I was prior enlisted in the guard (11B) and got out in 2020. Two years later, I went back in as a chaplain candidate and commissioned as a 2LT last month. God is good.

All of these reasons are exactly why I'm going back in. Prior service regular army 2010-2014. I miss everything about the military, the ups, the downs, but mostly the brotherhood and camaraderie. It's time.

I know I’m 7 mos late, but I relate to this so much right now. I got out of the Army last February and it’s been calling me back ever since. Your reasons just proved to me that I’m not alone and a lot of you feel the same way. Hopefully I can rejoin and return to the only thing I’ve ever loved doing in life!

I have a 14 year break in service, I also felt a calling and enlisted back in April at the age of 36 as a combat engineer, my next step is talking to an SF recruiter and going selection.

I'm going back to the army. I'm getting my weight back to the way it should be, then I'm going. I believe God gave me the dreams I've had recently about going back active. I didn't take my army career seriously when I was younger. I'm going to amend that. 🙏🏾

I had my calling too, signing the forms today. God speed sir 🍻

I was in the Navy as an IT and I'm currently getting ready to re join after taking a 10 year break. I want to do it the right way this time around.

Trying to go back active duty! I feel like my time wasn’t nearly enough & I miss getting up everyday & putting on my uniform. Praying God guides me in the right direction. ❤️💙

I haven't commented on a video in years, but I appreciate and relate to this video enough to have me respond to it. I am prior Navy switching to Army (11X). I ship out next week. What I really relate to is the calling you spoke of. I didn't feel done either and I'm glad I'm not the only one who has felt that experience.

Woke up this morning and told my wife I’m want to go back in. 8 years prior with Navy Seabees. Currently on 10 year break. Praying she understands the calling we get and is supportive and open to the idea now we have a family.

I re-enlisted back in the guard in September and chose to go back to basic training. I could of got it waived but I wanted to go back for the new training to fort Benning. I was there 26 years ago, now ship out Jan 4 for the 22 week OSUT as a 46 year old. Hooah!

I did 4 years in the army (13B), got out for 4 years, went back into the reserves (12k) for 4 years, I’ve been out for 4 years and now I’m thinking about going back in as AGR for the long haul. I never took the military serious and getting older and maturing I’ve realized I’m not getting any younger and I need to figure out what to do with my life. Why not give up 15-20 years of my life to the army if you’re gonna do the same as a civilian for a job or corporation. I’ll still get to retire before everybody and I’ll have great benefits. You get to do so many different things in the Army that you can’t do as a civilian. And just putting on that uniform, it gives me purpose again. I just feel connected to every warrior throughout history. The only downside is the freedom to do as you please and smoke weed 😂. But it’s a small sacrifice for a better life. (Man if the army let me smoke weed I would do 40 years 😆)

Good luck brother, praying that everything worked out for you and your family.

I was about to seperate myself from military service and get honorable discharge because I was having family issues. However, after intervention, I reconsidered to stay in the Army and now I'm retired with DFAS retirement checks, Tricare and many other benefits. I'm so glad I made it. I would encourage others who are seeking a discharge or can rejoin after honorable discharge to think about it.

I’m going Army after being out of the Navy for 3 years. Tbh, I couldn’t handle civilian life. Thanks for this video.

I’m going back in the Army (FL ARNG) next week after 22 years of being out. Hope to give these kids something to look up to. Hope there’s a couple oldies like us when I get there. Best of luck to you!

Please take care of todays soldiers. Don’t hate them. Support them. I’m going back in, because I want to make the world a better place, and risk my neck because I too, feel called to do as such. Don’t endorse close minded policies; because it may and can be abused. Listen to your peers, and your faith, respectfully - and with love. Loved the video.

Got out of the Marines in 2015 and couldnt shake it. Just talked to a recruiter 2 days ago. It just feels like its where I belong.

Just wanted to say, I'm a 33 year old husband & father of 4. Service in the military, I felt was always my calling but I got in a little trouble as a younger man. Nothing serious but enough to keep me out. I tried & tried but no branch would take me. So I gave up but it never left my heart & mind. Now after all these years I have the chance again! And I'm going for it in the army reserve! Point in case being in my 30s with a family, iv been hesitant and doubtful but I feel it's what I should do and listening to you " a prior service men my age and a fellow believer" this really resonated with me and I thank you for that! 🙏 God Bless.

The thought of going back into the Army actually depressed me, it was that bad. There is nothing worse than being surrounded by angry, miserable, alcoholic people; day in and day out. U.S. Army 1982-86.

Feeling the call. Asking questions, and getting specific.

I’m thinking about going back in. Us navy corpsman here

I’m not a religious person chaps but the part where you said you heard God tell you that you weren’t gone with the military, that is so true. I am not much of a believer but I always feel like there is some kind of overwhelming force putting in me the desire to serve again. I know it’s nostalgia for being part of a brotherhood once again. I’m approaching 30 and I’m running out of time. As badly as I wanna where the uniform again I don’t want to abandon my parents here at home. I don’t know what to do but I’m trying to figure it out

I’ll be honest, I’m 3 years out and my main reason to leave was 1 I hated the marines and still do, 2 for a woman, and now that our relationship is ending (nothing bad just changing) I really can’t handle the outside world, it’s lonely, stressful and work places treat you bad. Going back for brothers, security and purpose. This time intro the navy though, love marines but hate the corps lol

Thank you for this, I start my masters in the fall and am feeling like I'm being called as well

Great points. I’m 9 years out. Have a degree now, nice career in finance. But the calling is loud.

Damn I’ve been out of the usmc for almost 5 years now. I’ll be 28 in September I’m still in great shape I got out had the normal depression everyone has. Then got married had kids. I have a decent job doing maintenance at a hospital but nothing beats being a machine gunner I’ve really been thinking about going back. Pretty hard decision

I did 7 years active duty, did the rest of my time in the national guard,

That’s awesome! 10 years later and I’m trying to go back in but it’s definitely proving to be very difficult. I was hoping to already be in basic by now 🙃😂

I can give at least a hundred reasons why I’ll gladly tell the Army to kick rocks if I get that recall notice!

Im on a 3yr break in service and just started my paperwork to go back in. Majority of your reasons are some of the same reasons I made the decision. Really anxious to get back in uniform. I got in wearing ACUs and got out in OCPs. Really anxious to be back in a unit.

I'm 38 years old and the process of going back in.. It's been 20 years

I’m going back in after being in the reserves for 8 years, hopefully I have a better experience

In the process of trying to get back in the military pray for me

I got out,thought, I was smart getting out I spent a year as a a civilian tried to go back in and basically got kicked out of the recruiters office.

I'm also thinking about rejoining the Marine corps

My life after the navy was awful. I couldn't get a job here and then. I kept getting fired from jobs to jobs. I was in financial hardships and I was homeless for 9 months. Everybody out here doesn't care about me and nobody cares. After a 1 year of getting out, i decided to go back in but I am going to army.

2 weeks out and that itch is still itching.

I got in the Army with a waiver score of 25 on the ASVAB Test. I failed AIT training in August of 2021, but wasn't fully discharged from the Army until February of 2022. I took the ASVAB Test 8 times, and still have not passed it. The highest I ever scored was a 25 3 times on the ASVAB Test. Now i got this feeling that either it's going to be a long road trying to get back in the Army, or if I'm ever going to see the Army again. What should I do? Somebody please help me. I have to make a 31 or higher for me to ever reenlist again.

Recruitment is down so I’m hoping with enough waivers.

I'm prior service Navy (MM3) 2012-2016, but I'm thinking of joining the army because civilian life is not going so well. Anyone have any tips I'm also getting a bachelor's degree with my current gi bill to become an officer.

I ain't gonna lie I miss it I'm out 15 months......help me I want back in.....

Did you collect disability when you got out the first time? If so what was that process like? I’m a prior enlisted Marine trying to commission as an officer in the Army. Looking for help and advice!

I retired 2021 from the Air Guard…definitely thinking hard about going back in… where do I start? Who should I contact?

How long were you oit before you decided to go back in?

My wife said she would divorce me if I go. Brother that broke me please pray for me what should I do we have been together for 24 years since high school. 3 kids and now a grand baby so I need some help some advice brother. I feel I need to go but I don't want to lose my family

Does anyone know how difficult it is to get back in after getting seperated?

Do you think you can be a reservist with 100% disability?

Go back in now? You got to be drunk lol.

I have no desire to go back in. After 3 tours, I've had enough!

i want to go back in as commision,probably wont let me after my degree in 2 years

Sorry for the late comment I'm prior service navy been out for about 2 years would I be able to keep my rank ?