So I’m deploying for the first time and I’m having mixed feelings about it. I’m excited about it but I’m also nervous. Any advice?

Perfectly normal to feel nervous. Get ready for one of the best experiences of your life that only a small portion of the country will ever experience. My only advice is to make sure you have all the contact stuff for your family (Home address, email, Skype whatever you youngsters use these days), and make sure they have your address. They will want to hear from you when you have time, and you will definitely want care packages! Best of luck!

Live in the moment, enjoy the time with your buddies even when your board, depending on where you are, fight hard and take care of your troops. Listen to your team leader/ squad leader and have Think about all the hard work the guys did before you and build on that. Have fun and Stay safe brother!

Jump in and get it done. Leave home at home and go all in.