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Originally Posted by MG1968 If you can resist the petty personal attacks, I won't engage in them either. I was just trying to get some kind of answer out of you on why you think Joe and Tito are McCain "henchmen" or desperate campaign tricks. The fact that the polls have been tightening since Joe asked Obama the question about taxes should tell you that if it was all a plan, it's working brilliantly. |
I take my military service seriously. In 35 years of collective service. 30 Active and 5 Reserve, I can say that there were only 7 days I did not want to put on my boots and go to work. I could be in any situation and say I cannot believe I am getting paid to do this. I loved the service and spent 17 years outside the US in several countries. Only two continents not visited.
I love soldiers although we were all blue collar workers we were professionals. Anybody that has served give them a hug because not matter what job they did, it was a 24/7 experience. Commands I have had and there is no better experience than at BN and Bde Levels Higher than that and the rubber starts to leave the road. I felt like it was my responsiblity to know each and every soldier and their families. Give them the support they needed so that they could do their best at their jobs. Discipline was the key to weeding out the bad apples. I knew my soldiers and love them and thanked them for their service. Likewise, My wife and I did as much for the soldier's families as we could to make sure that their needs were met. We filled in when their spouses were away on assignment. It is a great feeling to have served and to have been a part of the US Army.
I still stay in touch with a lot of soldiers still serving. Our forces are wearing down, I spoke the other day to an E7 who was headed back on his 5th tour to Iraq. His family is devestated. He is not the only one in this boat there are tons of stories of divorce, family dessertions and lowering morale. It is not rampant but it starting to gain momentum. This last Stop Loss was a necessary thing because recruitting in not making the necessary quota. My heart goes out to them everyday because I know the individual sacrifaces they are making on a daily basis.
I know we must maintain a presence in the area but at what costs. What happens if N. Korea raises their head or if Russia pushes the Rope. Iran should never be overlooked but I think they are trying to stay under the radar so that they can strike at the first opportunity.
Oh well my two cents again.