Joining the Navy is patriotic.
Stan is young, is a bit wild, and loves his country and all that it stands for.
Stan wants to show his love for his country.
Stan joins the Navy, so he can contribute to the security of his beloved country.
Stan puts up a giant flag pole in his front yard and hangs a very large national flag from it to inspire national pride.
Stan's actions in the navy help make the country safer and stronger.
When the country is in a crisis, the flag pole does absolutely nothing to help it.