I didn't serve in WW2, does that mean that I did not support it?
818343
It's the liberal "chickenhawk" pretzel logic, but it only applies to conservatives and Republicans.\n\nIt's not like they're standing in line, waiting to enlist to go to Darfur, is it?
225711
As a former Soldier (who was discharged honorably) I can tell you that a dishonorable discharge reflects negatively upon you when you go for future employment. Employers do have access to your DD 214, so to say you were never in the military would certainly put you on a bad foot because then you'd come out as a liar. Be upfront and honest with the employer, explain the situation and perhaps they will decide to hire you anyway, if they feel you've grown past what caused you to get discharged. Your DD 214 tells your type of discharge and the reason for it. Many employers do look negatively at a dishonorable discharge.
899859
It depends on the characterization of your discharge. Was it "other than honorable?" If so, you are not eligible to re-enlist.\n\nIf the discharge was honorable or general under honorable conditions, you can ask for a waiver and go with the National Guard or reserves - once in either of those, your former duty is "reset" and you are good to go.\n\nGood luck to you, and quit screwing up !
364508
I fought so that you have the right to belittle me.  Thanks!\n\nWithout solders there would be no USA.  A military gov. that does not like us would sweep in and take our freedoms.  Regardless of how peaceful we are.  The comment of No solders= no war is just plain wrong.  History is my proof.\n\nWhen I got back a group of Marines went out looking for someone to call us baby killers.  All we found was free drinks and easy chicks. Thanks to all the drink buyers and that group of ladies on their "chicks night out".  \n\nThere is no substitution for brute force when dealing with people that wouldn't listen to reason.  I support my brothers but not the war.  I do this by challenging my local gov. to do what is right and help my fellow Marines by being a KEY Volunteer.
479250
I'd wonder what was wrong with his own country that he feels the need to serve another one in the military.  Then I'd wonder if he had a incorrect view of this country's military.  It isn't all glamorous like the commercials say, and there is certainly nothing wrong with serving your own country honorably.
777459
Nobody has that right. It was probably some panty waist that has never served and could not stand the thought of a woman bettering him. My mother ran into the same thing whenever she said she was a veteran. She was in the RAF in London during WW2 and was an ambulance driver. A person told her that didn't count. Well it counted in my book. God Bless all veterans!
687275
You were never spat on or called names because all the ones there at airport that day were probably all your little Anti war protesters buddies. come to welcome their cowardly buddy home from the big bad war. You have mentioned that during your Military service that you JOINED THE ANTI VIETNAM WAR PROTESTERS. And that you stayed in the Military working at the DOD for a further 24 years, Doing hush hush top secret jobbies. I would like to know just how that fitted in with YOU being an anti war protester. What was your top secret job selling US secrets to the ENEMY.
902842
War is my chosen profession.  You would probably be offended if I said I support you, but don't support you being in school.
914191
Hypothetical questions get hypo answer. Hope the following would 'serve' you and you may keep yourself engaged (LOL):\n\nPoll date: February 18, 2005\n\nHave you served in the US military in wartime?\n\n Yes, World War I     0.7 % (23) \n Yes, World War II     1.8 % (63) \n Yes, Korean War     4.2 % (148) \n Yes, Vietnam War     33.2 % (1170) \n Yes, Desert Storm     6.0 % (211) \n Yes, Iraq/Afganistan     2.4 % (85) \n No     51.7 % (1819) \n Total votes: 3519 \n \nNote: You may vote only once. This ARRLWeb poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those ARRLWeb users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of the amateur community as a whole, or of the ARRL.
168307
There are a lot of things that can exclude you from joining. Talk to a recruiter. Be open and honest about everything. If you lie or hide the truth, and they find out, you can get kicked out with probably an OTH (Other Than Honorable) discharge.
880223
I was in the Army for two years, and I was honorably discharged. For me, it was not a positive experience. When you join the Army, or any military branch, you go into a situation in which you are constantly controlled by others. In a very real way the military owns you, and can dispose of you as it wishes, just as it can dispose of its inanimate material.\n\nI don't exactly consider myself anti-military, as I believe we need a strong military force to defend our country. I am definitely not against, or negative about the personnel who serve in the military. I suppose my feelings are somewhat complicated. I definitely don't think military service is a "growth experience".  If you decide to join up you should realize you may very possibly be mis-used. I feel I was, and I was serving when a war wasn't going on.
1123751
I don't think you have a choice. If you are drafted you are going, unless you want to pay some sort of penalty. Don't worry, I was confused about the same exact thing you are questioning... I asked my dad and that is what he told me. If you refuse to go over seas then you are penalized. \n\nAnd its not that people don't support the troops... they just dont support BUSH!!
531590
No you aren't. The nazi group died with WWII. Only if someone revived it and you were to join it, that would make you a nazi.
618105
OH Dear. Here we go again, More Propaganda for the terrorist's i see.\nHOW MANY questions have you asked now,and all with the same Anti Military Rhetoric. \nOH sorry i fore got about you joining the Anti Vietnam War Protesters, Its no wonder nothing bad happened you when you came home From Vietnam. \nWhile you were in, Strategic Air Command. and doing all the top secret hush hush jobs you were doing. \nDID, they find out you were a War Protester And Fucked you out on your arse.\nCould this be the reason, why you are so angry with the Military of today.\nYou can always look forward to one day receiving a MEDAL for your services. \nBut not from the USA. \nThey will be awarded to YOU From all the Grateful Terrorist's That you have served so well. \nThis is my opinion.
494399
Riding Away.\nSorry I t was not for riding motor cycle It was for\nWILFUL NEGLIGENCE FROM DUTY AND ABSENCE FROM WORK SPOT  FOR WHICH YOU ARE PAID. YOUB HAVE NO BUSNIESS FOR DESERTING YOUR POST WHERE AS A TRUE SOLDIER YOU ARE EXPECTED TO STAND AND GURAD>HOW CAN THERE BE A DERELICTION OF DUTY.\nI THINK YOU GOT AWAY WITH DISMISAL AND NOT ANY ARREST AS IF THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED IN ARMY THATS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED\n\nI am really sorry that you lost your job and it never occured to you that what you did was unethical as otherwise you would not have done it.May be this is your first job and \nyou were in your training period and no one advised you or some one wilfully misguided you . NEVER MIND Look out for new better job and be happy. \nALL THE BEST. DONT BROOD OVER PAST AND FEEL BAD.\nYOU DID SOMETHING WITOUT KNOWING IT WAS WRONG\nYOU STILL ARE UNABLE TO RECONCILE WITH THE SITUATION AS YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT WHAT YOU DID WAS NOT A BIG CRIME NECESSITATING SUCH A BIG PENALTY AS DISMISSAL. YES \nA WARNING COULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN. THE WATCH AND WARD AT EXIT GATE COULD HAVE WARNED YOU ETC ETC .\nWE HAVE TO ENDURE ALL SUCH THINGS IN LIFE \nHAVE FAITH IN GOD GO AHEAD GET THIS OUT OF YOUR MIND\nBE HAPPY
123461
depends where you are. I've had people personally thank me for my service. I've also had college kids yell at throw stuff at my truck when they see the "Combat Veteran - U.S. Marines" decal on my back windshield. I think it's a mixed bag, but most people (whether they support the war or not) respect the sacrifices of the men and women in the military.
416940
Nope.  I personally served alongside some Marines that weren't US citizens.  In several cases it expedited their naturalization process.  In all cases I respected that these men weren't citizens but loved America enough to serve.  I'd be first in line to say that these men should be citizens.