Wow! Your reasons for joining the USAR nurse corps is simply inspirational. At 32, I felt a bit old for switching gears in my life to pursue a nursing degree with the notion of joining the military after graduating. I'm finishing up my pre-reqs now and hope to enter the core nursing courses next Fall 07. Who knows where our nation will be at in regards to this war, but I want to make sure to be a part of it whatever that may be. Is that a naive way of thinking? Some of my friends may think so, but whatever or wherever one's politics lie, there are true Americans out there making a huge difference in the world. My hat's off to them as well as to you. Thank you for your service. 4mrEMT73