John Crawford enlisted in the Florida National Guard before the war in Iraq. He thought it would be like the reserves, mostly training and sitting around. John was on his honeymoon in 2002 when he learned that his unit was being deployed to Iraq. He was forced to terminate his honeymoon early and return to Florida for immediate deployment. John lands in country the day of the Invasion of Iraq. I think it is unfortunate that he was forced to end his honeymoon and leave his wife behind to go and fight in Iraq, but I feel that he should have been ready for anything when he signed the contract with the FNG. When I read that I learned that the National Guard is not only a domestic branch of the military. I have been considering signing with the National Guard to help keep the peace in the country and provide assistance for those who are in need. But upon reading this I have second thoughts about deciding to serve. I have no interest in foreign wars, I want to serve in the military, but help in America.
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