They suggested getting the ones that say my hubby is in the army.. i support our troops, love my soldier ect.... 

actual events of women being followed home and hurt becuase someone saw the magnents I'm sure it was in the training manual... but I don't believe it. The army likes a certain level of paranoia. I googled it, and can't seem to find any articles or evidence to support that claim. Just my opinion... I personally think the half my hearts are kinda tacky, but I know there are many women who like them, and I don't see any harm in it. In today's world... army or not... things happen. Bad things happen to good people who did nothing to deserve it. One could argue that putting a "proud army wife" sticker on your vehicle could flag you as a potential victim when traveling and found in an area that doesn't support the Iraqi Mission. Hell... I have an army mandated sticker on my vehicle that flags me as army affiliated. 

It was not in the manual, it was an Opsec person(dont remember which department, we had LOTS of speakers) who came in and talked to us.. That was their example... My actual point was that info on here can put us at risk not just them where ever they may go... 

About the Opsec.... My first frg meeting, we talked about this because it is bad. For instance, my hubbys unit is 509th, they role play here at Jrtc. Well, they go on facebook & myspace to fond info about the soldiers coming here for training that they can use against them. This just shows that anyone can find something. So, keep your myspace/facebook private. This site is hard though because it's not private. I personally think it should be (I know people can still join but it'd be better) I also know that I'm not the greatest with opsec but I am getting better. 

i agree stella. if you have anything military affiliated you can become a target. doesnt matter if its a half my heart sticker or support our troops magnet. if they want to target you they will, regardless of how many/what kind of sticker is on your car. sometimes i think ppl get there panties in a bunch over something so silly. pretty soon, the army will issue us a plain jane car so everyone will be the same 

pretty soon, the army will issue us a plain jane car so everyone will be the same Sounds like the army :) 

if they want to target you they will, Ding ding ding... we have a winner. Well, they go on facebook & myspace to fond info about the soldiers coming here for training that they can use against them. Those soldiers cared enough to go out and find it. For heaven's sakes... you can use reverse phone look up to find people. Doesn't matter if you are a private listing or a cell-phone or anything... if they pay for the membership, they get your information. Seriously... the Iraqis may be dumb, but they aren't that dumb. Sure, a few might go out to "myspace" and search literally the millions of people there to find someone to attack... but the smart ones know better. They go to an airport, they find a major city on the map, they pick random UNSECURE times to make there move to be the most efficient. Hell, why not camp out the military base airport facilities? Someone is bound to use that at some point in the month. Attacking 1,000 soldiers sounds smart to me. In no point in history to date has any "enemy" done anything based off of some wife's stupid chit chat on a forum. They have much better avenues that take much less time than trying to piece a puzzle together of "soldier" "united states" "wife" and "march". Hell, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe the twin towers were targeted because of a window sticker or something someone said on a forum used by less than 100 people. 

Okay, my basic point is... walking into a wal-mart is just as dangerous as sitting home all alone. Yeah, use common sense. Don't go taking out an ad in the New York times posting top secret military information. But seriously... don't live in a bubble. Common sense can be applied there to. Google "army wife killed". Just go see how many army wives have ever died of anything. There are more army wives who kill, than get killed. 

Ding ding ding... we have a winner Finally, i win at something. lol 

About all the "Army Wife" ect Car Stickers/Magnets. Umm, we all have decals on our Front Windshield that show we are Military. People just have to look for that if they are trying to harm military people/families. 

Here is something... Class A for sale. If you are smart, you would know better than to buy one. They army is getting very close to switching to their new Blue's. Maybe I should be smart and try to sell my husband's. Well, except he may still need one until then and he hates to borrow. Also, he got married in it, so it'll probably go next to the wedding dress that just takes up space. And, I guess since I know Class A's are so close to be worthless, I couldn't sell it to someone and feel good. These are just thoughts! I'm in no way complaining about her selling it. It's still an item some people may need or just want. Seeing it just got me thinking. 

Ugh, I hate those damn Class A's. They are so expensive. We have like 2 or 3 Sets of those cause Hubby "grew" out of them. He wants to hold on to the other sets in case he goes down in size again. 

The Resource Management Branch will conduct a controlled burn in the housing area today. The controlled burn will take place in area LN 6, between LA 467 and Warren Street. 

a couple years ago they were always burning the forest near north fort and for some reason it always made the power go out, but that was when they were burning the part accross the rd from chaffee, it was soo smokey! 

Weather conditions for today are favorable to conduct a prescribed burn in family housing area. The burn will be in Dogwood Terrace south, Tracey, Wideman Court, and east of Hagg Street. DES Fire/Police and Post Safety representatives will be on site. 

not really ft polk info, but i didnt want to start a new topic for it .it does have to do with a soldier, though http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20100202/NEWS01/302020088/0/NEWS01/Fort-Polk-man-arrested-as-serial-robber-suspect-in-Alexandria the guy robbing places in alex was a soldier from here! crazy 

Did anyone hear about the murderer from Texas that they founf on base?!? How the hell did he get in here? I don't feel safe here anymore after all the stories I hear!!! 

i didnt hear that 

http://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/military/x1610517888/Time-fear-on-fugitives-side Thanks Beaker, i agree this def does not make me feel safe it took to long for him to get in the system...this is why i keep my doors locked and chained 24/7 

holy cow. thats crazy. even if he left his car off post, they still had to check his ID, but guess he wasnt in the system yet 

Not really Fort Polk info but put it out there for anyone interested: Alexandria Mardi Gras Parade will be held on 14 Feb at 2 pm. The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce will host a free Military Appreciation Area beginning at 12:30 pm in the Sears parking lot of the Alexandria Mall.The Military Appreciation Area is open to all Active Duty Soldiers and their Families. Attendees must present their Military ID to enter the area. Free snacks and games for the kids will be provided. 

you beat me to it lol. i was about to post that 

yay i cant wait til the parade i went last year n had alot of fun ,i didnt go to the military area because i didnt know they had one but the area by the mall and target is usually very very crowded. 

We were thinking about going, it will be our first. This is our first year here. Im sure the military area will be crowded as well, just hope they have it set up in a good area to see 

last year was my first time goin we didnt even know it was happening i heard band music playin n the snoop in me had to go see lol we were actually in Alexandria to shop, we watched it behind big lots n there was room there it wasnt crowded at all, i got so many beads my neck started hurting from the weight.After we decided to leave we wanted to go to target but couldnt even get there because the street was closed for the parade.It was crazy in the area by the mall n there were alot of people with their barbeques n gazebos set up n the crowd by the barricades was at least 5 rows of people so it was pretty crowded. 

Oh wow, if we go Im thinking we will go pretty early get breakfast and camp out until its time LOL 

anyone hear anything about winter weather tomorrow? i got a notification sent to my phone about a winter weather advisory 

nm. i looked it up. from 6 pm today til 6 pm tomorrow. rainfall tonight will begin to mix with sleet and snow as early as late thursday afternoon. as temps drop after sunset much of it will turn to all snow or mixed with sleet while also will start to accumulate.talking about up to an inch in leesville area.