Questions of those who served in the military.

afro-elf · 06-10-2006, 09:50 PM

What are your general impression if any of those who do not serve?

What was the best part?

The worst?

What would you change?

Any thoughts on the current conflicts in Iraq and Afhganistan?

Spock · 06-28-2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afro-elf

What are your general impression if any of those who do not serve?

What was the best part?

The worst?

What would you change?

Any thoughts on the current conflicts in Iraq and Afhganistan?

1. Serving is voluntary. Those who choose not to shouldn't be critical of those who do.

2. Travel the world and see exotic places.

3. Get dysentery and deal with it.

4. The pay scale.

5. We shouldn't have NG troops there, it isn't what they signed up for. Either have a force large enough or don't go there.

Elfhelm · 06-29-2006, 12:22 PM

1. At the time I felt those who, like my brother, declared themselves conscientious objectors, were exercising their rights. And I thought my job was to protect them.

2. I made great friends. Best memory is watching the sun set from the fantail after a hard day's work. (It was a destroyer. http://www.uss-barney-ddg6.org/ )

3. There are no girls at sea.

4. I agree with Spock. More money.

5. People who support the war say they support the troops. The way to support the troops is to give them what they need to do the job and come home alive. A bumpersticker means nothing. It costs a couple cents. Who does it support? They need body armor. The regular army guys get the new armor, the guardsmen get leftovers, if there are any. Too many screwups. How on earth did we let them get that cache of weapons and explosives. One day it was there, next day it was gone. Next thing you know, they have so much explosives they can send in a few suicide bombers a week and keep it going for years. Our troops are like the redcoats, marching in a straight line while the minute men hide in the bushes. It looks like we went in without a plan. Very sad. Typical military method. Follow the book, keep your mouth shut, pray you make it home. I really feel for those men and women. And it galls me that someone is getting rich off it. Maybe I've said too much.

I hope it's OK if I put this link here. It is a page linked to many organisations that do actual service to the troops in Iraq. It's just a bit more productive than a ribbon-shaped sticker on your bumper.

http://www.fisherhouse.org/support/support.shtml

afro-elf · 06-29-2006, 04:03 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the responses.

AE

***HOBBIT*** · 06-30-2006, 03:22 PM

when did you guys serve? and for how long?

edit: oh, and why did you enlist?

Gwaimir Windgem · 06-30-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elfhelm

3. There are no girls at sea.

Were you in the navy, Elfhelm?

Elfhelm · 06-30-2006, 05:36 PM

sure

At the end of the conflict in Viet Nam, for 2 years. I didn't go to Nam. I joined because I love my country and would do it again. *shrug*

p.s. Gwai, there's a link to the ship I was on up there.

Spock · 06-30-2006, 05:40 PM

hmm, I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you

You never saw me in Vientianne.

06-10-2006, 09:50 PM	#1
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Questions of those who served in the military. What are your general impression if any of those who do not serve? What was the best part? The worst? What would you change? Any thoughts on the current conflicts in Iraq and Afhganistan? __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer. Last edited by afro-elf : 06-10-2006 at 09:52 PM.

06-29-2006, 12:22 PM	#3
Elfhelm Marshal of the Eastmark Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,412	1. At the time I felt those who, like my brother, declared themselves conscientious objectors, were exercising their rights. And I thought my job was to protect them. 2. I made great friends. Best memory is watching the sun set from the fantail after a hard day's work. (It was a destroyer. http://www.uss-barney-ddg6.org/ ) 3. There are no girls at sea. 4. I agree with Spock. More money. 5. People who support the war say they support the troops. The way to support the troops is to give them what they need to do the job and come home alive. A bumpersticker means nothing. It costs a couple cents. Who does it support? They need body armor. The regular army guys get the new armor, the guardsmen get leftovers, if there are any. Too many screwups. How on earth did we let them get that cache of weapons and explosives. One day it was there, next day it was gone. Next thing you know, they have so much explosives they can send in a few suicide bombers a week and keep it going for years. Our troops are like the redcoats, marching in a straight line while the minute men hide in the bushes. It looks like we went in without a plan. Very sad. Typical military method. Follow the book, keep your mouth shut, pray you make it home. I really feel for those men and women. And it galls me that someone is getting rich off it. Maybe I've said too much. I hope it's OK if I put this link here. It is a page linked to many organisations that do actual service to the troops in Iraq. It's just a bit more productive than a ribbon-shaped sticker on your bumper. http://www.fisherhouse.org/support/support.shtml Last edited by Elfhelm : 06-29-2006 at 01:57 PM.

06-29-2006, 04:03 PM	#4
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Hey guys, thanks for the responses. AE __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

06-30-2006, 03:22 PM	#5
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	when did you guys serve? and for how long? edit: oh, and why did you enlist? __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

06-30-2006, 05:40 PM	#8
Spock An enigma in a conundrum Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,476	hmm, I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you You never saw me in Vientianne. __________________ Vizzini: "HE DIDN'T FALL?! INCONCEIVABLE!!" Inigo: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

06-30-2006, 05:36 PM	#7
Elfhelm Marshal of the Eastmark Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,412	sure At the end of the conflict in Viet Nam, for 2 years. I didn't go to Nam. I joined because I love my country and would do it again. shrug p.s. Gwai, there's a link to the ship I was on up there.

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