i am currently deployed out in support of operation iraqi freedom and what do i do?
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Simply go to : https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp\nClaim that you did not recieve your check. Then ask for it to be resent to your power of attorney (Wife/Parent) or have it electronically deposited. \n\nAlso review this site:\nhttp://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=137033,00.html\n\n-Dwayne
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Either JOIN AND SERVE or If you are already in... ask your Mess Sgt.
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Having recently returned from Iraq, I can say that any carepackage is greatly appreciated.  Beverage base powders are good ( like kool aid and such ), books and even used DVD's ( we had power ). Wouldnt recommend chocolate or gummy bears ( the heat will get to those items before the items get to soldier). And thank you for your support of our troops.
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You must go to the base that they are on. Most Commanders don't like it when this happens either. You will get what you want right away. Ask for a supervisor when you get there and you will have no problem. There are company's that do this for a living if you do not want to do this.
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There are many companies that have civilians working to support the troops in Iraq.\n\nKBR has many people over there doing everything from repairing helicopters to supervising laundry services.\n\nI will warn you that you will work 12-hour days, six days a week.
526031
Have his beach det admin office send you a copy of his deployment orders. This may be a bit difficult if you don't have a power of attorney from him though.
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Try to contact his FRG (family readiness group). They can keep you up-to-date with what is going on with the unit. However, some units have restrictions on who can receive information, and there may be certain things they can't/won't tell you (since you are not married yet). There should be some people who you can make friends with and talk to though. If moving is an option, move near his base so that you can really be near the FRG and also be there when he  gets back. However, you cannot live on the base until you are married, and the military will not pay you an allowance to live off-base, like they would if  you were married. \n\nWhen you think you can't take it anymore, remember why you love him. It sucks when he's gone, but it will be so worth it when he gets home, trust me.
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Well since you are not at WEST POINT (USMA) you are not going to get a RA commission (REGULAR ARMY) you will get a RESERVE COMMISSION (99% of new officers get these so no big deal ) and since the DEMS won and will likely take back the white house and the coming withdrawl from Iraq, you would do well to take somethig you like and something to fall back on-I am a civ employee on McChord AFB and some RIF's(reduction in force- military version of LAYOFF!)have happened to at least 2 LT's here. If you are going INF and planning on going AIRBORNE that degree might be ok for a "HOOAH" lifer ,but if you think the army will be a SKATE job ,wait til you are competing with decorated VETS for the few active slots left after a 7 year $100 billion dollar war and a dem government-good luck!
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I don't know why you would want the troops home for. \nThat would mean you would have nothing to complain about. \nI mean your job as a Terrorist Propagandist. \nwould come to and end. \nWell, The majority rules don't really apply to the Military. \nOpinion polls mean nothing. \nAs for, Now what do we do, you can always go back to your country of origin.  \nAnd wait for the chance, That some day the terrorists will hire you again.
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Hey kid, how's it going? I'd be glad to help you out.\n\n1. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2 (OIF2)\n2. Pres. George W. Bush\n3. Iraq (Mostly in and around Kirkuk)\n4. M-4 Carbine (rifle), M67 Anti-Personnel Fragmentation Grenade, and the M252 81mm Mortar System.\n5. Yes, we used Humvees. The actual designation for the vehicle is HMMWV which stands for High Mobility Multile Wheeled Vehicle.\n6. While serving in Iraq I held the rank of Corporal(E-4)\n7. I led a 5 man infantry mortar squad.\n8. The short answer is that we were asked to do a job so we did it to the best of our ability. The long answer: We helped alot of people out(Iraqis), and they let us know every day how much they appreciated us being there and how happy they were to be out  from underthe control and tyrany of a dictator like Hussein. I felt good about what we did in Iraq, and no amount of negative press will ever change that. I also feel that if we left Iraq now, before the job was finished, we would be letting the Iraqi people down and also saying that the men and women who given their lives, died in vain. I myself am not prepared to do that.\n\nHope all this helps. Good luck on the report and feel free to ask any others questions.
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you  don't, sorry. You could always join the army & have Uncle Sam pay for it, but then again you might get killed over in Iraq
314047
No you have to get into politics and give George Bush all of the oil. You can just join the Iraqi military and take your chances over there. It's your country.
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I assume you want to be heading to Iraq?.I worked for Executive Outcomes ( similar company) the money is good..but after 5 years in Sierra leonne..and rwanda..i would not contemplate Iraq at this time..very very dangerous..but hey.lots of guys are doing it..i hope you have experience  in law enforcement/military background...dyncorp..triple canopy custer battles all basically operate the same way..when you arrive tho..you get the shit jo allowing the person ahead of you to move up the ladder...good luck man..you will need it..
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Be a good citizen and vote when it is your time.  Oppose the war in a lawful way.  Make sure that politicians are blamed for the war and not the soldiers.   \nI am sure that there are a few in the military that think the war in Iraq is wrong.  But faithful to their oaths the go on serving.  You can support them best by lobbying your politicians and Voting!
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Some jobs continue to pay their deployed reservists and some do not.  All they are obligated to do is to hold your position, the pay is completely up to them.  If you do deploy there are several ways to seek relief.  First, the Soldiers and Sailors relief act may be able to help you avoid losing your posessions.  In the Air Force we have an agency called Airmen and Family Readiness Center (formerly Family Support Center).  Your branch of service has a similar agency to help military members and their families in times of need...seek them out.  There are laws in place to help protect our defenders of freedom from this type of action.  My suggestion would be to contact your First Sergeant and give him/her the chance to work this for you.  I am a First Sergeant myself and I can tell you we have resources to help.  I don't want to promise things won't work out for you, but I would be confident that I could help if one of my members brought this forward, even if the answer is that you do not deply (which may be the case).
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Its up to you.  You can let other people fight for your freedom if you are okay with that.  Enjoy.
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SPC, there are a number of organizations you can find that will send you care packages if you give them you raddress as opposed to begging in public.\n\nhttp://www.treatsfortroops.com/\nhttp://www.anysoldier.com/\nhttp://www.operationwecare.com/\nhttp://www.opgratitude.com/\nhttp://www.americasupportsyou.mil/\n\nTo list a very few.  Please gather your dignity and remember you represent more than yourself when you are wearing that uniform.\n\nTo those of you reading this, instead of singling out one soldier to send gifts to, please consider supporting these organizations and spread your support and generosity.\n\nOr, if you wish to support othe organizations that do tangible service work for troops every single day, consider buying stock in Haliiburton, KBR, DHL, Hessco, Conrack....\n\nSGT Robert White