Arizona's enlistment rate strong - AZ Central.com
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:42:45 GMT+00:00
AZ Central.com ... 34 civilian staff members more time to focus on preparing applicants for military life and helping them to choose a suitable job specialty, Ortiz said. ...

Three to receive Military Cross - BBC News
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:36:27 GMT+00:00
Cross BBC News Finally, L/Sgt Turrall, of The Irish Guards, received the Military Cross for risking his own life to protect Afghan children. His section was guarding a new ...

Friends, family honor Rockford Marine Cpl. Daane DeBoer, killed in Afghanistan - MLive.com
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:22:10 GMT+00:00
MLive.com grand rapids -- Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan Innis was looking forward to a hunting trip with Daane DeBoer when his best friend's military tour in Afghanistan was ...

Why is it hard for some to adjust from military life to civilian life?
Q. I hear stories that some people just can't adjust to civilian life after serving in the military. Why do you suppose this is?
Asked by Zanz - Thu Dec 17 06:47:31 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Civilian life and the military lifestyle are two drastically different things, it can severely affect a person if they are not mentally prepared for it. Imagine a person who has is on heightened alert day to day in a war zone. Now imagine that same person who gets shipped back home and has to sit in an waiting room patiently, and quietly before getting his teeth checked. Let's say a child drops some toys in the waiting room, or starts screaming, or someone quickly turns the corner into the room. The sound of dropping toys, the screaming child, or the person quickly coming around the corner, can all remind the soldier of his days in a warzone. It can really throw you off as a person. It's two radically different ways of life. And it can… [cont.]
Answered by I may involuntarilly discharge - Thu Dec 17 06:54:17 2009

Is military life harder for the member or the spouse or is it equal?
Q. I've expressed to my husband a little about how I believe I'll face some challenges as a Navy Spouse. He feels it's ridiculous that I think the Navy will present any difficulties for me, after all, HE is the one joining the Navy. Is this true? What do you military spouses or navy spouses think of this? What about members of the military, what do you believe?
Asked by MissMoxie - Thu May 31 17:58:56 2007 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Oh please. It's apples and oranges...hard for both of you just in different ways. Hubby needs to get a clue! Yes it's hard for them but it's equally hard to be home wondering, waiting and taking care of everything at home - especially if you have children. Hospital visits, everything breaks as soon as they leave is not just an old adage -- it REALLY does!, dealing with beauracracy, moving and resettling every few years (men don't get this), and everything else is no cake walk! It's hard for BOTH of you and you need to discuss this, He needs to appreciate your sacrifice and service( willingness to hold down the fort) just as much as you need to his.
Answered by ArmyWifey - Thu May 31 18:09:01 2007

Military Life Insurance SGLI and Alcor Cryogenics?
Q. Can I use my Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) provided by the military to enroll in a cryogenics program like Alcor?
Asked by DeletedBlahBlah1234 - Wed Dec 24 19:14:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You do not MEAN **cryogenics**, which is low temperature physics: "The branches of physics and engineering that involve the study of very low temperatures, how to produce them, and how materials behave at those temperatures". By contrast, cryonics is "The emerging medical technology of cryopreserving humans and animals with the intention of future revival." What you MEAN is "Can I use my Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) provided by the military to enroll in a *cryonics* program like Alcor?" Alcor policy generally requires that Alcor be the owner of the life insurance policy, which is likely impossible with SGLI: "Alcor is designated as both the beneficiary and owner of the life insurance policy (revocable if membership… [cont.]
Answered by Candice Z - Thu Dec 25 22:37:26 2008