Comments on: Ex-Iraqi says she felt called to serve the U.S. Army http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army The Web’s Leading Military Blog Since 2004 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:11:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sue http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42412 sue Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:57:26 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42412 "No Paulie, I haven't been to Iraq. But as a FedLEO I have done my part in the war on terror. I am also a veteran of one of the seven branches of our countries uniformed services." Sorry Steve but you DID say you served in a "UNIFORMED" branch of the service. Or did you leave out a letter and mean to say the "UNINFORMED"? “No Paulie, I haven’t been to Iraq. But as a FedLEO I have done my part in the war on terror. I am also a veteran of one of the seven branches of our countries uniformed services.”

Sorry Steve but you DID say you served in a “UNIFORMED” branch of the service. Or did you leave out a letter and mean to say the “UNINFORMED”?

]]> By: Steve http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42395 Steve Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:40:31 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42395 Marcus, I didn't designate them uniform services, you'll have to take it up with the G. Do a search on "seven branches of uniformed service" and your questions will be answered. The predecessor of NOAA was something called the US Geodetic Survey. They were put into uniform so they couldn't be executed as spies when they were surveying battlefields. Both NOAACC and PHSCC are non-military branches of uniformed service. They are eligible for many of the same veteran's benefits as a military veteran. Like the Coast Guard they too can be opconned to the DoD. I couldn't say about NAUS or USDR. They appear to be non-governmental organizations. I'm surprised the Merchant Marine officers aren't considered because King's Point is considered a military academy. Marcus, I didn’t designate them uniform services, you’ll have to take it up with the G. Do a search on “seven branches of uniformed service” and your questions will be answered.

The predecessor of NOAA was something called the US Geodetic Survey. They were put into uniform so they couldn’t be executed as spies when they were surveying battlefields.

Both NOAACC and PHSCC are non-military branches of uniformed service. They are eligible for many of the same veteran’s benefits as a military veteran. Like the Coast Guard they too can be opconned to the DoD.

I couldn’t say about NAUS or USDR. They appear to be non-governmental organizations.

I’m surprised the Merchant Marine officers aren’t considered because King’s Point is considered a military academy.

]]> By: CJ http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42387 CJ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:55:20 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42387 Steve, thank you for your service to this country as a Soldier. I mean that honestly. Even though we disagree on a great many things, I still appreciate your willingness to serve our nation. Now, on to my signature sarcasm... Now that I know what the NOAA does (I did my research), you are right. They are a uniformed service. Along with Taco Bell, Toys R Us, and federal work release program employees since they all wear uniforms as well. Is the NOAA eligible for membership in NAUS or the USDR? Oh, and I'm a Girl Scout leader too! I always joke about the Boy and Girl Scouts getting called into service if we keep up this pace! Steve, thank you for your service to this country as a Soldier. I mean that honestly. Even though we disagree on a great many things, I still appreciate your willingness to serve our nation. Now, on to my signature sarcasm…

Now that I know what the NOAA does (I did my research), you are right. They are a uniformed service. Along with Taco Bell, Toys R Us, and federal work release program employees since they all wear uniforms as well. Is the NOAA eligible for membership in NAUS or the USDR?

Oh, and I’m a Girl Scout leader too! I always joke about the Boy and Girl Scouts getting called into service if we keep up this pace!

]]> By: Marcus http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42385 Marcus Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:49:45 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42385 I really fail to see how you're considering those two branches of the uniformed services. I have heard of NOAA, but never NOAA Corps, so how about you educate me on this? What makes those two count as a uniformed service? I really fail to see how you’re considering those two branches of the uniformed services. I have heard of NOAA, but never NOAA Corps, so how about you educate me on this? What makes those two count as a uniformed service?

]]> By: Steve http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42384 Steve Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:29:41 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42384 I am always amazed at how little people know about the country they claim to love so much. 6)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps (NOAA Corps) Department of Commerce. 7)United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC) Department of Health and Human Services. Surely, you've heard of the Surgeon General. But I am a former Army officer. BTW, I was also the leader of my daughters GS troop. I am always amazed at how little people know about the country they claim to love so much.

6)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps (NOAA Corps)
Department of Commerce.

7)United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC)
Department of Health and Human Services.

Surely, you’ve heard of the Surgeon General.

But I am a former Army officer. BTW, I was also the leader of my daughters GS troop.

]]> By: CJ http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42380 CJ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:46:22 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42380 Marcus, some people think the Girl Scouts ARE a uniformed service. Give the guy a break, sheesh!! Marcus, some people think the Girl Scouts ARE a uniformed service. Give the guy a break, sheesh!!

]]> By: sue http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42377 sue Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:55:40 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42377 Perhaps he thinks that Police and Fireman are also the part of the Nation's uniformed services?? Perhaps he thinks that Police and Fireman are also the part of the Nation’s uniformed services??

]]> By: Marcus http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42375 Marcus Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:54:27 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42375 I have a feeling it won't be the Marines. I don't know what he is considering branches of uniformed service, but I can only think of 5 off the top of my head. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard. I have a feeling it won’t be the Marines. I don’t know what he is considering branches of uniformed service, but I can only think of 5 off the top of my head. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard.

]]> By: Isaac http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42373 Isaac Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:08:49 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42373 Steve, I think what CJ was saying is that while service should not be attacked, actions can be, thats what makes or breaks a man. Marcus, I may get fits of laughter for my whole life if he says Marines. Steve,
I think what CJ was saying is that while service should not be attacked, actions can be, thats what makes or breaks a man.

Marcus,
I may get fits of laughter for my whole life if he says Marines.

]]> By: Marcus http://militarygear.com/asp/2008/07/04/ex-iraqi-says-she-felt-called-to-serve-the-us-army/#comment-42372 Marcus Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:01:32 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=2863#comment-42372 Mind telling us which one? Mind telling us which one?

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