Military

What's it like to work for NORAD? I'm an air force sergeant who is relocating to Colorado Springs, and I was wondering if I can get transferred to NORAD so I can work closer to home.

I'm preparing for the FA BOLC-B. Any artillery officers out here? I would love to hear others' experience with this course.

How would you say the military address issues of systemic racism within its ranks, and what steps have you seen taken to ensure that all soldiers are treated equally and with respect?

I was just told again I am being deployed yet again. My wife is pregnant with our first child. I am struggling with leaving as I will miss the birth of our first child. How do you handle missing the b… more

What is the longest friendship you've had with someone you've served with? Going on 15 years with my ride or die.

So I’m getting chaptered out of the military for failure to have a FCP for my wife and I’m trying to transition from military to civilian with only 3 years of work experience, and my wife is pregnant … more

I just got back from deployment and my son's behavior and attitudes toward me is very different than before I left. What do I do?

What is your opinion on the role of the military in enforcing domestic law and maintaining order during civil unrest?

When is the best time to retire from the military and when should I consider retirement?

Honesty is the key to human heart

So I do want to go into the military because I want to be RA/ nurse but what I do ?

I came home from being deployed and everyone is treating me differently. How can I have them treat me like a civilian/normal person?

I thought I wanted to join the military but now that I am in it I want to leave so badly. How can I get out?

I am looking to go back to school to become a civil engineer and am going to take advantage of the GI bill? People complain they don't go into the military because of poor benefits, I think we hav… more

I knew I wanted to go into the military in high school when I joined JROTC. Did you start in high school?

I just found out that Samsung offers the military 30% off. What other discounts am I missing? I just came across it as I am looking for a new stove.

I was just diagnosed with PTSD? What resources are there out there for me?

Why is it that military service members don’t have the legal recourse civilians do for cases of malpractice, negligence and even sexual assault?

I messed up and got yelled at by the sergeant. It’s been a tough week so it took a toll on me emotionally, I straight up told the sergeant to back off. Of course, this did not go down well and I got s… more

What is your opinion on private military contractors?

I am serving overseas and feeling isolated right now. What did you do to cope/overcome?

I am having a hard time telling people where I am from when they ask me where I am from. Then it ends up being a "military" conversation. Where do you consider your “home town” and why?

Did you blend your family traditions with that of host nations when deployed? Do you still?

This may sound like a wild question, but I would like to know if you are on TRICARE do private providers treat us poorly because we are on TRICARE?

Ever dealt with somone on your unit who was involved in misconduct and did that shake off afterwards or kind of stick with everyone?

How does the military justify the high financial cost of defense spending, and what kind of impact does this spending have on other social programs and government priorities in your opinion?

Who has been in close combat and can you tell me what it was like? How common is it?

If anyone has registered a vehicle in CA as non-resident military, was the exemption form (vehicle license fee exemption) needed to be taken to a DMV in person to register the vehicle? Or is it possib… more

What kind of mental health resources have you used and when did that happen for you? I think maybe I could do with a therapist or even a family counselor

I was having a drink at the bar the other night and the place gives military one drink on the house and this guy says he's a Marine, and then I ask him about it and he clearly has no idea what the… more

Recently had an instance of a sexual assault claim being filed against one of our officers and to be honest I can't say it's one of those automatic question marks. Like, it's more likely t… more

What would you say is the impact of military spending on national economies worldwide, and how do different countries prioritize military spending?

Anyone facing major issues in any of the following areas: managing personnel, resources, and logistics? Please get into it in detail if you are able, this is informative for something I am working on.… more

Are there any current or former BMETs on this feed? If so, do you live in the Houston area and do you know anyone hiring right now?

Live in a pretty fancy area in SF and whenever I'm out with my husband people seem to want to ask me about ethical concerns with being in the military, such as the "use of force" and &qu… more

Always grateful for how fit this has made me. Literally never gets old.

What are the psychological effects you've experienced from being on active duty and how can they be mitigated? Just starting…

Can someone tell me exactly what role the military plays in international relations and diplomacy? Anything on that front? What positions would be related to that?

Alright all here's a philosophical question - in your witnessing, how have military tactics and strategies evolved over time, and what can we learn from them?

What is the general experience when retiring? Do you get help with jobs and stuff?