does anyone know if i can go to iraq and help out even if im not in the military and how?
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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.
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You need to contact the state in which you would like to live and ask to see if your degree would be accepted by them.  Perhaps they would only ask that you take a test. I have done this recently for a gentleman friend that wants to move from Baghdad because of the violence.
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Coordinate through your local Veteran's Administration. You can also get some good advice on how to proceed from your local VFW, American Legion or AmVets.
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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
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I'm active USMC.  try anymarine.com, anysailor.com, anysoldier.com and anyairman.com.  They support the military deployed to Iraq and other war zones.  They would have some great ideas for how to get in contact with people overthere.
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You can click on:http://www.military.com and it'll lead you to links that will help you.
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First learn to speak their language then book a flight to Kuwait.  From there you'll probably need to find a drive to take you into Iraq.  They may not be in the mood to chat though man!
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sing up for blackwater security, that is the only private contractor to sing up, yea thats right they VOLUNTEERED, to go to Iraq.  With all of that experience Im sure youll find a job with them.
709791
this is wonderful of you but there are many agencies a person can contact locally for assistance such as Marine Corps League, Salvation Army, Churches, Welfare Agencies, local radio stations, etc. so you might want to consider doing something for the local people. thanks and a " tip of my hat to you. "
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I don't know if you can anymore but years ago when my brothers were in Beirut we called the Red Cross to make sure they we OK, the Red Cross used to keep a list of soldiers and where they are stationed, I hope everything is OK. Good Luck! :-)
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If your friends are in the military you can write to that branch of the military and send a request for information or a letter to forward. I have the addresses, message me for them and I will give them to you, no cost.
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If you are on active duty the military can choose to try you themselves or let the locals handle it.\n\nShort answer:  Yes.
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Here is a website that contains addresses of soldiers in Iraq and Afganistan. Not all soldiers have internet access. Many of them are out in the middle of no-where. But they deeply appreciate receiving packages. And with Christmas approaching what better way to support our troops than by sending them a box filled with homemade cookies, candy, and small gifts? Here is the website where you can contact our troops.\n\nhttp://anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/
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Actually it depends in part of the country they are in.  We didn't have wireless service where I was stationed in Iraq.  But Ballad did and so did a few other places near the green zone. Most MWR's have internet access if the base has been around for awhile.  The rainy season is just about over so you shouldn't have a problem talking to someone over there.  My space has soldiers on it . Yahoo has military chat rooms.  Good luck You could also look into adopting a soldier or a plt. Their are a lot of soldiers over there with no body waiting at home for them.
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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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Service Officers at Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion Posts either have people to give you help explaining what you need or filling out forms.  Veterans Administrations in larger cities do the same.  I hope you find the help you need, and I personally THANK YOU for your service.
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The DOD website "America Supports You" has a ton of useful information... here's a page called "Helping Troops Help Others" that should steer you in the right direction.\nhttp://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/help_troops.html