on my friend's recommendation.

[keannu]

Actually I didn't like travel, because it costs a lot of money.* But when I finished my military service, I got a chance to leave for Canada and USA on my friend's recommendation.
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1. Can you just say "I finished military service" without "my"?
2. Is "on my friend's recommendation." proper or what about "on my friend's suggestion"?

 

[GoesStation]

1. It's possible, but I think it's better if you include my.
2. Recommendation is correct. If you prefer suggestion, the preposition has to be at.

You have to write the USA.