[mtbopfuyn]

Key never thought he'd end up in Iraq in the first place.

Right there's your first clue - I never thought.

[flynmudd]

Guess he will think and read the fine print next time. When my son went through boot camp he was told "yes you will most likely end up in Iraq or Afghanistan". My son also is smart enough to read the fine print. His saying (or military) expect the worst and hope for the best.