Yep. And god bless you, and the others like you.
By the way, you Indians serve in the US military at FIVE times the rate per capita of any other US demographic.
Thank you.
The way I see it,(personal opinion here) Serving in the military is a way of being counted a warrior in any tribe. Carries a distinction for life as they use the same word for Active duty or veteran.
So thats probably why you see active duty participation at higher rates than other groups. That and life on the reservation offers less opportunities to get ahead. Even one term of service helps alot of Natives to succeed in life.