You obviously don't understand how the military works.
Japan, Korea, and Germany are non-combat posts.
Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. are deployments.
You can go to Japan or Hawaii as easily as you can be based in Gary, Indiana
"Assured death at some point?" Words of a coward. Ever heard of a "veteran"? You're more likely to be killed on a late night pizza delivery than you are covered in armor, bristling with firepower, in a team of highly tactical men, physically and emotionally trained to watch your back, whatever the cost. And there are plenty of non-combat jobs.
The fallacy you have of the military shipping you off as often as possible is pretty funny as well.
Let's see, your suggestion vs. mine. Knock up a desperate woman in exchange for a marriage visa, or take the steps needed to protect your country, so that your ill-informed countrymen can joke and trash talk you behind your back.
