Posted on 08/01/2006 4:54:46 PM PDT by tricky_k_1972
I'm just wondering of those fellow soldiers out there, whom would actually join the IDF in it's fight against the Islamic jihad?
Are any of you willing to put your "money" where your mouth is? Are you willing to fight for western society, for your families, for your beliefs?
I have lost faith in the US public to understand the battle we are currently fighting. I do not think the majority of the US public understands the enemy we are facing.
I have 1 condition for Israel, you MUST fight to destroy the Islamist Fundamentalists, not cease fire, not truce, not a comparative understanding but to DESTROY the enemy.
I would like current and former soldiers opinions and what they are willing to DO.
How to contact the IDF: info@mail.idf.il
Okay, so a while back, I did some research on the IDF and its rules of application for a story. The knowledge is a little rusty, but I believe this is accurate:
You can join the IDF if you are an Israeli citizen. You can maintain duel citizenship (US/Israeli) and can obtain Israeli citizenship most easily by converting to Judaism, specifically Orthodox or Conservative, aka right of return.
I do not believe there are any limitations on being in the IDF after being in USAF, but you would need to get Israeli citizenship and, if you're a big fan of Jesus, that might be a little trickier. I don't think you would have to renounce your religion to join the IDF if you were made a citizen some other way. There are non-Jewish citzens of Israel.
I would defend the land of my forefathers if not for a variety of medical issues that make me definitely unfit for combat.
I think there is coming a time when we will all have to make a choice, whether individual western governments can make that choice or not, whether they decide they can buck political "realities", WE each INDIVIDUALY have to make a choice on which side we fight.
I have personally made that choice, I have taken an Oath and it goes beyond my nations boarders. My Oath goes and always has gone to the People, those are the ones I serve, under the grace of God.
Whatever nation, group or Brotherhood defends those beliefs that I have sworn to, that I hold dear, I will fight with.
"[IDF] are the best, even better than us USAF guys. I don't know that we could help out much, truth be told."
Thanks for posting that, church16; very encouraging. Thank you so much for your service - God bless.
Since you and some others have expressed interest in doing what you can to help out, then please check out this link:
http://www.sar-el.org/
Apparently, it's a way for non-Israelis and non-Jews to help out in Israel by volunteering to work for several weeks in places like hospitals or army bases (doing the routine supply & maintenane work that frees up soldiers for other duties).
I also came across this website that has a lot of links to other volunteer programs in Israel. Spend a little time and check them out; maybe you'll find something suitable.
http://www.mahal2000.com/links/volunteer.htm
Some more links for those who wish to help out in some way:
Twenty-Five Ways To Help Israel
http://www.25waystohelpisrael.com/pages/t1.asp?PID=1000
Shalom! Join Volunteers For Israel!
http://www.vfi-usa.org/
Yes..... BUT..... only if I get to bunk with this here soldier:
I am not very physical and too fat to run around like a young man anymore, but I would be willing to assist with planning/tactics/strategy area. For example, returning those captured missiles from 20k feet+ airdrop might be clever way to get a certain individual(s) that are hiding out in a certain embassy could solve several issues, since a certain group will need to explain why their missile ended up blowing up the place.... They will blame Irsael anyhow, but have good excuse that we were not involved! Maybe it was an assassination by a rival in the their group?
Uh, soldiers, et.al. here in the USA take an oath to the USA, not a foreign country.
So I don't think you'll get many volunteers. That doesn't mean they're not "putting their money where their mouths are", that means they are loyal to the USA.
In case you haven't noticed, we are also fighting terrorism, on more than one front (and many fronts that are not in the news).
Call Clinton up. I think a I know of a outpost that needs manned.
Can you imagine that coke addled person defending your hole, that fat effeminate slob would have run at the first shot, to save himself for the children, and women.
No way.
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