tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29744002496111674.post2367520881768090143..comments2023-10-19T07:25:50.728-07:00Comments on Cover(ed) Girl: Obligations, deployments, and the Army values.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17017554278813071029noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29744002496111674.post-36469954867733712652010-05-28T11:35:14.132-07:002010-05-28T11:35:14.132-07:00LK: Thanks! *hugs*
Amber: LOL! Should I feel bad ...LK: Thanks! *hugs*<br /><br />Amber: LOL! Should I feel bad for that? I think so... ; P<br /><br />Caraboska: Oh, okay, I get what you mean now. I can be a little dense sometimes, lol. The answer to that is no. Uniform standards vary from country to country, so what is the standard in one is not allowed in others. The only exception I know of to the rule in the US (Army specifically) was made for a male Sikh doctor (read: officer). He was allowed to wear his turban and not shave. But there are other Sikhs, Muslims, etc on duty. The point of the uniform and the standards that govern wear of said uniform is so that everyone looks alike. I could try, but it wouldn't fly. Especially because I'm not Muslim, so nobody would consider it a legit religious issue. I read about a female Army officer who converted. She just wears hijab off duty, and adheres to the military standards the rest of the time. Not ideal, but in this case it would like beating my head against a brick wall. <br /><br />Banana Queen: I agree. If I remember correctly, only 1% of the US population has served or currently serves in the military. That's crazy, huh? Some people - okay, a lot of folks - would complain, but I think that a couple of years of mando service for those who are judged mentally and physically capable would be a good thing. A surprising number of soldiers who just wanted to finish their first enlistment have gone on to retire after 20+ years of service -- my old Sergeant Major was one of them. He never thought he'd be in that long, but it was a good life for him, and definitely kicked the trouble maker impulses he came in with. : P Many other countries require military service before you can even get a civilian job or go to school or whatever. Some folks argue that being all-volunteer is the way to go, that that is what makes our country's military so strong. To a limited degree, I agree with that. But a million people, give or take, shouldn't have to shoulder the responsibility year after year. <br /><br />Susanne: *grin* Glad you liked! It didn't come out as well or as coherrant as I would like, but I think I managed to get my point across.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017554278813071029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29744002496111674.post-52255117899289763482010-05-27T10:15:38.525-07:002010-05-27T10:15:38.525-07:00You make me get goosebumps! Wow! I loved this. Th...You make me get goosebumps! Wow! I loved this. Thanks so much for serving! <3<br /><br />:)Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29744002496111674.post-63932898941858751332010-05-27T10:13:26.806-07:002010-05-27T10:13:26.806-07:00Inspiring and thoughtful. As someone with many peo...Inspiring and thoughtful. As someone with many people in the military, I find this subject painful and upsetting on many levels. Personally, with the war effort that so many people now support (because we have a new CIC, I suppose), I feel it's only fair that we bring back the draft. Our all-volunteer military is under so much stress from multiple (and longer) deployments, and you're right- people are all talk about patriotism and no walk. Perhaps it would alleviate some of the stress while also making it as deeply personal for every American as it is for those of us who love our soldiers/sailors or those of us who deploy.<br /><br />Just a thought or two. Bravo on your bravery. America thanks you.Banana Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957423342950710997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29744002496111674.post-56699893649545838602010-05-27T10:11:38.737-07:002010-05-27T10:11:38.737-07:00I wasn't talking about that kind of conscienti...I wasn't talking about that kind of conscientious objection - at least not for you, since you apparently don't have that sort of convictions or you would never have signed up in the first place. I was talking about the... compromises on modesty that you would have to make. It is possible to wear hijab and be a soldier. There are countries in the Middle East that have female soldiers, they wear hijab and that's that. Sounds like it's a little different in the US Army... OK, so don't declare conscientious objector status. Sue them for the right to wear hijab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29744002496111674.post-66044998946036063822010-05-27T09:58:43.475-07:002010-05-27T09:58:43.475-07:00Aw, sweetie, you've made me cry at work.
I...Aw, sweetie, you've made me cry at work.<br /><br />I'm so proud to know you.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29744002496111674.post-67917448304184233112010-05-27T09:47:38.553-07:002010-05-27T09:47:38.553-07:00That was beautiful. Thank God for all you wonderf...That was beautiful. Thank God for all you wonderful people willing to stand up for your country. Regardless of how I feel about the war, I think that every soldier is amazing and I wish all of them to come home safely. <br /><br />May God bless you and keep you safe.LKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170091976914539273noreply@blogger.com