Recent content by Ashleigh21

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    The Beginning of my path to USMA

    Thanks. Absolutely. I am 14. Oh yes. I really am trying. It is hard, and it is taking a lot of work, for instance, just to keep up a good grade in drama in a play that I didn't want to be in (hate pink, hate make up, hate ballet--got all), then I twisted my wrist yesterday, and had to do...
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    Is secular music bad?

    It depends on what kind of secular music. For instance, I am a huge country music fan, and I like a little bit of pop (secular, I LOVE Christian rock, pop, etc.), but if the country has something inappropriate, or much cussing, like, I can handle a little, but I turn it off if it has much. But...
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    How do you feel about women joining the SEALs?

    YES we should!!! Same for all SFs. I am personally considering Army SF, if they open it by the time I get in and out of college with my commission, (I hope).
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    How Jesus Changed My Life! Afghanistan and Back Again.

    Awesome testimony. Thank you so much for sharing.
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    The Beginning of my path to USMA

    Hi, my name is Ashleigh. I just wanted to share my testimony, although it certainly isn't complete. I grew up in church, my dad has pastored churches, and I grew up with him being one of the associate pastors at our church. When I was younger the church wasn't as charismatic as it had been when...
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    The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan

    I was looking at some military stuff, I guess it was about Afghanistan, when I stumbled onto this. I didn't believe it at first. I didn't really want to read it either, but I just guess, I think I was hoping I misunderstood. I mean, I am 14, it isn't like I just like reading this. It...
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    The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan

    SolomonVII: Is that supposed to be a good thing? eastcoast bsc: I heard about that, but I haven't had the heart (or a decent computer) to watch it. It just makes me want to cry.
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    The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan

    I don't know what to say about this. I almost cried and definitely got teary eyed when I first heard it. I just wish there was something I could do. I mean, I am trying to remember to pray about all of this, but I just hate hearing about it. It is just so awful. How can people be so evil...
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    The Beginning of my path to USMA

    Hi, my name is Ashleigh. I just wanted to share my testimony, although it certainly isn't complete. I grew up in church, my dad has pastored churches, and I grew up with him being one of the associate pastors at our church. When I was younger the church wasn't as charismatic as it had been...
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    Women in combat: The official reasons/data

    I sure hope so. I am working REALLY hard on getting all of the school work that I need to to get in, and trying to meet the physical standards, as well as the various leadership positions. If you read my post "Trouble with my parents," it details the whole problem I have had, but I am...
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    Just read the new book called :No Easy Day written by a Navy Seal

    Okay, thanks. I can send you what I get, or post it on my writing account and let you see it as I get it finished. I will have to get the book back from the library. I had to turn it in. Thanks again.God Bless You,Ashleigh
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    Just read the new book called :No Easy Day written by a Navy Seal

    I just wanted to ask if I could take you up on your offer to help with my book report on No Easy Day. I just need sugestions to get me started. Now I understand a lot more about what you said, and the whole thing was just, well, I don't know how to explain it. I was shocked that Bin Laden...
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    Women in combat: The official reasons/data

    I understand what you are saying, but I think there are a few women who can handle it. I never would have dreamed that one day I would be discussing this, I used to simply listen to my mom and believe that women shouldn't be allowed in the military. But then God changed my heart, and now I am...
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    Trouble with my parents...

    Thanks so much to every one who has talked to me through this. I did tell my mom that West Point means an eight year army commitment, and she basically said by the time it was time for me to decide whether to really do this I would have changed my mind. But the truth is, I have never prayed...
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    Trouble with my parents...

    Thank you, and I don't. He is the only one to have acted this way. Yes, I definitely agree. Thanks. I know this is true, but my mom is almost in denial, and I do need to get into JROTC before West Point so it has to come up soon. I told her about the army commitment, and as I said, I think...