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xepherys · 07-05-2006, 01:16 PM

Ample-

First of all, not everyone can adjust as well, classes or not. When I was in the Corp of Engineers we had a unit return from Afghanistan that had been doing heavy construction work. They lost nearly half their company during the 12 months they were deployed. They were a non-combat engineer unit primarily responsible for constructing public service buildings and helping teach some irrigation techniques. Several of those guys were not able to function very well for a LONG time after coming home. Luckily, other men and women in our regiment helped take care of them, gave them jobs and offered them a place to stay until they got back on their feet. IMO, that's what the military should be like. Don't just look after one another in the trenches, but also in the homeland upon your return. There are plenty of people in my regiment currently that I dislike on a personal level. If they came home traumatized, I'd help them just as fervently as I would if I was in the field with them under fire. LDRSHIP? Loyalty is not just to one's country, but to one's fellow countrymen. Honor? Integrity? Where is our honor and integrity if we stand idly by and let such things occur?

Yes, the down side of social programs is that some people (even with a military background) do not have honor and integrity and will abuse the system for personal gain. I'd rather have 5 abusers and 1 person who was helped, than to not help anyone that needs it at all.

Snowy-

I wasn't referring just to military personnel serving in OIF right now, but anyone of military service, even during times of peace. As a soldier, marine, airman or sailor, even during times of peace, you never know when you might be called to duty and lay out your life for your country. However, you know you have a greater chance of that than most civilians, yet you sign on the dotted line anyhow. I don't believe that the government should forsake you upon the end of your duty. Some military benefits (including retirement pay) are wonderful, but other programs are bad or non-existant. It's terribly sad, IMO.

07-05-2006, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Ample- First of all, not everyone can adjust as well, classes or not. When I was in the Corp of Engineers we had a unit return from Afghanistan that had been doing heavy construction work. They lost nearly half their company during the 12 months they were deployed. They were a non-combat engineer unit primarily responsible for constructing public service buildings and helping teach some irrigation techniques. Several of those guys were not able to function very well for a LONG time after coming home. Luckily, other men and women in our regiment helped take care of them, gave them jobs and offered them a place to stay until they got back on their feet. IMO, that's what the military should be like. Don't just look after one another in the trenches, but also in the homeland upon your return. There are plenty of people in my regiment currently that I dislike on a personal level. If they came home traumatized, I'd help them just as fervently as I would if I was in the field with them under fire. LDRSHIP? Loyalty is not just to one's country, but to one's fellow countrymen. Honor? Integrity? Where is our honor and integrity if we stand idly by and let such things occur? Yes, the down side of social programs is that some people (even with a military background) do not have honor and integrity and will abuse the system for personal gain. I'd rather have 5 abusers and 1 person who was helped, than to not help anyone that needs it at all. Snowy- I wasn't referring just to military personnel serving in OIF right now, but anyone of military service, even during times of peace. As a soldier, marine, airman or sailor, even during times of peace, you never know when you might be called to duty and lay out your life for your country. However, you know you have a greater chance of that than most civilians, yet you sign on the dotted line anyhow. I don't believe that the government should forsake you upon the end of your duty. Some military benefits (including retirement pay) are wonderful, but other programs are bad or non-existant. It's terribly sad, IMO.