I cannot figure out what happened to America's youth...I graduated high school when America was in a state of war in two theatres. Of course, I joined the Army and went to fight overseas. I was an 18 year old American male. For some reason I was one of 3 in my graduating class that did. Why...
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I never knew the army could be like this.?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:06:00 GMTthis stuff is stupid. i didnt know what the hell i was getting into. of course the recruiter lied to me, but who cares. why cant i just put in my two weeks?...
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Help my hubby & i are going to a military ball?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:28:00 GMTits the 1st one with his new unit and there wont be many enlisted personel mostly officers, he is an E-7 and i want to make sure i look approprate, every place around here only carries prom dresses and as i try to explain to them i'm not 18 nor am i going to a prom. my question is what type...
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Would members of the US Armed Forces participate in quelling an armed rebellion by American citizens?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:24:00 GMTThis question is based on the unlikely event that the Bush administration refused to leave office for reasons of terrorism. Would the American military fire on fellow Americans?...
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At 44, how do I get my behind back in the Marines? I'm ready ?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:36:00 GMTI've been out since 84, gained 30 lbs but would love to fight. Not for the Bush, but with my brothers in arms. Plus, it keeps from sending an 18 year old in my place. They need people, they should take me. I haven't done anything dangerous since riding my bike without a helmet. Seri...
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NAVY - help?Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:03:00 GMTIm 16 and a senior in high school (i turn 17 in nov.)and i have been considering enlisting into the navy after a recruter came into a class of mine. The main reason for me enlisting is the college aspect. I want to encorporate Journalism into that. I just want to know what is the Pros and Cons o...
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Do you think the only reason Obama wants to shuffle 30k troops to Afghan. is to stage Iran offensive?Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:20:00 GMTDo you think the only reason Obama wants to shuffle 30k troops to Afghan. is to stage Iran offensive?...
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Navy jobs to stay away from?Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:45:00 GMTI am interested in enlisting in the navy and have taken the asvab. Of course I won't know what I qualify for until I go to MEPS but in general are there any jobs I should stay away from? What jobs in general have most holidays and weekends off? P.S: I am an 'indoors, office work, maybe...
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How far do you think we should go with the first wartime deserters punishment?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:52:00 GMTthe first Iraq war 'wartime' deserter has been turned over by Canada...wartime desertion used to mean a firing squad, and the reasons for that are just as applicable now as ever so how far should we go?...
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Military & veterans: How do you feel about this whole situation ?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:46:00 GMT"we" have just elected a new CIC who does not salute the US flag. I was just wondering how you all feel about this? Personally, it makes me sick to know that the person who will be leading our troops basically has no care in the world about the flag that we fought and still fight for....
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What's the name of the military branch that we see in drama/thriller movies?Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:12:00 GMTLike the the military guys in Eagle Eye....
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Purposely missing drill for the whole year ?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:25:00 GMTHi there, I know someone that hasn't gone to a single drill all year and actually brags about being able to get away with it. He hasn't even called once to say he won't be making it. He has moved and changed his phone number so I'm guessing that's why he is getting away ...
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What do we call when u roll your sleeves up in the army?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:09:00 GMTWhat do we call when u roll your sleeves up in the army?...
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My son wants to enlist in the Marines, but he has 50% hearing loss in one ear. Will they still except him?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:13:00 GMTMy son wants to enlist in the Marines, but he has 50% hearing loss in one ear. Will they still except him?...
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Question about the army ?Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:06:00 GMTI've heard of women who have been in the army... and because there was little knowledge of who/where the enemy was, the women basically wound up in combat? Since there are jobs in the military that don't allow women, what's a predicament... maybe a base being ambushed... in whic...
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Got out of Navy, now getting back in, boot camp again?Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:24:00 GMTI got out of the Navy about 6 months ago as an E4 and now I am getting back in. My recruiter said I have to go back to RTC for 2 weeks for a "refresher course". Has anyone got any information on this or has any been to this so called "refresher course"?...
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What abou the army after High School?Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:49:00 GMTim a senior in high school and ive been thinking about what i wanted to do afterwards, my grades arent terrific or even good but not too bad either. im also pretty physically fit - right now im on break so im 180 but usually im 160 lbs and 5'9.5'' and im 17.5 years old. but i hear...
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Is the military for me? I am 26 (close to 27), no kids, married, & unemployed. Ready to find a carSat, 12 Feb 2011 12:51:00 GMTMy husband recently joined the army reserves and wants to go active asap. I have just been considering and researching each branch of the military. I am leaning more towards the air force. But not sure if the military is for me. I am so bored with my daily routine and I am ready to get started o...
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What is there to do when u get out of military?Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:00:00 GMTMy husband gets out next year- he wants to re enlist due to the economy. i don't want him to because i'm a huge quality time person and he'll leave every 18 months for 7 months at a time- to me it's not worth it. he's afraid he can't provide for us (i do work too) i...
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What types of tanks did the British use in France in World War 2 against the Germans?Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:16:00 GMTI need to know the exact names/designations of the tanks they used. Some links to photos would be greatly appreciated. It's for a film. Thanks very much....
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How do I become a Military Tactician?Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:03:00 GMTI need to know:College Classes:Ranks:Can I just jump in:...
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How long does Meps keep medical records?Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:07:00 GMTI went through MEPS in 2002 with the army, and now I am going to try for air national guard. In highschool i was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse (which i think was a misdiagnosis), and I had to get a waiver for this. I simply stopped drinking so much caffiene and stopped having problems, wi...
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Best place to stay by Camp Pendleton & close to Oceanside beach?Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:15:00 GMTI am going to visit my boyfriend, who is doing navy corpsman training there, at spring break. We both wont have a car only to get to the hotel and back home, but were willing to use taxi's(hopefully we wont have to use them too much). But I was wondering if anyone knew of a hotel really clo...
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What is Iceland's take on nuclear proliferation?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:20:00 GMTWhat is Iceland's take on nuclear proliferation?...
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Is Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart Germany still a working US Military installation?Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:12:00 GMTI lived there in the late 80's early 90's and they were talking of shutting it down... i was just wondering if it was still there with US families??...
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Loan Repayment Program for Army?Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:13:00 GMTHello, I am looking to enlist in the Army after i finish up college this coming year. I will have $22,000 in federal loans and $15,000 in private loans. I'd like to be able to use the Loan repayment program that the Army offers, but I was confused about the eligibility requirements. Is the ...
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US Navy Information Technology (IT) studying before A School?Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:56:00 GMTI am a Navy recruit in DEP and my rate is Information Systems Technician and I would like to know what I could do to learn the most now before I get to A School. Ex. Which Certifications do I need to know for the IT career? Thanks I leave July 27, 2010...
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After U.S. army airborne school, does mos change at all?Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:36:00 GMTI'm interested in joining the army as a 21w, and going to airborne school has always been something i wanted to do. After airborne school what would my job be? would i be like every other 21w but just have wings? Pretty much I just want to know if being in the airborne would change anything...
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What kind of uniform does he wear?Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:33:00 GMTI am dating a Navy Officer. He flies jets. What kind of uniform does he wear? I've seen the officer whites and they are super-sexy!Just curious....
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What's the Naval ROTC like?Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:30:00 GMTok so i really want to join the navy and apply to be in the ROTC after high school. I was just wondering what the ROTC and Navy is like. What do you do, what classes do you take, etc. I'm just really interested. Thanks...
I am dating a Navy Officer. He flies jets. What kind of uniform does he wear? I've seen the officer whites and they are super-sexy!Just curious....
ok so i really want to join the navy and apply to be in the ROTC after high school. I was just wondering what the ROTC and Navy is like. What do you do, what classes do you take, etc. I'm just really interested. Thanks...
I lived there in the late 80's early 90's and they were talking of shutting it down... i was just wondering if it was still there with US families??...
Hello, I am looking to enlist in the Army after i finish up college this coming year. I will have $22,000 in federal loans and $15,000 in private loans. I'd like to be able to use the Loan repayment program that the Army offers, but I was confused about the eligibility requirements. Is the ...
I am a Navy recruit in DEP and my rate is Information Systems Technician and I would like to know what I could do to learn the most now before I get to A School. Ex. Which Certifications do I need to know for the IT career? Thanks I leave July 27, 2010...
I'm interested in joining the army as a 21w, and going to airborne school has always been something i wanted to do. After airborne school what would my job be? would i be like every other 21w but just have wings? Pretty much I just want to know if being in the airborne would change anything...
I went through MEPS in 2002 with the army, and now I am going to try for air national guard. In highschool i was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse (which i think was a misdiagnosis), and I had to get a waiver for this. I simply stopped drinking so much caffiene and stopped having problems, wi...
I am going to visit my boyfriend, who is doing navy corpsman training there, at spring break. We both wont have a car only to get to the hotel and back home, but were willing to use taxi's(hopefully we wont have to use them too much). But I was wondering if anyone knew of a hotel really clo...
What is Iceland's take on nuclear proliferation?...
I need to know:College Classes:Ranks:Can I just jump in:...