Thanks m renfro! Absolutely! Always a solider!

About that same time my dad retired with 38 years in. Was Air guard.... though he is retired he still is on base with his civilian side/mostly retired job.... he will never fully leave the AF.

Do u receive checks after army?

Emotional definitely! Thanks for watching!

I remember my last day....after I got home I didn't sleep for 4 days

25 years and 7 days. Went home and took my boots off while Mr. Rodgers was on TV, taking his street shoes off. I was alone in the house. Haven't thought about that moment in almost 22 years.

I will never forget the last day i drove out of the gates... took off my cammies on friday evening and was standing in formation monday morning at the police academy of a major city. That was over 25 years ago. You will always cherish your days in uniform but new adventures await. You will have to get accustomed to civilians. They are a sh$&tshow.

It wasn’t for me. I did 20 years. I was so glad it was over. I retired on 01 November 2020.

Thanks Nicky! I’m still learning and growing these editing skills!

Yo nicky

Sup Nicky

@@jw-db2jk yo!

@@dreamkiller189 ya know just watching this video waiting another 7 years until I’m making this video lol.

Time flies. If you plan on staying in until retirement ensure you plan ahead, especially if you have a family that depends on you for support. I retired at 20 years in 2012.

Thankyou for your Service 👍

Im a 13B best mos

@@rodolfoperez6921 Cannon Crewmember/Howitzers? Reason I ask is because MOS identifiers have changed over the years. I was a 63B, Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. This MOS is now 91B

Ha! Yup! Surely will miss those clowns! Thanks for watching!

If parents would stay together and raise their children TOGETHER AND RIGHT, there wouldn't be any clowns.

@@ursulasmith6402 Bullshit, there have been plenty of single parents who raised their kids just fine and parents who stayed together when they should of split and raised a child in a house of anger and arguing.

Just because you're in the military doesn't mean you have to get a divorce

@@MyGirlsPlusMe Hello sir! It been 2 years now. How has life as a civilian puke been treating you? 😉 I don't mind telling you sir that It's been a difficult transition for me to say the least. I have had several jobs but nothing that I felt was a good fit for me. I am 50 years old now and it feels like most employers out there shy away from hiring older folks like myself. Especially military. As much hype I used to hear about civilian employers wanting to hire veterans I can say, at least in our neck of the woods, that is not the case. I could be mistaken but sometimes I get the impression that some civilian employers may be afraid to hire someone with a military background. They may feel I am too set in my ways and will not be easy to "reprogram" to their ways of doing things. They may also prefer younger moldable minds. Currently I am doing rideshare to stay busy and to earn some additional income. Wife works. Cost of living has significantly gone up here in Tampa Florida since we moved here in 2012. Every year or so our rent goes up. Majority of my retirement pay goes to rent/utilities. I am sure you guys have felt economic pinch as well. The pandemic sure didn't help things. There is going to be point where we may have to move elsewhere. About 3 months back I applied to work at our County's Sheriff's Office. Would be working in their vehicle fleet maintenance office. As you can imagine It's a long hiring process given that you have to go through an extensive screening process/background check, polygraph, personal references, neighbor references etc.... It's the job I had during my time in the military so it should be an easier transition/better fit for me than the other jobs I worked. Well sir, I hope i didn't bore you with my sob story. I do hope you guys are doing well and wish you all the best in this new chapter in your lives. Stay frosty! 👍

Sean, congratulations on the road ahead! It’s a truly honorable profession with amazing challenges and the absolute high and lows, but 200% worth it! If you ever want to connect and discuss - just a few of the old guy’s thoughts, please reach out.

@@MyGirlsPlusMe the country is honored by your service, you're a good man.

Lesson 1: go fuck yourself and shut the fuck up when your Sergeant speaks! We know more than you ever will

How were you able to commission as an officer? Im interested in doing the same but I’m not really sure how or what is the best way.

@@chrisgalan7032 There were a few opportunities, I took the ROTC route as I was already in college when I made the decision to join the Army. That route doesn't guarantee active duty, but keep your PT and GPA up and you'll definitely get active. Besides, what's life without a little competition?

Dayahmad, there’s been very little actual work in 23 years. It’s been an absolute pleasure! Keep climbing!

Good one!

Thanks brother Karp! You’ll do great! Just remember every day isn’t perfect. Just don’t sweat the small stuff!

What day in July and MOS. I’m shipping out in July 12 and mos is 12B

@@originalstanman. July 29 and my mos is 91B

My 3 years in active duty from 2006-2009 was the best time of my life! Enjoy it!

@@originalstanman. I’m shipping out June 28th for 11X. Since your in combat I assume you will also be going to FT Benning same as me.

Thats a terrible mentality! We are more than just Soldiers!

Thanks Todd! Always a soldier! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your service as well!

Thanks Thorin! And thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching sgtjarhead99!

@@MyGirlsPlusMe we're you a major or a lcpl. I can't tell without the brass. 23 yrs is a good run . Hats off to you

LTC

Thanks Subic Station! Means a lot - and thanks for watching!

We love Tampa! Spent three years assigned here myself! Thanks for watching!

Love you!

Thanks Antonio! And thanks for watching!

Good luck and God speed Rich! And thanks for watching!

I’m applying for a cadetship in the Irish army next year, looking forward to it.

@@lukecondron7881 best of luck with it, cadet competition is fairly hard given we’re a small defence force and the intake isn’t huge so they can really take their pick from the best.. If you know an officer try get them to help you prep, same goes for an NCO’s in the Military Collage, if you know any use them to prep you. Another tip, visit your family GP and get the once over so you can correct any medical conditions which might have you fail the army medical. The medical is where they’re really tough, it’s so easy to fail the medical so get that all clear before you go, I can’t stress this enough. Get fit now and stay fit!. The fitness test is tough for civilians and it’s a pass/fail test. You might be given some leeway on the push ups sit ups but you won’t be given any on your run, really put in the effort before the test.. Best of luck, and if you don’t get a cadetship go enlisted and chase a commission through the enlisted ranks. Good luck

@@bigmartin yeah I’m relatively confident, I have a contact of someone who done the cadetship a couple of years ago, I can do the 2.4K in sub 10 minutes, but thanks for your advice on the medical, I’ll definitely check myself over with the gp before I go. And good luck with your last few years in the defence forces. Wishing you the best.

Thanks Rune! Thanks for watching!

Thanks Brian! Thanks for the comment and thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for watching!

To the Top!

Brother- whatever I can do or show you, let me know! I’ll gladly trip all the wires myself so others don’t have to!

Thanks for watching Anthony!