Ask an Iraq war Vet

[4drugmoney]

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First off, thank you for your service.

I only have one question. All of the IED's we hear about, are they mostly built using Russian made explosives left over from the 80's when they invaded Afghanistan or are the terrorists buying new stuff on the blackmarket? Or is it a combination of pretty much any & everything?

FWIW, I used to be a big supporter of Dubya but the longer this war drags out & the more bullsh*t that we are fed from his administration, the more I'm convinced that he invaded Iraq because he was bullied into it by Cheney & the big oil companies. Afterall, they have to make back all of the millions they gave in campaign contributions don't they? I also believe that as soon as we pull out, the Iraqi "democracy" will fall like a house of cards & they will be right back to square one. I had/have no problem going after Bin Laden & his group though. Sorry for the hijack.

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Now most of the IED's are coming from Iran or other state sponserd terrorist. To have an IED that blows up an armored HMMWV (HUMMER) takes a lot of sophistication.

I am a republicant by nature.But,KBR which is a sub-company of Haliburton did my laundary and provided me meals in Iraq every day(second tour). The workers made like 15$ a day, and were balling out of control(they were all from 3rd world countries). Of course Cheney was the former Prez/CEO of Haliburton and got billion dollar contracts but whatever.

[4drugmoney]

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Does anyone there think Osama will ever be caught?

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I doubt it, but Im sure he isn't in Iraq anyways

[xxThe_Lebowskixx]

what is your job in japan?

why did you join the marines in the first place?

in your mind, what percent of your fellow marines are psychopaths?

did anyone you know have a relationship with a local girl? where did you guys go to party (neighboring countries?)

[4drugmoney]

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Were they offering the huge cash bonuses for re-upping when you were stationed in Iraq?

If so, were you at all tempted to re-up?

Thanks also for serving and sharing. I continue to be amazed at the professionalism and high morale shown by the U.S. troops, despite the poor leadership from the executive branch. You make us proud.

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Renlistment bonuses are at an all time high and are tax free in cmbat zones.

I turned down 40k tax free for 4 more years, but I already had a job. If I had not had a job lined up I would be back in Iraq now.

Thank you very much.

[4drugmoney]

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What is the video game of choice for Marines?

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My second tour we were killing some First to fight, Halo, Madden ETC.Game systems dont last long in the desert though.

[Klompy]

What were your sleeping conditions like? Did you spend most of your time on a base? What's your MOS?

[4drugmoney]

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what is your job in japan?

why did you join the marines in the first place?

in your mind, what percent of your fellow marines are psychopaths?

did anyone you know have a relationship with a local girl? where did you guys go to party (neighboring countries?)

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I work for a Japanese communications company.

I joined the Marines because I was tired of school. I did almost a year of college, but decided to stop attending class.

Marines by nature are pretty crazy

No, to be honest I saw very few women there. And from what I saw there is zero "Partying" as we know it.

[4drugmoney]

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Thank you for your service.

Is the majority of the current enemy pissed off Iraqis or foreign fighters from Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, etc..

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It's a huge mix. But the weapons are def coming from Iran ETC

[4drugmoney]

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What were your sleeping conditions like? Did you spend most of your time on a base? What's your MOS?

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By the time I left my second tour I was sleeping in a double bed, in an air-conditioned trailer on Camp Fallujah.
I have also slept in HMMWVs sand , cots ETC.

I started as a 0621 to 0622 to 0627.

[4drugmoney]

Bedtime I will answer all questions tommorow.