congrats sounds like an awesome way to spend six to twelve months, my journeys abroad have always landed me in this desert that is iraq, i bet Belgium would be alot better than here
-dan-
Although Iraq does sound lovely, I guess Belgium is better... Joking aside, thank you for your words. And godspeed. Keep yourself safe and be sure to return home proud and in one piece.
If I were an American - I'm not - I'd probabily add: thank you for your service.