I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who thought that

Should've went officer my man

@Robert-ky4vx I have no regrets. I enjoyed being a NCO.

@@Robert-ky4vx That would have been the same political bulls***.

nobody is intimidated because of a master’s degree is all in your head

Much respect to you with Love and blessings

ROGER THAT

The army now is just ppl shaking their hind end on tik tok in uniform

I too went in in 1973 as a member of the 5th, did not spend nearly the time you did, was in 8 countries, recruited into the Unit did 6 more and couldn't wait to get back to the world and college. I'm busted up pretty well, can't imagine what it must be like for you. Gee whiz, veterans have Healthcare issues at a 3 to 1 versus the civilian population. Imagine that....

"There are no 'friends'; only interests." -Henry Kissinger

Dang he needs to see this!!! Everyone comment so it will get to him fast.....

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Congrats man still 3 years on my 6 year contract, can't wait to get out and go back home to Texas as well

Good for you. My father was a 24 year USAF vet starting with WWII, Korea and Vietnam. When he retired he had a bunch of benefits they don't have today. Retired military and their families could go to to any military post or station and get all the medical/dental svs FREE. Anything the post offered to serving soldiers, airman whatever was open to us as well. Dad said he was eligible to fly free anywhere in th world the MATS flew as a retiree. That's just the ones I remember and we did use some, especially the med svs. But they took a lot of those peripheral ones away from them in the late 70s to early 80's. I say that to say keep an eye on your benefits you left with. They can take them away as they did to my Dad & all the other military retirees of his era.. He was pissed and I didn't blame him, because they had promised him those benefits to get him to re-up each time his enlistment was up. He EARNED them. Dad used to have his congressman and both senators phone numbers in his wallet and if he had an issue with something they'd hear about it. Good luck to you, and all the rest here. And thank you for your service to our country. Something I'm sure you won't hear from the Left.

​@ntvypr4820 everything you listed I and my family can still do as a retiree today.

Man that was my debate before I got out. But I wouldn’t have been able to drop my WO packet until I re-enlisted. Did not want to do that

@@MilitaryCashflowdo you have to be in college to be a warrant officer?

@@johnnndoeee6674 WO is a strange rank. It's an officer in many ways but in others not as much and closer to the NCO stuff. It's a rank the army itself seems to not completely know what to do with. Most WO's I encountered were chopper pilots. One of those guys was a good friend and gave me the best description of a WO I ever heard, but I can't recall it exactly. I think the first two lines of this post were some of it, but it feels like it's missing something. It's betwixt and between? Not a bad position.

@@ntvypr4820 A Warrant Officers role outside of the pilot career field is to be an expert in their given career. They are the go to for senior leadership when making important decisions that require on the ground knowledge. They are also the subject matter expert for those just starting out in a career or those looking to expand their knowledge base. Think of them as the extremely smart science teacher at a University, while they may not be the head of the science department everyone knows that they are the smartest and are relied on heavy for problem solving. Now, there are also the Warrants who get into these positions and take advantage of the situation. Officers don't mess with you because you might help and or save their ass(career) one day, meanwhile you technically outrank enlisted...

Thanks for sharing that bc my baby wants out he’s been 12 yrs serving and I can see it his face the stress he’s under. I’m so glad he’s retiring praying he’s paperwork goes through with this was in Gaza it hasn’t been easy at all as he constantly tells me . I’m a much a prisoner bc I’m waiting on him and it’s hard on both of us ty for sharing

Damn that is good advice. That’s what the youngins need to hear more of

Especially when you stick the wrong people in a position and call it equally over quality

What path and where?

@stanleymcvay9283 I second that but from the navy side......also, they don't let you go wlto what you want. You also got to fight like hell to do a job someone else don't want to do.

It seems to be that way in each branch

You have a great point. A balance of patience through it all I think is a huge factor in who decides to stay

Exactly! You must control the trajectory of your career.

You are absolutely correct. That was. My experience in Group as well.

Completely understand

@@lb3077 I've always wondered how it was being apart of these communities and being black. Do you feel that it was more or less a "good ole boys club"?

Got some more coming your way!

Thanks for your comment brother! It would mean alot if you shared this video with others.

Couldn't do it now since I am ot sympatico it's the current philosophy.

Glad you liked it

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

@@MilitaryCashflow no doubt

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I did 12y8m18d. I never looked back about getting out of the Army; the Army was all I knew. I enlisted after turning 17 on November 18th, I was in the Army on December 12th, 1968, it is the Vietnam War. I am very glad that I went into the US Army; I was a knucklehead. But I was glad when I got out - Vietnam hangover - PTSD. I still feel the effects of the Vietnam War - daily. Now my grandson joined up 18 months ago plus after jump school - 18X training. In my footsteps.

@@rudolphferdinand3634 thank you for your service you Vietnam vets got balls of steel.

Everyone's stories are a bit different but im glad to know people can relate

I'm navy as well I can concur

Good on you for sticking it out.

@@MilitaryCashflow Thank you.

Best part by far

good luck!

First of all good luck. Whatever decisions you make, do it because your harts in it. If you make decisions based on purely financial incentives it will be one evident to those around you through you performance. Even with the politics the military is a great life for those that want adventure, experiences, and camaraderie. You will make friendships and gain experience that lasts a lifetime. That said it will not always be good times. Just like in every other aspect of life you will have to deal with dificult people and situations. Dealing with those is where you experience comes from. Military life is a team event, and requires all on that team to pull there share. Never be afraid to do or try something because you might fail, just make sure your hart is in it before you start. If you think you want to go SF just be ready to deploy for a lot and for long periods. If you want to go Delta just be ready and willing to give up your personal time to perfect your craft, and be willing to leave for work on short notice. That goes for whatever job you decide to do in life. Whatever you do just be true to yourself and realize what it will entail. You are in for a great time, but it is all in what you make of it. Your best stories and experiences will come out of your worst times. I was in for 22.5 years and would loved it. Good luck, have fun, and thanks for carrying the torch forward.

Think about it while you still can

I understand woke politics hijacked the military, making it unbearable for some, but civilian world has the exact same politics in the civilian career fields. At least in the Army we had medical & dental. Out in civilian world most folks can't afford the deductible payment on medical & dental insurance. Too each their own, I endured alot of politics & prejudice from peers but enjoyed alot of favor from superiors because I worked harder than the rest to out perform the haters, back biters and bigots among my peers. For me, civilian life sucks and the Army (my particular MOS) was the best decision I ever made. I love the Army life because it's a meritocracy. If you outshine your peers the higher ups have no choice but to notice you and place you in charge of your peers. Meritocracy doesn't exist in the Civilian world. Civilian world is ALL about cut throat politics. Merit has very little bearing on success in a civikian career field. If you start your own civilian business, work for yourself, competitors will use dirty politics, slander, gossip and saboteuge to ruin your name and thus your business. At least For my personality type, the Army was my best life, best career path and the only place where I was allowed to succeed on my merit. Civilian world is a political circus that makes the Army political climate seem sane. Civilian world's all about "who" you know, social status, quota hires, nepotism, politics, racial preferences, gender preferences, etc. In the Infantry, in Ranger Battalion and in S.F. Group it's all a meritocracy. If you can out perform your peers, maintain a positive attitude, don't run your mouth too much, don't become an alcoholic, don't blue falcon anyone and don't bird dog another Soldier's woman, you'll succeed and rise above the political machinations of jealous peers. 🇺🇸Rendezvous with Destiny♣

@@SoldierAndrewwhat’s your personality type?

😂😂 if you did more then you’re a beast. Much respect

lol I appreciate that. Thank you. It means alot

You should send a request in to the NRPC (National Personnel Records Center ) in St Louis. (Just google it. You can do it on line. Won't cost you a penny and you may get all the Documentaion like the 214. It would be shame to miss out on the VA benefits.

Thank you Sir for that information. I did not even know that existed . I would always think my records were at camp Maybry. But I didn’t even try to get my DD-214. I will give a good try. Thank you very much and thank you for your service. God bless

@@springof-wf8vy Another venue is to contact the Headquarters of the Texas National Guard-where ever it is located in Texas. My neighbor, here in Alabama, was in a situation similiar to yours. He also had a tour in Iraq-called up from the Alabama Nat Guard. It took him several months to get his records-but it was worth it. Here in Alabama we have State VA offices in most counties. If Texas has them also-go by the nearest one and they will also help you get your records for free. As a last resort, go by the nearest Regional Veterans Affairs Office. Ours in Alabama is in Montgomery, Alabama. Best of luck--Get those benefits that you earned and Thank You for your service.

​@johnmartin9823 what beneifts exactly , I was ANG as well but didn't think there were any not being active

@@7Logik I suggest that you google VA benefits for Army National Guard. Elgibility and benefits vary depending on amount of service, if you were called up to active duty etc. VA home loan is one that comes to mind. Disaibility compensation if you had/have medical issues because of you service. Also, most states have their own set of benefits for their Guard/reserve soldiers(car license plates/reduction of property taxes etc). Google your state VA Department. Are the benefits as good as AD soldiers? No, but their are benefits for ANG. If you have a state VA office in your county-go by it and talk with them.

Great suggestions

I will say there really isn’t much diversity in that community. I can understand that

Just remember you are not alone! It does get tough, but many of us are either going through it or have gone through it. There is a community you can always fall back on

😂😂 the eagle shits in the bank account lol. Yea there were a ton of empty promises made during my time as well. Not only for me but for others as well

I hope it shits well for you. I hope you are enjoying you're LEO career. I know I did. Take care.

Yep I hear you, I was serving at that time, but I could see through the lies, it made my time still serving until 2010 really difficult. I knew I was living a lie. The whole middle east BS was exactly that, pure BS. I kept my mouth shut, I climbed the ranks, but in the end I was injured and medically discharged. I guess when I didn't listen to my own feelings, the universe saw me out of the military. I had fellow SF mates I just didn't see eye to eye with after a while, the things we did were not making sense to me anymore. A lot of the ego was blinding them from the reality. Quite a few woke up and left, but many are still in today.

I understand woke politics hijacked the military, making it unbearable for some, but civilian world has the exact same politics in the civilian career fields. At least in the Army we had medical & dental. Out in civilian world most folks can't afford the deductible payment on medical & dental insurance. Too each their own, I endured alot of politics & prejudice from peers but enjoyed alot of favor from superiors because I worked harder than the rest to out perform the haters, back biters and bigots among my peers. For me, civilian life sucks and the Army (my particular MOS) was the best decision I ever made. I love the Army life because it's a meritocracy. If you outshine your peers the higher ups have no choice but to notice you and place you in charge of your peers. Meritocracy doesn't exist in the Civilian world. Civilian world is ALL about cut throat politics. Merit has very little bearing on success in a civikian career field. If you start your own civilian business, work for yourself, competitors will use dirty politics, slander, gossip and saboteuge to ruin your name and thus your business. At least For my personality type, the Army was my best life, best career path and the only place where I was allowed to succeed on my merit. Civilian world is a political circus that makes the Army political climate seem sane. Civilian world's all about "who" you know, social status, quota hires, nepotism, politics, racial preferences, gender preferences, etc. In the Infantry, in Ranger Battalion and in S.F. Group it's all a meritocracy. If you can out perform your peers, maintain a positive attitude, don't run your mouth too much, don't become an alcoholic, don't blue falcon anyone and don't bird dog another Soldier's woman, you'll succeed and rise above the political machinations of jealous peers. 🇺🇸Rendezvous with Destiny♣

Im glad it helped. I just want to provide perspective. Sometimes it hits home and sometimes its far off.

Yea originally I was thinking "hell no". Then I see a ton of my buddies loving it.

Hes talking about ranger school, not the 75th RR

@@kevmo2990 Rangers and the 75th are different?

It's not too late. Some guys were in their 30s in my basic training unit. Just do a lot of research to find what job or branch best fits you. Like 12R in Army are the interior electricians. You can join the Army National Guard or Reserve, do it only one weekend a month, and get a license and experience. Just a thought...

Join the Air Force not the Army or the Marines then yeah its worth it.

Follow your dreams

I joined at 28, in debt, no degree. I didn't know what mos to choose either. Just do it, if it's what you feel you should. The asvab is what will limit you, if you don't score high though. You can always retake it again too. The military fixed my life. Mentally it's not always fun, but it gets better every year for me at least. 4 years later, I have an associates degree and am deciding on my bachelor's now. Debt free, saving money, investing, and not paying more than half of the bills I had before.

Yea they control your schedule even in the guard

Yes. Only as an 01

yea it gets tough for some of us for sure

It’s a hard decision for sure

You’re halfway there. Congratulations 😊🎉

What mos you doin?

@@vannarameas2382 MP now.

Hey my advice to you is to seriously consider green to gold and retire as an commissioned officer. You’re probably SFC right now, so you’d have an enormous bump up in pay to retire with. Or at the very least put in your packet for warrant officer, though I would aim for a commission. If you were on your first enlistment or at least under six years time in service, my advice would probably be different. However, you’ve put in so much time. Anyway, thanks for your service!

Because the you have to be 21 to be a green beret and the q course is 2 years long

I respect that. Knowing when to bow out is one of the hardest parts for sure. And you still had a successful life

Yes and with CCTs and JTACs. All of them are great. Solid group of guys.

That’s bs smh. Yea recruitment is so bad right now they are letting ANYONE in

The military is hard on your body for sure

To be in special forces you have to be on active duty

@@tristinmikes You don’t know what your talking about. There are special forces in the guard.

@@tristinmikes there are SF Reserves

@@tristinmikes only for Rangers! There’s SF reserves in the guard though 😎

@@tc080010 ok thanks for the insight. Btw you used the wrong your, suppose to be you’re

odd comment brother. You're being extremely judgmental, despite your back tracking attempt. Dude did significant amount of time in. The fact that you walked around assuming everyone who didn't do more than one pump is less than you, shows how much of your identity you have linked to the military. Let it go bro. Its perplexing that after 23 years in, it took one random youtube video to change your mind. There are civilians that have really important jobs as well. Being a medic, I'm sure you have done some shit, but theres probably an ER nurse somewhere who has saved more lives than you. Glad you're thinking though.

I appreciate the honesty and your willingness to watch the rest of the video. I know my flavor isn’t for everyone. Just hoping to reach a few

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Its funny how journeys can be very similar.

Nice.

Why the first sgt did that

I appreciate that man

This has been a 2 decade journey. I was always fascinated by money because we had none as I was growing up. Alot of reading, mentorship, trial and error, the whole gambit.

i also failed college at least 5x

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The Academies are grooming institutions for Generals that are no more than political, mostly left wing questionable ferderal employees. You don't see many people retire after 30 years highter than LT Colonel 8%,Colonel 2%. Don't forget you need a member of congress to get you in.

I know some e-4 admin that have gotten 100% disability too. With no deployments or jumps.

100%

😂 might have better benefits too lol

And to add, at some point you have to take charge and manage your career. Career being the key word. You actually gotta do shit for a solid eval. Don’t view the service as just a “job”. Employment on the outside has it’s share of drama and challenges as well.

Very true

Joined at age of 18, finished college at age of 21