It’s nothing new, I realize that, but what’s up with it? For instance, let’s say special forces killed 17 insurgents in a pre-dawn raid outside of Tikirit. So then I hear some dude at Lowe’s talking about he “we kicked their asses”. We did? Or were you watching Springer on your recliner with a lap [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2010 by admin
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Can some enlisted soldiers shed some light on the following?
As a new recruit, how much time can one expect to spend (in hours) training over the course of 12 months? Training includes all forms of instruction and conditioning (mental and physical). Instruction includes classroom and field.
I’m not referring to the National Guard or the Reserves. [...]
Posted on March 1st, 2010 by admin
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I was reading a forum thread debating Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell. The topic of STDs (AIDs in particular) spreading through contact with blood spilled on the battlefield came up. This got me wondering if there are STD tests that one is required to take before being accepted into the army. Can anybody who has enlisted inform [...]
Posted on February 28th, 2010 by admin
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I am really looking forward to enlisting into the US Armed Forces (Army Or AF) to be a Military Police Officer.. But I have a Question for anybody that can help me. I hurt myself at work and chances are that i’m gonna have to have surgery to repair a ruptured Patellar Tendon along with [...]
Posted on February 28th, 2010 by admin
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Highest percentage in relation to their population numbers.
Sorry, i meant what group had the highest percentage in relation to their population.
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Chicken Soup for the Military Wife’s Soul: Stories to Touch the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit (Chicken Soup for the Soul)A tribute to the women who uphold the written and unwritten oaths of service [...]
Posted on February 27th, 2010 by admin
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I’ve been told that enlisting after high school, and enlisting after college doesn’t make a difference. Right now Im on college, but I feel Im waisting my time because I doesn’t like it and I always want it to serve on the armed forces. Im going to take a decision on this coming weeks so [...]
Posted on February 25th, 2010 by admin
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Can you enlist as these and go straight in them, or must you first go into the “standard” army and then onto these elite teams after you show that you can handle them?
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America’s Armed Forces: A History (2nd Edition)Well-received in its first edition, this candid and popular study provides an interesting, readable account of [...]
Posted on February 25th, 2010 by admin
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What do I have to do if I wanna ascend, Im not in the us armed forces, but im planning to enlist. Thanks
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The Armed Forces Officer: 2007 Edition (National Defense University)Initiated in 1950, this 2007 edition is the latest in a classic series of books of the same title. Journalist-historian S. L. A. Marshall [...]
Posted on February 24th, 2010 by admin
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I have no military experience. Is it possible to enlist in the Special Forces shortly after joining the military?
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Posted on February 5th, 2010 by admin
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There was a surge of American pride after the 9/11 attacks. After which many Americans enlisted to protect our country. My question is: After September 2009, when a lot of these 8 year contracts start coming to an end, are our armed forces going to suffer in numbers? I’m sure many will remain enlisted and [...]
Posted on February 1st, 2010 by admin
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