How am I usually the ones running into these things first? o.O

I have WAY too much free time I kill on here... :/
I swear if I could give you some I would.

But good luck with all the basic training, it can be tough as a soldier so I applaud your courage.
From all you've said here though I imagine you're going to go through from very tough, stressful and emotionally pulling moments of your life, especially with a relationship in the mix (congrats on that btw :)). I know advise wasn't asked, but I feel the need to at least suggest that no matter what kind of stressful situation you find yourself in (or it's source) that you remember to use your head and that logic/rational thinking is your best friend, even in times you'd rather ignore it completely cause it seems inconvenient it may just be saving you more pain or worries in the long run.

Good luck, I wish you the best.

P.S If by some chance you ever get to fly a plane in the army make sure you yell as loud as you can while flying "YOU CAN'T TAKE THE SKY FROM ME!!!".
That or "I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar". :P