i just adopted a troop and i have women and i am one too?
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In the letter, regardless of how you open it, stick with life events, stay away from politics.  Write about the things you think are best in life.  Something cute or insightful about a child.  Something your dog did.  Do not fill the letter with negative things about your spouse, your work, or friends.  Show enough personality to not make it seem like a form letter, though.  Ask enough questions about her day to day life that she knows you are truly interested.  But don't overload it with questions. \n\nMake inquiry about what she would like to receive for holiday gifts or if there is anything she needs but cannot get there.  Offer to contact and stay in touch with her family or friends.  \n\nThis sounds like a real exercise in writing, but I am confident you will do a good job.  \n\nI know she will be grateful.  We had one friend spend a year overseas, he is now in Korea, and have another friend getting ready to go to Iraq.  \n\nWe sent care packages to the one, will do same for the other.\n\nBeef jerky, microwave popcorn, powdered coffee flavoring, coffee in the filter packs, soft cotton t shirts, tempurpedic pillow, Ramen noodles, in addition to homemade cookies, candy.  In place of styrofoam packing peanuts, we bought bags of chocolate candies.  Increases the weight to ship somewhat, but he was ever so grateful, as that is as good as currency in the theater.  As a female there may be feminine items she cannot get there, that you could offer to get for her.\n\nThank you for doing this.
230730
In the U.S. its all volunteer. Yes, they should, if they choose that path.  I served with many ladies.
774383
they are very awesome!\n\nWonder if they will adopt me?
512855
At our base there is something called BOSS, better opportunity for single soldiers...they love it ..have all kinds of events and go all kinds of places..but thats army. when i was in the air force, we didnt have anything at my base..try the enlisted club to see if they have anything, or a local church has a singles thing. if there isnt anything, start something. BOSS is a huge thing here.
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Yep! Once amonth I send goodies to a soldier serving (different one each month) through The "treats for troops" program I also donate money to the disabled American Vetrans program and have numerous penpals from that. I also make it a point to verbally Thank a vet whenever I have the chance! Without these guys and gals we wouldnt have the wonderful freedoms that we enjoy (especially me as a female! ) God Bless our troops and the sacrifices they make!! And Bless your heart for posting this question!! Good one!
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ive been wondering that forever. it sucks and its discrimination. when its bad guys say that we are the sneakiest people around. but when its something cool like combat, "you will get everybody killed" i think i could be a cav. scout but tell that to my husband, he gets so mad. i hate the army cuz my husband is in it and they treat him like a slave, but if they passed the law tomorrow saying females can go combat, ill be the first one there.
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Well maybe by the time you are old enough to join they will begin to see things differently. It's been just recently that women were allowed to serve in combat capacity at all. I know we have pushed for equal rights and in alot of ways we have gotten them. It does sometimes take a little time to change the way people think. Men are told to NEVER hit a woman. I personally think you should never hit anyone. But that is not the way that it has been for years. Men fight women are the gatherers. As much as we would like change does not come over night. It you continue to push for change if enough women want to become special forces than surely a day will come that it will be so. Many countries have women who serve in the same capacity as men. Hang in there never give up. If you give up you aren't special forces material anyway.
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u just tell them its your life and the army aint for you as simple as that dont let no one make up your mind or try and persude you otherwise you got your veiws if they real mates they will accept it good luck
699545
Friend - I cannot argue with what the others have said.  If you join right now, no question you will be deployed to Iraq.  If you still want to do it with that in mind then by all means, do it.  My son went through boot camp and his first deployment and current deployment with young women in his unit.  They were not giant weightlifters either, lol.  Best of luck to you.  GBU
1036833
Sounds like you need a WOMAN !!!!!
608049
No. However you must realize that, after a time in the army surrounded by guys only, your hormones act-up a bit and you will grab any opportunity. A girl will only be used if she allows herself to be used.
1172145
Im from Texas and I joined the Army...so did my sister and brother....and uncles and cousins...we are Army family
297536
Yes. We were in the same unit in the army. The only two ways to tell us apart were our names and rank on the uniform.
839054
Holy Cow!  Now they are giving away girls for enlisting?  Maybe I should come out of retirement.
940715
yehhhh....yippiyyyyyyyyyyyyyy finaly, about time ppl started putting links up about women in the military. we play as much as an important role as male guys, we should be noticed more for our work for we do important jobs which are necessary, thanks dude, more of the same pls
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mine is army_brat78@yahoo.com. read profile for more info.
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I'm in the Army...have been for over 15 years now.  I love what I do and wish more young men and women would do the same (doesn't matter which branch!).\n\nThanks for supporting the troops.....there should be more people out there like you.  We don't hear that often enough.\n\nThank you.