For those no longer serving: if you could get back in for 1 year but had to be deployed to Afgh the whole time, would you do it?

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:33:35 -0400

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made Oct 4 at 2016 8:36 AM

SFC Christopher Perry — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:36:24 -0400

I already went back at 40 years of age, after a fifteen year break in service. I think, nope I know, I am too old for this one nowadays.

Response by PO1 Darrell Hix made Oct 4 at 2016 8:41 AM

PO1 Darrell Hix — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:41:17 -0400

Absolutely yes. Would love to serve again.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Oct 4 at 2016 8:48 AM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:48:38 -0400

Why not, it's always nice to have a grandpa around! Seriously, in my case one airfield is like another, doesn't really matter where it is. Plus would give me a chance to see places I had been involved in targeting way back when.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 8:49 AM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:49:21 -0400

Last deployment was Afgh and retired right after returning, and am getting ready to go back to Iraq for 6 month contract job, so Yes...

Response by Barry Davidson made Oct 4 at 2016 9:21 AM

Barry Davidson — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:21:02 -0400

My best friend got out because they wouldn't send him back. He spent almost 15 years in the sandbox. When his original MOS didn't allow him to go back, he switched to 55b so he could.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 9:20 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:20:53 -0400

Yes, I would. I know my wife would hate it, but I can't fully explain why I'd want to deploy in to harms way again. Maybe it's the camaraderie, maybe it's the ability to work on yourself with no distractions, I don't know. I just miss it.

Response by Sgt Francis Santa-Teresa made Oct 4 at 2016 9:23 AM

Sgt Francis Santa-Teresa — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:23:00 -0400

Yes, but the pain of middle-age would probably slow me down...

Response by MSgt John Grollimund made Oct 4 at 2016 9:39 AM

MSgt John Grollimund — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:39:24 -0400

So... I was just notified that I can go back as a DoD civilian for a 1 year stint in either Afg or Iraq, working in my current field (Engineer). Mixed feelings, but I miss the camaraderie and the 1 dollar dvd's.

Response by Maj Mark Lennerton made Oct 4 at 2016 9:40 AM

Maj Mark Lennerton — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:40:16 -0400

Hell yes

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 4 at 2016 9:40 AM

SPC David S. — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:40:49 -0400

If I could go as a contractor sure or do OCS first.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 9:54 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:54:40 -0400

I wouldn't come back in deploy and have my hands tied by the pussies in Washington.

Response by SSG Ken Gilder made Oct 4 at 2016 10:03 AM

SSG Ken Gilder — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:03:07 -0400

AFRTS has morphed into AFN, but I think I could still play music on the electric radio. I'd have to learn the new equipment, but being an AFRTS DJ was a great job.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Oct 4 at 2016 10:07 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:07:02 -0400

Is the signup list up? Provide link please...

Response by CPT Tom Monahan made Oct 4 at 2016 10:08 AM

CPT Tom Monahan — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:08:52 -0400

Not under this President.

Response by SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee made Oct 4 at 2016 10:16 AM

SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:16:18 -0400

You could send me anywhere and i would get back in......

Response by Cpl Barry Apland made Oct 4 at 2016 10:22 AM

Cpl Barry Apland — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:22:09 -0400

Without hesitation

Response by PO3 Donald Murphy made Oct 4 at 2016 10:41 AM

PO3 Donald Murphy — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:41:21 -0400

Yes I'd go. I'd be on Submarine but yeah, I'd go.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 10:41 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:41:46 -0400

Hell, I'll sign some re-enlistment even if I had to go to Afghanistan for a year.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 4 at 2016 10:42 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:42:26 -0400

I'm going to be truthful here, not fanciful. The mind is willing but I have to defer to the body. I've gathered enough Chinese steel in me that needed American steel to fix over time that I'd be a bit more of a burden on the overall force. Since I can't physically contribute to the standards I set for myself way back when and the current standards, I'll defer to the willing youth. It's your time now.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Oct 4 at 2016 11:14 AM

CPT Pedro Meza — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:14:00 -0400

Hell Yes, I gladly will go.

Response by PFC Jim Wheeler made Oct 4 at 2016 11:16 AM

PFC Jim Wheeler — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:16:39 -0400

Wouldn't even think twice about it.

Response by SFC Luis Rodriguez made Oct 4 at 2016 11:42 AM

SFC Luis Rodriguez — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:42:26 -0400

Yes is nothing to think about I was there before lost a good a good friend there and the job is not finish

Response by SN Greg Wright made Oct 4 at 2016 12:09 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:09:04 -0400

I definitely would.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 12:24 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:24:07 -0400

iraq yes, afghanistan no

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 12:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:27:27 -0400

Well im about to retire and there is no way im leaving my family. No way no how. The Army is for the young dudes.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Oct 4 at 2016 12:33 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:33:01 -0400

For a worth while mission I would in a heart beat. IMO Afghanistan is not a one.

Response by PO2 Billy Lollar made Oct 4 at 2016 12:34 PM

PO2 Billy Lollar — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:34:25 -0400

Absolutely, where do I sign!

Response by SGT Curtis Alexander made Oct 4 at 2016 12:35 PM

SGT Curtis Alexander — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:35:57 -0400

Would in a heart beat.

Response by Sgt John Steinmeier made Oct 4 at 2016 12:37 PM

Sgt John Steinmeier — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:37:28 -0400

Yes, and when do I leave?

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Oct 4 at 2016 12:42 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:42:17 -0400

If they recalled me, yes I would go, but I would not volunteer. When I retired, it took me about three years to get the "feeling" out. Now I am drawing my hard earned pension, and ok with it.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Oct 4 at 2016 1:18 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:18:46 -0400

YES!

Response by PO1 Michael Fullmer made Oct 4 at 2016 1:32 PM

PO1 Michael Fullmer — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:32:59 -0400

I'm old & a bit broken down and out of shape, but I'd certainly give it the old college try.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Oct 4 at 2016 2:21 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:21:37 -0400

Only as a pilot.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Oct 4 at 2016 2:33 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:33:10 -0400

I'd go. Not sure how valuable I'd be.

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Oct 4 at 2016 2:52 PM

SGT Michael Glenn — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:52:47 -0400

I believe that we have lost our direction about serving this country and should be concentrating on the threats at home instead of a country that does not want us inside its borders , I also believe its a travesty to see our brothers and sisters being brought home wearing a flag, being ignored at home, going homeless, hungry and cold, as well as receiving poor quality care through our VA system. Furthermore I believe that the threat here in this country is being grossly ignored and when these ISIS refugees commit... there will be hell to pay on this soil. So no I do not believe I would. Not for lack of wanting to help my brothers and sisters, dont get me wrong... but our commitment should be to this country and the survival of it and our way of life.

Response by SGT Lonnie Woods made Oct 4 at 2016 3:37 PM

SGT Lonnie Woods — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:37:02 -0400

Yea I'd do it just because I never got to go there. I've been to Bosnia, Iraq, and Kuwait

Response by LTC Leonard M. Manning, Sr made Oct 4 at 2016 4:17 PM

LTC Leonard M. Manning, Sr — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:17:51 -0400

Yes

Response by PV2 George Wyckoff made Oct 4 at 2016 4:29 PM

PV2 George Wyckoff — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:29:02 -0400

It has been 33 years. Some retraining time would be required.

Response by SFC Dennis A. made Oct 4 at 2016 4:42 PM

SFC Dennis A. — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:42:27 -0400

I've been out way to long, but if call I'd go

Response by SPC Anthony Weiman made Oct 4 at 2016 5:19 PM

SPC Anthony Weiman — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:19:03 -0400

I would go back right now if I could at 41

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Oct 4 at 2016 5:19 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:19:35 -0400

My ten months and fourteen days in that green place fifty years ago kinda puts me out of the running for this,but I really would like to have that feeling of the Brotherhood again,I've found you just cannot trust these damn civilians who never served.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 5:20 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:20:04 -0400

I am pretty sure that I would be laughed out of the room if I tried. My grandkids are more eligible than me.

Response by SGT Mark Brown made Oct 4 at 2016 5:24 PM

SGT Mark Brown — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:24:09 -0400

Not if Hillary is elected it'd be suicide. She could care less about us.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Oct 4 at 2016 5:55 PM

PO3 David Fries — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:55:22 -0400

Every day, and twice on weekends.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Oct 4 at 2016 6:12 PM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:12:43 -0400

Are you willing and able

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Oct 4 at 2016 6:37 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:37:58 -0400

CPT Aaron Kletzing Sounds like a really enjoyable vacation.

Response by CPO Harry Bussey made Oct 4 at 2016 8:34 PM

CPO Harry Bussey — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:34:26 -0400

in two seconds flat

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Oct 4 at 2016 8:51 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:51:59 -0400

I would absolutely do it. Even though I am retired, I periodically check the Army's Tour of Duty website to see if there are any tours for a retired Colonel like myself.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 4 at 2016 9:34 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:34:13 -0400

if you had asked 9 years ago I would have said Yes... but that was before BHO was anointed... and there was a Mission...

Response by Maj John Bell made Oct 4 at 2016 10:16 PM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:16:07 -0400

I would not be part of the military major malfunction of committing the reserves "piecemeal". Evidently those "oh so brilliant academics in charge" never read any one of a thousand plus military treatises on operations, strategy or grand strategy.

Response by Sgt Larry Dodd made Oct 4 at 2016 10:23 PM

Sgt Larry Dodd — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:23:50 -0400

I most certainly would

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Oct 5 at 2016 5:43 AM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:43:02 -0400

Not just no, but hell no. You'd have to B.A. Baracus me to get me on that plane!

Response by A1C Howard Doyle made Oct 5 at 2016 9:02 AM

A1C Howard Doyle — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:02:39 -0400

Yes

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2016 9:15 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:15:32 -0400

Yes I would no questions asked

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Oct 5 at 2016 1:24 PM

1SG Al Brown — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:24:19 -0400

Sure, three trips is the charm. I know where everything is and there are obviously a lot of openings for a good CSM driver.

Response by Cpl Stephen Lewandowski made Oct 5 at 2016 4:05 PM

Cpl Stephen Lewandowski — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:05:16 -0400

Absolutely

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Oct 5 at 2016 6:21 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:21:43 -0400

Love seeing all these old retired SNCOs getting fired up and ready to throw some lead down range lol

Response by CPL Michael Szendrey made Oct 5 at 2016 6:24 PM

CPL Michael Szendrey — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:24:00 -0400

In a heart beat

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2016 9:06 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:06:42 -0400

My retired ID card still reads Indefinite so yes. If I could lighten the load of a hard-charger by standing a watch, manning a gun, or in any other way I'd do it in a heartbeat. After serving with 24 MEU for a couple of floats I realized that I had the best job in the USMC. If I didn't have a family I would have been happy to stay deployed until I finally croaked and they pushed me over the side.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2016 9:17 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:17:17 -0400

In a heart beat would like to do one more before I retired

Response by PO3 Ricky Foster made Oct 6 at 2016 6:30 PM

PO3 Ricky Foster — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:30:23 -0400

In a heartbeat, I'd take the pain live with everyday, with no pain killers, to be back with my brethren again.

Response by SFC Roy Brown made Oct 6 at 2016 11:37 PM

SFC Roy Brown — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 23:37:28 -0400

Hell yeah

Response by CPL Richard Mohamed made Oct 7 at 2016 9:46 AM

CPL Richard Mohamed — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:46:04 -0400

Artillery

Response by AB Mack Thomas made Oct 7 at 2016 10:44 AM

AB Mack Thomas — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:44:18 -0400

Yes absolutely

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Oct 7 at 2016 11:10 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:10:55 -0400

I'm game.

Response by Cpl Andrew Kimbel made Oct 7 at 2016 9:52 PM

Cpl Andrew Kimbel — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:52:38 -0400

I would for a few reasons. 1st, my mos didn't require me to ever leave the wire, so I was on base (Leatherneck) the whole time for both of my previous deployments, and I can't imagine a 3rd deployment would be any different. 2nd, the pay was significantly better than in the states. Granted, it's less than I make now, but still not too bad. 3rd, and probably the most important, is that I would most likely be able to pick up Sergeant if I had another year in.

Response by CPL Richard Garcia made Oct 7 at 2016 10:32 PM

CPL Richard Garcia — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:32:12 -0400

I would in a heartbeat...but I would not go back as mech inf, I would go back as a nurse...I've been a registered nurse for several years now....I think this is where I would do the most good...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2016 11:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 23:37:10 -0400

I'm not OUT, BUT I'll Gladly Leaving Recruiting To Go Back.

Response by PFC Jose Reyesmartines made Oct 8 at 2016 9:53 AM

PFC Jose Reyesmartines — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 09:53:47 -0400

Being a medical doctor I would be a great asset

Response by SGT Ryan Hollebon made Oct 8 at 2016 10:07 AM

SGT Ryan Hollebon — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 10:07:25 -0400

Yes...No Hesitation!!!

Response by SPC Troy Burton made Oct 8 at 2016 1:40 PM

SPC Troy Burton — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 13:40:53 -0400

Hell ya!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2016 7:13 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 19:13:59 -0400

Yes, i would go. Just because i could.

Response by SPC Brooks Pfeiffer made Oct 8 at 2016 9:29 PM

SPC Brooks Pfeiffer — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 21:29:19 -0400

That's the best part of the whole thing. The crazy real life deployment part!

Response by A1C Mick Warmkessel made Oct 8 at 2016 10:14 PM

A1C Mick Warmkessel — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 22:14:34 -0400

I would, gladly

Response by SSG Drew Cook made Oct 8 at 2016 10:24 PM

SSG Drew Cook — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 22:24:39 -0400

As long as I retain my former rank, with potential for promotion to the next within 6 months, and that counted against my retirement, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Hell, I'd forego the promotion board if I had to.

Response by Sgt Ruben Maldonado made Oct 8 at 2016 11:25 PM

Sgt Ruben Maldonado — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 23:25:09 -0400

Yes

Response by SSgt Robert Rowland made Oct 9 at 2016 3:36 PM

SSgt Robert Rowland — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 15:36:12 -0400

Yes. Immediatly. Make me an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist/Linguist Interrogator again.

Response by Cpl Scott A Couturier made Oct 9 at 2016 8:16 PM

Cpl Scott A Couturier — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 20:16:47 -0400

Yes, in a heartbeat...

Response by PVT Jerome Vick made Oct 9 at 2016 8:58 PM

PVT Jerome Vick — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 20:58:18 -0400

Yes I would happily

Response by SGM Michael Waters made Oct 9 at 2016 11:15 PM

SGM Michael Waters — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:15:45 -0400

Hell yeah but at 75 I might need one those new female combat soldiers to help me get around

Response by SGT Eddie Bowden made Oct 10 at 2016 2:20 AM

SGT Eddie Bowden — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 02:20:14 -0400

Hell yea in a heartbeat

Response by PFC Joseph Lapadat made Oct 10 at 2016 9:16 AM

PFC Joseph Lapadat — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:16:52 -0400

Fuck yea

Response by PO3 Ronald Lenning made Oct 10 at 2016 10:13 AM

PO3 Ronald Lenning — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:13:58 -0400

Yes

Response by PFC Art Beatty made Oct 10 at 2016 8:39 PM

PFC Art Beatty — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:39:35 -0400

Yes I would and I'm old but jus one more mission

Response by CPL Robert Deleon made Oct 11 at 2016 11:20 AM

CPL Robert Deleon — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:20:09 -0400

Yes I would. Afghanistan, Iraq doesn't matter to me.

Response by MSG Mark McClure made Oct 11 at 2016 11:23 AM

MSG Mark McClure — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:23:04 -0400

That is the only way I would even want to get back in

Response by Cpl Christopher Kirkpatrick made Oct 11 at 2016 2:16 PM

Cpl Christopher Kirkpatrick — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:16:52 -0400

in a fucking heartbeat. bring back the 1st LAR of 2010 and let loose the dogs of war

Response by SSG Cliff Daniels made Oct 12 at 2016 10:27 AM

SSG Cliff Daniels — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:27:44 -0400

If I could go back to the Pech.

Response by SSG Dan Siegfried made Oct 13 at 2016 1:09 PM

SSG Dan Siegfried — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 13:09:37 -0400

Yes , I miss the service could have done 10 more years.

Response by SR George Davis made Oct 13 at 2016 9:28 PM

SR George Davis — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:28:31 -0400

Hell yeah

Response by SPC Colten Pemberton made Oct 19 at 2016 7:28 AM

SPC Colten Pemberton — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:28:25 -0400

I would have done it when I was ETS'ing. My old unit was just about to go.. I felt like I was abandoning them right before a time when they would need me most.

Response by SSG Will Phillips made Oct 19 at 2016 2:29 PM

SSG Will Phillips — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:29:07 -0400

Absolutely.

Response by 1stSgt Ken Holcomb made Oct 20 at 2016 3:21 AM

1stSgt Ken Holcomb — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 03:21:16 -0400

In a heartbeat

Response by Capt Christian D. Orr made Oct 20 at 2016 8:36 AM

Capt Christian D. Orr — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:36:30 -0400

Getting a little long in the tooth now (been out for 10 years), but I'd consider it, especially if it meant a potential promotion to Major toward the end. I'd also prefer to do so after cross-training into Intel rather than doing so as a Security Forces Officer, as it'd expand my options in the contracting world after my time was done.

Response by SSG Buddy Kemper made Oct 20 at 2016 10:41 AM

SSG Buddy Kemper — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:41:08 -0400

I would but knees, back and neck are shot. I would be more like a house cat answering phones or emails or making coffee in a TOC or HQ. Hate to say that 'cuz I was a high-stepper at one time. Weighing 100lbs more than my Ft. Benning days ain't helpin' either. Jus' sayin'. But DAMN just the thought of it made me smile today. Thanks for that. Best wishes to all& God bless.

Response by PFC Joseph Lapadat made Oct 20 at 2016 2:31 PM

PFC Joseph Lapadat — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:31:18 -0400

In a fucking heartbeat

Response by CPL Wesley Jackson made Oct 20 at 2016 3:32 PM

CPL Wesley Jackson — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:32:48 -0400

I would and I would request Colin Kaepernick be deployed with me

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2016 3:51 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:51:15 -0400

I tried already, Sept 2016, but because of not being in compliance with use of a CPAP machine, i was denied getting back in.

Response by SPC Phil Norton made Oct 20 at 2016 6:31 PM

SPC Phil Norton — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:31:42 -0400

Well I'm disabled 100% I was released from the army 6 months after 9/11I was told that my usefulness as a soldier was up they tried to give me a general discharge but I refused to accept it the major in jag said I had no choice the major was none to happy when I told him with all due respect sir I will not accept this until that man that has those silver birds on his collar tells me one dishonorable thing I've done it was sent back up the chain and they gave me an honorable discharge I can't work and all I want is to feel worthy again so yeah I would go back fat and slow just roll my ass into battle and I'll still save lives and If I were to die so another could live that would be fine too fact is I miss the Army and my friends so much I sometimes just go and sit inside my local Guard Armory just to here the sounds and smell the smells of service life like the mix of pinsol and diesel and boot wax ahhh yes and if Hillary wins I'll be the first to be arrested for calling her commander in Bitch

Response by TSgt Chuck Weeks Sr made Oct 20 at 2016 8:46 PM

TSgt Chuck Weeks Sr — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:46:53 -0400

I would do it in a heartbeat but only if it were in a combat arms field and if the brass allowed the gloves to be taken off and allowed the units to truly take the fight to the enemy and allowed the use of the military as it is meant to be as a fighting force, not a peacekeeping force or a humanitarian aid force. Pretty much to kick the ever-lovin shit out of the Al-Qaeda, Taliban, ISIS/ISIL and other terrorist forces in the region. And in the words of GSP, while we're here why don't you let us sort the rest of the shit out while we've got the tools and people to do it.

If we could just manage for once in the last 70 years to get it right and allow the soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and most importantly the special operators of all those services to do what they do best....fight the wars without the hog tying that has been done by the politicians (Capital Hill Cronies/Potomac River Rats) with the handshake deals and back alley bullshit. If that was removed from the art of war fighting and allowed our best assets in the field to do that voodoo that they do so well.....HELL YES, SIGN MY ASS UP AND I'D GO BACK INTO HARM'S WAY TOMORROW.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 20 at 2016 11:03 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:03:02 -0400

For me it would depend on the POTUS CPT Aaron Kletzing. Old friends of mine are commanding CENTCOM and SOCOM now which would make it interesting to go back on active duty.
My disabilities would limit my physical ability to fight in close combat.
Thanks for mentioning me SSG William Jones and COL Mikel J. Burroughs
FYI, I don't know if you have responded or not but thought you might be interested in the discussion: LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Capt Christopher Mueller Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Private RallyPoint Member SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSgt Private RallyPoint Member SGT Private RallyPoint Member SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Forrest Stewart SGT John " Mac " McConnell SGT Robert George SPC Private RallyPoint Member SrA Christopher Wright PO2 Ed C.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 21 at 2016 11:45 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:45:33 -0400

In a heartbeat.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 21 at 2016 12:54 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:54:51 -0400

Depends on what weapon of choice I got to have. Would prefer a long range firing weapon to take out large numbers.

Response by Sgt Marcus Anderson made Oct 21 at 2016 8:23 PM

Sgt Marcus Anderson — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:23:37 -0400

Yes

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Oct 21 at 2016 10:15 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 22:15:50 -0400

Hell yeah!

Response by LT Charles Baird made Oct 22 at 2016 12:34 AM

LT Charles Baird — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 00:34:29 -0400

Afghanistan is a waste of time and money - bilking the American people out of Billions.

Response by SPC Donald Kennedy made Oct 22 at 2016 10:05 AM

SPC Donald Kennedy — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 10:05:55 -0400

Yes

Response by CW5 John Vassar made Oct 23 at 2016 1:55 AM

CW5 John Vassar — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 01:55:39 -0400

Assuming that I could get an assignment consistent with my current physical/health profile.

Response by CW5 John Vassar made Oct 23 at 2016 1:57 AM

CW5 John Vassar — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 01:57:57 -0400

Assuming that I could be assigned to a position relevant to my current health/physical profile.

Response by PVT Raymond Lopez made Oct 24 at 2016 6:57 AM

PVT Raymond Lopez — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:57:49 -0400

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Oct 24 at 2016 10:22 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:22:03 -0400

Yes

Response by Sgt Scott McCleland made Oct 25 at 2016 6:07 PM

Sgt Scott McCleland — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:07:50 -0400

No question.

Response by LTC Pete Moore made Oct 27 at 2016 12:40 PM

LTC Pete Moore — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:40:28 -0400

Absolutely! I am long of tooth but no longer long of stride but I can still hit what I aim at and have relatively extensive experience doing it. I like many others would prefer less oversight from the incompetent AND I would shoot any of the Afghan pedophiles DoS has turned a blind eye to but it would be an HONOR to serve!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2016 1:30 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:30:37 -0400

YES... I volunteered for two 1 year Air Advisor slots...fully trained and ready to go.

Response by COL Dave Sims made Oct 27 at 2016 1:56 PM

COL Dave Sims — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:56:28 -0400

Remember the poem: "There is no joy in Mudville because Casey, Mighty Casey, has struck out." Afghanistan is a cesspool not worthy of our efforts . If you want to be deployed to a combat zone and do a little nation-building....volunteer for Detroit or Baltimore. Those folks need the help....

Response by CW5 John Vassar made Oct 27 at 2016 2:18 PM

CW5 John Vassar — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:18:38 -0400

Assuming that the assignment would be within my current limitations ........

Response by Cpl Elizabeth Koeneman made Oct 27 at 2016 2:24 PM

Cpl Elizabeth Koeneman — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:24:34 -0400

Yes, but they won't take me back, I'm too crazy, plus I'd have to go to a different branch. I want to stick with the medical field, which I can't do in the Corps.

Response by MAJ Glenn Lasater made Oct 27 at 2016 2:39 PM

MAJ Glenn Lasater — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:39:50 -0400

I was 46 and retired 5 years when the First Gulf War began. I immediately contacted DA and volunteered to return to active duty. They offered me an assignment to the Presidio instead of deployment so I withdrew my request.

Today I'm 71 and retired 30 years. The spirit is willing but the body won't support it. I would never put myself in a position that my brothers would be handicapped or endangered by my physical inability to perform the mission. It's difficult to deal with the fact that I'm no longer able to physically perform to the level my mind envisions. Godspeed to those who put themselves in harm's way.

"A man's got to know his limitations." ~ Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry

Response by MAJ Glenn Lasater made Oct 27 at 2016 2:40 PM

MAJ Glenn Lasater — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:40:36 -0400

I was 46 and retired 5 years when the First Gulf War began. I immediately contacted DA and volunteered to return to active duty. They offered me an assignment to the Presidio instead of deployment so I withdrew my request.

Today I'm 71 and retired 30 years. The spirit is willing but the body won't support it. I would never put myself in a position that my brothers would be handicapped or endangered by my physical inability to perform the mission. It's difficult to deal with the fact that I'm no longer able to physically perform to the level my mind envisions. Godspeed to those who put themselves in harm's way.

"A man;s got to know his limitations." ~ Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry

Response by SFC Jeff Diaz made Oct 27 at 2016 5:17 PM

SFC Jeff Diaz — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:17:05 -0400

In a fracking heartbeat. I vowed I would have my brother's and sister's backs no matter what the situation or where we had to go. I'll have an A-bag packed within 24-hours notice; we'll talk about CIF along the way!

Response by SPC Carrie Taylor made Oct 27 at 2016 5:54 PM

SPC Carrie Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:54:01 -0400

I was Inactive Reserves when Desert Shield started. I decided to visit a recruiter to see if he could find a unit near me (was living in Springfield, IL at the time) that was close to going. This was on a Tuesday, I visited my new unit (419th Trans BN) that Thursday, picked up my TA50 that Saturday and the following Monday I had a Roaring Bull message waiting for me at work and needing to call the 419th immediately. Between that Tuesday and Monday, I also had to change my MOS to 71L from 55B. Even though I hate anything clerical, I did end up doing some things associated with my 55B MOS, not much though. I had 3 days to get my affairs in order. Talk about fast. I'm 55 now and have too many problems for me to go back, so, no I wouldn't go to Afghanistan.

Response by LTC Michael Brantley made Oct 27 at 2016 5:55 PM

LTC Michael Brantley — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:55:54 -0400

I was offered a recall to AD 10 years ago and was told I'd have orders to Kuwait in 5 or 6 months, but turned it down because I was also selected for a USAR BN command position. No command opportunities if I had gone back on AD. But today, sure!

Response by SPC Byron Skinner made Oct 27 at 2016 6:47 PM

SPC Byron Skinner — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:47:32 -0400

Sp4 Byron Skinner…Naw everybody I know fifty years ago are dead or I get to see them one a year at Regimental Reunions. Have no interest in knowing the FNG's (replacements)

Response by LT Michael Watson made Oct 27 at 2016 7:52 PM

LT Michael Watson — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:52:20 -0400

Sure, but some how the system just won't look at a 57 year old male that got out 25 years ago. And yes, the biggest draw is the camaraderie that we fondly pine for that is not present in the corporate world.

Response by CCMSgt Joe Dehorty made Oct 28 at 2016 1:03 AM

CCMSgt Joe Dehorty — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:03:41 -0400

I would, but I don't they would take a 76 year old that's been retired almost 25 years. Love combat comm and would love to see the new equipment. "first in, last out"

Response by SMSgt T T made Oct 28 at 2016 11:51 PM

SMSgt T T — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:51:45 -0400

In a heartbeat! High year tenure bites!

Response by SP5 Steve Sullemger made Oct 30 at 2016 2:32 PM

SP5 Steve Sullemger — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 14:32:10 -0400

The spirit is willing,but the body just can't cut it.

Response by SSG Larry R Jones made Oct 31 at 2016 6:03 PM

SSG Larry R Jones — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:03:52 -0400

Hell yes, I'll even do 2 year hitch.

Response by SFC Josh Weatherbie made Nov 2 at 2016 5:58 AM

SFC Josh Weatherbie — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 05:58:56 -0400

In a heartbeat! I loved serving and would change nothing from the service I was lucky enough to provide.

Response by SSG Brandon Henderson made Nov 5 at 2016 10:34 PM

SSG Brandon Henderson — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:34:06 -0400

I would.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Nov 21 at 2016 12:02 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:02:12 -0500

In a heartbeat.

Response by Cpl Brian Johnston made Nov 25 at 2016 4:20 AM

Cpl Brian Johnston — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 04:20:54 -0500

Not with the current Rules Of Engagement!

Response by Cpl Taylor Norvell made Dec 6 at 2016 3:28 PM

Cpl Taylor Norvell — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:28:10 -0500

Been trying to go since I got out

Response by SP5 Robert Ruck made Dec 28 at 2016 9:54 AM

SP5 Robert Ruck — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:54:17 -0500

Under the Obama Administration I probably would have declined the offer for many reasons. Under DJT and General Mattis, no hesitation. Of course I'd have to drop about 45 years and 50 pounds. LOL.

Response by SSgt Michael Cox made Dec 28 at 2016 10:49 AM

SSgt Michael Cox — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:49:13 -0500

Only if I could be in a AFSOC unit with my old unit mates.

Response by SPC Mike Schredl made Dec 28 at 2016 2:10 PM

SPC Mike Schredl — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:10:25 -0500

it's the only reason i would go back. i was proud to have served in OIF after a 20 year break in service, but there is no way i would want to go through the stateside BS. send me over or let me fade away.

Response by Sgt Weston Pyke made Dec 29 at 2016 4:12 PM

Sgt Weston Pyke — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:12:10 -0500

In a heartbeat, YES! Just as long as you can put stupid people in check!! Deployment isn't Garrison! Lets live like it!!!

Response by Maj Jim Fussell made Dec 30 at 2016 7:57 AM

Maj Jim Fussell — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 07:57:40 -0500

Yes

Response by CW4 Robert Goldsmith made Dec 30 at 2016 10:39 AM

CW4 Robert Goldsmith — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:39:24 -0500

Absolutely not! I was there before Commanders jumped on the GWOT bandwagon to command in combat and before our government decided to send us back to Iraq. It was a total suck hole. Just thinking about that place brings memories of the bats in the trees by the shower tents and the SH!T pond by the motor pool. I know some of that crap I was exposed to caused me to get sick and end my career. History has proven that no foreign invasion or occupation of Afghanistan has ever succeeded in history anyway.

Response by GySgt Thomas Reichard made Dec 30 at 2016 11:25 AM

GySgt Thomas Reichard — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 11:25:48 -0500

Where do I sign! And what's taking so long?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2016 2:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:48:44 -0500

Absolutely. You need this kind of experience where you don't get it as civilians.

Response by SPC Douglas Kroon made Jan 6 at 2017 5:41 PM

SPC Douglas Kroon — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:41:21 -0500

If I could be 25 and serving along side of my brothers and sisters again? Hell yes! However, considering what the Army has mutated into being too PC and with the way D.C. Leaders micromanage and restrict our troops these days? Sorry, no.

Response by LTC Donald Sipe made Jan 11 at 2017 3:07 AM

LTC Donald Sipe — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 03:07:33 -0500

I'm 74, I'm sure they could find a job for me.

Response by CWO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2017 12:22 PM

CWO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:22:56 -0500

If I wanted to leave my family for a year at a time I would have joined the Army or I'd go as a contractor and make significantly more money. I've done my time in Iraq and Afghanistan and several other places. I'd love to take the fight to ISIS again, but politicians would get in the way, so I guess I'll just enjoy retirement.

Response by SPC Brian Stephens made Jan 18 at 2017 7:37 PM

SPC Brian Stephens — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:37:03 -0500

YES!

Response by SGT Anna Kleinschmidt made Jan 18 at 2017 8:04 PM

SGT Anna Kleinschmidt — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:04:29 -0500

I would in a heartbeat if I could get my physical body back!

Response by PFC William Stevens made Jun 29 at 2017 12:51 AM

PFC William Stevens — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:51:25 -0400

In a heartbeat

Response by SSgt David Tedrow made Jun 29 at 2017 3:18 AM

SSgt David Tedrow — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:18:55 -0400

Simple reply, YES, in a heart beat.

Response by PO2 Mike Fredrickson made Jun 29 at 2017 3:39 AM

PO2 Mike Fredrickson — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:39:01 -0400

Yes

Response by SGT Jim Arnold made Jun 29 at 2017 4:45 PM

SGT Jim Arnold — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:45:05 -0400

yes, in a heart beat

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Jun 29 at 2017 11:15 PM

SPC Brian Mason — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:15:25 -0400

I'd convince 'whoever' is making this decision at the highest level to let me and others stay here. Screw Afghanistan. Screw Iraq.How about making sure America and its problems are taken care of first. The legal citizens; NOT the illegals and vile Muslims who consistently shout how much they hate it here and want it to change to an Islamic country. If Iraq destroys itself, LET IT BE. Same goes for Afganist-analstain. I can help train a mess ton of soldier-Medics above and beyond what they learn in AIT. Give me the tools, the people, and a place to do so.
Those that decide to get out, hopefully most will make amazing EMTs (Paramedics), Nurses, Doctors, and Surgeons; raising the bar in healthcare and showing the skills that Army Medics have. The civilian healthcare sector would greatly benefit from a colab of the two.

Response by SGT Peter Hayes made Jun 29 at 2017 11:23 PM

SGT Peter Hayes — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:23:34 -0400

Hell yes

Response by SSgt Robert Rowland made Mar 30 at 2018 3:55 PM

SSgt Robert Rowland — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:55:51 -0400

Hell yeah send me.

Response by SPC David Willis made Mar 30 at 2018 4:14 PM

SPC David Willis — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:14:58 -0400

It would mainly depend on if I could chose a couple dudes to come with, but hell yes!