i don't know how easy it would be, its not really fair on a girl, with me out of the country so much, not seeing each other for 6 months....couldnt bear the though of someone loving me....then something happens out there,

should i stick to no strings or try and find someone?

My Son got married when he was 20, met her before he joined up, they have been together for 15 years & hes done several stints away, it worked for them but I suppose everyones different, depends what kind of person you are & what you want out of a relationship

You kind of answered your own question, by saying you couldn't bear the thought of someone loving you and then something happening.

However I know a few people who are in army relationships and yes it complicated but they make it work

So, you leave the army. You get a safe desk job 9-5 down your road. Meet a nice girl, get married blablah. Six months later you get hit by a bus. End of.
What's the difference? Ok maybe the risks in the army are greater, but you knew that when you joined up.
Any one who meets you now will know the risks from day one. Instead of you not bearing someone to love you, then something happens out there, hows abouts you letting them decide for themselves if you are worth it?

Everyone eventually dies. You could die of anything. Doesn't matter what - you die. Cancer, bombs, crashes etc. It's all the same. It's risks you and they have to take.

If you're thinking of making a career out of it, don't let anyone take you away from that path - they may end up leaving you anyway.

Why not shoot yourself before you meet anyone, just to be safe

Think hes gone already......stay safe wherever you are

Godspeed