What are the chances my brother will be sent to Iraq?
485956
pretty darn high.  Take comfort in the knowledge that it will be at least a year after he joins before he will get sent there, and they will properly train him and prepare him for the duty.
1148407
He is your brother, everything else doesn't matter. Where is he being picked? Can you report that behavior to some one on authority? Bee careful, people who act that way are generally cowards and capable of doing anything. Specially if they are in a group. Good luck.
975069
that is hoping for to much, my man is deploying in march, and 3 other neighbors in may 2007 all in different units. this wont happen until a vote is cast on a specific date etc... however how about pray for the safety of our troops more? that is always appreciated, even by the people who dont believe in God. (sorry)
763431
I joined the Army in 1991, and served for 4 years. My brother is in Iraq right now. What have you ever done for this country?
994937
The camp lejeune web site might be able to put you in contact with his unit, or might have an historical society that could help.  Other wise, military.com... You could put a message out, perhaps someone who was buddies with your brother will see the message and have photos to share.  Good luck.
643039
His family was part of the Iraqi military.\n\n\n\n\nGod bless
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.
819943
Those of us who have served in the US military -- I was in the Navy about 20 years ago -- join up willingly, and we join knowing that there's always the possibility of being sent into harm's way.   \n\nI can understand your concern for your son, just as I am concerned for my brother, who's a USMC officer in Iraq right now.  \n\nBut also be proud of him, and recognize the fact that he's going to help 29 million build a new country out of the ruins left behind by a brutal dictator.\n\nAlso know that, contrary to what you may read in the liberal-dominated media, the vast majority of service personnel in Iraq believe in what they are doing over there, and are proud to be a part of it.     \n\nAlso know that most Iraqis -- again, contrary to the biased anti-war media reports -- are grateful for our help too.   Most of them know that their real enemy is not us, but the "insurgents" (they're not really insurgents; they're terrorists).   \n\nKnow that without the presence of brave soldiers such as your son, these "insurgents" would turn Iraq into an even bigger trouble spot than it already is.   \n\nDon't believe the vicious rhetoric from the extremist anti-war crowd; your son isn't going there to kill people.  He's going there to save lives.  \n\nYou and your son will both be in my prayers.   God watch over you both.
122916
I have a cousin whose husband was in Iraq when she gave birth to their son. I don't think he was there for the delivery, but did come home for a couple of weeks. He then went back. So in a way, I guess to some extent, yes.
139743
I'm from Camp Lejeune, my husband is stationed there, he is currently in Iraq. How old are you? When are you coming?
1065584
My son was also hurt in Iraq (by a pig scum coward who had a car full of bombs) He has brain injuries and going through another operation on his arm this Friday and the Marines are making him get out but we had to get a lawyer cause they only wanted to give him 10% disability. So my best advice is to get a lawyer now cause you are going to need one.\n Also please don't get me wrong I still believe in our Military and back them 100% but you know how the red tape goes.
650402
Be careful what you wish for. You might get it.  My little brother was killed in Iraq, and trust me, I would give just about anything to have him back--even for just a few minutes.  Be happy you have her.  As much as it may suck sometimes, the alternative is much worse.
916911
I dont think he should have to repay it.  I lost my twin brother in Iraq in July.  I didnt know you could get out of military because of it though.  I thought you could only do it in peace time?  I know this is supposed to be an answer and not a question but if you know more could you email me.  Im not in Iraq but I am serving in Korea.  I dont know if I want out but sometimes I feel like I should but would like to know how if I decide to.
1160963
Well first off... your friend may be a little ... lets just say misinformed.  First, no... we don't allow visitors at Basic Combat Training.... second... as a private, he could request to be sent to Iraq... but there is no one in thier right mind of any significant rank in the military that can "grant" his request to go to Iraq. If he is unclear on that or requires clarification.... tell him to use the "open door" policy with his First Sergeant or Commander.\n You can go the Basic Training Graduation ceremony.... they are open to the public.  Depending upon where his next assignment or schooling is, that is what dictates if he can come home after Basic Training.
199871
may be as brother who knows
148779
transfer them to Iraq
885241
Guaranteed, you will deploy to Iraq as SF.  You will mainly escort convoys, guard the base perimeter, and maybe do a sweep of a local area if necessary.  Everyone is being deployed so I really wouldn't worry about going, but the deployments are about 6 months at a time.  It is not as bad as people make it out to be, I have some friends in the Marines that are over there and they said that it's really not bad at all.