Has anyone served in the armed forces and went to iraq?
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Eric last name withheld\nI got a mixed response. Some liked us some didnt. Yes i do have something against the Iraqi's. I treated the iraqi's with respect yet at times they threw rocks so i threw them back. IP's and the IA treated us like brothers the civilians on the other hand treated you different . it all depended on where you went.
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I was stationed at Ft. Knox for Basic Training in 1975, and again for a year in 1976-77.  Ft. Knox itself is a beautiful post with a lot of modern ammenities.  \n\nOutside the main gate is the town of Radcliffe, KY, a typical GI town with one BIG exception; it's in a dry county - no alcohol!  However, Ft. Knox has one of the best NCO clubs I'd seen in the 12 years I was in the Army.\n\nDrinking aside, this is a very pretty part of Kentucky.  It's about 30 miles from Louisville, which is, of course, a major city.  To the south of Ft. Knox, about 12 miles or so is Elizabethtown, KY where you can get some of the best food from some of the best restaurants in the state.\n\nIt does get cold there; I took basic in January, and believe me, it can get cold.  But, I'm originally from the midwest - Kentucky is a lot more moderate than CLeveland, Chicago or NY winters.  \n\nAll in all, its a pretty nice, quiant southern yet cosmopolitan area.  Ireland Irmy Hospital is there, and is one of the best hospitals in the Army.  There are plenty of bowling alleys and theaters on post, so there's plenty to do.  And one of the best things to do is to go visit the Patton Museum on post.  It's really interesting.\n\nEnjoy your stay there - I wish I were going back for awhile!  The Las Vegas desert gets old at times!  Y'all have fun, ya'hear?\n\nPS: Tell your Husband for the rest of us "Thank you!"
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If yes, what's your current address, phone number, and place employment?................  There's gotta be a law against military desertion. Otherwise, before any conflict there'd be a rush of servicemen leaving. Flipping a burger/pushing paper's different than being shot at.
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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.
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My, a lot of negative answers so far!  I am not in the armed services, but do have family and friends who are!  Those of you in the military on active duty to the war zones - you've been given a big job, but your the best trained, best armed soldiers in the world (despite politicians like Kerry who ship you out and then cut your funding)!  Keep up the good work, remember your training, keep up the morale, and come home safe!  Thank you for serving, we're all pulling for ya!
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At least it is Egypt.  I have one son in the Army who has already spent one year in Baghdad and is now stationed in Afghanistan.
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That is certainly a decision that you and your family need to do some serious thinking about.  My husband, and I were also in the military, so I know how hard it can be when you are deployed.\n\nDo you know what you will do when you get out?\nWill you have to serve another tour over in Iraq?  How long will it be?\nWould you like to make a career out of the military?\nThere is a lot more information that I would need to know, and how you feel about them, before I feel like I could give any amount of decent advice on it.\n\nThank you for your service to our country!
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I was stationed at Ft. Belvor VA--right next door to DC.   (MP)   I was there a year.     Easy duty!!  did lots of traffic and Arlington funerals.
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As a former British Army Officer I had to complete a period of service in the Reservist List after leaving the Army. I opted to do this in a local Territorial Army (TA - our equivelent of the National Guard) unit. I then actually went on to take selection for the TA Special Air Service regiment which I am still serving in and enjoying immensley. It gives me the benefits of being able to enjoy my civilian life and job, whilst still spending one evening a week and one weekend a month plus a two week summer detatchment continuing my military career.
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you would be better served to inquire of any of the men he served with.you may or may not get accurate answers on here.\nfailing that ,if you can find anyone who was a grunt and spent time in the bush,you will get a general idea of what it was like.\nwar is war and only the location and times change.\nask any combat vet you can find and the experiences will be similiar.
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Yes I did but when he joined the Army and went to Iraq I think he was disillusioned.
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I had and did!  I was in the military and went to war does that count.  But it was all in self defense and defending innocent people.
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It is an interesting experience. My husband and I have been together for only 3 years and we are on our second deployment. He is currently serving in Iraq. Be proud because your husband is doing something truly great. Feel free to contact me if you want to talk.
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A year deployment in Iraq
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FF Timothy Gibson, Tal Afar, Iraq\n\nLCpl Justin Pichaj, Al Asad, Iraq\n\nLCpl Wilson, Al Anbar, Iraq\n\nSpc Tracy Laramore, KIA Beiji, Iraq\n\nAsst Chief Laramore, Father serving now in Tal Afar, Iraq\n\nSpc Johnny Kulick, KIA Beiji, Iraq\n\nAnd the families of personnel deployed, serving, or killed throughout the theaters of war on terrorism
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Yes they are.  I conducted operations with them during the year that I was in Iraq.  Obviously all the other people who answered have never been there.  For all the operations that they conduct though, you will not hear about them.  The SF with us did very little training with our Iraqi counterparts.  I can't tell you what they did, because we just can't talk about those operations.
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All I can tell you is my husband was working as a mechanic in Iraq last year. The money was very good, the company was not. All lies. He now works in Afghanistan for KBR. The money is ok..not as good as was in Iraq. The working conditions are fair according to him. And yes, he did have to go to Houston for nearly two weeks for training...etc...\nEveryone goes to Camp Anaconda whether they are coming in country or leaving country. It is sort of like a central processing place.