ignorance...

Hmm.. so I'm joining the navy. If this has caught any of you off guard, you've not read past the first line in my profile and that makes you silly.

Yet despite the fact that I'm joining the navy, during wartime - no less - I have no doubt in my mind that there's no threat to my life. Is this because I am merely ignorant to the situation in which I find myself? Or is it because I can reason out that I won't be in a position that is hazardous to my life?

Or... is it because I just know it's not my time yet and am safe. that there's someone watching over me.

I think it's a little bit of all of them. Perhaps mix that with a bit of arrogance and I think you've nailed it.

Regardless - I'm doing what I feel to be right - and I can't be faulted for that. I'll do my best. I can, and I will.

I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighing spirit of the Navy and those who have come before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I serve my country's naval combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

I can - and I will.

I must.