How do you feel about people who were generally discharged.?
157225
I would say you would have the right to say you were there and relate to those who were and are.\n\nI was in a branch of the military, everyone civilian doesn't care what branch, they ask but they don't really care which one, they don't care what rank, they don't care officer or enlisted,  and they certainly don't care Honorable or General.\n\nCertainly there is requirements for some of the VA benefits where they require an honorable, but most of em as I remember were honorable or general,\n\nSo, whats to brag about really,  for the most part civilians don't give a sh!t.\n\nAs for me, I was there.  Share a story with me about the time you pissed off some Captain.  Or got yelled at for whatever.  Its all good.
744894
When someone leaves on a deployment it's like you hit a brick wall.  They keep moving forward and you can't go along for the ride.  You have no idea what he's dealing with, and you can't relate when he tells you about his day.  You just have to listen, but chances are you won't understand.  You'll be worried sick while he's gone and stupid things will make you break down in tears.  Don't kid yourself.  Being over there and knowing your job is a lot different than being the one that sits at home waiting by the phone...Hoping that the conversation with him you had the other day wasn't indeed the last one you'll ever have with him.
735655
Yes.  I was deployed to Iraq for 12 months.  I got home back in Jan. of this year.  Being that I was the one who was there; I don't really notice any changes in myself.  But other people have told me that I'm a lot more laid back than I used to be.  Before I went over seas I used to get pissed over anything and everything, and now apparently; I don't sweat the small shit.\nYes, I would absolutely do it again.  Being over there was a wonderful experience.  Don't get me wrong; I had my fair share of "bad days", but looking back I wouldn't change any of the choices that I've made.  And that includes enlisting.
991282
The same way you treated them before you had a job:\nWith respect and dignity.
33671
Michael is right down to the letter  except it is phrased "failure to adapt" And it is classified as a "general discharge" I have arrested the AWOL soldiers and escorted the same soldiers when they clear and leave. (Almost become a counselor to some of them) Also bear in mind that 80% of the ones I dealt with regetted getting chaptered out. FYI: The 180 days is irrelevent.
463514
Yes, but not exactly for myself, rather I feel bad for them and the situation that made them use foul language in public. Were they raised properly? Had a stressful day at work? Hate their in-laws? Pick a reason. That's why I feel bad for them. Not the swearing itself, but the root of the problem.
378227
Yes they should get out as they should not be there in the first place... I feel sorry for the families of the dead soldiers... It might have been a bit conforting if they were fighting for a just cause but they are not, so whats the point? \n\nLondon, England
565005
i feel sorry for those who hasnt
717293
i cant judge them because i have not lost a child to war.  i cannot even imagine what they must be feeling.  i think they should have the right to protest and have their children remembered.  however having said that their children knew they could be called to serve in war time when they joined.  my guy is in the army and i would be lost in life without him but i am realistic that it could happen any day when he is deployed.  the fear of losing your soldier is unreal so i cant imagine the pain of it.
865511
Yes!\n\nJust like I feel terrible when I hear about my fellow Americans losing their lives for us, I want to let you know that I feel no different when I watch the BBC news and hear about The British Soldiers losing their lives. \n\nWe should be proud of all of them! Not just The Americans and The British...There are a few other Nations who have their young putting their lives on the line for us too.\n\nIn the 1970's, I served 6 years in The Army Reserve and if I was still young enough to get back in, I would gladly do so! \n\nGod Bless all Soldiers who are putting their lives on the line in order for us to live in safety and security!\n\nI can't believe how a few of the people who answered this are so unfeeling. I guess it's either they have not had anyone in their Family serve in the Military, have not lost a Family member or they just don't give a damn.
926253
at the time\nage 15\noccupation school\nsex female\naccident fell of a horse and awoke under a car\nkept in for blood in urine and concussion as well as lot of cuts and bruses mainly to my back\nadmitted to the old manor hospital a&e Nuneaton warwickshire nr coventry (old cos its now closed) hospital was very old and seemed to consist of 2 wards childrens (too old for) adults so admitted to mixed adults ward\ndidnt care very scared, upset and wanted to go home slept fitfully through the night discarged 10 am next day after they had moved every single item in there and cleaned it, wonder if they still do that or just clean round it. they wouldnt even let me go to the bathroom them made me use a bed pan i tell you it would have hurt less to walt to the loo then use that thing they are really not designed to be used laying down\nnow 30ish still nuneaton taxi driver\nwould rather be on a female ward cos men snore lots and i am a very light sleeper but would discharge myself at earlist oppertunity because of mrsa and things\nBTW have been treated in out patients this year, recovery was a mixed ward but i react badly to the injections they give you to put you to sleep i wake up panicing and crying and sick so they just left me to sleep it of and i was so doped up i didnt care i just wanted my hubby and to go home\nhope it helps
645683
Yes I agree...Veterans system is in bad shape today, there is a lot of work to be done with that system.  I do not like to hear when my fellow troops come home and have to shell out money to pay for medical bills for injuries they received while serving.  It is like saying thanks for what you done but now you deal with the consequences.  I hope the government get the picture and help out our vets who have done so much for all of us...protect freedom
1144011
why you will think like this?i also a staff kid too,same like you i also get special treatment at my school but i didn't care anything they do with me because they are idiot.so you never feel sad or unglad.
474717
The Unseen Veteran\n \nTo understand military life, or what it feels like to be the proud wife of a soldier, you need to experience it.\nOne day he was here and now he is gone...He isn't beside me in bed...His scent slowly fades, as dose the memory of his face...I can barely remember the familiar sounds of him at home. I long for comfort when I have a nightmare. I want him to hold me. I wait for those comforting letters or phone calls that come after three months of silence.\nNow, I look upon single parents in awe...and learn to do what they do, until my husband comes home. I don't need a man to put a crib together, to take care of the car or to take out the trash. I have learned to be empathetic. I have become self-sufficient.\nAnd even though these are wonderful things, I would give up everything that I have learned to bring him home right now.\nwhen I think that I cannot go on, I rely on my routine so that I can support my husband while he defends our freedom. And I know that I am not the only one.\nI am an unseen veteran. S are all the other military spouses out there. We have different battlefields. Our maps have pins in the countries of worry, heartache and loneliness. Our battles will end when our husbands come home and are in our arms again. Until that day, I say thank you to all the invisible soldiers who are there for each other, who are there for me. We lend a strong shoulder when needed and we keep up the brave front at home. The war could not be won without us.\n\nSomeone in my FRG sent this to me 2 days after our husbands where deployed. Sent me to crying all over again.
806940
Aww, don't feel so bad you did at least remember right? It sounds like you were playing with your child and doing things that veterans fought so you COULD do them. But what I did was woke up and kissed my husband and told him thank you because he is a veteran. I looked out at the sunny day (bit cold here but sunny) and sent a prayer over seas, praying that God keep the men and women over there now safe. I then did as you did and me and my hubby watched and played and laughed with our blonde haired blue eyes children because WE CAN DAMN IT (lol) What a wonderful thing the vets from the past and today give us eh? The freedom to laugh with our children WHEN WE choose and play WHEN WE choose and teach them of religion WHEN  AND HOW WE choose. Then we went and placed beautiful red, white and blue flowers upon my grandfathers grave and I told him thank you also, why? because I can!!! Huggs sweety and don't be so hard on yourself!!!  Why be? When you were only enjoying your day and child because you can. You remembered and somehow I think people remember every day, I know I do!!!
190624
Yes and yes.  On more than one occasion I have either seen, heard, or felt the spirit of someone who had passed.  A little boy use to visit me at regular intervals.  He would stand next to my bed until I would sense him and open my eyes.  He would smile, then disappear.  I haven't seen him since my second son has been born.  We smell smoke every time my wife's grandfather is near.  In our old house, there were cold spots that moved around the house.  Our cats would move around the spots like they were trying to avoid running into someone.  I watched two surgeries being preformed on myself and was even able to give details and repeat parts of conversations and actions of the doctors and nurses.
1005904
I know that because of the Viet Nam war. After the Viet Nam war.  We treated the individuals that served in that war pretty badly when they got home. Many people suffered as a result of that negetivity in our society.  People couldn't get jobs. They were outcasts in there hometowns.  I think you were feeling some of that left over crap people felt. Misguided anger because they didnt know who else to be pissed at.  Now that everyone is scared because of terrorism, they have found that we need military. I am sorry you had to suffer that way. My family always supported the military. I know that Your family did us a real service. I think its the media that has hyped it up so that we all look like a bunch of people with a newfound religion. but I think its just that we stopped being such a silent majority. Sadly those anti war and anti military people have always been loud and unapologetic about who they spit on. But now after 9/11 its chic to be patriotic.  But most of us I think have always felt that way but didnt think we should say it outloud. Its sad isnt it. that we have been ashamed to be patriotic. We should never feel ashamed to praise and stand up for those who protect and serve our country so well. And we shouldnt do it just because its the "IN" thing to do.