Safety in the Aerial Port!

I have found that most people's initial reaction when I say I am deploying is one of worry, or fear, or just basically it is looked at in a negative way. So I want to clear that up a little. I am not worried so I don't think anyone else should be either. After all I did volunteer.
As mom implied in her comment, even though I will be deploying to Iraq, I will be relatively safe while there.
My job in the Aerial Port means I will be on base working all the time. That means no roadside bombs or any of that stuff. The base itself is basically a "safe zone" as I heard someone else refer to it, which helps keep it safe and in turn us safe. On base we will have access to everything we need, from our housing to food, even a base gym and a BX, meaning we would not really have to leave base to get anything. And to answer moms question, we will also have access to internet, which means we can send and receive e-mail.
Of course there is a war going on, but those in my career field are pretty lucky as we have one of the safest jobs you can have in that environment.
I guess what I am saying is if you are worried about me getting shot or anything, you don't need to as it is very unlikely.
Let me know if you have any other questions or anything.