Christianity Today covers former Top 5 American Idol contestant Phil Stacey, who is also a Navy Reservist and Christian. Asked if he could “end up like Elvis” and have to put a singing career on hold to serve, he said:

I suppose being called up is always a possibility, but that’s what I’m there for. I enlisted not long after September 11. I felt like if I’m supporting the efforts our country is doing against terrorism, then maybe I should put my money where my mouth is.

His “big picture” view is also evident in his admirable perspective on Christian service in the military:

It’s a great ministry opportunity. I think it’s important to have a presence around those young sailors. For people who get out of high school and go right into the military, every opportunity for being bad is presented to you immediately in the military. They need to see that life is full and abundant.