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If you feel it's your calling, then go. WarGamer Mar 2022 #1
Were you in combat before? WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2022 #2
I was never in combat as a soldier Mortos Mar 2022 #5
Warning - being in a combat zone is whole different world ! monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #43
Considering that grandmas are taking up arms to fight against the Russians padah513 Mar 2022 #55
with ya ! monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #69
Exactly, if that is your calling, total respect. 2Gingersnaps Mar 2022 #76
right uponit7771 Mar 2022 #94
do it Kali Mar 2022 #3
I believe many here markie Mar 2022 #4
If this was 30 years ago, I'd seriously consider it Kaleva Mar 2022 #12
I thought on it too. But what use is an 80 year old guy who only speaks English? 3Hotdogs Mar 2022 #61
I respect that and wish you a safe return! Kaleva Mar 2022 #6
Power to you! Beakybird Mar 2022 #7
Let us know how things go sarisataka Mar 2022 #8
Whoa... democratsruletheday Mar 2022 #9
You have my support no matter what you decide to do. nt abqtommy Mar 2022 #10
Me too. Much respect and I wish you only the best, no matter what you decide. hlthe2b Mar 2022 #27
It sounds like Disaffected Mar 2022 #11
I almost do too though I'm 59 and have no military experience LymphocyteLover Mar 2022 #13
What people (or animals) depend on you here? How do your loved ones feel about you going? emmaverybo Mar 2022 #14
I admire you Amy_Jones_90 Mar 2022 #15
You probably won't see Donald Sr, or Donnie Jr, or Eric, or any MAGAts on your flight. keithbvadu2 Mar 2022 #16
treason & cowardly run deep in that family !! can't take a lawyer ??? monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #70
Rudy?... He would be like Marine officer Pat Robertson, known as the liquor officer. keithbvadu2 Mar 2022 #79
ok, you owe me computer cleaning !! a good beer shot to hell !! monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #81
Wait, what? .. AZ8theist Mar 2022 #83
Korea keithbvadu2 Mar 2022 #85
Best of everything to you. PittBlue Mar 2022 #17
Please keep us posted. nt BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #18
Hopefully it will dissolve soon. If you go, go with all good vibes. LakeArenal Mar 2022 #19
Take care of yourself. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2022 #20
Strength and honor. WheelWalker Mar 2022 #21
I have no training whatsoever myself, but I know what you mean bhikkhu Mar 2022 #22
I wish I could go d_b Mar 2022 #23
It's a big step. Make sure you talk it over with family and employers. haele Mar 2022 #24
I think joining a relief or medical or logistics/supply organization that is not in the combat Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #44
It would balance out... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Mar 2022 #25
heh-heh-heh ... fierywoman Mar 2022 #33
You are a kind and brave soul, but you are at an age Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #26
We are going need you here for our fight. We need your vote too. ZonkerHarris Mar 2022 #28
if you need money lapfog_1 Mar 2022 #29
Do you have a family here? Sogo Mar 2022 #30
Plan and prepare for your life if you are seriously injured delisen Mar 2022 #31
I'm 63 and have no desire to go RainCaster Mar 2022 #32
Well we certainly need that as well! Now more than ever. nt oldsoftie Mar 2022 #45
If you go you will have my prayers and all my woo-woo wishes to surround you with fierywoman Mar 2022 #34
For those of us too old to go (72) that feel the same way good on ya Mortos. NoMoreRepugs Mar 2022 #35
I'm 66, a woman with no military experience barbtries Mar 2022 #36
I'm sure even non military skills would be welcomed, commination's, computer, hacking, logistics yaesu Mar 2022 #37
How long do you think this war will last? Emile Mar 2022 #38
You are a good soul, Mortos Quakerfriend Mar 2022 #39
Excellent! Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2022 #40
You can train soldiers Richluu Mar 2022 #41
I'm pretty sure MySideOfTown Mar 2022 #42
Welcome to DU, MySideOfTown! calimary Mar 2022 #50
You are an honorable man Traildogbob Mar 2022 #46
If you do it, try to acquire a sniper rifle; if you're a good marksman. oldsoftie Mar 2022 #47
I have thought about going many times myself. BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #48
military training would be essential iemanja Mar 2022 #49
I'm 59 and they would have to BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #53
For many of us, the best thing we can do to help is to send money. nt. Mariana Mar 2022 #56
Yes, I did that last week and looked into giving blood BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #58
The Red Cross ALWAYS need blood. BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #84
I don't know who you talked to at the Red Cross. Mariana Mar 2022 #89
After seeing the post above yours I decided to call BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #90
I think you should check into the legal aspects.... reACTIONary Mar 2022 #51
I understood some mega buck guy was footing the nill gibraltar72 Mar 2022 #52
Mortos, the thought has crossed my mind several times as well Ohioboy Mar 2022 #54
How about all those radical right wing boys DENVERPOPS Mar 2022 #57
I have been thinking the same thing. BMW2020RT Mar 2022 #59
How honorable Ruby the Liberal Mar 2022 #60
Follow your calling... BlueJac Mar 2022 #62
This may seem like a weird question, but have you figured out how you would get there? ShazzieB Mar 2022 #63
Not all people in Ukraine are good... benpollard Mar 2022 #64
you sound like you are describing the GOP Skittles Mar 2022 #91
This is MAGA, just damn uponit7771 Mar 2022 #93
Do you speak Russian or Ukrainian fluently? Warpy Mar 2022 #65
You have a good heart. summer_in_TX Mar 2022 #66
Defending our country strengthens all our allies. usonian Mar 2022 #67
Head over to the military forums and ask questions Aviation Pro Mar 2022 #68
Doesn't sound like a great idea Hav Mar 2022 #71
Ask Yourself if You Really Want to Go... ruet Mar 2022 #72
okie dokie left-of-center2012 Mar 2022 #73
I think about this too Ananda62 Mar 2022 #74
Trust your gut, colorado_ufo Mar 2022 #75
Good luck Duncanpup Mar 2022 #77
Ukrainian men get conscripted up to age 60 IronLionZion Mar 2022 #78
❤️ jstnwill Mar 2022 #80
Look into volunteer needs around or for Ukraine Nululu Mar 2022 #82
Mortos. Upthevibe Mar 2022 #86
Reminds me of something RoadRunner Mar 2022 #87
Can't say as I blame you..... paleotn Mar 2022 #88
Good luck to you. I would think the language difference might be problematic. Liberal In Texas Mar 2022 #92
I don't know what to say. hamsterjill Mar 2022 #95
The Ukrainians are looking for soldiers. Article in Military times is informative. flying_wahini Mar 2022 #96
From Finland Ponietz Mar 2022 #97
What's your status, OP? True Dough Mar 2022 #98
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