Why doesn't the military take responsibility?
827640
I'm sorry this is happening to you.  However, the military DOES have programs for this.  When my hubby returned from Iraq, he went through about a week of classes.  One full day of that, I had to attend as well.  It was basically "mandatory" that spouses attend.  They even provided free childcare at the counseling location.  It was a very good program too.  I'm positive it helped some of those returning who might have had problems adjusting.\n\nI realize you're already divorced, but maybe you can get him to talk to someone.  I don't know if he or you has moved on.  If not, it might not be too late.  Go talk to the chaplain of his NG unit to find out what's available to him as far as counseling.  Some of the problem might be that nothing is available in that area.  I do know that many of the Reserve and NG units are now being counseled at the post they process out from.  It's being done here.  \n\nBe strong and know this wasn't your fault.  War/combat changes people.  He probably didn't understand these changes or know how to deal with them.  You might want to seek counseling alone to learn how to talk to him and deal with some of what he's gone through even though you're divorced.\n\nGood luck.
679846
ever since military service became voluntary, the number of upper middle class (and higher) children serving has declined to just about zero.  this is because (a) they typically have more options in terms of jobs and so don't have to use the military as a way to get training/education/employment and (b) because no matter how patriotic they may claim to be, they don't really want to die for their country.  this disconnect is a serious issue as our government continues to evolve, since it is much easier for our elected officials to promote war as a solution to solving the problems of the US since they have zero experience with true warfare and because they have no one who will be directly impacted by the fighting.  it's the equivalent of monday morning quarterbacking.  either military service needs to be mandatory for everybody (reinstating a draft for example) or military service needs to be a requirement for election to certain posts (senators and presidents at least).  there's a motto from the movie Starship Troopers - "Service Means Citizenship" where the most common way for a person to earn citizenship and the right to vote/reproduce was through military service.  Not a bad idea.
694902
We owe each and every soldier.  Upon leaving they should at the least be offered sustaining medical and dental coverage until they get employment.  Some are left with no possibility of future employment!  Where is our responsibility!
304742
I am in the MIlitary but I never heard of that. The military is highly organized thus everything is in control, or in theory!
856202
Its not the troops' fault!\n\nIts the administration!!!!
1060165
obviously you know nothing of military vehicles, they suck for speed, most come with a gov. granted they can take a beating but not built for speed, hard to control, and they are no where near as comfortable as civilian vehicles.
1002059
Maybe I'm biased but...\nLeadership is not needed. Effective leadership is needed. Soldiers need some wanker sitting in his/her office drinking coffee like they need a hole in their head. Unless that leader can provide true guidance and support, they are useless. \nOn the other hand the soldiers need to let that leader lead. I had a troop in Iraq who asked me why we didn't just "vote on all of the decisions" and why "did I get to make the decision instead of" her. I laughed in her face and told her we could try that the next mortar attack or she could follow orders and not go home in a bag.
676427
the military isn't the problem, it's the people running the military but yes i agree that's a total oxymoron.
656005
Contact your state representative office, senator,i have found that they will get involved with these kinds of matters. While in the service we knew if we had a problem that was being ignored we would go to our state representative, all the sudden the problem got more attention than those trying to hide it or ignore it,so problem got fixed, took a while. it is sad though that army is ignoring this problem, this is not the kind of attention they need and the PFC needs to spend some time in military prison for his behavior.
1060054
Strength of the military plays a key role, but determination is equally important.  If the soldiers aren't focused on their missions and determined to win, victory can't be assured.
777144
The Army is primarily responsibilite for land-based military operations.\n\nThe Marine Corps is responsible for providing power projection from the sea, utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces to global crise.\n\nThe Navy is responsible for conducting naval operations.\n\nThe Air Force is the aerospace branch of the military\n\nThe Coast Guard is involved in maritime law enforcement, mariner assistance, search and rescue, and national defense, among other duties of coast guards elsewhere.
272093
Simple answer:\n\nWith freedom comes responsibility.
790540
the lack of personal responsibility
416311
In some countries, men and women are required to serve in the military.  Forcing people to do so won't guarantee that they will become better citizens, gain maturity or wisdom or even that they will get into better shape physically.  \n\nThe military in this country is a fine option for some, but it definitely isn't for everybody.  Maybe a better option would be calling for one year of military or humanitarian service which would open up more options while still giving the US a specific period of service from each person.  \n\nPersonally, I think forcing anyone into military service is a poor choice.  I wouldn't want to be alongside someone who it there by force and not giving their all.  I don't want the person who holds the cure for cancer or AIDS or the next Shakespeare to be held back by a year or two of mandatory service.  \n\nMandatory service could be far more detrimental to this country than beneficial.
544634
Simply because officers have to be able to send enlisted men to die. It's hard to do if your sending your friend. That would create a bias, and things like that cause failed missions, and more people dying.
530476
The military does not control airspace.  This would be a local police problem, coordinated with the FAA.
583213
We need to hold our political leaders accountable too while we are at it.   This war should never happened.  We learned nothing from the 58,292 names on the Vietnam War Memorial.   Yes, bring the ones responsible up on charges and go as high up the chain of command\nas we can.  But in a larger sense, why are we there in the first place?