Today marks a major shift in my attitude and beliefs on joining the army.I have in the past believed that army officers are cruel,crude and inferior.I have watched movies like,Saving private Ryan and Gladiator.Have enjoyed the movies,but never saw myself becoming a soldier. What has brought about my sudden applauding of all military personnel?Is it the prestige or honor given to servicemen?Neither,it is rather borne from the fact that, "greater love hath no man than this,that a man lay down his life for his friends"(John15:13).Looking at the pictures of those slain in Iraq,I can not help but notice that most of them are so terribly young.Cut down,as it were,in the zenith of their youth.A life not worth dieing for,is a life not worth living for. Secondly,I have seen the lack of discipline in the civil service,with unbridled corruption being the order of the day(this is particularly the picture in my home country).Oh,for some breath of fresh air! Hence,I seek to embark upon this journey with a clear purpose and resolve to serve my beloved countrymen,to the uttermost of my abilities,so help me God.
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