Isn't anyone in the military upset at being used?
404046
like it or not, soldiers are tools, not unlike the M16s they carry. it is their job to be used. listen little-mind, how long are you gonna hide behind terrorist fear and big oil BS? Remember 9/11 jerk0ff? 3000 innocents dead? It is more than big oil in Iraq... Prisons were emptied, we stopped the filling of mass graves, which already contained 300,000 corpses.  The soldiers have established a military and intelligence base on the borders of two terrorist states – Syria and Iran. It has diverted the terrorist enemy to a battlefield thousands of miles AWAY from Washington and New York and other American cities which have consequently not suffered another terrorist attack since September 2001. people like you would love another attack here wouldn't you? oh, it would serve bush and those that voted for him their just deserts! screw you.\nsoldiers have ideals that guide them. they have beautiful fearlessness and strength.  "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." --Gen. George S Patton
341882
yes I'm with one . He's the best man I have met . They have more respect than other men it seems to me . And the are sexy in uniform . I wouldn't give my military man up for nobody ! ;)\n\nAngel
1033044
YES.  There are plenty of females on the "green side" They are not sent to the "front lines", but are stationed in all the Marine Corps bases, and work with us out in Iraq as well.  I hope you aren't afraid to be stationed with us though.  You get to laugh at us and all our strict regulations, and follow Navy Policy instead.  We'll tease you, and you'll make fun of us.  Everyone knows that you are in a different branch of service and won't hold you to standards you didn't agree to.
205101
Some people just don't know how to act.  Sorry that it happened.\nThank you for your service and your sacrifice!
969653
wow coming from a female soldier that dose no serve breakfast or do laundry.  I drive and fire big guns.  If you really have an attitude like that you should not be able to enlist in the military we don't need people like you in the military.  It is people with attitudes like you that make it harder for everyone including the guys to do our jobs.  you really don't need to be in the military.  If you don't care if you die then you should just jump in front of a train do us all a favor
996875
My husband is currently in the national guard getting ready to go active duty.  We recently found out that if you are not active duty the military doesn't care one crap about you.  Just remember, those who yell the loudest in the military get things done the quickest.  my advice, annoy the crap out over everyone involved until they do something about it.\n\na military wife.
1082091
Don't ask, don't tell!\n\nI'm sure that it happens, just like it happens anywhere else.   But as I'm sure you know, it's a rather large controversy for the military in general.
1001996
Go tell the Russians about astronomical death tolls of soldiers.  Do you realize how many soldiers died in WWII?  Probably not or you wouldn't ask this question.  Our soldiers are not treated worse than criminals either.  I'm sure that many of them did not plan on going to war, but they all knew the risks just like I did.  Why didn't you mean to offend anyone?  There is no constitutionally guaranteed right to not be offended.  Offend all you want.
52001
Yes, the military only recognizes your relationship if you are married. Even being engaged doesn't count.
1033595
Please don't disrespect our fine men and women in uniform by calling this a "military" question.
408582
I do not think there was a release of a drug that caused servicemen to "snap" when they came home.  What happened is that they were not prepared to be re-introduced to civilian life so quickly. The military job is to take an ordinary man and to transform him into an extension of the service to do what the military needs to be done. The service men do not have the same amount of training to de-military them. They need more counseling and support groups to readjust.
881993
Yes, there are people here in America who truly appreciate you and what you do.  I know I do!  I may not agree with the reasons for this war, but that's a problem with the government, not the military.  My father and both grandfathers are retired military and I have nothing but the deepest respect and admirition for the men and women serving in the US military now.  I don't see me losing that respect anytime soon.  So, in conclusion, yes, I would love to give a big Thank You!!! to you and everyone else serving in the military.
821219
A Soldier doesn't have to be asked to uphold their duty.Its just something we do.....
704428
Thanks for adding that you did not include spouses. I hate it when people look at us like we are idiots because we have clearly never been in the military but will step up and answer a question. Some people should understand that though we will never be able to say we have been there, we know more than any regular civilian ever will. I also agree with James here if you have not been in the military, married to a service member, or grew up as a military brat then do not pretend you know anything.
911015
sometimes we do but I do not agree with it. I saw the statment brother aziz made and I really feel a bit upset about this topic. \n\nHe asked if God told bush to start this war? If God was wrong?\n\nGod did not tell George Bush anything. I just feel bad for all our troops overseas and all our Good men and women who have died. As well as for the all innocent lives that have been taken in Irak and elsewhere.\n\nIt is a sad thing indeed and I really do not even want to talk about it, I DO NOT LIKE POLITICS. We all have friends and family in the military and overseas and is just sad to see what is going on. It just makes no sense to me.\n\nI do appreciate the MEN AND WOMEN OF THE U.S MILITARY FORCE and I am sad that many have died in the line of duty and left widows and children!\n\nI pray for all our man and women in the military as well as for all of us Americans and all our brothers and sisters muslims and non-muslims. Inshallah there is world peace and we do not go through the situation we are in now.\n\nGOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! AND GOD BLESS ALL OF US! AMEEN!
607148
As a veteran and recent retiree, I always thought it was funny that the people that always had the most negative things to say were the one that never had the balls to serve themselves, yet they criticized and ostracized our fine young men and woman fighting in the service of our country. I joined immediately after the Vietnam conflict and we were really hated, But we went on and did our jobs to make our country free and help others throughout the world. The lack of appreciation that Americans show for their military personel is mind boggling. My son just got out of the army and was fortunate to not have gone to Iraq (he went to Korea instead) yet he still gets flak all the time. Unfortunately with all the negative remarks in the media lately some people think that all military personnel are assholes and don't realize there is such a small percentage of soldiers that have ever caused any type of problems. I feel for you. as for the abuse, report it throught the site moderator and see if that helps. Good luck to you and thankyou for your service to our fine Nation.
1034442
It is because it is predominantly a male occupation.  Also, we have read about women who are being harrassed in the army when they join.  I guess it is because men, in general, are egoistic that they dont see how female can be their counterparts in an area that mostly uses strength, endurance and wit.  That wont hinder us from joining the army, though...