Wow, big week. Well, in my little world anyway. I tested for promotion (which I am totally and completely indifferent to) and I found out this afternoon that I'm deploying at the beginning of the year. Does being more excited about the deployment than the possible promotion indicate some mental imbalance?
The deployment is the more important of the two. I'd say that's why you're excited about it.
I'm kind of excited too. I get fully briefed tomorrow. Looking forward to knowing.
Good luck. Stay safe.