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Army service in Turkey
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21 Feb 2007 Wed 08:30 pm |
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Congratulations!!
That must feel very good!!! I hope you can see each other in march!
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21 Feb 2007 Wed 09:49 pm |
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Oh I am so happy for you! 
My hubby was in Samsun before but just got transferred to Tunceli, which is like the worst place imaginable. I have nitemares about it and make dua that nothing will happen to him every night. He didn't call me for 3 days which worries me a great deal. I don't have the phone number because he's not actually in Tunceli yet, he's stuck at some primitive army camp in Elaziğ with 3000 other soldiers and hasn't got a clue why.
I will never allow our children to go through with something like this, then it's better they don't have turkish citizenship. Did I mention that I absolutely hate this?
How many soldiers doing their service actually die per year? Anyone know?
Also I don't understand how the military can force people into sacrificing their lives.
+ it's without any kind of reward other than your freedom in the end. They don't even get paid and have to pay for almost everything themselves. My husband got promoted and actually had to buy the sticker thing to put on his jacket himself....!
If only it was a joke I would laugh so hard.
I'd give anything to know how he is doing right now. I wasn't so worried when he was in Samsun but Tunceli!
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21 Feb 2007 Wed 10:11 pm |
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My heart goes out to you, Jannie! Hang in there!
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21 Feb 2007 Wed 10:27 pm |
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And mine too canım.. İ Know what it's like to lose some-one during army service. My Best friend lost his brother last year and İ was there to offer support and comfort.
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22 Feb 2007 Thu 01:23 am |
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Quoting sophie: Quoting AlphaF: no, you can get away by losing your citizenship.. |
Is it worth the trouble? 
By the way, do you have "yellow papers" there too? I mean, the paper you get which says that you are insane and thus you can't make your military service? |
if there is medical proof that you are mentally incapable then you are exempted yes, also i'm not sure if it is still the case but homosexyals were also exempted,after undergoing certain medical examinations to prove their homosexuality..dont ask me how because i have no idea
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22 Feb 2007 Thu 02:26 am |
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my fiance was situated in hakkari for a while which was bad and at one point he was close to the border of iraq! it was when he was there he rang me one night and he cried on the phone saying how much he hated it but i told him to be strong and when he finished i would be there waiting for him......which i am! i am just waiting, i have my tickets and i am so excited to see him again!!!! i just know that when i see him again nothing will be able to take the smile off my face hehe!!
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22 Feb 2007 Thu 12:53 pm |
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Quoting smile: my fiance was situated in hakkari for a while which was bad and at one point he was close to the border of iraq! it was when he was there he rang me one night and he cried on the phone saying how much he hated it but i told him to be strong and when he finished i would be there waiting for him......which i am! i am just waiting, i have my tickets and i am so excited to see him again!!!! i just know that when i see him again nothing will be able to take the smile off my face hehe!! |
Was he in Şemdinli? I have spent a few months in Hakkari, my husband comes from there.
I'm sure you know all about the strugles of the army then, you are truely lucky that he's finished it. Have a great time there, I'm sure he'll be in bliss when you arrive
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22 Feb 2007 Thu 01:12 pm |
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First of all, i wish patience to all people who are waiting people serving their military service...
but i dont understand the moan, and your trying to understand the meaning of military service... its just a duty for the Turkish citizens... its a must... you all talk and judge about with your OWN norms... not with Turkey's norms and conditions...
it would be nice if it was depending on people's desire, and if it was paid... but its not... so better keep your energy for praying good...
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22 Feb 2007 Thu 01:27 pm |
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Quoting SuiGeneris: First of all, i wish patience to all people who are waiting people serving their military service...
but i dont understand the moan, and your trying to understand the meaning of military service... its just a duty for the Turkish citizens... its a must... you all talk and judge about with your OWN norms... not with Turkey's norms and conditions...
it would be nice if it was depending on people's desire, and if it was paid... but its not... so better keep your energy for praying good...
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Imho, it's a duty that doesn't belong in a democratic country in 2007. I don't have anything against the service itself, but it's a fact that the Turkish military service is dangerous and extremely tough. My husband knows of three men who committed suicide within the first three months of their service. ALL young Turkish men I know are worried about it and dread the day they will be drafted.
Some of the things you have to do in the army are rediculous and I just don't see any point. Turkey doesn't even need an army of that size in the first place.
Also, in terms of UNprofessional soldiers stationed to fight terrorists - it is completely irresponsible. It's the same as gambling with their lives, because they are in no way experienced. I don't understand how the military leaders can be so insensible with their very lives.
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22 Feb 2007 Thu 01:30 pm |
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My boyfriend has to do his duty in Sirnak. He is there now for 6 months, he has been in Antalya first.
Well, still 6 months left before he finished his duty. Luckely he doesn't go out for operations very often so I am very glad. Because Sirnak is also very close to the boarder of Iraq..
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22 Feb 2007 Thu 01:33 pm |
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