Who here would go to Iraq?

[Smoothie104]

And not in some Special Operations fantasy role either. Get real.

Who would go and stand at checkpoints, inspect vehicles, patrol hostile areas etc......Who here would be willing to go and risk their life for the "liberation"

[Dalleer]

Well, if I'd be in the US armed forces it'd do it of course.

And not have a doubt for a second.

Why? because it would be my job.

[mustamato]

I would. Because of the adventure and the experience I would gain of it. And because I would hopefully get the chance to help people. Not because of... "Bush and patriotism" and not because of "the war on terrorism". But if I would kill a innocent iraqi civilian I would have nigthmares for the rest of my life. So I would keep the safety on...

Sweden is sending troops to Liberia soon. I would have liked to be one of them. :| But they are there as UN (obviously).

http://www.mil.se/int/images/local/la3.jpg
They will amongst other have Combat Vehicle 90C

[Vance]

I would.

I might be going there anyways.

[Guttorm]

If I was part of the Norwegian engineering battalion, I'd go in a heart beat.

The Desert Vikings are down there to rebuild the infrastructure, and I'd love to help.

[army cadet_ngcsu]

Well, I already know for a fact that I'll be going in another 2 years once I complete my college education. I truly do believe that America and her allies are going to make a difference in that country which will eventually lead to a turn around in the entire region.

[AFG]

i would, though after i complete college (heh yea)

it would be another option for me after HS

[California Joe]

I'd go but I'm too old.

[Vance]

I'd go but I'm too old.
You're never too old to go! ;)

http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/special_forces-afghanistan/41018417afgh_20020908_00138

[usa320]

If i was medically fit id already have joined up and been delpoyed a year ago.

[TriggerPuller]

BTDT more than once!

TP

[Uncle Sam]

I would definitely go ! And I'm not just saying that "cuz of my prior Military Experience (BTDT)...I would do anything to help our guys over there.

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[Whistler]

Sure why not. Nothing better to do.

[Haiw]

As long as it would be with a Dutch flag on my shoulder...

[usa320]

My original plans in life were to join the air force as a Combat Controller, but that got shattered with my knee.

:oops:

[Vance]

My original plans in life were to join the air force as a Combat Controller, but that got shattered with my knee.

:oops:
Sorry to hear that :(

[DE_Six]

I'd go.

[memphiz]

i'd go
id proudly walk with any american soldier into battle, as long as i had a my countrys flag on my shoulder and the american knew i was on his side

[RealUltimatePower]

I and hopefully I will

[Maverick77]

Hopefully someday down the road ill be deployed into the Sunni Traingle and fight as a member of a member of RCR of PPCLI.

I want to be able to do what I will be trained to do somewhere.

[wyrm_142]

I've told everyone at work that I'd be more than happy to go to Iraq - as long as I can kick doors down. Heck I'll even take my own firearms (god knows the AF doesn't issue the crap I've bought)

By way of my job, all I've done is sit behind multiple locked gates, in dark AC'd structures... I'd like to do something 'tangible'

[Maverick77]

Quit your job and enlist

you only live once

[ShotOver]

hahaha, i'd go in a drop of a hat... Go over there and help out my Aussie brotheren... :D

[Trigger]

I would definitely go, and I'd find a way to sneak CA Joe in with me! ;)

[ShotOver]

I hope it's not the same way Drug dealers sneak drugs through customs... *cough* in a condom * cough*

Huh? what? i didnt say nothin`

[California Joe]

Thanks pal. They wouldn't take me otherwise.

Do you think farmgirl would break up with me if I went? ;)

[usa320]

Sorry to hear that

Thanks vance.

Ya see i had my knee crushed severely in a footballing incident. i fell, twisted it, then had a 300 pound tackle crash on it. this was about 5 years back. Its healed, i can walk, i can run and stuff. I got some screws in it. But there is pretty much no way i could run for an extended time or carry a heavy load, both of which would be required of me if i was in the forces.

I might still do something. I know that night managing a grocery store isnt something i want to spend my life doing. I rather serve in some way or another. Im thinking of taking civil service exams and either getting involved with the rescue squad or becomming an officer of the law.

[Trigger]

Thanks pal. They wouldn't take me otherwise.

Do you think farmgirl would break up with me if I went? ;)
Heck, take her along too. Dress her up like a dude like in Lord of the Rings and let her kick some ass!

[duck]

7-11 night shift in Baghdad anyone? The Kalashnikov and three clips come with the uniform.

[California Joe]

Always thinking pal. Good idea. OK, I'm in.

[farmgirl]

Always thinking pal. Good idea. OK, I'm in.

Hey Trigger.... I hope you don't have to wait for a permission slip from Mrs. Joe.... otherwise he might keep you waiting for quite some time..... :roll:

p-)

[Trigger]

Cool, I've got this great plan...
*dusts off Camel costume*

[ShotOver]

hahaha, you guys crack me up hahahaha rofl

[California Joe]

Always thinking pal. Good idea. OK, I'm in.

Hey Trigger.... I hope you don't have to wait for a permission slip from Mrs. Joe.... otherwise he might keep you waiting for quite some time..... :roll:

p-)

I had a permission slip. Honest I did. But my dog ....um.....ate....it. Yeah.

[Trigger]

Always thinking pal. Good idea. OK, I'm in.

Hey Trigger.... I hope you don't have to wait for a permission slip from Mrs. Joe.... otherwise he might keep you waiting for quite some time..... :roll:

p-)
You're a teacher...send a note home with him.
Think woman!
'Dear Mrs. Joe:
We need your husband to chaperone a field trip...We should be gone approximately 6 months. Please send him with a sack lunch...'

[farmgirl]

Always thinking pal. Good idea. OK, I'm in.

Hey Trigger.... I hope you don't have to wait for a permission slip from Mrs. Joe.... otherwise he might keep you waiting for quite some time..... :roll:

p-)
You're a teacher...send a note home with him.
Think woman!
'Dear Mrs. Joe:
We need your husband to chaperone a field trip...We should be gone approximately 6 months. Please send him with a sack lunch...'


Damn! you are a smart one! why didn't I think of that???
Do you think he can get it home on his own, or should I pin it to his shirt?

[Sean85]

Ill go

[Trigger]

[quote="farmgirl
Damn! you are a smart one! why didn't I think of that???
Do you think he can get it home on his own, or should I pin it to his shirt?[/quote]
Registered Mail. ;)

[California Joe]

My mittens are tied to my coat so I don't lose them.

[farmgirl]

My mittens are tied to my coat so I don't lose them.


good to know, Joe.... now get back over to "off topic," before you get into trouble....
If I've told you once.... I've told you a thousand times! p-)

[California Joe]

My mittens are tied to my coat so I don't lose them.


good to know, Joe.... now get back over to "off topic," before you get into trouble....
If I've told you once.... I've told you a thousand times! p-)

Sorry......*hanging head, walking slowly back to off topic...kicking stones....*

[Apogee]

I'm sure I'm going as soon as I graduate. Although I'd prefer Afganistan if I get the choice.

[farmgirl]

I'm sure I'm going as soon as I graduate. Although I'd prefer Afganistan if I get the choice.

You graduate next year Scuba?

[TriggerPuller]

I'm sure I'm going as soon as I graduate. Although I'd prefer Afganistan if I get the choice. Choice and Military dont mix. I wanted barracks duty in Thailand but got sent on Operations to Iraq! :D What we want and what we get are 2 different animals. Kinda like me! LOL

TP

[Merik]

If I got deployed no ifs, ands, or buts, about it.

[USAF G]

I stand a really good chance of going in the next year as they rotate our people out. Most likely to BI Airport. WEE! And yes, I look forward to having an opportunity to help out over there. G

[anonymous individual]

Ya see i had my knee crushed severely in a footballing incident. i fell, twisted it, then had a 300 pound tackle crash on it. this was about 5 years back. Its healed, i can walk, i can run and stuff. I got some screws in it. But there is pretty much no way i could run for an extended time or carry a heavy load, both of which would be required of me if i was in the forces.

Couldn't you get a desk job or jobs with very minimum labour in the military?

PS: For those who are willing to go and be in the heart of the frontline, I have to say you are very bravey.

[James]

I'm in the pipeline at this very moment.

[USMarine3521]

i would go in a heartbeat, as a Marine infantryman of course.

i would do it for the expierience, to come home and tell about it, and to say that im a "Gulf War 2" veteran.

thats all i can think of at the moment. :D

[mustamato]

i would go in a heartbeat, as a Marine infantryman of course.

i would do it for the expierience, to come home and tell about it, and to say that im a "Gulf War 2" veteran.

thats all i can think of at the moment. :D

You lie! Bush has said that the war is over! :lol:

[Apogee]

FarmGirl - Yeah graduate in about 16 months or so, then its off to the infantry for this guy.

TP - Yeah, I hear that. I'm just saying if I DID get the choice. Thailand sounds like it would have been a pretty sweet assignment.

[SOG]

7-11 night shift in Baghdad anyone? The Kalashnikov and three clips come with the uniform.

well ****, the 7-11's out here come with a uniform and your choice of mac ten or a shotgun. the 7-11 where i grew up has had the atm pulled out of it by a truck with a chain, been sprayed with bullets when a gang member retaliated on the clerk who was gang affiliated, has had cut animal parts thrown at it by a angry cult member and at one point the owners had to shut it down because no one would work there whatsoever. after splitting to a better neighborhood i always wonder what came of it.

id go to iraq in a sec. i hate moving heavy boxes all day. did it at my last job, wasnt fun. then again i guess id have a lot less to lose over some with really good paying jobs. gate guard? perimeter patrol? something else to eat other than maruchan ramen and hot dogs? **** yeah. id toss sales in a sec.

[ibstolidude]

FarmGirl - Yeah graduate in about 16 months or so, then its off to the infantry for this guy.

TP - Yeah, I hear that. I'm just saying if I DID get the choice. Thailand sounds like it would have been a pretty sweet assignment.

the day will come when you will be where the metal hits the meat...until then listen the man's good advice...
and go TDY to all the exotic, female rich environments you can...
One day you will loose the ultimate battle and be subject to HH6's supreme command.

[NcDeuce]

I would go.

I wish I could have taken part in Enduring Freedom as well.

[Jack Mehoff]

Iraqis babes here i come

[George W. Bush]

iraqi chicks are ugly

[oakes]

Kinda pointless to ask. If you've enlisted, you've already said this...

I, (your name), do solemly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed overme, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

I and many others joined the military to give to back to our country for the way of life that our country has afforded us and our families. If that is what I'm tasked to do, then I'll do it.

BTW, I do want to go to do my part. I just need to PCS into an AEF base.

[Caribou Kid]

<Ties on devils advocate cap>
Hey, um...what about....other places. Don't forget, this is the war that is probably not gonna end in our lifetimes, remember? This is the LONG HAUL, make no mistake. Five years for the Second World War..Vietnam, the ten thousand day war...This one is, unfortunately, going to eclipse them. Sad, but true. Don't break out the ration books and Draft cards just yet, but this sorry business is not going to just "finish" or ""go away" any time in the near future, eh...
Let us bear in mind the very real and likely prospect of deploying troops to other global hotspots whilst contemplating all-expense paid trips courtesy of Uncle Sugar.

Firstly, don't forget the axis-of-evil is a triangle that that has only had one of it's three sides dealt with. President Bush has not been nearly as focused on the other two "angles" of the trio, for some reason...
North Korea....or Syria?....or Indonesia, for that matter...
Nexti-in-line Iran seems like a cut-and-paste of Iraq, with a slightly more hostile local populace. Maybe not quite Mogadishu, but pretty close, if the ruling clerical Government in power has any clout remaing should it come to that. 444 days cooped up in an Embassy is a very ****ty way to lose a year of your life, I imagine. Where else, folks, but Tehran...'Lest we forget.(Please, no disrespect intended.)
Speaking of Mogadishu, what about an armoured drive into the heart of Pyongyang? Fighting in , the whole way ala Baghdad. Didja wonder if that'd be on the cards too?? What about doing it but at night, in the snow...
(And before the gung ho chest-thumping starts, "bring it on" is not a constructive reply, and is an easy-out.)
<takes off devils advocate cap>

Please do not doubt my dedication or committment to the War on Terror.. I am a patriot, and a proud ex-Infanteer. I have no doubt that any nation militarily taking on the US of A will come off second best, every time. But as TriggerPuller so wisely pointed out, aspiring to a tour in A'stan might just as easily turn out to be spent hunting insurgents in the Phillipines, or assisting Indonesian miltary teams chase down Jemah Islamiyah bomb-making factories. Or you might just pull gate sentry duty at Cheyenne Mountain. The armed forces are funny like that. (Well, maybe you can go cry to the Chaplain, and he might be able to pull some strings for you, but otherwise...Sorry Charlie.)

Having said all that, to answer the original thread question, on would I go do it again if I could? Not just yes, but Hell yeah..
Why? It's a Warrior thing. (If you have to ask, then you probably wouldn't understand ...)

[martinexsquaddie]

well I would'nt
Brothers out there at the moment bored out of his skull in Basra
stag on stag off
with the chance of a foot patrol once a week thats kinda interesting for all of 10 minutes :(.
So count me out

[Hydro]

I wouldn't quit my job for 6 months in Iraq. If I was ordered to go, then I'd sure as hell pack my desert boots and be on the next flight from RAF Brize Norton. If I didn't have a full time job, then I'd certainly look into volunteering for operations, be it Iraq or Afghanistan.

[martinexsquaddie]

they way things are going anyone between the ages of 18 and 55 whoses ex forces ex cadet whatched blackhawk down or owns and airsoft gun or a DPM jacket will be finding themselves stagging on in the hot sandy place if el tone has his way :(
so far the DSS has cottoned on to me yet :lol:

[Ichhabe]

Well, would like to go to Iraq. But my wet dream at the moment is Sudan.
I'm in for the mines, and I know they are berried there,...somewhere. :hug:

[Hydro]

they way things are going anyone between the ages of 18 and 55 whoses ex forces ex cadet whatched blackhawk down or owns and airsoft gun or a DPM jacket will be finding themselves stagging on in the hot sandy place if el tone has his way :(
so far the DSS has cottoned on to me yet :lol:


Aye, they say until 2007, looks like I'll probably be going. Not to worry, why worry about getting shot by a sniper, or blow up with an RPG when the British Army has....SAXON!!!! ;)

[RealUltimatePower]

IS the Saxon actually good?

[Royal]

IS the Saxon actually good? :cantbeli:

Saxon is the biggest pile of shiite I've ever had the misfotune to see. A bedford truck with 4 tons of steel plates welded to the sides... :cantbeli:

[Hydro]

Saxon is the biggest pile of shiite I've ever had the misfotune to see. A bedford truck with 4 tons of steel plates welded to the sides...

Oh come on, Royal, I think you're insulting the Bedfords a little here ;) (Although I don't think the Saxon gives you immediate piles when you ride in the back of one, unlike the Bedford :))

If you Americans think the Stryker is RPG bait, then by Christ, wait until you see the Saxon...

[cut]

I'd go to iraq with the foreign office when I'm done studying.

[papasmerf]

Going to Iraq to patrol streets and inspect vehicles isn't really what I'd like doing. I'd love to go somewhere like Afghanistan though to kick some Taliban butt p-)

[Argyll]

I might have the opportunity in the coming months,I have some mates who work in Baghdad now,all ex Argylls!

For those who are about to embark on a military career,just remember this ,it's not always about "kicking indoors",thats usually reserved for the HS guys these days,you'll find yourself out on a cordon in the pissing rain for hours on end and see nothing but bugs ,rats and snakes,then again,you can also find yourself on KP duties emptying garbage cans and cleaning up other guys crap,and also base security duties where you stag on 2 hours on 4 hours off for 7 days!!............it's not all action guys,so be prepared to be bored out of your minds a lot of the time!!

[koster]

I'd go, if they would pay me enough, otherways, it's not my problem ;)

[Hav218]

Hell yeah I would go. Unfortunatly I am 15 (16 In february). But if that wasn't a problem, I would have enlisted a while ago. I dont care what unit I would be in, just let me defend a country that has always been there for me.

[TALOS]

I'm old AND broken, so not probable for me.

[Hullebullen]

Don't think so. It's been too long since I were in the military and I'm not quite in shape for the time being. And with my countrys position regarding US presence in Iraq it's out of the question anyways.

[Argyll]

Too old?
Hell I'm 41,and the team I know in Baghdad are all in their 40's!
Once a soldier always a soldier!I know guys who been out the Military for 15 years and they're in Iraq right now!
If your personal drills are still good then there's no reason for age being a problem!

[Roger Rabbit]

Hmm seems like theres quite a few people willing to go. Out of interest all those who said they would go and aren't in the military then are you planning on joining up anytime soon?

[Armour recon]

I would go as a peacekeeper. But there are only small Finnish group.

[Argyll]

I'm interested in the age group and Military/Law Enforcement experience of the guys who said they'd go.........if no experience then you'd be liabilities to others who have had that experience!
Unless you're a BTDT then I'd forget it,as being in a CP team is about trusting and knowing the reactions of others in the team,knowing what they're thinking,knowing whether they favour the left,right,front or rear stations,know what their drills are,and know that you can back them up when the **** hits the fan!! wannabe's need not apply!!

[Trigger]

I would obviously need some infantry training, as I am a former Navy man. On the plus side, I am already acclimated to a desert environment. ;)

[Haiw]

Well, would like to go to Iraq. But my wet dream at the moment is Sudan.
I'm in for the mines, and I know they are berried there,...somewhere. :hug:
Crazy ass engineer :lol:

[TriggerPuller]

Unless you're a BTDT then I'd forget it,as being in a CP team is about trusting and knowing the reactions of others in the team,knowing what they're thinking,knowing whether they favour the left,right,front or rear stations,know what their drills are,and know that you can back them up when the **** hits the fan!! wannabe's need not apply!! YEP!!! Everybody in my Company is either former SEAL or FR Marine. I would not go with ANYONE less experienced. This **** is not a game!!!!!!!!!!!

Papasmerf, you crack me up dude!!! :D

TP

[TriggerPuller]

I would obviously need some infantry training, as I am a former Navy man. On the plus side, I am already acclimated to a desert environment. ;)At least you have the Military mindset and know what it will take to get you through,unlike many of these companies who hire people with NO experience. I commend you for your honesty!

TP

[martinexsquaddie]

hey saxons not all bad and I quote "well it keeps your kit dry"

[mustamato]

hey saxons not all bad and I quote "well it keeps your kit dry"

I like the official version, according to it, Saxons are good piece of ****.

http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/l0039.html

http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/saxonb.jpg

[martinexsquaddie]

well Hon is a brilliant blokes who looks after the troops as well :roll:

[Haiw]

hey saxons not all bad and I quote "well it keeps your kit dry"

I like the official version, according to it, Saxons are good piece of ****.

http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/l0039.html

http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/saxonb.jpg
That's a Saxon? :lol: It looks like a failed French armoured car from the interbellum. :D

[ORold]

I would!! I've been for 5 months with the spanish army, and I would go again.
Why? ask my bank account, je je..
I met a lot of people from another countries, and when I was in kuwait, american females enjoy a lot with me...

[Merik]

i would go in a heartbeat, as a Marine infantryman of course.

i would do it for the expierience, to come home and tell about it, and to say that im a "Gulf War 2" veteran.

thats all i can think of at the moment. :D

You lie! Bush has said that the war is over! :lol:

No he said major operations are over. Get at least something right.

[papasmerf]

Unless you're a BTDT then I'd forget it,as being in a CP team is about trusting and knowing the reactions of others in the team,knowing what they're thinking,knowing whether they favour the left,right,front or rear stations,know what their drills are,and know that you can back them up when the **** hits the fan!! wannabe's need not apply!! YEP!!! Everybody in my Company is either former SEAL or FR Marine. I would not go with ANYONE less experienced. This **** is not a game!!!!!!!!!!!

Papasmerf, you crack me up dude!!! :D

TP

Thank you p-)

[spyguy]

I want to go but understand that things will happen in time, for anyone interested I'm a college sophomore and navy brat. I hope we're still there for a while so i can go and use this arabic that I'm studying. I'm like some of the other guys on here who are in college and fully intended on joining the military from the get go. There are some of you on here right? Anyway, the only unrealistic expectation i think i have concerning all of this is my desire to also pick up some farsi or urdu before i graduate. Thats all.