Would like some first-hand knowledge

Hi all,
I am a new grad nurse (ADN) waiting to take boards and get my first job. In the last few weeks of class, one of our instructors showed us a video about Vietnam nurses. I have always been interested in the military, but never followed through because of pressure from my family to not go that route. Now, I am 29, a new grad, happily married, and considering the Army Reserve. I mentioned this to my husband, however, and he did not take it well. I tried to talk with him about benefits vs. risks, but all he would say is that he "doesn't trust the government" and if I signed up for the Reserve, they would "own me". Granted, there are no assurances that I would even be able to get into the Reserves, as I am pretty significantly overweight and out of shape, but I want to be able to explore my options without feeling like my husband is upset with me. Can anyone give me a unique way of putting things, or a great story, that might put his mind at easy. I don't want to give this idea up, but I also don't want to put strain on a perfectly good 7 year marriage either.

Thanks for the help and sorry for the rambling length.

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