so far considering that I am one of the "troops" and a veteran of the current conflict.  From my own viewpoint it is discouraging to hear all the anti-Bush/anti-war rhetoric--not because I support him/it personally, but because it belittles what we are doing over there.  Can you imagine what it would be like to be in a combat zone and know that your fellow citizens think that what you are doing is pointless, worthless, and/or "illegal"?  It is more than a little disheartening.\n\nAs for what I do: I correspond with a number of my fellow service members who are in Iraq and Afghanistan, I wear a Support Our Troops bracelet 24/7 to remind myself at all times of the sacrifices made by those in uniform, and I strive to educate those that I come in contact with about how not supporting the war that we are fighting hurts almost as much as being called "babykiller".
390908
just wanted to let you know i am in the same boat as you are, except this is my first year of marriage. i am a very proud army wife who was completely disgusted by the lack of support from some morons on here. but, for every one negative comment, there were ten good ones. plenty of people support our troops so try not to focus on the negative feedback, those come from people who dont have a clue as to what it is to be American. It's so easy for them to jump on the "military bashing bandwagon" because they have to blame someone, and unfortunately it is always our military that gets the short end of the stick. I support ALL our soldiers, not just my husband, and i will continue to support them until they ALL come home. God bless you and your family, keep your head up!
195109
My husband is currently deployed for the 2nd time.  It's hard, I am not going to lie.  But I grew up Marine Corps and then I married right back into it.  As long as you have the strength and the love for your husband/boyfriend/fiance you will make it.  I PROMISE!  I would truly say being a Military Members spouse during deployment or any other time is the toughest job in the corps.  We girls call ourselves "Semper Gumby" Always Flexible!  Cause, in reality, we have to be flexible, hardly seeing our loved ones, holding down the fort, and I am taking care of our beautiful 18 month old little boy but everyday I see that little boy of ours smile I remember my husband is doing his job and fighting for our freedom!  I pray for EVERY Man and Woman over there fighting and am very very proud of all of them, even the wives and families at home, missing their loved ones like crazy!  I have spent our only 2 anniversary's alone but when he is home it's all worth it!  I am proud to be a Marine Wife and I am proud to have my husband serve in the armed forces with anyone's husband, father, mother, sister, brother etc.  You will make it!!!!  Be strong!!!!  SEMPER GUMBY!
255249
I am a military wife and proud of my soldier.  He is deployed now.  Yeah we have lost people but those soldiers we have families who wish they were still with us.   you may not care about those who have fallen but i sure as hell do.  you need to remember what country you are in  before you go bashing those who is fighting for your freedom.
219304
I just got back from Kuwait and Baghdad i spent a year going between both places. I am active army, so i know the area well.  I do not know for sure about kuwait but I do know that in Baghdad there were vendors walking along the street with gas cans offering to fill your vehicle up for 25 cents a gallon.  Cigarettes are only 50 cents a pack, however, you can get them for 35 cents if you bargain.  Those dvds that you pay 15 bucks for here cost 75 cents to a dollar there.  The american dollar goes a long way over there............and by the way for your friend who responded; there are no car bombers in kuwait, I never heard of a single one going off when I was there.  They do not pay with their lives either, Kuwait is doing allright economically and peace thrives in most of the nation.  The few circumstance we encountered were insurgents from iran, syria, and iraq crossing over to start crap, but they only did drive by's and then sped like hell.  It was rare, but a few times over a year
397254
I agree with you completely.  My brother is in the Army and he has been to Iraq and Afghanistan if anything ever happened to him I think that my family would find it an honor to have the American flag draped over his casket for all to see.  People that say its politically motivated are just ignorant.
615083
First off, I do hope that your husband comes back alive and well. Godbless him and you too. \n\nCalienstacie and to anyone else who think that was a stupid question, well guess what? That is not a stupid question. I think  that's just taking it the wrong way. Yeah, it's awful to see or know what could happen to our soldiers, but that question was not stupid question.\n\nI think people should think carefully about joining the military. Whatever military branch it maybe. And, if there willing to go to war(even a war which they don't exactly support or not at all), not complain and whine, and be proud of serving their country and their military, then yeah they should join the military.\n\nPeople should know they might be sent to war one day, whether it's in Afghanistan,Iraq, or any future war, and that is what they are going to get. End of story.\n\nLove my country and my soldiers. God Bless America. God Bless America allies.
455352
As a Gulf War Vet myself I think that was sweet of you. And I want to thank you for the support you give your spouse. Some wives are not so supportive. They think it's a time to play. Instead of taking care of their family affairs. Thanks again!
428168
Being a former soldier who just left Iraq for the second time, I really would not want the teddy bear I would rather have a beer. But getting one from the one I loved was great . It was something that was not "me" and reminded me of that person. So in the end I had 5 teddy bears that sat in a locker in Baghdad that I looked at every morning for a second and made me feel like I was home if but for an instant. I had 5 because I have 4 daughters and a wife. Send him the damn bear so he can hide it and think of you!!! :)
354805
a new one? or do you just want one to romp around with in your back yard? ebay has used military vehicles once in a while, mostly just stripped hummers. either way, you mentioned a debate, and I'm assuming it has something to do with miltary spending on vehicles? if it is screw the trucks, look into how much the navy spends on sponges and how much they're a piece. anywho, good luck with the debate.
512130
Dear Lord Jesus, I lift up to you Daisy's son and husband.  You know the needs here and I ask that You meet these needs, Lord.  Help Daisy's husband to stay safe in Iraq and guide and direct him every day so that he may be able to return home soon and safe.  Please help Daisy's son with his ADHD.  Please help the lad to stop being so sad and to start being happy.  Please ease the pain that he is feeling from missing his father so much and please give him the encouragement in knowing that he will see his dad again soon.  Please be with Daisy as she takes care of three children.  Give her the energy, the strength, and the patience that she needs.  I ask these things in Jesus' Holy Name, Amen.\n\nGod bless you Daisy.  I hope your husband returns home soon safe and sound.
522252
Thank you so much for doing what you do.  My husband is an SP in the Air Force so we experienc the same things.Without people like you this country would be for sh*t.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
481132
Give it to my neighbor. He is an Iraqi war veteran that is waiting on his compensation to go through for war injuries! He wanted to stay.....they made him come home!
182427
As a Marine mom who had a son just come back from Iraq I support our troops 100% and I'm so proud of ALL of them even your son!!!! Even if you don't support the war you should support the troops that are risking their lives. Our troops are what makes me proud to be an American.
484805
My brother served in Iraq until July when he was killed there.  But one of the things he always mentioned was the letters, cards, and little tokens of appreciate that total strangers sent to the troops.  A little something like a card can brighten someone's day.  When I was going through boot camp I got cards from people I didnt know but appreciated them just the same. Especially with the holidays coming up.
137050
Personaly the "Support our troops" Sticker is not all you can do. I am an american soldier and i do not even own one. I do not think that spending 2 dollars for a sticker saying i support them is enough. I think that the best way of proving that you support somthing is if you go out there and do it. I am still in high school but as soon as I am MOSQed i will be over there fighting with everyone else. I dont think that the soldiers would care if you did not have the sticker on. If you really want to help go talk to a local recruting base and ask them how you would go about writing a soldier over seas and raise there moral.
603691
What a great question... I love how it is worded.... you pretty much got what I thought you would in terms of answers though.  \n\nI am in Iraq now as a civilian contractor after my 3rd recall since 9/11.  After my stint in Kuwait I joined the civilian team and am glad I did.\n\nHUMANIST.... I AM HERE AND HAVE BEEN AS MILITARY AND A CIVILIAN, I AM NOT TOO SCARED TO BE HERE AND I BROUGHT MY LAPTOP WITH ME.... NOW SHUT UP OR JOIN THE EFFORT.