My boyfriend is in Iraq serving as Military Support I have not heard from him, Why?
490944
Most likely he is in the field on maneuvers. If he isn't in the green zone you wont hear from him because of security reasons. There are quite a few fake profiles on this web site that post on these pages daily. I want you to know that it is Republican propaganda. I think it is really cruel, and they do it to get points. These people are sick, and mostly high school children that have never seen a day of combat. I am sure you will recognize who they are, one of them is on the top 10 high scoring page in Politics. Check him out!!! There are more too, and they post they are in Iraq, and everything is just beautiful. You wont see any Yahoo posts from soldiers in a security risk area like Iraq unless your in the Indian Ocean on a ship. Your going to have to be patient, and he will have a chance for leave in 6 months or so. I hope this helps..
554228
It isn't easy. You really got to love them to wait around but hey what else is there to do right? I mean you get to talk a couple of times a week and swap email. I take it he is deployed or you would be with him if he was just stationed at a base over seas somewhere. Take it from an ex Army man, it isn't easy for either of you and it can get boring and tempting to stray. Try and stay busy if your on post some place there has got to be a lot of other gals just like you waiting so hook up with some of them for someone to talk to they are in the same boat.\nGood Luck!!
1110767
My goodnes,it sounds like he working himself to death there.But sometimes that's what you have to do to help your family.I gather that his father isn't around?It's hard sometimes for guys in this situation.I'm sure he loves you and I'm sure he also loves his family.I could imagine that it's hard for you being away from him and I totally understand that(husbands in the Army),but you also have to make sure that you finish your schooling and take care of yourself too.Is he getting any other help with the finances?That sure is a big job taking care of four people and sounds like the pay is not that good,but then again what job does pay good these days for us regular folks?You should be supportive though even though I know it's hard for you.Is there any way that you can transfer to a school where he is at?Or is that not possible?If he is having issues from going to Iraq,maybe he should try to get some counseling,if he would ever find the time.There are just too many soldiers that come back from there that don't seek any kind of help and then one day it just sneaks up on them and that is a whole other story.I hope for your sake and his that he will exercise those options.And no,love shouldn't be that hard but as stupid as it sounds it will make your love stronger between each other.Good Luck to ya and I hope it all works out.
752219
Be his friend, write to him and send care packages while he is deployed.  Let him know you would be happy to come visit him when he returns from his tour.  Right now, be a good friend.  He doesn't have amnesia.  He remembers what you previously told him.  Perhaps this will be a good "testing" ground to see how you would handle deployments.  Maybe he was hesitant to get "involved" with you because he didn't want to put a "girlfriend" though a tough deployment.  Show him you got the moxie to stick it through (being his friend)....and then when he returns who knows...he may change his mind when he sees you can "handle it"....Remember...be upbeat, encouraging, help keep his spirits UP.  Show him you got the "stuff" to handle it.  Good Luck!
870703
It really is impossible to say one way or the other.  There is no way whether he could know for certain that he will not be deployed.  If someone guaranteed him that he won't go then they were lying ---  especially since he hasn't even finished tech school -- so he doesn't even have orders yet for his first assignment and won't have them until he is almost done with school.
392975
It depends on where they are stationed and what their job is. If he NEVER calls you, then that is a huge red flag. He could if he really wanted to.
695537
Read your papers everyday. Don't worry. I am a military wife and I know how it feels not to hear from someone who's over there. Don't think the worst. There are many reasons why they may not be able to call you. When my husband was over there, someone compromised the unit by revealing to much info to a loved one on the phone. Consequently, they weren't able to call home for two weeks. Also they may be moving and they may not be able to communicate in anyway. If you have contact info, write or email. Many soldiers (along with everyone else now!) have Myspace pages. See if they have one. Next of kin is contacted as soon as all of the proper procedures are complete. The person the soldier listed on his paperwork is the person that will be called. It is not always a spouse or a parent. After that, it is up to that person to contact everyone. But please, be patient, relax, and pray. Things are tough but you will be okay and he is ok.
456994
support him in his journey through military \nit's gona be hard, but if you really love him, support him. but if you feel like you dont love him, dont let him think you love him and then dump him while away. thats the worst thing.
1012335
Move on honey. Unless he's in the military, he chose to be in another state
398061
Do you have an FRG Leader you can ask?  If not, I sent my son the following and he loved it.\nBaby wipes, poptarts, canned spaghetti(with poptop lid), Vienna sausages, crackers, sunflower seeds, puzzle books, sun screen (very high SPF), more baby wipes (can't have too many of those) and LOTS of love letters from you.  Your letters mean the world to him right now.  It is hard having him so far from home, but stay true and keep writing to him and letting him know you will be there for him.  My prayers are with you both and my hat is off to the both of you.  Being a soldier is hard, but so is being the woman behind the man.  You get the bad times too, but none of the recognition
669951
Possibly .. I mean, here we have a solider who is going into a battle front and he may/may not be wounded, shot down, captured, all of the above, I personally want to thank him for defending our freedom's but as you can see this might have a "unfortunate" outcome. It is nice that you found someone that admires you and you him, just keep in mind of the possibilities that await you and all of the other families that have loved ones in Iraq right now. I don't want to tell you this is wrong or try to "throw salt" on the game in any way. BY ALL MEANS keep in touch with him he will need the correspondence, and if you "solider boy" make it back home, take some time to thank him properly.
236777
There could be many reasons why you haven't been contacted.  The Red Cross can only do so much.  If there is no emergency, you can request a Welfare check(I think it's called that)  but unless you are listed as the next of kin, there is no promise that anyone would be willing to give you any information at all.  The Red Cross military Liasons are all volunteers, and their priority is notifcation for true emergencies, so if they agree to help, there may be a wait.
867690
I'm sorry, but he's not.  My hubby is on cycle break, thank goodness.  However, I'm checking on this for you as we speak and I'll do an edit when I have your answer.\n\nEDIT:  I'm so happy to help in any way that I can.  Military life comes full circle for many of us.  We were the "young'uns", now, we're the "old folks".  Never be afraid to ask questions.  Military life is a life like none other and we ALL need support.\n\nI really am glad you asked a question and specifically pointed me out.  However, my info is pretty limited as of right now.  Ft. Sill is closed due to our weather conditions.  Hubby won't be able to check much until he goes back in.  Anyways, this is what we have:  19 January should stand as graduation date.  That would be 9 weeks BCT and 2 weeks exodus.  We do fill up fast here and I'm glad you worked it all out ahead of time.  Hubby is going to try to check on exact dates of exodus.  Is your son coming home??  What a great present I'm sure that would be for you.  I'm glad his letters are upbeat.  That's a good sign.  Most of the Drill's here are cool.  We love all of them in our unit.  They really want these guys to succeed.  The phone number to the unit I think your son is in is (580) 442-1304.  I'm sure you already have his number, but this is what I deducted from the info you've given.  Your best bet is to call them....they do need to answer your questions.  I know they don't like to be bothered by family members, but you have a lagit question and they can answer it.  Since hubby is in a different unit, it's hard to get exact info other than knowing everything is on schedule for what's posted and that's the same he has.\n\nGood luck and I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.  If I do find anything else out, I'll be sure to post it on here.  Be sure to yell "HI" to me while you're in town!!  I can't even begin to tell you what an awesome experience graduation will be.  Enjoy!!\n\nEDIT2:  I wrote your e-mail addy down.  How did you find me??  I haven't answered any other questions of yours and you seem to know me so well.  Anyways, glad I can help and if I find anything else, you'll know about it.
1015068
As a soldier, I am getting sick of not seeing my spouse. We have been seperated for 14 months. We both serve - him in Afghanistan and myself to Iraq. That being said, being in Iraq and seeing it first hand, I know that we cannot pull troops out of Iraq until stability is reached and the Iraqi government can sustain themselves. Unfortunately this will take years.
882246
You'll have to find his family and keep in contact with them.\n\nUnless that soldier has given the Army written permission to talk specifically with you, the Army will tell you nothing about him.
1027256
I haven't heard anything from him yet
99390
today...my husbands in Iraq and i did not get to talk to him:(