Seascamp,
I don't know. I'm scared for him. It's different when you go into the Military and serve your country. When it comes to your sons/daughters, it's hard to let go. I know he feels strongly about serving his country. I have never told him not to because that would be against everything I believe in. I have told him to attend college before enlisting. That's like trying yank a stubborn mule up from sitting on it's backside..there's no way he's going to budge.
So I must support his decision and give him my blessings.
Philly