My grandson goes in the marines in December, I really hope he does not like it and leaves whilst he can. It worries me sick.
I sympathise with how you are feeling - my Lad was all for signing up till last year and I have to say I was relieved but wouldnt have stopped him. I have four close family members in the services 2 have done active service in the war zones in very recent years and one is off for a second tour of Afghanistan very soon , two however have never left England during their time in except for annual holidays
I think it does depend on what trade they go in as - as to whether they would be expected to go to these areas