What advice would you give a person thinking about joining the army to fight in iraq?

dsm37127

go for it. of course, i've been to iraq and it wasn't as bad as the media makes it out to be. i was oif 1.

netnazivictim

Good for you, do you need a ride to the recruiter. Remember to always do your duty to your country, your fellow soldiers and your honor.

Patrick M

Tell them it is a very brave and patriotic thing they are doing and wish them good luck.

FOA

Do it ......your country needs you.
Myson is in, my other 2 are too young but thinking about it.

SFC_Ollie

Well, I would advise them that the military can be a rewarding career. However, you never volunteer to be shot at.

Listen to your NCO's and learn each minor lesson well, for it is the little things that will serve to assure your survival.

Tom W

Fascinating answers. I am pleased to see that there are still many people who see themselves as part of a country and not just a parasite on society's butt. We are fortunate that since the liberal left decided it was unfair to be treated like they lived in a democracy and ended the draft, that we still have people who are willing to serve their country. Its a dangerous time and a time, it appears, that cowards can hide behind humor and ridicule so that we won't notice that they are paralyzed with fear that someone will ask them to serve. The first soldiers to die in the war on terror were men and women in suits and skirts who died while working in New York at the WTC. The people who are serving now are those who have stepped forward to put themselves between the rest of us and terrorists. They have given much for us and I honor them everyday. Every now and then I encounter one of the spineless people who would rather hide than stand up and I look upon them with the same disdain as if I would step in dog feces. Just stinks for awhile and then I see the rest of the people in the country and I am happy.

J. T. Studz

I say, No greater honor than to serve your country in the military!

It's a tradition in my family, I served 30 years -Army!

axsooted

that its one of a handfull of really important decisions in his life and not to be taken lightly or made on a whim. that he should sleep on it for a few months and that if after a lot of thought he decides to go he should keep his mouth shut, his eyes and ears open, and to always watch his six.

supervie

welcome aboard.

Rawbert

If they really want to go, I would let them know that I cared for them and tell them to listen to others. Follow direction because it could save your life.
Listen to what the soldiers already there tell you, they have some experience already and could be very helpful.

Be the best you can be, but think for yourself too.

mat_ll

difficult, it is a very brave and patriotic thing to do, and should be encouraged

but there is a risk or death or injury and it is only natural to not want them to be in danger,

at the end of the day respect their choice and be thankful for people putting theier lives at risk to keep us safe

lindseyxray

im a soldier in the army... i know iraq is imminent in my future. i know this is cliche, but tell them to go with their heart. i recently had the opportunity to volunteer to go, and ended up turning it down. i figure when God wants me to go, He'll put my name on that list. until then, i must be needed here in the states for something.
also, joining the army is much much more than just "going to iraq." i've been in for 3 years now and still haven't deployed, but you're damn right i've been doing a lot of soldiering. you dont just enlist, and bam! ur in iraq, then bam! ur a civilian again when it's all over. it's a life-changing process, so you should be ready to commit. once you're in, there's no getting out, trust me. you'd better be damn sure before you sign on that dotted line, cuz from that point on, you're the property of the government. it's not as glorious as hollywood makes it seem, but you get out of it exactly what u put into it. if i could go back in time and have that decision again, i'd definitely without a doubt enlist again. it's given me more than i could ever describe- not just how to fire an m16 or march, but lessons on how to live my life.
ps- this person should have no reservations about dying or losing a limb(s).

MikeGolf

My advice would be to think about what you want out of life.

If military service fits in with who you want to be - go for it.

Very few people regret their time in the service. For most of them it is a period of personal growth.

ElaineMT

I'd tell them to consider another branch of the service, i.e, Air Force or Navy.

I luv pgons

have the Army pay for college and go through the ROTC program.When you enlist you become an officer and get paid better.

richie9toes

i would question their reason for joining. It is to fight in Iraq? That is a real poor reason to join. To serve your country that would be a much better reason. sounds to me like maybe they would just want the glory that comes with serving is a combat situation. (people get killed) would hope he or she realized that.

My Nickname is for rent 5$/day

The only advice is "WRITE YOUR WILL BEFORE YOU GO"

philosopherstoned

learn your blood type.

That way you can mutter it before fading into unconsciousness.

It might get you that extra pint or two of blood that much quicker.

Who knows? It could save your life.

Aine G

Allah Akbar!

jskmarden

Duck!

john c

get him therapy fast or abody bag

Sherilynne B

RUN FORREST RUN!!

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