for those of you that SO's are going to iraq - During Deployment

02-17-2006, 10:37 AM

i have been reading about hedi and a few others that are on shore duty and are being deployed for 14 months. ok so my dh and i are deciding if he wants to re enlist or not so my question is what does your SO do in the navy? dh seems to think he wouldnt be deployed because he is a nuke and they wouldnt need him. any thoughts on the subject

Sarah · 02-17-2006, 10:59 AM

I don't think it really matters what your dh does in the Navy. If they need him over there, they will send him.

Mine is a Corpsman(FMF), but he has a NEC of being a PMT.

I was reading the Navytimes yesterday, and a quote from Vice Adm. Harvey says it all "There are no sidelines anymore.If you're wearing the uniform you are on the front line of service"

Kaymara · 02-17-2006, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Sarah

I don't think it really matters what your dh does in the Navy. If they need him over there, they will send him.

Yep! Doesn't matter what they do. They can be sent!

Sarah · 02-17-2006, 11:03 AM

Also, I want to add this point, that in all honesty, puts a bad taste in my mouth....Why is it that there are so many families who want their service members to get out, and not reenlist, because they are afraid of getting called out. I mean, what did they join the military for?? And don't say for the education. When that person signs on the dotted line, they MUST know that there is always that chance of being sent to Iraq or anywhere in the world for that matter. Granted, no one wants their loved on sent over there, but you knew what their job is, and they know it too. This is what being in the military is about. To defend our country and freedom.

I don't mean nor want to turn this into something else, but I was curious.

Chevy_Gurl · 02-17-2006, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Sarah

Vice Adm. Harvey says it all "There are no sidelines anymore.If you're wearing the uniform you are on the front line of service"

Doesn't matter no one is excluded

Kaymara · 02-17-2006, 11:05 AM

Ohh and dont count on certain amount of time on deployments like old times. That can and does change now. Just a sign of the times and that all things change. Dh did a 10 monther (extended 20 days before returning home after 6 months out to doing a total of 10 months) If they are needed they will stay out, go to Iraq etc. Just part of being in the military

Caimbrie · 02-17-2006, 11:05 AM

I know where you're coming from Sarah. I feel the same way.

Sarah · 02-17-2006, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Kaymara

Ohh and dont count on certain amount of time on deployments like old times. That can and does change now. Just a sign of the times and that all things change. Dh did a 10 monther (extended 20 days before returning home after 6 months out to doing a total of 10 months) If they are needed they will stay out, go to Iraq etc. Just part of being in the military

Yup

. The old days of 6 month deployments are long gone.

NavyFiance08 · 02-17-2006, 11:18 AM

I think some rates are more then likely not going to Iraq....but they are probably few and far between.
For Example: my DF is a QuarterMaster (they do Navigation) and although they have some land based training, 98% of his training is for sea nav. so the liklihood that he would end up over there probably isn't good, but it is the military so NOTHING is a guarantee.

matty · 02-17-2006, 11:28 AM

I see what Sarah is saying, but if people are coming up for reenlistment, they need to evaluate anew whether or not they want to continue sacrificing for their country. They've put in their time and I think it's valid to think about the effect that reenlistment would have on the growth of a family, or long-term career plans, etc. I don't think it's like someone who tries to get out in the middle of their commitment.

My husband went to Iraq, and honestly, there is no way he would stay in past his original commitment because we know he'd be sent back for at least a year and that's not what we want for our family and his career.

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mamaoftwins+1 Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	for those of you that SO's are going to iraq i have been reading about hedi and a few others that are on shore duty and are being deployed for 14 months. ok so my dh and i are deciding if he wants to re enlist or not so my question is what does your SO do in the navy? dh seems to think he wouldnt be deployed because he is a nuke and they wouldnt need him. any thoughts on the subject

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Kaymara Behind every keystroke is a real person Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 27,350 Classifieds: (7) Activity: 39% Longevity: 99%	Ohh and dont count on certain amount of time on deployments like old times. That can and does change now. Just a sign of the times and that all things change. Dh did a 10 monther (extended 20 days before returning home after 6 months out to doing a total of 10 months) If they are needed they will stay out, go to Iraq etc. Just part of being in the military __________________ Surviving deployment #5

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NavyFiance08 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 538 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	I think some rates are more then likely not going to Iraq....but they are probably few and far between. For Example: my DF is a QuarterMaster (they do Navigation) and although they have some land based training, 98% of his training is for sea nav. so the liklihood that he would end up over there probably isn't good, but it is the military so NOTHING is a guarantee. __________________ Brittany http://www.myspace.com/brit2504 <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10726;128/st/20051128/e/DF+left/k/ed4a/event.png"></a>

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02-17-2006, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sarah I'm too cool for words Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 18,586 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 94%	I don't think it really matters what your dh does in the Navy. If they need him over there, they will send him. Mine is a Corpsman(FMF), but he has a NEC of being a PMT. I was reading the Navytimes yesterday, and a quote from Vice Adm. Harvey says it all "There are no sidelines anymore.If you're wearing the uniform you are on the front line of service"

02-17-2006, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sarah I'm too cool for words Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 18,586 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 94%	Also, I want to add this point, that in all honesty, puts a bad taste in my mouth....Why is it that there are so many families who want their service members to get out, and not reenlist, because they are afraid of getting called out. I mean, what did they join the military for?? And don't say for the education. When that person signs on the dotted line, they MUST know that there is always that chance of being sent to Iraq or anywhere in the world for that matter. Granted, no one wants their loved on sent over there, but you knew what their job is, and they know it too. This is what being in the military is about. To defend our country and freedom. I don't mean nor want to turn this into something else, but I was curious.

02-17-2006, 11:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
matty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 278 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 66%	I see what Sarah is saying, but if people are coming up for reenlistment, they need to evaluate anew whether or not they want to continue sacrificing for their country. They've put in their time and I think it's valid to think about the effect that reenlistment would have on the growth of a family, or long-term career plans, etc. I don't think it's like someone who tries to get out in the middle of their commitment. My husband went to Iraq, and honestly, there is no way he would stay in past his original commitment because we know he'd be sent back for at least a year and that's not what we want for our family and his career.