I have a daughter in the Marines who is on a base in the U.S.. She is one of the very few woman Marines .?
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Maybe you could get in touch with your congressman or some state Representative and tell them your problem.  Hope it works out for you and your daughter.
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My response will be a little different form everyone elses.  As a current member of the Navy, I have to say that it is very difficult and strenuous on the family life.  I have a daughter, and I have to tell you, as much as I stay involved in her life, I have a hard time leaving her everytime Im with her.  Would it be beneficial for you to join.  Well in some aspects it is.  In a lot of aspects its not.  Let me elaborate.  The medical and dental benefits are great, the money is good in reguards to a steady income, but of course the pay could be more.  You can start a college fund for her through USAA.  But on the flip side of that, the military, especially the Navy is down sizing.  Which means for most service members, more frequent deployments with all the drama going on in the world.  Im  currently deployed to Kuwiat in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Although Im not in the direct line of fire, the risk is always there.  We took some mortar rounds when I first got here, but every since, things have been a little less stressful.  The Navy as whole, image is changing.  Actually that speaks for most services.  The branches are not seperated like they use to be.  All the forces are working as one joint force.  More and more Sailors are sent in to war zones in support of Army, Marines, and Airforce.  I joined the Navy to see the world, get money for college, go to college, gain technical, and real life expierence.  So far I have done just that.  But I also joined the Navy so I wouldn't be on the front line.  I figured I could accomplish this by joining the Navy, being on a ship, a good distance away from direct enemy fire, while still making a major contribution to the efforts.  There are a lot of things they you need to way your decision.  These people are right, your child should always come first.  I put my baby first in everything I do.  She is what keeps me going out here.  But again, being away from her is very hard.  I do everything in my power to be involved in her life, but I always feel like Im coming up short.  Her mother is very supportive of me, and her being prior military, she understands the difficulties of the military life.  If you have a supportive family that you trust will do the right thing by you and for your daughter, I would say look further into it.  I am available for more questions if you like.  I think you are a beautiful women and you will be successful in whatever you put your mind to.  Just make sure you do your homework before making a major decision like that one.  If you like, you can contact me at jayc_lark@yahoo.com...I hope to hear from you.
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it's oo-rah for the Marines the army uses Hooah (not sure of spelling but since they're not actually words they don't have official spellings.)  I was in the Army, my sister is a Marine and my brother-inlaw (my sisters husband) is in the Navy.
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yes i know someone who did, she just couldn't have her kid with her for basic training
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Amen sister! There's so much heated emotion over poitics that the troops are looked at as the bad guys.  Yes, I Support our troops. I hope they make it through their days over there. I hope they come home, and will welcome them when they return. While they're there, I pray that they know, we're thinking about them, and care about them. Don't forget they're our sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, etc.
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I'm guessing here... but I have to go with the number of enlisted (both officers and enlisted personnel) females. Pretty smart eh?
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I am a FORMER Marine. The physical fitness regs are not the same as for male recruits. The USMC does recognize that there are REAL differences in physiology in males and females and cannot expect the same results to the same physical tasks. If the Corps sees this, I know the USAF does.Don't fret, Mom, they'll get her up to speed.
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Acutally the military is better for many women than civilian life. The training and advancement oppertunities are the best they have ever been for females. There are restrictions on serving in Special Forces, Submarines, and most ground Combat units. But they are females on most ships, flying planes, and holding command ranks through out the world. How many Fortune 500 firms can say that???
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I like this question and I wish there was a way to make it happen! Going further,  I'm wondering 'why' Pres. Bush's daughters haven't been encouraged to enlist in one of the branches of the United States military.  Since the United States Army is now calling on civilian parents to encourage their children to do what's 'honorable' and enlist, then I think our 'Commander-in-Chief' needs to lead by example; Barbara and Jenna should be escorted to the nearest Army recruiting office and 'encouraged' to sign-up for military  service...in Iraq...today!
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My hubby just got home in September!!! If you don't live on base and have military wives as friends, I suggest joining a Yahoo group for military wives... it's good to talk to others who've been there.. and are there for that matter!!!
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I was stationed at fort Lewis in Washington. Its a nice place it rains a lot but the summers are awesome. you will like it there go with him. If your love your husband stay with him through thick and thin. plus you have a daughter so I'm sure he wants to be with her and you. My mother in law hates me too don't sweat it live your lives they will come around. If he is a good man stand by him. I wish you luck and congrats on your daughter god bless all three of you.
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the only rate they cannot be is FT.  Any submarine NEC they cannot have, nor can they be a SEaL, but they can be any of the source rates for SEaL or Sub forces.  The closest equivalent to FT is FC(Same job, just FT is subs only)\n\nHowever, opportunities are limited for females, due to logistics. For instance, there are only a set number of HMs available, as a large percentage of them serve with the Marines in combat..no females allowed there.  Additionally, there is only so much room aboard surface vessels to berth females
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I'm not sure why, I don't. I was in Iraq and currently in Afghanistan. The women serving th, there and here are fantastic. Very good at their jobs. I've seen some great female MP gunners, Medics and helicopter pilots. They just are in the rear with the gear anymore guys. Bash all you want but they Kick A$$ over here. And some are really cute too and could still probably kick most of the arm chair soldiers butts in here. HAHA
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I have worked for the air force for 16 years.  I have seen Female officers and enlisted.  I don't think you have anything to worry about and it can be a great career or experience.
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it depends on what military. not all countries allow women to join.
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Not many according to my research. That's a neat question though, you don't really think about disabled FEMALE veterans. Are you one of  them? If so then I want to thank you for serving our country and now having to pay the price for doing so. May God bless you and yours.
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Every female I've come across is like any civilian you'd meet.  Some are girly girls.  They are usually the ones that no one respects in the military (and my personal bane) then there are the majority who took the job and were willing to fulfill their obligations.  I don't see myself as a tougher than normal kind of gal, but when I'm angry, I've had former drill instructors back away from me!  And I don't see myself as one of the toughest.  There are plenty of females I wouldn't mess with.  I can name more normal females than I can the weak girly-girls, but some how, the girly-girls are remembered and we are all though of that way until we have prooven ourselves otherwise.  But from what I've seen, there's plenty of girly-boys out there crying about how hard things are too.  I'd say we are even in that category.  The females are just remembered better, because there are fewer of us.