Awesome!

Thank you for your service.

If you think it’s about getting paid and not for your country I don’t know why you joined

Good evening Sir, I would like to know can we join the American army and pursue our dream of professional footballer since I have no money to enter the real school?

What people need to do is study history. Idk why people so casual about changing their entire future

Especially when you have family members dying and you're wondering is your leadership going to let you have a couple days leave to attend their funeral.

There are a lot of ex military reviews.

I'm curious where you experienced 139F temperatures, since the hottest recorded temp on earth is currently 134F, which was recorded in 1913.

@@brianzinnerdidn’t have to call him out like that 😂😂

@@brianzinnerMaybe he’s just built out of titanium

stop fuckin lyin, wya wherre you experiencing 139 LMAOO

Where were you that it reached 139

Make sure you get everything documented medically!

How easy is it to get disability? My back has issues and I'm a boom Operator (refuel planes in the air) but I'm looking at getting out and going to college with the GI bill.

@@jakepokemonman1227 I applied in July 2007 and received it in February 2008, but I had the advantage of having copies of all of my medical paperwork prior to applying. So, make sure you get all of your medical paperwork prior to discharging.

@@RobARug Alright ill do this. How much disability you think I can get for full spinal issues and neck? Like 40% at least? My back isn't even straight anymore.

@@jakepokemonman1227 Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine; or, forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less; or, favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine 40% Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine 50%, and unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine 100%. Neck Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements. Muscles of the side and back of the neck: Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles Slight 0%, Moderate 10%, Moderately Severe 20%, Severe 30%. For further reference, please refer to CFR Title 38 Part 4. Good luck. www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-4#subject-group-ECFRd3005f7d828ea7b

wanting to do marines fire fighting . i have a baby and wife. will it provide financially ?

@@cedricmendoza1305 yes , you will extra basic allowance housing due to being married, if you decide to live on base you will not recieve extra pay due to living on base. if you want to live off base you will get extra pay . if you decide to stay full twenty you will be ok if not you need a plan , if you deciding to leave the military put all your disability claim when your doing transitioning process. Disability after military will help so much because you dont have to work twice as hard as a average civilian . Keep mind military life will put a strain in your marriage and your marriage will be tested , your wife will be depressed as she does a new adjustment , she has to understand when your gone and why your gone . talk to your wife about joining the military , you will need her support .

@@cedricmendoza1305 Yes. When you start you won’t be living in a $500k house with two brand new cars parked out front. But eventually, over time you can definitely get there. My advice, be open to other jobs. Maybe ones that let you see your family more often? But with that being said, don’t let a recruiter man handle you around in job choices.

My wife cheated on me and now I can’t enjoy it. Also, everyone cheats in the military.

@@Helljumper7200 not everyone , it is certain individuals Unfortunately your wife was one of them .

Do it! Choose a good job and do it !

Same here

I ship out next month to basic

If you think about it’s a part of you telling you too do it , Do it KING !

​@@gabrielbarrera5157yo I found you again

I'm a useless guy with no skills and can't finish college, but I am a boxer and physically fit, do you think I can get into the military?? Also I don't have a girlfriend and I plan on staying single.. so can I make it??

@TheGangster-ir4gs best soldiers are like yourself believe it or not.

@@Luke_cockholdI wanna join but I really don’t wanna die bruh

​@@moose5497 There are plenty of MOS's in every branch where you will be perfectly fine. Not everyone is ready and willing to immediately pick infantry.

​@Jericho-XIV no! Be an infantry like me 💀 I wanna see a lot of future infantrymen in the Army 😈

what branch are you in man?

What about when you get out? Then you'll be even more directionless and lost than those who went to college and you'll be less mature as well cause you've been taking orders and doing things on autopilot mindlessly for years, not having to have responsibility for your lifestyle, daily activities, food, shelter, clothes, family, anything while everyone else has been developing these skills in the civilian world.

@@SocialistFinn1not at all true, there are a lot of jobs you can do in the military that are you up to have a great job when you get out. You have so much more responsibility in the military than being a civilian

@@mambazr7832 not true at all, I served a year and by the time I got out I noticed that I was less responsible than before due to having all my schedules always laid out for me, food ready in the canteen at specific times and clothing, shelter, tasks and so on taken care of without personally working for it or upkeeping them. You do learn to get through some hardships and work in teams to some extent but definitely not responsibility. When you spend an extended period of time living like that, you end up lazier by the time you get out and have to be responsible for your whole life again.

What branch were you in

Yea you missing out

What kind of advice is that. Aren't you joining for the adrenaline and action?

Lol​@@SlimSpazz

Y tho

​@@lad4830he doesn't wanna die for nothing

Yes bro 💯

as a 19-year-old active-duty Coast Guard sailor i couldn't agree more

@@wyurrui words of my dad who’s a 30+ year active duty CWO

Captain of a lawn mower? I do want to be in the airforce.

How's the space force compared to Air Force?

@@golfery5119not much different

Chair force

​@@Prototype9871 And?

@@Prototype9871you’d wish that’d be you🤣

@@kttv6667 The Air National Guard and Air Reserves is great in this sense (especially the Air National Guard) because you are guaranteed to fly a specific type of aircraft if you get the job (it's not an easy task, but it is possible). HOWEVER... After speaking with both an Air Reserves AND an Air National Guard recruiter, one distinction is very important. With Active Duty, you get trained to fly the aircraft no matter what so long as you end up qualifying to fly it. In ANG however, you HAVE to have a Private Pilot License BEFORE YOU APPLY. This is hugely important because PPLs are THOUSANDS of dollars, and do take time and effort to get. In general, becoming a pilot for the military takes years to do, however, it is not an impossible journey whatsoever. You just need to go about it step by step by step, and it takes TIME.

@@kttv6667 So essentially, it's an advantage and disadvantage to apply to become a pilot in the ANG.

I hope it works out for you 🖤🤘🏾

My greatest recommendation is to not choose a combat mos but everyone is different it is your choice

Listen, I’m a grunt from the Marines and if you say you want what has the most combat you have to go special forces. OR join the MarineCorp infantry from there try you luck in contracting. Beware the world of contracting. You may lose more than your life. God bless you brother. ❤️

@@cebolla7260people?

@@cebolla7260 We're pretty much in "peacetime" now, only a handful of SOF guys are seeing combat now (mainly CAG, green berets, and rangers) everyone else is just drilling for the next potential conflict. I don't recommend it, but the highest intensity of combat these days is if you join the international legion in Ukraine. You're right about the contracting part, but it can be anything mundane and boring like static security all the way to dangerous roving security and protection operations. Your competition is the highly experienced combat MOS veterans and dime a dozen spec ops guys. Some contracts will even take people without military experience (typically not the best ones imo).

That's a good attitude! People are quick to want to listen to Private Nobody who isn't qualified to advise anyone on anything.

The country needs you! Do the deed!

Brah u're lost.

Thats literally my lifelong goal as well, we have the same hardships ahead. Good luck to you brother

I salute you sir!!! reach that goal for 20 years-Retirement pays!

i was like you. I told anyone that told me otherwise that theyre just bitch made, i know what im signing up for etc etc. If this can stop even one person from enlisting, ill be happy, but man, please, just dont do it. Im infantry, and while i do like my job, literally everything else is fucking awful. Its awful in ways you cant really imagine until you go through it yourself. Like i said, this probably wont stop you because like me youre dead set on it, but as someone who has deployed and done a lot of things, just fucking dont man. Join the air force, for the love of god lol.

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@@SuicidalChocolateSK could you describe some of your lowlights? i have a friend whos in the national guard reserve and when he does training with active duty he says how theyre always miserable lmao

@@SuicidalChocolateSKcap…

I’m active infantry, really not bad. One of the easiest jobs I’ve ever had, you mostly get paid to sit around until training or deployment comes around but it’s not bad at all. Guy above is just exaggerating, just don’t stay in the barracks once you get to your unit, go out and do shit because that’s how people start hating their life. Also try going to as many schools(training offered by the army) as possible, not only does it look good but it gives you physical goals and forces you to push yourself so you actually have something to strive for, keeps you motivated

I hope so too!

Yea it’s tough! Join the discord for more clarity !

Experiences in the Army vary greatly. An infantry Specialist is going to be in another world almost compared to that of an Apache Warrant Officer Pilot. Thats probably why you see so many contradictory opinions.

God missing funerals really hit so much harder than the other things...

At my current job and life I’ve already missed a funeral, an important birthday to me, and a friend of mines boot camp going away get together. I’ve decided that isn’t going to affect me when I try to join the navy. It’s already my life

The Canadian army differs significantly from the American military in terms of its values and organizational structure.

@@patricksaintjean_ Yes I'm well aware.. but there are similarities as well

Hoping to call 12 Field Ambulance tomorrow.

And the little things also contribute to mental health problems like not being able to put your hand in your pocket when it’s below 20 outside. For some, that little rule can be the last straw for them and their mental health

I’m only staying until it starts to hurt me more than help

​@@AcTiv3-can u atleast wear gloves

You will regret it but it’ll be a love and hate relationship just don’t get in relationships and go to school then get out !!!!!!

Bro I was too I was 6’2 280 now I’m 195 about to ship off next month you got enough time to lose that weight just try and get better and do something physical every day

I’m overweight too, I guess we need to lose the weight and see what happens. I want to join the Air Force

How’s it going?

Army has a weight loss program

Factual

Preciate that my boy 💯 send the stock picks 👀

Watch all the videos you want, it's a totally different animal when you get there. Get prepared to not sleep, ruck marching when you don't feel like you can go on, and getting shit on when someone fucks up simple directions due to being sleep deprived. Welcome to the Army my friend 😊

I’m a 35F bro good luck definitely prepare to be stressed out a little bit in school. It’s not hard it’s just you feel a little bit of pressure because like anything in life if you fail you have to start over. So you don’t wanna fail a test because they can recycle you. Although if you fail twice you get kicked out the mos and get sent to an easier one like 88M or 92 series depending on what’s available. As long as you apply yourself and stay focused you’ll do just fine. Most importantly if you don’t do anything else enjoy the environment at every place you go. At your Ait there’s mountains there you can hike and they have sporting events. Don’t stay in your barracks always studying or on your phone get out and enjoy that thin air lol!

Connor were you exposed to any 35Ms? Can you share what those demographic looked like - 33yo considering.

What are you complaining about? You haven’t deployed or learned your job yet, it’s gonna get a lot worse. Plus you’re in the airforce be thankful cryababy

@@matthewe293 Yes, be thankful you are in the Air Force. There's always a "on one hand....but on the other hand...." So on one hand, the Air Force is still the military and still has bullshit...... but on the other hand.... ARGUABLY the Air Force doesn't take bullshit to the same level as the Army or Marines does. I don't know what tech school @levijames8871 is at, but I've been to two different training sites with the branches doing job training together. At both sites (fort lee and fort sam houston) *the Army had to be marched around EVERYWHERE and ALWAYS had to have "battle buddies" while the Air Force kids were allowed on breaks to walk to the shoppette and DFAC BY THEMSELVES* . I saw it. As far as operational aka permanent party goes... we KNOW most Air Force people don't have to go to the field. YES, on one hand, Air Force may get sent to "TDY" duty assignments where they'll be away for some time, but on the other hand at the same time you can BET they will at least have some internet cell phone data access to communicate with their families or whomever on their downtime. Can't say that for soldiers in the Army who are stuck in the field in the woods in the middle of nowhere.

What exactly are you doing in tech and are they gonna pay for your certifications in the industry or do you have to pay for those outta pocket?

I am in Security Forces Tech School. I wanted to go into law enforcement and security forces is the military police of the Air Force. One thing the Air Force emphasizes more so than any other branch is education. If they need your career field they will send you to school and pay for it. There is plenty of tuition assistance if you have a good history and do your job. My career field specifically has a lot of different fields you can go into. It is both a combat field and a police field. You can be k9, dagre, raven, firearms instructor, etc. You can even go to Ranger school or sniper school if you like. The Air Force takes care of their people. And all training counts as credits towards an associates degree from the community college of the Air Force. So you will have education and experience if you get out and go back to civilian life more so than a lot of the other branches. But like anything it has its ups and downs.

Just curious. Why not quit if you don’t enjoy it?

Lol

You go brother. I wish I could grow hair.

Facts. I may never cut my hair again. Just a trim here and there. And my beard is going to be insane.

All the best!

Oof I wish I could’ve consulted another mos for you.

That’s what I want to do, thinking of joining

What would you like Tips or advice on ?

@@golfery5119 A lot of people say Air Force is the best branch and navy is a close but it seems like the only branch you can pick your job is in the army? Is that true or?

@@Frankierios22 I'm not sure how true that actually is because I have talked to plenty of air force and navy people who have all said they got the jobs they wanted. I have heard something about "general" contracts or something not specific in air force where you won't know for sure your job until after basic, but I don't know for sure how that goes. I will say something about the Army that not too many people will mention, that apparently doesn't work to the same degree in the air force and navy......... *The motorpool* The Army only promises that you will get the AIT for the mos you pick (as long as you qualify for that mos and it is available)..... *The Army does NOT promise what happens after (if) you make it past AIT and you go operational aka permanent party, and what type of unit you get sent to when you go to your duty station* In the Army, *you are a "soldier first" regardless of your MOS* Yes, I'm only Army and I don't know too much about the Air Force beyond what I've been told by people in the Air Force.....but apparently it's not quite like this with them. I'm the army, you might be assigned to a unit where you actually get to do your job (assuming your job CAN be done because keep in mind in the Army there are plenty of jobs that you just couldn't do unless you're in the woods training or you were actually on a combat zone. Obviously infantry you would never actually do. So I'm referring to jobs that are translatable and exist in other branches), which is great. But then there's a possibility that you could get sent to something like a field unit where you very rarely if ever get to do anything related to your MOS, and instead you spend so much of your time sitting in a motorpool doing connex layouts (unpacking and repacking storage sheds). That's the Army. I've asked quite a few air force people how much of this they do, and they had no idea what I talking about when I asked them do they ever do connex layouts......which probably means "no they don't". I wouldn't be surprised if an army soldier and an airman who had the same similar job, compared their skills, the airman would probably be more skilled than the soldier is. While the airman may not spend 100 percent of his time actually doing his job that he signed up for, he most likely still has actually been doing his job a whole lot more than the soldier. So watch out for this. Don't let an army recruiter try to put one over on you by claiming something like "oh yeah you'll be doing your job all the time, the Armys not going to spend money on you for training only to have you not doing your job". *If an Army recruiter tells you that, he or she is fucking lying to you* You are a " *soldier first* " in the Army and that means *motorpool/field unit* plus you have to take consideration of the fact that the Army is the largest branch..... therefore has so many excess people that it just doesn't need everyone with "doable MOS" to actually DO their MOS, so the excess people picked have to waste their time in order to be kept busy. Watch out for this if you do go Army. Can't tell you what to do, but yeah there's a good reason why so many people say "go Air Force" if you can. Their grass may not be completely greener, but their grass isn't near as brown as ours is.

God. Thank him for his service. I can not imagine being in the military in any branch even the Air Force for THAT long. Especially the Army (and I'm in the Army) and really ESPECIALLY THE MARINES. I'm sure he not only gets a retirement check, but he probably has 100 percent disability to go with it, or at the very least 80 percent. And he isn't the first or the last person that will tell you to go Air Force if you can (or coast guard, or maybe MAYBE the Navy) instead of the Marines or Army

@@golfery5119 if you look at my dad you would think he’s a normal person but since he’s my dad, yes he’s 100% disabled

I served in the Navy. In port there wasn't much for a O.S. to do so put chief started giving is early liberty. It was nice to leave early and spend time at the base pool or sit in the library and listen to records. Then someone pulled the plug on our early liberty and morale went down the tubes. I guess other divisions were jealous I was never given a reason. So I agree it's the every day nonsense we have to put up with.

You could just change your mos

@@Motownsports89 on a flagship we spend hours cleaning.. painting. It's all for show.

My advice that an old school veteran told me. #1. Educate yourself meaning anything you encounter that you are unsure of there is always a reg or a military program on post that covers it. #2. As long as I do what I’m told I can never go wrong. #3. Everyone is not your friend keep work at work not everyone deserves a part of you. #4. Never allow anyone to dictate your career only you have control over that. #5. You don’t have to politic or argue with anyone all the time agree to disagree and keep it moving. #6 learn how to play the game. #7. Understanding your why. I’ll use mines and it could differ from yours. I’ve been working consistently since I was 15 but I don’t see myself working forever conquering 20yrs and no longer having to work is the goal. And I’ll still be young. Home is always going to be there I still talk to my hometown friends on a daily and have a strong support system from my family to lean on in times of need. However when visiting home the nostalgia wears off in about 2 days and I’m ready to return to my duty station. The hardest part is leaving my wife and kids for a long duration of time however we work together to keep the goal of retirement alive.

Thank you for your service sir, God bless you

Strongly suggest trying to become an officer if you can, instead of enlisting. If you do enlist, I'd say do it in the Air Force instead of the Army. The Army doesn't give a damn about how old you are, if you are enlisted, the Army will treat you even more like a little child than the Air Force would.

Don't do it. It is a waste of your life for American imperialism

You could join as a ComCam, that's what I'm doing. You learn how to do all of that stuff