Welcome to BFP,
I have a great deal of respect for service persons. Though I myself never served in the military my ex was a Marine ( or should I say is a Marine). Cuz I'm sure you know once a Marine always a Marine. Right?! My grandson has joined the Corp. He just graduated high school. He goes to Pendleton in Dec for bootcamp. Though I am definitely concerned for him being deployed to War, I am very roud of his decision to serve.
May Spirit wrap you in protection and love and deliver you home safely.