My Husband Is Going to War In Iraq

Did he tell you he was going to do that? That's awful, I wish you the best of luck. I wish him luck too.

My brother just got back from iraq. He has just barly gotten married and then had to leave. I think that you should go live with your parents assuming the relationship with them is good. However I am guessing no since you are 16 and married with a kid. That is very young to be starting a family. Anyway, you need support that is why I think if you are close with your mom and dad live with them until your hubby comes back. My brothers wife almost did that (and she is in her 20's) but decided not to because that meant breaking a lease. She didn't have a kid though. You are in a heart breaking situation I understand but I think most importantly because you are so young and have a lot going on right now you should stay with someone that can help take care of you and the baby.

I am 20 years old. I just found out my husband is going to iraq. Although I knew it was probably going to happen, when it gets to me, I just think about the money, oh the money - and my husbands a smart man, he will survive. See, I told him that if he doesn't come back to me fully functional mentally and physically i'd beat his ass... (was a joke though) and that if he didn't come back alive... Then when I died, i'd haunt him for the rest of eternity. :)

The military offeres plenty of family services for this sort of deal. They offer support groups and other things like that. The military is all about supporting the family. It doesnt sound like he volunteered for it. So dont feel like he was trying keeping it from you. I hope that both of you understood that joining the military at this time meant that deployment was a high possibility. Its just one of those things people should talk about before joining.

I am currently in kuwait right now and the guys that I see coming in and out of this place seem to be in high morale. I am not going to lie and say everything is going to be ok... But the chances of him being ok is very high. Have hope in that.

Write to him a lot. There will be times where they get internet access so use the email too. If he comes back a little strange the military helps out with that as well.

My husband just left for kuwait 2 weeks ago for 6 months and we're newlyweds hang in there and tell yourself how good it will be when he gets back take care of your baby and think of the money he's making while over there, it'll get you ahead. Write him and pray for him and with him daily. God will take care of all of you if you believe and hand it over to him.

My husband just got back from being in korea for a year. And now he has to go to iraq for a year. What helped me was all the support on post and my family and friends. I wish yall well and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!

It will be ok. My husband is in the marine corps and has already completed two tours to iraq. My advise, get a good support system ie family, friends, other military wives. Also keep busy, remember as much as we love our husbands ( which trust me I know we do ) we cannot let our lives be centered around them. Our lives must go on, we are the real heros of these wars, we are the ones who support these men and our families. Its hard but trust me after the first couple weeks it will get better

By the way this cpl guy ( and yes hes not in the service he just thinks its a cool name or something) says the same exact thing to everyone he insults ie the fresh face in the porn industry ect. If he knew anything about bah and how military life works he'd shut his mouth. Our husbands get off base allowance or we can live on base for free. They get paid more for every dependent they have. Children, wife so on. We have free medical insurance called tri care. We are not on wel fare we have insurance through the government. It kills me to know that it is suckers like you that the brave men and women of this country fight for. You are an idiotic person who needs to know what he is talking about before he opens his mouth.

So tell me about the insurance us military wives have you seem to know all about it right?

So what your saying is that military wives insurance depends on wheter or not our husbands opt for sglit or state sponsered *life* insurance...Hmm actually that is completly off the topic im talking about medical insurance dependents recieve life insurance doesn't even come into play with this topic, I guess that was the quickest thing that you could find on google wasnt it.

Good thing your not trying to prove anything to me. Also my husbands done going to iraq and gets out of the service in 2 months (by the way no kids and he's an e7. ) but thanks for the *support* sweetheart! :wink:

I'm glad I don't have to go to iraq, although I was in afghanistan from sep 2003 to feb 2004.


Afghanistan is a paradise compared to iraq, or so I hear. Car bombings daily, sweltering heat and a lack of local support do not make for a very good experience.


Then you should know how tough it is for us back at home to know that our loved ones are going through that. We should support each other and not tell others that we hope that their husbands die. I respect each and every person in the military or associated with it until they give me reason not to. Why are you being so cruel to this little girl who is scared and alone if you personally know the hell hole that these people go into. We dont need anymore enemies and we dont need to fight battles with each other. But you better be damn sure that if you talk sh*t about my husband, brothers, brother-in-laws or my friends that are risking their lives that you will get a fight as I hope I would get from you if I did the same. All im asking you is to show a little bit of respect.

You think what you saw was rough? You think that your the only one who has seen these types of things? My husband is 0311 in the marines sweetheart now while I am not going to try to play the who has the bigger balls game I will tell you this, my husband has been through a lot over there. I said he only did two tours while I was with him. Hes been over a total of four times . I know he has killed men and he has the burns on his arms and stomach to show he knows about thoes home made bombs. Out of the 453 men who left for iraq last time only 269 came back. My best friend had her arm blown off in a convoy. My brother in law is in iraq right now. My brother a lt. Who is a ranger with the 82nd leaves in two months. My little brother just came home. I know what yall see over there so dont you dare talk to me like I think its easy for people out there. All im saying is that if you have gone through this sh*t and I dont really care if you couldn't handle it and had to leave for "personal reasons". Obviously if you taken it then you shouldnt say these awful things to other people. What makes you so much better that you have the right to say that

Omg, haloperidol for that guy please

Good thing were I live we don't have these problems. Honestly, what's wrong with america? I don't support the war and i'm far from being 'just' proud of it. Dammit, you americans are really something else, arn't ya? Here in canada, we are respected worldwide!! You know why? Here's why: throughout the majority of 'american' history, you have assumed, you hear that? You people have assumed that war is the 'only', I repeat, only way to deal with things. You people are literally throwing yourselves into certain countries unleashing nothing but pure chaos. God!! To be honest once again (since that's the kind of person I am), while being utterly frustrated at times with you people, it's quite funny nonetheless. I mean what could possibly be more hilarious than you people walking around while wondering about such idiotic things? For example, you still believe it's ok to sit on your ass and wonder as to exactly why most of the world hates you so much!! Really now, you people asking such questions only makes us as canadians think you're a bunch of fruits that make it seem as though your i.Q. Levels couldn't possibly be any larger than fourty. It kinda makes me wonder if the majority of america is semi-braindead or mentally handicap or unstable to certain extents. I got one word and one word only to express how I feel about americans: idiots!! The world hates your guts because you are known worldwide for promoting war. Canada is a peace keeping coutry, and when it comes to terrorism, we compromise, set deals abroad, make friends, etc. Now you stupid americans are probably thinking that we only do this because were actually afraid of war. Afraid of war? what?! No, you see (considering canadians actually have brains and are intelligent enough to realise that violence is no way to solve things), we do this because it's the smart, not to mention right thing to do. You ever heard of the saying 'keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.'? Now look at us, we're canada for crying out loud. We are currently respected in such a way that america is forced to stare in shame and utter distrait. We would try negotiating if caught in the path of terrorism. Not just doing it charge with numerious amounts of weapons. Hence, they become even more pissed resulting in a decrease of america's popularity. Which as of now is pretty hurt. Damn, you people can't even spell words such as colour, humour, or anything else that does 'not' end with just an 'o', but an 'ou'. Awww. Brain (if americans actually have one, which they don't) having a hard time processing the extra vowel? You people are losers. It's sad. You know, my british friend was totally right and I didn't doubt him for a split second (or in this case, possibly a quarter or even a fraction of a second) as he quoted in reference to americans: "canadians are more down to earth and not as stupid." science also backs me up on this. Professionals within the field don't occasionally pass down bs. Canada is far more intelligent. Which is also quite sad seeing as how america's population is extended far over our's and there is believe it or not (due to governmental facts and all of that other political/economical logic) more poverty and higher tax rates throughout our system. Seriously, your well-known passion for violence in modern times just comes to show why smart people like us still wonder as to why you keep relying on such pathetic stratigics via terrorism and whatnot. Sure, you can go right ahead and say i'm verbally attacking your country. What do I care? Afterall, why should I lean repect towards a country that's going to soon be the number one cause for global warming? Don't get smart. You know exactly what I mean by that. Wait ago you stupid, oil built unions!! Ever seen the movie 'day after tomorrow'? You're damn right sh*t like that is possible (maybe not as harsh-flown, but still a huge threat) in reality. I mean c'mon!! After every war-related thing in which you people have participated in so far throughout global history (excluding world war 1 & 2), despite wanting to hear the truth, that truth (like it or not; believe it or not) is for every one positive that you have gained, you have been extracted negativity in the coarse of multiplication by two. Face the facts, you people are more hurt nowadays than so-called, and I quote out of my own descriptive prior to issue at subject 'the country of heroes'. Like i've mentioned earlier, idiots!! I guess you people truly are stupid... Seeing as how you obviously (or actually?) think war/terrorism and ruthless crime throughout the country (m*rder for that matter) is relavent in any way possible to your so-called claims of being the best in the world, heroes, etc. How wrong you are. Then again, and I do apologize to those americans for which do not possess a strong stomach or as to whether this may offend, but like i've said quite a few times now seperatly, here's my diagnosis on america full throttle: you people are idiots, pathetic and sad. You have major issues and alot of problems which need to be worked out and are politically corrupt seeing as how I do tend to watch cnn sometimes. Yes. You heard correctly. We too, as the rest of the world get that channel. Another example of the average american or better put, the average american prior to being a complete health question: america thinks they are the only ones who are watching their own, forgive me but this next word relates to the meaning of truth and fact, corrupt, yet, boring as hell news. Believe me, with canadian news there's at least somewhat of a decent percentage of news (local, national, global). With canada, you may hear about homicide from time to time, and that i'm willing to admit. But when you flick the channel over to the us of retarded a's, it's nothing more, no really, absolutly nothing more than warefare/terrorism and reports about blank blank m*rdering blank blank jr. ('constant' m*rder, and it isn't always your typical gang-related case) these trends seem to reign supreme within your country. Sh*t, this has got to be the reason as to why at least three/fourths of americans lack a revolutionary brain. This may make no sence, but as far as i'm concerned, i'd 'have' to be breaking at least one law of physics if to come up with a better conclusion. Hence if you will, my very own metaphore. And what's this whole obesity thing? Shouldn't people care less about those who for some reason tend to find big macs and/or quarter pounders with cheese sexually attractive? What a grose, not to mention humourous combination. But then again, what do you expect from fat or overweight people anyway? Possession of large rolls and flabby obliques are key when one is obese. Lol with those who cannot help it, obesity is a disease. But other than that minor, yet, simple factor of obesity, the fda are nothing more than a group of quiffers who have brains with the capacity to only memorize the basics of giving out phony info., and other things in which only apply to their hurtbag ass's. The fda can kiss my canadian arse. They are stupid as f*ck just like the rest of their damn country. And that's about all I can say. Now, back on topic. You think I havn't seen that dude, what's his face on infomercials?! I know all about your utterly corrupt fda system. It makes me laugh. Canada has got some issues like that as well, but compared to what i've heard from that guy, whoa! America has eternal problems. Damn... You people are messed with intelligence, ware-related issues and food production!! Holy shiz!! Wait, maybe it would have been more proper to label it as not food 'production', but food 'corruption'. Hey, that rhymes, too! What's wrong with you people? America uses the poor-ass excuse of having a vast history of war/chaos/violence in order to give them so-proclaimed good reason to continue on in the same raging manner. It's been like what? Over two-hundred years? Yet, you people can't even find a minimal way to achieve peace? Ask anyone with a 'quality' brain (canadians & british currently at the top, while the list continues until we reach america who comes in last...) and you'll be told that 'war/chaos/violence' is the last way to deal with things. The 'american' way of solving problems: war - if you go to war, ofcoarse the opposing force is going to hate you regardless of win or loss. It is commonsense. But this part of commonsense is in dissaray (explains american mental state) and constant disfunction (explains american physical state) with the american people. Recent canadian studies confirm that this is infact a disorder with our neighbours to the south. America has been diagnosed with what canadian experts have recently proclaimed as being 'dfs' (desperate for shotguns). What a tragic, yet embarrassing life plan for fool america...