American Draft info
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18-year-olds and those turning 19 would probably not be drafted.
Well that means I would at least be safe for a few years since I turn 18 pretty soon. -Matt Newman :suss:
Lucky man. I'll be safe in about 2.5 years (26 years old). ** I'm torn here between patriotism and my desire to lead a "normal" life. Any flamers: please understand the dilemma. Jon Sagara Sagara Software
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I know this has been weighing on my mind since Tuesday, and I'm sure some of you other guys have wondered, too. Here is the draft info, straight from the horse's mouth: http://www.sss.gov/ Jon Sagara Sagara Software
Looks like I'll be in the first lotto. I turned 20 in Feb of this year.:) Joshua
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I know this has been weighing on my mind since Tuesday, and I'm sure some of you other guys have wondered, too. Here is the draft info, straight from the horse's mouth: http://www.sss.gov/ Jon Sagara Sagara Software
Those of us with computer skills would most likely be placed in some role far behind the front lines. Maybe to develop code for guided missiles, electronic eavesdropping, things like that. I would like nothing better than to develop software to guide a smart bomb up Osama bin Laden's butt. In fact, yesterday I sent off a resume to Lockheed Martin. I graduate with a Computer Science degree in December. They are one of many companies I'llbe applying to, some of which will be defense contractors. "Live free or die"
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Those of us with computer skills would most likely be placed in some role far behind the front lines. Maybe to develop code for guided missiles, electronic eavesdropping, things like that. I would like nothing better than to develop software to guide a smart bomb up Osama bin Laden's butt. In fact, yesterday I sent off a resume to Lockheed Martin. I graduate with a Computer Science degree in December. They are one of many companies I'llbe applying to, some of which will be defense contractors. "Live free or die"
I would like nothing better than to develop software to guide a smart bomb up Osama bin Laden's butt. :-D I'll drink to that. *cheers* Jon Sagara Sagara Software
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Lucky man. I'll be safe in about 2.5 years (26 years old). ** I'm torn here between patriotism and my desire to lead a "normal" life. Any flamers: please understand the dilemma. Jon Sagara Sagara Software
I'm on the other side of the world, but I've been thinking the same thing. I have two children and a pregnant wife, and I have never won a game of Counterstrike. But regardless of my personal odds, if it came to it I don't see how I could stay home and expect someone *else* to die for my freedom. They all have lives as well, family of some sort, etc. It's a situation I hoped never to be in, and while it's a lot further from me than it is you, it's closer than I would like, I can tell you. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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Those of us with computer skills would most likely be placed in some role far behind the front lines. Maybe to develop code for guided missiles, electronic eavesdropping, things like that. I would like nothing better than to develop software to guide a smart bomb up Osama bin Laden's butt. In fact, yesterday I sent off a resume to Lockheed Martin. I graduate with a Computer Science degree in December. They are one of many companies I'llbe applying to, some of which will be defense contractors. "Live free or die"
Those of us with computer skills would most likely be placed in some role far behind the front lines. The question is, how many of us are there, and how many will they need ? No, I'm afraid it's 2 weeks training and the front line for most of us. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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I'm on the other side of the world, but I've been thinking the same thing. I have two children and a pregnant wife, and I have never won a game of Counterstrike. But regardless of my personal odds, if it came to it I don't see how I could stay home and expect someone *else* to die for my freedom. They all have lives as well, family of some sort, etc. It's a situation I hoped never to be in, and while it's a lot further from me than it is you, it's closer than I would like, I can tell you. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
You're in your 30's, right? At what age do they stop drafting in Australia? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
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You're in your 30's, right? At what age do they stop drafting in Australia? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
I don't know if we ever had the draft before, but drastic times... Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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I don't know if we ever had the draft before, but drastic times... Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
They definitely had a draft during the Vietnam War here in Australia, but don't know the details of agse etc. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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They definitely had a draft during the Vietnam War here in Australia, but don't know the details of agse etc. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
Really ? I thought otherwise. I just checked online, and it would appear you are right. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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I know this has been weighing on my mind since Tuesday, and I'm sure some of you other guys have wondered, too. Here is the draft info, straight from the horse's mouth: http://www.sss.gov/ Jon Sagara Sagara Software
You guys are funny. ;) "Look out, bin, here comes the geek brigade" LOL. I fear bin Ladin et al have merely awakened a sleeping coach potato. Just remember, old guys like me will keep your keyboards warm for you while your away.;P "I never met anyone I didn't like" Will Rogers.
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You guys are funny. ;) "Look out, bin, here comes the geek brigade" LOL. I fear bin Ladin et al have merely awakened a sleeping coach potato. Just remember, old guys like me will keep your keyboards warm for you while your away.;P "I never met anyone I didn't like" Will Rogers.
Damned spelling. "Couch potato". (At least I didn't say "potatoe") "I never met anyone I didn't like" Will Rogers.
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Really ? I thought otherwise. I just checked online, and it would appear you are right. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
I just remember the stories of my father missing out on a tour of Vietnam due to his Bronchial Ectisys (??) and being a weedy poof. Many of his friends went and I was sure they didn't get the choice. Is anyone else getting errors when they hit Submit, only to find their replies posted? Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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I just remember the stories of my father missing out on a tour of Vietnam due to his Bronchial Ectisys (??) and being a weedy poof. Many of his friends went and I was sure they didn't get the choice. Is anyone else getting errors when they hit Submit, only to find their replies posted? Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
... and now it just worked. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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I just remember the stories of my father missing out on a tour of Vietnam due to his Bronchial Ectisys (??) and being a weedy poof. Many of his friends went and I was sure they didn't get the choice. Is anyone else getting errors when they hit Submit, only to find their replies posted? Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
being a weedy poof. You're a close family then ? ;) ( Yes, I recall the story, don't feel you have to retell it ) Yes, I get that error, and general 'cannot find page' errors often enough that if I post, I open another browser and check if the message is there before reposting. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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You guys are funny. ;) "Look out, bin, here comes the geek brigade" LOL. I fear bin Ladin et al have merely awakened a sleeping coach potato. Just remember, old guys like me will keep your keyboards warm for you while your away.;P "I never met anyone I didn't like" Will Rogers.
You know I didn't spot the spelling error until you pointed it out ? So long as that's all you keep warm, I don't mind. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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I know this has been weighing on my mind since Tuesday, and I'm sure some of you other guys have wondered, too. Here is the draft info, straight from the horse's mouth: http://www.sss.gov/ Jon Sagara Sagara Software
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Those of us with computer skills would most likely be placed in some role far behind the front lines. The question is, how many of us are there, and how many will they need ? No, I'm afraid it's 2 weeks training and the front line for most of us. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
I am lucky on 2 counts. 1) I live in the UK. 2) I work for a defense company writing software. The software I write is NOT for aiming missiles at terrorists (I wish it was), it tests electronic communications and radar components etc. I am glad that in some small way I will be helping the americans when the time comes, many of our customers are american companies (including Lockheed). Hope americans can come to terms with this horrid act and that it never happens again. Adrian :rose:
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Those of us with computer skills would most likely be placed in some role far behind the front lines. Maybe to develop code for guided missiles, electronic eavesdropping, things like that. I would like nothing better than to develop software to guide a smart bomb up Osama bin Laden's butt. In fact, yesterday I sent off a resume to Lockheed Martin. I graduate with a Computer Science degree in December. They are one of many companies I'llbe applying to, some of which will be defense contractors. "Live free or die"
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I know this has been weighing on my mind since Tuesday, and I'm sure some of you other guys have wondered, too. Here is the draft info, straight from the horse's mouth: http://www.sss.gov/ Jon Sagara Sagara Software
I've heard some speculation that there would be no draft any time soon, since it's likely that enough people would willingly volunteer when asked. John