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I know this may be controversial; however, what is your honest thoughts about working with someone who you do not consider an American? I have had my clearance suspended on such grounds, treated differently, and called names? Can we work objectively on common grounds without our way of life barging in? Can the military really institutionalize?
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Posted 10 y ago
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As long as they're not proposing to me, I'm ok with it.
Then again...it's nice to get proposed to every once in a while...
Then again...it's nice to get proposed to every once in a while...
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
Hey if they find me attractive enough to marry (because they sure don't talk to me), well that's just sweet lol.
Of course I wouldn't say yes but it's still a nice thing to hear :) Besides I couldn't take that home to Daddy.
Of course I wouldn't say yes but it's still a nice thing to hear :) Besides I couldn't take that home to Daddy.
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lol....true very true, you daddy would probably expect an educated man, with strong christian and family values, reasonable and an honest man who can, in every sense of the word, take care of his little girl and make her happy.
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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Yep, you got it! It also helps if he's a Soldier. Daddy thinks I should marry GI Joe lol.
Yep, you got it! It also helps if he's a Soldier. Daddy thinks I should marry GI Joe lol.
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Some of the greatest times I had in the Corps were with the Marines that were part of our Police Advisor Team and the Afghan National Police we served along side with. It was very challenging but rewarding at the same time. The insider attacks at the time of the surge were increasing, we had a couple ANP try to detonate suicide vests at our police station but failed and were apprehended by our ANP at the ECP. This type of threat can make you uneasy considering the ANP you trust to fight along side you could easily be the one to fight against you. Being the type of asian I am, I was mistaken for an interpreter for looking like I was part of the Uzbek tribe and speaking Pashtun for the first couple exchanges of words. Many of my ANP who were Uzbeks called me brother, you definitely bond with these men when you operate with them.
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SSG Jackson A.
With all due respect, I would feel the same way that I feel about any "friendly" troops. If they are properly vetted, technically competent, keep their weapons pointed in the right direction, communicate properly, treat our troops with respect, and fight our mutual enemies with honor and bravery, we should have absolutely no questions or issues of any kind.
You may want to get your CSM's input about your questions and issues. Your CSM may be able to provide much broader perspective about the most appropriate answers.
Warmest Regards, Sandy
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Thanks LT. My issues were resolved a long time ago with the help of a Korean American SSG- My supervisor at the time. I am trying to see other military members perspective on working with a "non- American". It does not necessarily have to be an Afghan or Iraqi.
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SSG Jackson A.
At first I had images of the Japanese Americans and Tuskeegee pilots in WWII... who were ultimately proven to be some of our best fighting men. But, then as Cpl Fittizzi said, something on the order of a percent of our casualties were the result of blue on green insurgent infiltrator fire... and I thought about similar problems in Vietnam. In both instances our losses from equipment malfunctions far exceeded this kind of friendly fire. But, blue on green attacks were specifically intended to generate distrust, and disaffection in the ranks re joint allied missions. If we are not to give in to this enemy strategy we must trust our allies. The key in the end in OIF/EOF was to modify recruitment, night raids, etc to align local culture.
The problem is not non-American allies... it is dealing with insurgents.
Warmest Regards, Sandy
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