Ask an Iraq war Vet

[4drugmoney]

With the upcoming elections and my 2+2 friends telling me to do this, I decided why not.I've done two tours in Iraq as a Marine totaling 14 months( I am now a civillian again [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]). Most people I talk to have huge misconceptions of what it is like there, so I thought I would share. Ask me anything.

Ill post some pictures and videos too if there is interest.

[dozer]

How bad do the Iraqis hate America over there?

Do the vets have any clue about how outraged millions of people in America are over this war?

Who is in your avatar?

[ChipWrecked]

Were you involved in either of the Fallujah assaults?

What is the most stressful aspect of operations in Iraq?

[4drugmoney]

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Were you involved in either of the Fallujah assaults?

What is the most stressful aspect of operations in Iraq?

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I was in Fallujah and a place called EFIC which is rite outside of Fallujah for most of my second tour, which was right after 3/5 retook the city. Fallujah is still a very nasty place.

The most stressfull aspect of Iraq for me was always being uncomfortable. It's HOT, It's COLD, It's Sandy,Your always on edge on Convoys, you talk to the people and wonder why your there,ETC ETC. And above all you miss your family and friends.

[Raised2Win]

What was the most dangerous situation u faced there?

Did you see anyone getting killed or badly hurt, enemy or fellow soldier and how did it effect you?

[[Phill]]

What was the deal with Abu Graib?

Was that skank and the others ordered to torture the prisoners by CIA/Military Intelligence?

How many confirmed kills did you get?

[Brad1970]

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.

[4drugmoney]

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What was the most dangerous situation u faced there?

Did you see anyone getting killed or badly hurt, enemy or fellow soldier and how did it effect you?

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It was Convoys. Mortars and RPGs. This is a common Misconception of the war. I was in SATCOMM. So I wasn't kicking in doors and [censored] like that.

Yes I saw fellow Marines/soldiers/Navy personell blown up, shot, killed. And many,many enemy killed. It def. effected me, but lukily it wasnt anyone that was real close to me.I am very lucky.

[4drugmoney]

For the most part they hate us alot. Ill quote a high ranking Iraqi Security Forces Guy I worked with. "Yeah it sucked under Sadam, but it was much more peacefull."

Believe it or not most of the Vets are just as, or more pissed about the war

I dont know but she is amazing

[Fast Food Knight]

What is your opinion on a responsible exit strategy? Based on your experiences, do you think that pulling out sooner rather than later is dangerous (for Iraqis or Americans), or do you think it's a lost cause and we may as well get out while we can?