Valiant

'As homing pigeons it's our duty to transport messages in the worst of conditions; wind, rain, sleet, snow, bombs exploding, bullets flying. And as if that weren't enough, mother nature has the odacity to create the falcon. 20 lbs of pigeon eating muscle.'
'These new recruits are our only chance.'
'We're the ones they pick to send to the most important missions.'

I would think that's quite a bit like my life, and probably yours too.