I'm joining the army

So in about a month, I'll join the army as a rookie. I'm only 18 and so I haven't been through a lot in my life which makes me a little anxious about what is coming. I'll probably be a combat soldier which doesn't bother me that much but my family is afraid for my safety. Being a combat soldier is something that just hit me out of the blue.

You see, in my country, when we get to 18, we must join the army for a period of about 3 years. That makes you wonder what job you are gonna when you'll eventually get drafted. Most of us do become combat soldiers, but I just never really dedicated much thought to my military service. Suddenly, it was too late and I got the notice I'll be in the combat zone.

On the other hand, these days I'm actually excited about my service and I can't wait. I heard from a lot of my friends that already serve, this changes you, it's an experience you'll take with yourself for life. Also, you meet friends for life, you will do everything together, whether if it's to suffer, to sleep, take a shower or eat.

One of the things that make me a little anxious is the attitude from my superiors. I expect the worst and still fear a bit that commanders will shout at me all day long. I always had problems with my superiors, whether it's at work or school. I always picked a fight with them for many reasons. The main reason always was that It's hard for me to take ordersץ I'm not proud of it but I guess I'm just some kind of freak control, call it how you want.

My father served as a combat soldier too before I was born and he came out alright. I just hope I will make it through a stronger, better man and help to protect my country.

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