IF YOUR FIANCEE WAS LEAVING TO GO TO IRAQ IN A MONTH WOULD YOU SPEND 150.00 TO go SEE THEM ONE LAST TIME ?
94150
You bet I would! Just don't expect the worst! You said "see them one last time" like you were never going to see him again. I know it's a hard thing to swallow, but what you need to do is expect the best! Keep telling yourself that he WILL be coming home safe! We're all rooting for our guys and gals over there! You're not alone, honey! Hopefully, this crap will be behind us soon.
358747
I thought it would. But I left my wife in the hands of her girlfriend whom I thought I trusted when I went to Iraq. I come back, and my wife is now hers. (divorce should eb final in about a month)
410423
thanks!\nmy husband was there and is going to Kuwait for a few weeks very soon and then back to Iraq next year.  \n\nwe appreciate it----ooo rah
97820
When I was deployed, my wife took care of the expenses, however through internet, I could still check on our account online, email & discuss with her any major issues or purchases if she didn't feel comfortable. The issues can come if he wants to buy something for himself or you while in a foreign port or while on the ship. He should have an amount set aside for him for a bit of food, toilettries, & various other things at least - I had a $30 per month "allowance" which doesn't sound like a lot but if you eat the ships food 3 times a day, it works out fine. I think the answer should be both are to be involved as much as possible, but if there is something that the wife really honestly NEEDS, she should be able to get it without his "permission". It's nice to let him know as soon as is allowable which is true anyways.
542628
My husband is in Iraq. Last time he saw our daughter she was 2 months old, next time he will see her she will be a walking & talking 14 month old (I didn't include the oh-so-short R&R he gets). I cry almost every day. I write him every night. I pray before bed that he makes it home to our daughter and I. \n\nOn the good side, this time apart makes us realize all the things we took for granted before. He's making more money so I am able to stay home with my daughter and go back for my Master's.
592286
Depends on who you are to her. If you love her, do just that, it's far more precious than money and she won't be here for long.
974630
I have not heard that, but I believe the soldiers deserve it.\n\nAs for the other poster...I remember it being like $110 as well and always thought it was odd how they could put a dollar figure on hazardous duty.\n\nI wish your family the best with your husbands deployment and a safe and speedy return for him.
1184885
I would bring my husbands friend, Mark. He just got back from Iraq as an infantryman, his survival skills are the best. I would bring a box of waterproof matches, a waterproof poncho that could be used as a tent,, the book "The Way Things Work", a handgun and either a Leatherman or Swiss Army knife.
1141067
no... maybe not! but maybe because u don't have much to do in the US.. or maybe ur girlfriend cheated on u while u were in iraq... so u are feeling sick and u wanna go to iraq and die.
577116
If you had their wives, you would want to get out the house too! The New ODD COUPLE. Hey, I would rather travel 3/4 the way arround world to a Tsunami devastated  village smelling of death & disease then spend one night at home with Hillary. Bill feels the same.............
886072
Oh how sweet! But, let me tell you - if you come home safely from Iraq, you can take her anywhere and she will be thrilled - just to have you back.\n\nCome home safely!!
636267
This is interesting since I went through this with my son. The unfortunate part is that you want to do this just before x-mas and have people go south to join you on this wedding party. The downside is the cost to everyone for a forced trip to see you get married. My son and his bride invited 60 people to join them. The cost was in the $1000's of dollars....12 people showed up...the others could not afford the trip...even I did not go...I could not afford the price of the trip and accommodations either....in my opinion...get married where it is convenient for everyone to come....IT may be YOUR DAY...but LIFE is not ALL ABOUT YOU...ultimately
665247
I understand that this was important to you, but more important than money is the relationship between you and your sister-in-law.  \nJust take a deep breath and ignore it.  Seriously, that's not gonna be easy.\nBut peace in the family is worth 20 bucks, dont ya think?
1068090
well when my hubby was leaving for Iraq, we took alone time just the two of us and we went to a nice restaurant, talked none stop, he bought me some flowers w/ a note..... i think the letter was the best thing he could have given me b/c he let me know how he truly felt about me and our kids...... d*mn it i'm getting all teary thinking about...... so i think if u just write her a letter from the heart that will be more than enough.... also do something she enjoys doing... she will just enjoy your company... i'm sure she don't care what yall do as long as yall are together.... i know this is hard on u and her... i'm still doing it but try a whole friggin year... the closest i get to seeing my hubby is off of a dang web cam..... well i hope everything goes well for u....
327920
Take a Mag flight (free or cheap military flight) to ireland.  I did that with my friends when we were in the Marines.
392290
You seem to want to come back home.  You may get paid well, but you are in a dangerous place where internationals are kidnapped and killed on a semi-regular basis.  What good is the job and good money if you are dead?  You are also risking the loss of your girlfriend.  How long will she wait while you are over there?  You need to evaluate what is important to you, most important to you and decide from there.  Do you miss your kids, girlfriend and family....really?  You can probably get a job back here if you look for it.  It may not pay as well, but at least you will have what is most valuable to you close at hand....your loved ones.
286055
It really depends on the level of beauty and cleanliness.  60 USD per 15 minutes is about right for the nice ladies.