Who raises and supports the armed forces?
928580
You need to read the Constitution.
687237
They do not support the troops.  The only thing they support is their own political opinions.\n\nTheir claims to support the troops are as hollow as their claims that they care about the Iraqi people.
60566
First thing to come to mind is by raising my kids to be the best people they can be. The children are our future. The second thing is not for everybody but I am trying to join the armed forces of The United States of America and do my part to support this great nation and all it stands for.
165584
It has to be the Army. They are the first of the four branches. They have also been in the most conflicts, and are also the largest of the four. But when it comes down to it, they are all equally important and all have an impressive history behind them. I have my bias because I'm in the Army, but if you were to go by just pure stats the Army has it, but sheer numbers, years and number of campaigns participated in.\n\nI've included a website if you would like to research it a little more.
563655
Why would it matter? You join the military to serve where they place you. That is the whole point; to serve your country wherever they need you.
546633
it isn't down.  Air Force and Navy are overmanned and are looking to trim their ranks.  Army and Marines are meeting their overall goals, although there are certain areas where they still need manpower.
511290
Absolutely - I for one have a great deal of pride in our Forces, who always do their professional best, however difficult a situation the politicians put them in. Keep flying the flag for the UK guys (and gals) and make us as proud as you always do.\n\nIf I had my way though I must admit it would be the Chiefs of Staff, or even HM The Queen as head of the Armed Forces (and our real head of State), who decided when action is needed, not the useless politicians who seem to be prone to simply currying favour with overseas heads of state and/or who lack the common sense to interpret intelligence properly, let alone having military experience or interests!
1053607
I think the military is good.  I think  the military is vital for any country.  I think every man and woman who serve their country should be commended!  My husband has served 19 years this month in the USMC.  I am extremely proud of his career choice, proud of the American he is and what he stands for, proud to tell our daughter her daddy is a Marine and proud of how his knowledge has influenced and helped young adults turn into the outstanding, proud, strong, individuals they have become due to joining the USMC (or any branch they join) and learning career and life lessons they will use once out in the civilian world.  I am saddened that there has been losses of life in every branch due to the ongoings in the middle east.  But, without our military, we would not have the freedoms we take everyday for granted and the ability to share our thoughts with others as we are doing now.
305986
no doubt the british.they have the finest trained army in the world since the 18th century.all the training publications of all armis of the world have taken alot from the british.exellant deciplain,great training institutes.it is enough to say that you have been to sandhurst,kimberly,kornwall..etc
511621
it really doesn't matter. Every person in uniform knows that is the risk they take when they join the military. You can protest and lobby all you want, but the bottom line is that is what we do, and every servicemen and their families knows it and is proud of it.
888276
Manu countries have required military service.  For a full list as well as details, check out the link shown below.
174984
Yes.  You don't have to be a citizen to join the armed forces, and your time in service will in fact speed up your citizenship process.  See a local recruiter and ask them this question.
1114723
Most of the people here are wrong. Texas and Pennsylvania traditionally provide the most persons to serve in the military. As for socio-economic status they are also wrong. Most military members come from lower-middle class to middle class families and for the most part the are conservative in nature. Democrats don't serve too often in the military, there are a few but the are in the minority. Apparently serving your country and sacrificing for others is not the Dem's way.
1114563
Proposed by Charlie Rangel - A DEMOCRATE...nuff said.  Dead on arrival - because our armed forces are 100% volunteer...
664632
Letting politicians make military decisions.
446261
thanks for asking this question! I'm in the US Air Force, and it's awesome to see the support of all the people listed above.  we fight for you, for our families, for your families, and we want to keep this nation free for our kids, for your kids.  We're willing to die for you any day, and not many people realize that, so thanks for your support!
637123
Government issue, meaning army enlisted personnel