Army Quotes
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Loading ...“War alone brings up to their highest tension all human energies and imposes
the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have the courage to make it.”
“A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.”
“Should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his rear; should he strengthen his rear, he will weaken his van; should he strengthen his left, he will weaken his right; should he strengthen his right, he will weaken his left. If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.”
“War is cruelty. There’s no use trying to reform it, the crueler it is the sooner it will be over.”
“An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass”
“The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. ”
“It was 1943. The U.S. had already entered World War II, so I decided to join the army.”
“Soldiers usually win the battles and generals get the credit for them. ”
“Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except that the Boy Scouts have adult supervision. “
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I am a boy who wants to be a army.
God and soldiers
all people adore
in times of war
but not before
when war is over
and every thing is rightened
God is forgotten
and soldier is slaughtered
i think the army is stupid…i hate when mi friends and family go over there when you usually lose the ones you love…it isnt worth it
well jeff, the army isnt stupid at all, we fight these wars to defend your freedom to think and express that opinion. i am in the army, currently in iraq, yea this place sucks, yea i miss my wife, family, and friends, but at the same time i dont regret the opportunities this great nation has provided me with, and i certainly do not regret serving in the armed forces. i love waking up and putting on this uniform that so many before me have, this uniform has heritage, honor, and meaning. i do it for those who have died defending this country, brothers in arms, for my family, and even for those who choose that the military is not the right path for them. be grateful that you live in a nation with an all volunteer force, and that you do not live in a nation that forces the male population to serve in the military, and yes it still happens.
ughh jeff you make me sick. How dare you say things like that when good men and women (like my fiance) are over there protecting the very freedoms that allow you to make such comments like that. It is so easy for you to sit here, safe in your house, with the ones you love and make comments like that. I suggest the next time you keep them to yourself because unlike you, others have stepped up to the plate and sacrficed their lives to protect your freedom regardless of your support.
ARMY CAV- my boyfriend is also in iraq. I have so much respect for all of you over there.
My boyfriend just left for basic training about a week ago. If this is this tough I can only imagine what its going to be like when he gets depolied.
And Jeff.. you just dont have the guts to risk your life. Coward.
jeff your ____ for thinking so little of the army. how about you send yerself out there and then you will realize how to honor the men/women out there fighting for our country to keep the things we have! i totally and completly agree with Nicole. me being a sister of an army soldier . you disgust me jeff! you can sit there and bash mouth the soldiers but you know what they are the reason you can sit there and talk “FREELY” even though you want to be an ignorant man and tlk down apon the soldiers that gave thier life for you!! and you honestly dont even deserve it. so how about you go out there and fight and come back and see if you say the same thing i GUARENTEE you will change your stage of thought! you sicken me!
jeff im 18 year old female and in the army. its the best choice i have ever made in my whole 18 years ov living, my dad got killed over in afghanistan and i go there on my 19th birthday this year, 18th march i fly out. im not just doung it for my dad im doing it for my country, you try doing something good with your life and then come back and say its stupid!
Ladies, Gents
Jeff is entitled to his opinions; rightly or wrongly the wars in Afgan and Iraq continue- I served with Royal Marines as a medic in first Gulf war, and suffer from it, but it is refreshing to hear so many say such positive things about our military, and I am proud to have served with US forces and have many friends because of it. Courage is two ways though- so Jeff, reconsider your thoughts, but stay true to your beliefs, but dont ever write something negative about your countries greatest attribute, doing the right thing
If I could I would move to, and fight for USA
jeff its not the army u should hate its the ppl who started this we did nothing wrong ppl sat in there cubicals at work while they watched to co workers die, ppl sat at home to watch on tv that someones son, daughter, mother, father, brother ,sister etc fall to death. so its not the military you should hate its the basterds that tor ppls lives apart! I have lost a dear friend over there and truely miss him but hes is a true hero bc even tho he hates the one who started this he still was brave enough to fight for this country , most ppl have one hero i have many , my husband , 2 brothers, father, n father n law, and sister have all been or is currently over there fighting to protect ppl like you so that you can walk into stores, go to work , drive your car and know that your not gonna die! i think you should honestyly take the time to thank a military person not once but twice. Thanks to all our troops god bless you and your familys!
My brother-in-law deployed today and it was so hard to see him leave his family and friends behind. However, he is already a hero in my eyes. You can hate the war, Jeff, not the soldiers.
You people really should look at what you are saying and who you are jumping on… This guy Jeff never said that he hates what we ( I say we because I am in the Army) are doing… He simply stated that he doesn’t like the military because so many people have died fighting for their country… His statement alone shows that he does have respect for them, you have to actually read into what he said… He said that his friends and family have gotten deployed so I’m sure he has alot of gratitude for what we do… People shouldn’t be so quick to join a mob and attack someone just because they read what someone else wrote and they think that person is right… Furthermore as army cav said, we fight for people, everyone, so that they may have the freedom to speak their minds and to openly discuss their opinions. Don’t try to take away what we fight so hard for and sacrifice so much to attain…. Everyone should calm down…
I am thirteen currently and am battling the two things I wish to do. I want to be a forensic scientist at NCIS or join the Marines. It’s a hard decision for me. I don’t think my parents would approve of me joining the Marines. I love the armed fores. They save us when we truly need it. <3 10 of the men in my family have been or are in the Army or the Marines. 2 have died and I am thankful for what they have done.
I’m 17 an currently in the army. Me and my best friend miguel join about the same time. We are still in high school but that doesn’t affect us. We both are give up our summer to go to west virgina to go to bootcamp. We don’t really care what anyone has to say about it in school, all we know is that’s are furture an we gonna stick with it. We reccomand any high schooler to join. Its a great place, it teaches you a lot and will open your eyes.
i am 37 and have been in the army for 13 years. i have a wife and son back home that i see maybe once a month. yeah it is a hard life, but i life that i chose. i value my freedom and that of my family and friends, and by the way JEFF!!! i have buried quite a few friends along the way. i am in the Infantry, multiply tours to iraq. i have also been wounded. so go ahead and say that it is a waste of time, i along with a lot of others give you that right. and to all you other HEROS, may god bless you all, no matter what allied nation you are from… thanks shane!!!
I’m 13 i wanna join the Army, My brother is 16 he says he wants to join the Military. Our Mother, Is scared to death, She supports us in all, But i wanna join ,Badly, I want to fight for our country, Or at least Die trying. Im pretty content about joining, Any Suggestions?
I’m a very hard-head girl so im not going to change my thoughts about joing the Army.
I am 15 years old and my brother has just turned 18 and just enlisted in the army leaves in august 11 for Georgia. My mom is also scared but knows and, prays her son will be comining back to her. Ofcourse she doesn’t know if he will but she can sure as hell hope. When he joined he had something to look forward to. He’s not the smartest kid but he knows what he wants and what he believes in. I feel the army will be his escape as crazy as that sounds I hope that hell come back changed I hope it’s for the good. People have their own thoughts and are allowed to them. I just hope people see that we the people want change and will fight for it. And now I can say my brother is one of those helping on the front line.
I agree with Josh I don’t think Jeff meant what he said in the way everyone is taking it and whoever “soldier sister” is should be ashamed of herself how dare you say that somebody doesn’t deserve there life. You people need to calm down. All Jeff was saying is that he wants peace, as well as everyone. My fiance is Active Duty U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Brages North Carolina and I’m U.S. Army National Guard Pennsylvania I see my fiance once a month if that I miss him every second of everyday. He’ll be leaving very soon for Afghanistan
for 8 months, and a month before he comes home I’ll be going to Kwait for 11 months its hard and it sucks like you couldn’t imagine but we’re proud of we do, and there’s never any regrets ,,,but people want peace everyone should and I think thats what Jeff was trying to say. And to all Troops and Military familys good luck stay safe and be proud that we live in and fight for the U.S.of A
Well every1 im a ARMY girlfriend and its bout the hardest thing i ever had to do…. But just like i told him i will b here when he gets home.. And i just found out that im PREGNANT so when i get to talk to him im gonna tell him the great news hopefully its soon……..
my fiance is in the army he is doing ait right now in arizona i just came back from his grad in fort leonard wood, mo i loved it!! i am sooo super proud of our soldiers and i have so much respect for them you can dislike the was but please do not talk down on the soldiers because they are fighting for US!!
My boyfrinds Leaving for afganastan soon.And I cant stress to you just how important he is.And How proud of him.Jeff for you thinking so low about this.I wanna ask you put your self in our shoes.Were the ones sending our loved ones away to defend a country full of arrogant people.Like you.Their risking their lives to protect you.Now are they Pathetic?
My Boyfried leaves in September for Afganastan. He means so much to me.I just wanted to say how very proud of all the things the armed forces do for each and everyone of us.
My fiance is in the army im moving to where he is next month so we can get married and ill be an army wife the heardest thing for me is when he leaves for deployment for a year im dreading that part but i love him with all my heart so im supporting his choices and im going to be by his side threw it all, i was givin this life because im strong enough to live it,_____ prince charming i have a sodier… i love my baby.
i love the wisdom in the army.. war exists even in the bible.. i have soo much respect to our soldiers.. i will be one soon
HOoAH!
Hello, I am a Very Proud Army wife, my husband is currently deployed. I miss him everyday and we didnt get to celebrate out 1 yr wedding ann together with him being deployed. But with him being gone I am still proud to know that my husband is a very strong man who is defending this great country we live in. He is active duty so with that, I moved far from my family and friends but I would not change that for anything. I met my husband and 3 weeks later we were married I know it might sound crazy but it was love at first sight and we never wanted to be apart since we were living in diffrent states. I pray for my husband and everyone else who is deployed and all of the members of the military everyday and their familes. I understand how hard it is to watch your spouse walk away and not knowing when you will see them again. I am just so lucky to have my best friend, husband and hero all rolled into one!!!!! Thank you to all who are serving and those who serve by serving them!!!!!!!!
I am not only a PROUD army wife to a husband who’s deployed currently but I too am also a PROUD soldier. I married my husband after he was in the army, and I joined shortly after (goal of mine since I was 5). We have 2 children (ages 1 and 2) and it’s a hard life (when he returns from his 12 month deployment, I leave for my 12 month deployment 30 days after he is scheduled to return home) but it is definitely worth it knowing our children have freedom. The feeling you get when your child proudly tells people that their mommy and daddy are their hero’s is unexplainable and still brings tears to my eyes. Yes we miss out on years of our children that we can never get back, but for them to be safe and free makes it all worth it…
armywife09; I know how you feel, we’ve been married 4 years and have yet to spend just 1 wedding anniversary together due to rapid deployments. We also got married quick (6 weeks after we met, got pregnant and then he deployed 3 weeks after getting married) but through all we’ve been through, you know our love is strong and true. Watching him walk away is the hardest thing to do, but walking away is even harder…
I Am a Army Girlfriend , & my Boyfriend is Just finishinq basic training , & ; its missorble without hiem …
My Boyfriend Has Finished Basic Training, And Is In AIT Right Now, Its Been Weeks Since We Have Actually Talked, Months Since We Have Been Intimate, And What Feels Like Years Since I Have Seen Him, I Want To Thank All Of You Men And Women, Who Help Serve This Country With Such Honor And Respect, It Means The World To Me, And I Wish I Could Show My Appreciation Better Than This, But After These Last Couple Of Months I’m Beginning To Realize How You Feel, And I Don’t Know How You All Do It Away From Your Family, And Friends, But God Bless You. And Thanks Again.<3
although the military is not my first choice in employment, i do respect all our soldiers that are risking their lives for us everyday. my two absolute best friends are in the military. and there is not a day that goes by that i dnt miss them and/or think about them. ones in the army and the other in the marine. theyre are my heroes and will forever be in my heart. all those haters out there who think that the military is a waste of time…^^^…not mentioning any names…but you guys should be thankful that theyre out there fighting for us. <3 god bless our soldiers <3
My brother is get deployed in october. it’s heart breaking
Hi i found this website looking up quotes and sayings for a care package that im making for my boyfriend who is currently at AIT, and i started to read some of the comments people wrote. proudwifemotherandsoldier when i read your comment it made me cry. i jus wanna say thank u to u and all the soldiers that serve this country. i have always respected soldiers for what they do but in the past year i have grown to respect soldiers even more bc i have seen part of what they have to go through and in that past year i have also learned to respect service member’s families as well bc i have also seen what they have to go through including myself. and i just want to say i am very greatful for what my bf does and i know that there will be hard times and i will prepare myself the best way i can, but i know i will stay by his side no matter what.
I would like to say thank you for everyone that serves for us and their families. I’ve been with my fiance through it all. We started dating around the time we turned 18 so I watched him go to basic which i thought was the worst thing ever. He was just in the guard so he was only gone for about 3 months. well a few years down the road, we moved in together and had a baby. When our son was about 5 months old we found out that he was deploying to Afghanistan in a few months. We are unsure why he didn’t get much notice, but that’s how it was. So he’s missed our son’s first word, crawling, first steps, and everything in between. It’s hard everyday knowing that i get to experience him and his full personality when all i can do is report and send some videos and pictures to him. We got to see him for a few weeks at the end of August for his R & R which was awesome because our son remembered him and it felt like we didn’t miss a beat in our relationship…I know its hard for him to be there, but it’s hard missing him! So 6 months down, 6 to go!
I am a soldier that deployed to Iraq three times for a total of 44 months and I’m preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. I read Jeff’s post then I read several posts that attacked him for his opinion. I have a son that has told me several times that he thinks the Army is stupid. My son loves his country and he loves and respects his father (me) but in his mind the Army has taken his father away from him for most of his teen years. You don’t know Jeff’s situation. You don’t know if he has had to make sacrifices because of this war. Remember its not just the soldier (service member) who has sacrificed.
jeff you dont know the situation of the soldiers doing everyday, every clock movng….because of the war….i hate you to say that…
why you didd not try it to knows soldiers doing….
im in the royal canadian regiment stationed at cfb petawawa. I have done two tours of duty in Afghanistan and i will be returning there in three months. First off i would like to say that we canadians all know what the rest of the world thinks about our army, and i know that were no american army but we are very proud of what our military forces have done and are currently doing in afghanistan. As to what this Jeff character has said, I agree that he has the right and the privilege to present his opinions. But what he doesn’t understand is that we, the soldiers of the world, and families are the ones that make the sacrifice so that he has the right to state his opinions. Proudwifemotherandsoldier, what you and your husband do is a great example. I am very proud of what i do and i wouldn’t change anything. Jeff i hope that this list of comments you have sparked will show you that there are many people who are thankful for what they are given and for those who give it to them. To all of you proud people who are in any way associated with the military and have posted on this thread, thank you and good luck with all of your exploits and i hope that you and all of your family members come home alright.
p.s. me and the rest of the canucks arent very happy about leaving afghnstn next year, but we know you yankees will continue to kick ass for us. cheers
well i can say this cause iam allowed to lol. anyways my fiance is U.S. Army Cav Scout currently deployed in iraq and i can honestly say i love the army its amazing the oppurtunity that it gives my fiance and is amazing found out we will be moving to germany next year when he comes back for leave which iam really excited ya i will have to leave my family but wouldnt have this oppurtunity if it wasnt for the army we are both excited about it. i can honestly say that if it wasn’t for the army we wouldn’t have the chance to have this amazing wedding that iam planning for us for when he comes home on leave. i kno it isn’t about the money but it is saving our ass and with the economy the way it is i can say that it saved our asses. iam not sad that he is gone because iam proud of what he does. he is an amazing soldier and an amazing person. he does what he loves and if that is defending his country iam 100 percent behind him!!! HOOAH!!<3
well im 17 and i am the proud girlfriend of a soldier. he is the first relationship ive been in with a soldier and i plan on keeping it that way. if any of u feel like u have advice u would like to give me, please feel free to text me and talk to me. i need alot of motivation to keep this relationship going. 3154867075 thanx so much. and army girlfriends/wives rock!!!!!!!!!___
well jeff you are entitled to your opinion becuase thats what we fight for but if you cant stand behind our troops then try standin infront of us becuase to say that it isnt worth it i damn well sure think it is because you wouldnt liked to be under the command of a dictator or any of these other countries that dont have laws dont have rights and damn dont got freedom so if you think it isnt worth go to a different country ________
My boyfriend is an MP in the U.S. Army. I love and respect his courage. however. The day i said yes wa sthe day i entered the army as well. It is my job to stand by him though everything. i miss him when hes gone but understand his will.
He will be deploying in May to afganastan. He is deployment tarining and i havent been able to talk to him for 2 weeks…1 more week to go. He is my best friend before anything and iwant to thank ALL the troops of every unit. i respect you and thank you.
i adore the army ! they are jst a symbole of strenght and power ! god bless them !
Jeff you flaming idiot. As a military wife I know first hand the fear of losing my husband. You say it’s not worth it…but on what grounds do you stand. USA ground. The same grounds that give you freedom of speech, freedom to worship in your own religion, etc. And its our soldiers, like my husband, that keep your comfortable life revolving. How DARE you say the military is stupid? Until you walk in the shoes of those soldiers or a military spouse/child…SHUT. YOUR. MOUTH. and keep your opinions to yourself.
Jeff your infuriating. Im 12 years old and i know the concept of it all. These men are fight for you to have the freedom stated in the bill of rights.
Angel dont post your number on the internet. One word…………… Pettefile
My boyfriend is in the army
it’s the scariest thing ever. I’m only 17. But I’ve cared about him for four years. He is my biggest hero. I don’t think I’ve ever loved a guy more 
I have alot of respect for eveything military men and women do.
& Jeff.. I seriously got sick to my stomach when I read your post. It was really offensive. They are fighting for your freedom. I can’t stand the fact that someone would disrespect a soldier. If you’re not tough enough to get out there & fight then I don’t think you have room to call it stupid. It’s scary. & it’s probably the saddest thing I’ve ever dealt with, But if someone didn’t step up & do it, America would be a ticking time bomb. I 100% support our troops. If it wasn’t for them, you wouldn’t be able to come on this website & BASH the US army. I think you should do some reconsidering.
Alright, if everyone would take the time to carefully read what “Jeff” typed then you would understand where he’s coming from and that he in no way said he hated our soldiers and what they do for this country.
He simply stated that he “think[s] the army is stupid…i hate when m[y] friends and family go over there when you usually lose the ones you love…it isnt worth it.”
First off, you can tell that he is immature. All he knows is that when his relative(s) and/or friend(s) deploy, he hates it and is afraid of losing them. He takes his anger out on who he thinks is responsible; the Army. I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt, Jeff.
I am an Army wife and I am damn proud to be one! My husband and I are going through our first deployment and it is just about over…and I couldn’t be more anxious for him to come home! He is my hero and always will be alongside my dad and the many friends and family we have that have served or are still serving in the armed forces. I have so much respect for my country and the military and hopefully one day, Jeff, you will understand fully why our men and women decided to serve in the military. I would have if my dad hadn’t changed his mind about signing the papers when I was 17, bless his heart. Then I met my husband and I decided I would rather just be an army wife
GOD SPEED OUR MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN THE MILITARY! Can’t wait for my love to come home
I cant believe you would say that the army is stupid. The people out there fighting are fighting for __________ like yourself!!
As a disabled Vet from Desert Shield/Storm. To me Jeff has the right to his opnion. That’s what each and every soldier has faught for. 18 yrs ago I was discharged fro the Military. It will always be in my blood. If anyone ever gets a chance read what’s on the Statue of Liberty’s tablets. We fight die/live so people can enjoy FREEDOM. Loving life no matter what is thrown at me.
Jeff is entitled to his own option. But I am a us army infantry soldiers wife and I can proudly say I am so thankful for the strength and bravery of these men and women! My husband is currently deployed to afghanistan and I miss him so much!! We have a 8 month old and my husband won’t even be here for his first birthday :/ but that like many other things he gives up to protect our country and to fight for those who can’t or don’t want to! He is a true soldier threw and threw and he is my hero and will always be! The girl he left behind is still behind him supporting her hero. God bless every military member may you come home safely<3
I enlisted when i was 17..my senior yr i went to graduation then a week later shipped to boot camp. i just resently turned 19 and i am serving my first deployment in iraq. over all the army as been by far the best choice that i have ever made and i wouldn’t change a thing i highly encourage anyone who meets requirements to enlist. the only real hard part is my fiance is ALSO deployed he has been in since 2006 and he is currently in Afgan that is HARDEST thing is worrying about MY soldier while also worrying for myself and having to stay mission focused cause it hurts to say but in army life….priorities are ARMY, UNIT, then Family
It is one thing being in the military and another being the brother, sister, father, husband or wife of that love one being in the military. I’m in the military and what those of you that aren’t fail to see that what we do for a living is what we had chose to do when we swore oath upon this fine, strong united country. We proudly serve this country to protect its freedom and expressions that you non-military folks talk about. Currently served 3 tours 1 Iraq and 2 in Afghanistan and preparing for another one coming 2011s summer. Yes it sucks but if going to war means to protect the people that I love. My wife, My son, My friends and family. I would do it in a heartbeat.
If your joining the military thinking you get to shoot the ____ all day and drink coffee, your half right. You get to shoot ____ heads and you live off coffee when you have not slept in the past 22hours. Everyone who joins is smart enough to know your job is to die for your country if that’s what it takes to ensure OUR freedom. The best part about it, is that we are ready, willing and love our !@#$ing job!
i m poud to be the girlfren of an army coz i know he is doing his duty for nation and people……and armies are so committed and loyal…i just luv him
I am a pround Army Infantry Veteran that was in Afghanistan and Iraq. I do believe Jeff sounds to be young but either way he is right it is hard to lose people you love, I have lost many friends and now I out of the Army and am a student I served 6 pround years of my life and it is hard to lose friends, but in order to preserve our friends and our way of life we must be willing to do whatever our Nation calls on us to do. It may not always be right but no where else in the World would I have ever had the opportunity to serve along side people who stand up for their beliefs than just back and talk. To Fallen Brothers you will never be forgotten. America wake up the world is harsh it will Always be Harsh but at least here in America we kick ass and ask questions Later yeah so it may be a little ignorant, But WE HAVE BALLS.
i like it..
My boyfriend has decided to join the army and leaves in a few weeks for bootcamp. I must admit i am so scared for him and myself. I am a divorced mother of 1 child who never thought i would find love. Then came my boyfriend who in the beginning i didnt even want a serious relationship with,now i have discovered he is the love of my life. The thought of him leaving scares me but i will be here loving and supporting him waiting for him to come back. I realize bootcamp is just the beginning. I can only imagine how deployment will feel if bootcamp feels this bad! But i love him and will be here for him! He is my hero and i love him more then words can say!
A lot of you have said wonderful things about the Army, and all forces at that. I am currently stationed in Korea and have met another soldier who is now the love of my life. What we do is another world compared to what a civilian does. You don’t know anything til you have to fuel a helicopter mid-flight, or see your battle buddies die right next to you. You never had to leave your family, your kids, and friends not knowing if you will ever see them again. But the kicker is we all joined and signed the same documents, took the same oath, and did the same training, KNOWING what we were getting ourselves into. The soldiers we have are the bravest of them all. My gratitude goes out to the ones who joined in the time of war with me knowing we will get deployed. I hope that anyone who ever has something to say about the military just leaves it to everything else but the soldiers, Cause we are the finest soldiers you will ever know. And trust me when I say you would rather be on our side.
I am 18 years old and swore in to the United States Army back in October. I went into the Delayed Entry Program so that I could finish my first year of college. I leave for bootcamp in a few months. I am very excited and honored to be serving my country. I think that the people who talk down on the army or any military branch just doesn’t know enough about it or they are just angry about the war and their family and friends dying. I mean you can be sad or mad, but I know the soldiers that have died would never want their families to be mad. They would want them to celebrate their loved one for being a hero. Im not say that I think people shouldn’t be sad or anything, but I used to ask myself what my cousin or uncle or brother or father would have wanted me to do. They would have wanted me to celebrate their existance and the honorable things they did for their country. I am not very proud to be apart of this amazing military too.
i am a fiance of an army officer,hes overseas serving another country n i am a immigrant in another country i get to see him once a yr as hes not allowed to cross country borders n trust me theres nothing worst that this…..m proud of him but……….
Jeff & all others likewise -
Because of the US Armed forces, I am reading your opinion. Because of my ancestors, great-grandfathers, grandfathers, fathers, uncles, friends, myself, and my daughters, we can all read your opinion. Because of your friends who served thier country, I am reading your opinion. Because of all these people whom you think are stupid, you live in the greatest nation on earth. Because of all these people whom you think are stupid, other countries are free to live as they will.
I too have lost friends and family while serving you Jeff. As a matter of fact, I gave up quite a bit to serve you. Even though I don’t know you, I, and my countrymen will fight to ensure your freedom of speech and all other basic human rights.
I mourn my friends, my family, but my pride & honor of them runs deep and true.
God Bless the USA
Todd (US Army, Ret)
My husband is in the army and when he told me he wanted to join i was so pissed.The thought of him leaving me was so hard to even think about. We actually got into a huge fight about it because he had already made up his mind before he even talked to me about it. Also at this time we was planning our wedding and talking about about having our 1st baby. But after hearing why he wanted to join i realized the only thing i could do was support him and be here for him when he needed me. He is now at Basic 15 hours away and we are married and expecting our baby boy next month! I hate knowing that he is going to be deployed and knowing there are people out there who will want to hurt my hubby.
Jeff, u do hav the right to ur opinion cuz that is wat we fight for as american soldiers,for your freedom as well as every one else’s freedom. But the Army is not stupid in my opinion. I went to Basic Training when I was 17, and it was one of the best decisions in my life. I am glad I chose to do it and don’t regret it one bit. It changed me e in many ways and changed my thoughts on the person that I want to be. I can’t wait to get deployed so I can do something good for my countyr n do sumthing that will have a positive affect on my life. I’m 18 right now and still in high school but I don’t regret spending the last summer of my “childhood” to become an American Soldier becuz that’s what makes me ME.
My boyfriend has been in the army for a year started at kappoka nsw, aus. and it was tough as he had a little trouble before march out and got backsquadded. then once he marched out he was moved to singleton base also in N.S.W, his a rifleman and a gap year. it has been really hard thes past 12 months as we only got to see each other 4 times out of the whole year but let me tell you everytime i saw him again i’d fall in love with him all over again
he doesnt like it and is currently comming home on the 21st for good then and then his reserves from then on, its been a hell of a year but i can say i’m proud of what he has done and how they have taught him right from wrong, his grown up heaps more and now we are better then ever. I’m very proud of all the austrailan aoldiers and congrats on the good work guys you’ve made us proud!!!
My b-f is in Iraq right now.. We have a 2 yr old who has only seen her daddy for 6 months her entire life.. and a 1 year old who has been with dad a total of 4 weeks this past year..
I hate to see him go- but i wouldnt trade it for anything. He did what he had to do for us. He’s always been a military man- and when he got out of the marines there were no jobs for him. working at wendys wasnt cutting it. So he joined the army- KNOWING he was heading to Iraq. But also knowing his children were in need of food and shelter. And for that he is the strongest man i know.
I love that we have such strong men and women in the military. It makes me proud they are protecting me.
If they are willing to do everything it takes for their family they arent only doing it for them- but for us!
I am a new army wife. I have the most amazing husband! He is the most precious type of gift to me, and to this country. I am often asked many ignorant questions about his job. But the one I think we wives (and husbands) are not given credit enough for is -Who is stronger- the soldier or his wife?
Nothing about my marriage is easy. Nothing was easy when we dated, or during our engagement. Half of my heart is deployed. I am sexually deprived for your freedom. And I am the most proud Army Wife. I love my husband, I stand beside him, and I follow him all over the world.
I am thankful for all the men and women that serve this country, the people with courage, thank you military families across the world, for your strenght, courage, hope, and prayers.
God Bless you and yours.
i am a national guard girlfriend and im 14 its sooo hard for me to dill with him being gone i love him and no one eles and i have never loved no on elike i do him he means every thing to me and i cant stand him being away it hurts so much inside me but then again im glad he went but then again im not its good for him but it huurts so bad and every night i worry about him and worry if he is ok im am glad for all the people who fight for us
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My brother David Hayes is in Fort Knox Kentucky right now in the National Guard training for the army. He comes back March 23-24. (the 23 is some dinner and the 24 is the graduation after the graduation he flies home). He is so brave and I’m so proud of him! One time before he left we went to the grand prix. And when he came back we went to Logans Roadhouse.
My boyfriend just went to National Guard basic training on monday…i miss him a lot. we have not spent more than 2 days apart in the last nine months and now he has been gone 5 days. If its this hard early on i cant even imagine how hard it would be if he were gone overseas. I now wear red on Fridays and a yellow ribbon magnet on my truck. I support everyone that has ever served in any of the armed forces. if anyone knows anything that can help me get through this please let me know. Thank you to everyone who has served for protecting me and my family.
My brother joined the Army And everyday that he is gone im thinking about what he is doin. I hope when he gets deported soon he will be ok .sometimes i think this was best for him but sometimes i think about what happens if my brother Christian Anceume Will Never come home back to Us. he is my only brother and the closest person to me. I wish Him lick and everyone else out there and prayers to everyone and there familys. Love you Bro C. Gallo Anceume
My boyfriend is in iraq and has been for 7 months now. All i can say is that we share something taht many normal relationships dont. Which is the fact of how every little phone call means the world to us. Little things to other people, are everything to us. He wont be home until august, but let me tell you.. its worth the wait(:
I have great respect for everyone in the forces. and Jeff, how ignorant of you to say that. There are people fighting for your freedom right now. My brother who is like my best friend is in the airforce. So is my best friend. I wish them both luck and i love them very much. But i know they will be home and once that day comes, it will all be worth it.
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I recently started dating a boy I’ve had a crush on for two years. He lives three hours away but we play the same sport so we see each other at games. We’re both 18 and college is in a few months. To make matters worse we’re going to school very far away from each other, him at West Point. We just started saying we loved each other and every day we realize how hard it will be when he has to leave. He’s required to serve once he’s graduated, too, and the thought that, if we can stick it out, he’ll actually be fighting is possibly the scariest thing to think about. It’s hard enough knowing we won’t be able to talk very much once he’s in school, let alone once he’s serving. We’re both scared and know how much pain we’ll be in, but for the first time I can actually see myself with someone in the long term, once we’ve graduated from college. I’m scared to love someone who could get hurt or die without me even being there by his side. I’m still so proud of him for the decision he’s made, and I know he’ll be great, but I cry every night with the fear that I won’t see him come home.
u know jeff when i read your comments im like wtf kid u dont know nothing, but then i read others to and i realize that he still has the right to say that. Im joining the army, shipping out to Basic on august 2nd 2011, cav scout wooot. i do agree with him up to a point that this is a dumb war and we should get out but i do respect this great country and jeff just because what they are fighting is dumb doesnt mean they are
just remember dont hate the player (soldiers) hate the game (war, and im not saying war is a game). god bless all those who have died for this country and to all soldiers who have died for there countrys and i respect those still fighting
i thank you
My fiance is in the Army, we’ve been together for almost 13 months and i have to say its one of the hardest things i’ve ever done. he is currently stationed here in the US and had a 4 day this weekend for mothers day and came home he just left about 3 hours ago and I am having a hard time being ok.. He makes me fall so in love with him with every text message, phone call and when i see him. I cannot wait for him to be done with his 3 years, that may sound like I dont care, but thats not it at all. I support him more then anyone i’ve been for him through everything, we’ve gone through every step of the military together. I just want him to be done so he doesn’t have to leave and never be here and I want us to start our lives together. I can’t wait to marry him! He starts paperwork November of 2012 which is the time we’re getting married. I cannot wait! For all of you others here that need support I’m on facebook and Expierence Projects- illalwaysbehere.
Krysten,
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You and I are in the same position. Two months ago I got into a relationship with my boyfriend who was sent to bootcamp in Illinois. I turned 17 this past February, he turns 19 this coming august. We had already known eachother for a year but he was in a relationship with someone else. I knew what I was going to be going through knowing he would be gone for 6 months but I honestly never even had a single clue about what my emotions would be like. As the date came closer and closer we spent every day with eachother for as long as we could. The day he flew out I thought would be the hardest day for me, yes it was extremely difficult to watch him leave but it’s even harder to not to think about him being gone for 5 more months. I had no idea it would be this difficult but I am so absolutely and 100% proud of him and what he’s doing- shoot I’m even proud of all the service men and women. I don’t think I would have the courage to do it. They fight for our freedom so we don’t have to, and they aren’t even forced to! Everyday he has been gone I miss him so much more but i’ve realized the more days and months that go by-they may seem like they are taking forever but just remember, you’re that much closer to getting to see them again even if it’s only for a few minutes. And to our service men and women, THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!!
I want to go into the army so bad but im only sixteen, i envy everyone out there who is in the military and am disapointed in whoever disses the army i live the U.S.A and want so badly to serve my country. please tell me what it is like the military has been my life its all i want to do.
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My BF is in army…..i miss him very much.I love u dear.come soon.
You may be out of my sight… but never out of my mind…???
I Miss You!
i am 17 and i’ve been in the army for 7 months.. It’s hard don’t get me wrong but i love what i do.. i’m in the same unit as my dad.. and i had to beg him just to sign the paper since i’m underage. i have a brother who is currently in iraq. and a bf getting deployed there soon. And jeff you have a right to say what you want to say. but i don’t think it’s worthless. People give their lives fighting for this countries freedom and i’m so thankful for that. I wouldn’t change any of my decisions.. i mean don’t get me wrong there are times that i second guess myself but i wouldn’t change it for the world..
What people need to remember is that the right to openly state your opinion is EXACTLY what our soldiers are fighting to defend on A DAILY BASIS! Hooah!
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I’m sorry if this sounds rude or mean: but all you people who are freaking out about basic, basic is the easiest one to send your lover off to. The worst that can happen is to be recycled. This is my boyfriend’s second deployment since we have been dating. It sucks, and the military owning him took time to get use to. You’re freaking out about basic, there are gonna be times where you have plans and they have to cancel because they have military duty or something. It’s not fun, but you have to support them. Sending them off to war is the hardest thing. But my boyfriend flips out on me when i tell him it’s stupid he has to go for so long and so far. He loves his job, and that is his job. So basically in summary: for those who cannot stand that their lover is at basic, you may want to reconsider because deployment is much worse.
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If the Army wanted you to have a spouse, you would have been issued one.
This is sweet stuff, its nice to be within the know.