this is for any us military men/women!!!?
598859
Well, I guess the answer to this question is really in your "heart."  Are you outraged by attacks on civilians in the heart of your own country?  Are you deeply offended to know that civilians in Iraq (and other countries) are slaughtered so that "righteous" religious factions can make a (dubious) point?  Does it bother you at all that any low life dirt bag can claim "jihad" and attack anyone he or she wants without provocation?  if these, and any one of a thousand other wrongs, being called "right" by riffraff who only want to blame their bad actions on someone else, are offensive to you, then we are doing the right thing.
460359
Apparently its great...my friend whom I work with recommends it to any one...a little more laid back than the army...very good discipline..my friend is very head strong and well spoken a good role model for the rest of us.  She is over flowing in confidence. From her stories I regret not taking the option up myself!!! If only we could go back in time.
590275
I'M THERE BABY,.......I'M THAT AND SO MUCH MORE!.....I DONE RAISED MY KIDS,TOOK CARE OF THE HOUSE, DID THE DISHES, MOWED THE LAWN, TRIMMED THE HEDGES, FIXED STUFF, MADE DINNER, MADE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, WENT SHOPPING, DID THE LAUNDRY, MADE THE BEDS, DID THE ERRANDS AND NEVER GOT ANY CREDIT FOR IT BUT I DONT CARE CUZ I'M A MAN,....DESIGNED FOR WOMAN TO THROW CRAP AT ALL DAY LONG AND LIVE TO TELL ABOUT IT.....SCREW THE ARMED FORCES!....I'M A DAD AND EX HUSBAND!
1137652
Ok... realistically. Not driving a vehicle: people we are talking all out combat. No women cannot hang, and even if they could they cause to much of a distraction, Atleast in our army. The united states has a strong value of women and kids, it's how the majority of us have been raised. To have women in danger fighting beside you would feel the need to protect her over any of your battle buddies. I know I've been involved in a few good complex attacks in Iraq. Infact I'm still serving in Iraq now, I have seen more females freeze up under the detonation of ieds, an get scared in the midst of gunfire. I'm not saying that men don't but I have never witnessed a female take charge, when engaging the enemy. I'm sorry I'f you feel differently but it's the cold hard truth. Another thing that irritates me about serving along side women, is that we have and every day job to do. Their is a female sergeant in my unit, and every day she ask's a male to pull the king pin' (which releases the trailer from the truck). I mean she can't even pully back 40 lbs of pressure, and it is constantly like this day to day with other females soldiers. I am tired of pulling their dead weight. If you are a GI Jane, Please enlist in the service, proove to us men their are women out there that can do the basic fundamentals to their job
164700
Too damn lazy hoo'ah. As a United States soldier, I am in perfect shape. But my friends back in the states are not looking too good hoo'ah. Its not that hard to stay in shape. Walk a few miles after dinner, get the fellas out some some basketball instead of darts at the pub. Staying healthy is too easy hoo'ah. Aint nothin to it but to do it. United States ARMY, South Korea. Bring it on!!!
505376
Yes, 100% my husband was over there the first time, it is a hard thing, and you give up much while you're over there. You are what makes this country great. You should be commended and thanked for your great service not only to the American people but to the people of those countries over there. I think that people can't grasp what it's all about unless they've been part of the military and lived in other places. It is when you are given those opportunities that you understand just what it means to have the freedoms that we have. THANK YOU for your SERVICE to our GREAT COUNTRY!!!!!
128638
I think it is great. As a wife of a soldier that served in Iraq, and that is now a Drill SGT devoting his time training soldiers for the army. I think that they need all the support they can get. People don't realize how much work is put in to being a soldier.
90085
When I was younger, I had this image of military men of being jerks "with a girl in every port" and went out of my way to avoid them. I met my husband while waiting tables in a college town and thought he was a student at the university, and agreed to go out with him. Well, I soon learned that he was A United States Marine but he had my heart.I met his friends and realized that they were like much like every other man out there, there were some bad ones that proved my view of them to be true and some that proved me oh so wrong. It broke my heart to send my then boyfriend and later husband off on deployments, but, I will never forget how amazing it felt to have him return home to my arms. I gained a great deal of respect for the men and women in uniform as I watched their courage and sacrafices made for our country, and only wish that ill formed opinions like the one I used to have didn't cause them to miss out on happy, healthy and loving relationships. Although, my husband is now out of the service, I will always be proud to be the wife of a United States Marine.
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
618034
i actually tried to join the air force when i was 18.  this was in 1990 during desert storm.  i scored very high on the asvap test and the recruitor said i could have any job i wanted but every job that i suggested he denied because women weren't allowed to do those jobs (this was back before women had been in combat).  so i kept suggesting jobs, he kept saying no becuase i was a woman.  finally he said i should just play in the air force band.  i went off on him and told him where he could go, and at that time i realized that if i was telling off a recruiter, perhaps i didn't have what it took to join the military anyway lol
436217
Hi Lynda. You replied/answered my question about the idiot who thinks he can be special forces without training. So, I'm answering yours, but I first want to thank you and your husband for your service to our country. I know what it is to be a woman in a man's job/world. I was a cop. I know how difficult it can be. You all made us so proud here at home with your courage and your bravery so from the bottom of my heart, I thank you. All of our soldiers, including you my dear, are in my prayers and I'm so proud you all. Okay, now, here are some links to your question here. I don't know if it'll help but I hope it does. Also, if you need to talk, my email is rilti8@sbcglobal.net. Here's the links:\n\nhttp://www.etpv.org/2001/parashat.html\nhttp://www.absoluteastronomy.com/ref/judaism\nhttp://100777.com/aggregator/feed?from=1920\nhttp://www.heraldmag.org/olb/Contents/dictionaries/0TISBE.htm\n\nOnce again, I'm here if you need a friend. May God protect and keep you and yours and the rest of our soldiers no matter who or where they might be.
1155843
I would suggest Air Force myself but to each there own.  My number one advice is physical fitness. Run 3 miles ever other day, do sit ups ( we know it's not the best exercise for the back but hopefully the army will change it soon), and practice push ups when ever you can.  Number two talk to female soldiers.  There are just some things that guys don't deal with in the military that women have to so connect with them.  Number three don't get all hung up with some big drill Sargent yelling and screaming.  \n\nGood luck!
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.
83866
Being a woman who has been to Iraq...no.  At least not all  of them.  People hate to admit it; but men CAN do some things better than woman.  I'm not being sexist, just honest.  I did great in my capacity while in Iraq, but I never went on patrol, or anything like that.  Unless we had a mission that necessitated leaving our base I was fine staying there.  Now, there are some women that if they really feel up to the task of fighting on the front lines; they should be allowed, but to do so  I believe that they should have to adhere to the same standards as men...especially when it comes to pt.  There is still a large discrepancy between pt requirements for men and women.
597750
dear mexican woman...your english is VERY bad (not surprising). Our military is high-class, and the TRUE americans of this country put you and your dirty people to shame (I'M NOT SPEAKING OF ALL MEXICANS; JUST THE ONES WHO COME OVER HERE ILLEGALLY AND REFUSE TO GET JOBS, PAY TAXES, AND OBEY THE LAW)! Don't think for one minute that this will one day be over-run by Mexicans. Keep up the rough talk, and eventually our government will get tired of it, pack you all up in a box car and ship your free-loading asses back to MEXICO!
1151474
yep!!\nmarried for 3 yrs, were in the army, my hubby is in Iraq right now for a year..I love being a military wife. I wouldn't have it any other way..(except the part of them having to go to Iraq)
641467
buddy i am a vet, two tours in iraq. and i want to thank you for saying such a good american thing and having the courage to post it here. i finished my military sevice couple of weeks ago and people like you are the reason we can keep going. even though our wives leave us, we lose most of our money, never get to see our kids born and miss thier birthdays. it helps to know there are still people left that have a love for this nation we serve. its hard to put up with the things we do and most every morning we'd rather stay in bed. thanks for makeing getting up every morning worth something good. my name is sgt curtis wellman, 6 years usmc 3 years us army