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#1: 3:55 Hurry up and wait #2: 4:55 Nothing is guaranteed #3: 6:55 Training The military uses you as an asset to complete missions. You’re a cog that is supposed to help the military machine working. You work for the military not the other way around. Btw I’m serving active atm. #1. You get paid to follow orders, you won’t ever work more than 8-12 hours (w/o commanders orders). It’s not bad, just do what they tell you to do as long as it’s lawful. #2 They will put you where you are needed, if you are good they will listen to you more to keep you in and vise versa. #3 training is standardized and you can take it as seriously as you want, wonder why we always get briefed on sexual assault? Because people don’t take it seriously, instead they complain that we get it so often and rape happens (more often in the navy and marines statistically, least in the army)

Hey Austen. I just want to thank you for putting out these videos. I found your channel about a month or two ago and can't get enough of them. The deployment one really amazed me; great footage, editing, and music. But above all that, thank you for being a positive role model and someone I can look up to (I hope that doesn't sound lame). My life has been pretty rough and I've always taken care of everyone else. Joining the Navy is the first thing I've ever done for myself and I really can't wait. 26 days! Your videos have helped ease my mind, but your positivity is what really makes the difference. Yes, I may have gone through hard times but I can still find beauty in every day life if I choose to do so. Starting now, I'm going to seek it out. Maybe I'll get to meet you someday in the fleet, but for now...thank you.

This is the most underrated channel

I agree with all your negatives. Especially the 2nd one. I've been out of the Marines for a year and I still have problems really getting excited about trips and events until they're actually happening. Nothing is guaranteed.

This channel is awesome. I love the Navy, I love Lifting, and all the extra info + tips are so helpful! Earned my subscription for sure, I graduate LS school in a few days and the whole "nothing is guaranteed " is so true, My friend who is also an LS recently was told by his sponsor his orders to Italy were cancelled only to find out a few days later it was a mistake and he was still going. But things like that can completely change your mindset and your mood. You just gotta stay on your toes and push on . But good videos and keep em coming :D

Im am huge fan love every vlog u inspire me go on even though i have throat cancer stage 4 thanku austen and sarah

Glad I found this early its going to do very well trust me. Its going to evolve into military stories and that is an endless source of material.

you should have so many more subs! I hope you meet that 10k goal, because this is one of the REALEST channels I’ve come across. Especially when talking about the military.

I've only been in three months and I've notice (1)communication is a big problem. You have to know your sh!t, and learn it fast. I didn't realize how (2a)immature people are in the military. Some people I think to myself, is like you're really suppose to protect our country. (2b) I hate being around those people who break rules, and try to label everyone a snitch who tells on them. People put you in an awkward situation. I'm not a snitch or blue falcon, but you're not bringing me down with you.

“Finish my drink drink” cracks me up, southern boys doin it better baby😂😂

Born in Opelika Alabama, Live in Burnsville Mississippi, it is a porch. Nothing wrong with being Southern! Keep up the good work Petty Officer, US NAVY VET HERE, Cheering you on!!!

You're content is amazing man, thank you.

Sick video dude. I like your videos a lot you are my favorite military youtuber. I plan and look forward to joining the navy just like my dad.

Hurry up and wait is a logistical necessity...unfortunately. There are only so many ways to move troops around, be it vehicals, road space, parking lot spaces etc. many factors can intersperse in many ways. Getting large groups ready at sepperate predetermined times makes success more likely; Many are the examples. As such, many leaders learn at different times and to different degrees, the value of prepreparedness. Thus...some hurry up and wait happened to me because there weren't enough busses for schedualed departures and some happened because some 2nd LT had his first command orders and wanted to make a great first impression...but was a bit too stressed to make a good call.

Yours videos are super unique, and you are a very positive compared to some in the service. I pray that I can be that way when I begin my journey in December in the Navy. Keep coming with the videos your awesome!!!

Good video ! And yeah your 3 things are so damn true ... also in my case (army) on the other side of the Atlantic ... But you just have to keep "in the zone", focused and slowly it get's "easier" :D

Im amazed you only have 2.9k subs, Can’t wait to see how far you go on this platform

As an australian there isnt much online about navy experiences for the Australian Navy but i found this video still informative!!!

We love You Austen Alexander and god with You and be positive like every day ✌🏼🤛🙏🏼💪🏻

I don't have nothing to say about military cos I'm not a military. But I love the way you talk that what you said you choose be happy. Is a very good thing👍👍I got learn from you.

This guy needs more subscribers. His channel is just pleasing to watch, his editing is amazing. The time and effort put into requires more subs.

Great video man I look up to you a lot, I hope you are able to have fun with what you do. God bless you brother. I was wondering if you could do a video on pre boot camp exercises to do to be physically ready? Thanks for everything man keep up what you do and have fun!😁😁😁

Austen, i really enjoy your Vids, I retired navy in 1991, as a AK1, But before i crossed over to the NAV, I was a U S MARINE, Yes good ole 1968 San Diego Hollywood Marine, Sad thing about my 4 years in the Corps, i was trained for Supply 3041, Did not see one single day of my MOS, Straight to NAM, Combat Ops with 3rd Mar Div, wasn’t the most exciting time of my life, Especially after receiving orders to NAS LEMOORE, where Marines Guarded gates and our special weapons, 1970-72 Lemoore was very interesting to say the least, Anyway my point is Hurry up and wait can really be related to SNAFU and or FUBAR with an occasional BOHICA, My 23 years serving our country was extremely gratifying, My Navy tours sent me all over the world, I especially liked the NE tail code on the legacy hornet making the trap on C. Vinson, Uss Ranger had that CVW when i was on her, Anyway The point of my lengthy comments is that Memorable times have been shared by all, and we make our careers short or extensive, We have fun in what we choose to do, as i approach my 70th year on this fine planet, i look back on all those memories some sad many not so sad, live one day at a time, SEMPER FI my brothers and sisters, Fair winds and following seas. 🇺🇸

I talked to a recruiter yesterday, but I want to wait until next semester of college to see if my program I'm going into will go well. They also wanted me to take the practice asvab and I would rather take it later. I feel like I just pissed him off, wasn't trying to.

Hey I just found your channel and I love it! Ive been binge watching your videos for like 3 hours now. I’m enlisting in a few months, and hoping to go MA and I was wondering if you could make a video(or even a pm to me) about the day to day as an MA, what you do, what you like/dislike. I have an idea in my head but I’m not sure if it’s an accurate one. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration!

That da was so smooth

Almost 3k, good job! going to meet with my recruiter tomorrow wish me luck!

Your channel is growing so much!

You look awesome in the BCG’s :) my husband is gonna get some once he’s in. I like them lol.

This is like a little movie introduction 😍

I remember the anchors on our uniform collars for SDBs were called BFAs...Big F-ing Anchors!

some butter bar probably got little creek on that 3rd look haha

yessir, it is a bonafide porch, no doubt about it. You may be missing a few hanging ferns however.

i’ve been in the air force for about 4 months now and i can already relate to a lot of this stuff 😂 but i’ve gotten really family with navy since i’m at a navy base right now

Verry Great Video❤

Bevause i didnt stsy ive had to work harder to accomplish weslth .i have done ok for my self 28 years with a major Trucking company Terminal Manager I worked in Kuwait and Iraq ,Afgsnidtan ,Jordon Uzbecastzn and Doha For KBR and Lockheed Martin Seversl Management Poditions 2002 to 2015 Life has been goof . But i can day i admired the guyd and gals servi g our country . I am a Veitnam Vet my self I was a E6 when i left the army . I was a Door gunner on a huey Thsnks for your servivr

#1. Leaving wife and kids for deployment/detachment. I know, I know that's military life, I was single when I came in. #2. Long working days for no reason while on home cycle. #3. This may or should tie with #1, Timmy craped his pants now we all have to wear a diaper. (Figuratively speaking) this is non apply to ⚓ or officers.)

no one loves their job 100% of the time, but I am glad you said these things because people get the wrong impression and need to hear it before they come into the military

subscribed last night saw you had 7.7K subs now its 8.1K you doing good

Crazy to think you only have 2.9k subs with the content that you put out. There’s channels that have 50k+ subs that don’t even put out videos like yours. Keep it up!

I had BCGs! Now they are in style.

Dude you make the best navy videos on youtube. But i have a question in one of your other videos you talked about swim call where you jump off the ship into the ocean i just wanted to know if u have to do that.

In the Singapore military we have a saying: "Wait to rush, rush to wait."

Long Beach !!

Good looks on being true thx u

Not from your country. Never been in the Military. But you have a great channel Austen. Great content. Very interesting. You are down to earth and affable. Keep up the good work. Subscribed. (I think the US Navy & Military should be very proud of you. You are a credit to the US Navy) Cheers Bud

Hey Alex awesome video yet again do you think you're going to do 20 years?

0:23 😂😭

Dude...the glasses will get you in TROUBLE. I just noticed your Bama accent. Porch works. The edit in this is fantastic. NICE JOB.

Do a EDC VIDEO SERIES . IN BAHRIAN HOW WAS YUR DIET AND DAILY ROUTINE ? MAA..... WHAT KIND OF SUPPLEMENTS YOU TAKE ?

I got told the Coastal Riverine orders were only given during times of war by my RDC at Great Lakes. Can someone give me updated information? I’m also interested in those orders

Im with you on the training...end of fiscal year...Im a civilian for the Navy now and its ridiculous its a bunch of negative training...trafficking in persons, prevention of sexual harassment, sexual assault prevention...give me a break.

I just subscribed man awesome vids

FYI those BCGs make you even hotter, which I didn’t think was possible. Just sayin.

Haha i was born in Bangor Maine lol 6:25

I'm just really hoping they send me to Japan. My recruiter says most of the seagoing rates (I'm doing IC) end up in Japan. But I'm sure we can both say that recruiters are like salesman, so im not gonna put my heart and soul into that statement 😂

Is it bad to want to join foreign militaries like the French Foreign Legion or the Russian Air Force or British Royal Navy?

Austen! Who edits your videos brother?! And what camera(s) do you use? The quality is great and I will be launching my channel after boot camp departure! :D

Those are barely negatives, those sound more like annoyances. Negative would be like not being free and uncle same dictating your life.

Hurry up and wait annnoyed me as well... And the detailers... Probably lost your little creek billet to one of his buddies.

☯️ understand have to get good with bad . My man has said coming home. Did not work the way we wanted .

I kn ow. Sounds like my last command. He, the CO, just wanted to get on high and advance his own career and everyone else's back.

Same shit on Hellenic force's

I miss your talking videos!!

mr alexander you are looking sharp strong arms i love your KZfaq channel looking sharp i love your smiles 💖😗💖😗💖😗💖💖💖💖💖😗😗😗😗

There is only one thing I dislike about the military - I will either be directly or indirectly compelled to potentially take somebody's life, or be part of the process that leads to loss of life. Virtually everything else about the military is amazing: knowing what to do exactly how to advance, camaraderie, self-discipline etc. But that one thing made the military a no go for me.

Navy isn't supposed to be easy but you can do some once in a lifetime things

You were right not to pick the Bahamas.

Austin did you go DINK on your training. lol

Prolly wont see this, but dude, a porch is a front entrance and is on the base level normally to a house. You are sitting on a balcony because its in an elevated part of your home

What lens and camera do you have the focus is different

I have trouble staying positive and looking at things in a positive way

You can’t wear other glasses after boot camp?

What’s Up Y’all

GI Joe action figures were made for boys like me!

I love you

All people in the military are awesome. Thank you for your service, people.

Ur giving me the Nick koumstalous vibe also the nick bare vibe nice quality on the video but filming ur hand like some hippy girl gets mad corny😂couldnt help my self from laughing.I dont really care tho love the content its really dope 7.9/10💪🏾👍🏾

Can you do video on MMs because I leave on feb 26 and got MM

I'm sorry but those are not BCG's. BCG'S are big red coke bottle glasses that's what I was issued. Those are actually nice looking. Look it up

Superman

First, keep your positive attitude and continue to focus on the positive. Learn to turn the negative to positive as much as possible. Nothing at all wrong with that. I used to tell my Marines that you learn from the good leaders and the bad leaders. The right things to do and how to correct the wrong things. Secondly lol, sorry to say but those items are not a military issue. It's even worse in the civilian life. You want to get something started and going. You give a time to be there and leave and people come trickling in on their schedule. You mentioned repeatedly training on some of the same subjects. Well again, it's worse in the civilian life plus it's mandatory and up to you to get done and your boss will be on you about it. The other thing, promises or misleading information...again it's worse. You are lucky to get the information you need and desire. People back stab and miss lead . Then spring new information on you. Management is scary. In the military there is leadership training and you have good and not so good leaders. But even your poorest leader is better than most managers in the civilian world. They solely have the position of management because they have a degree or ownership of the company...not in the majority of the time..based on experience and ability. The positive...Use your military career to advance your abilities as a leader, and become technically and tactically proficient in your abilities. Even if you plan to do something different on the outside. Your leadership skills are valuable. Increase your education and rank accordingly. Again it's what makes you marketable on the outside. Expand your abilities and use every program available to you in the military. Because when you take that final walk down the gangblank, you're done. But then if you planned properly you will be prepared for the new chapter and challenge. Thanks for not whining...that solves nothing.

Those aren't BCGs.

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Austen you are looking very handsome man looking sharp

Being ship's company, the thing I disliked most was lazy dirtbag people who refuse to work and constantly skate off. This sounds extremely negative (and it is) but after a few years as you gain rank, it will drive you nuts.

Soft is okay.

See if you had mingled you might've seen exactly what was happening and then you might understand by covering your self 😉

I want to join but I don’t want to leave my husband

I am 67 i widh i would have stayed in the Military

LOL,birth-control glasses!! Not true you look great in everything!! 💋

“BCG Cute. I think they make you look sexy. You have a lucky girlfriend. Love your channel!!!! Been talking to a guy that says he’s Navy at Camp Pendleton. Went to AZ for 3 months and so off to Italy until December. He says he can’t talk on the phone or FaceTime on his IPhone. Seems to me to be a catfish situation. Any thoughts Austen?

Where is JTsuits? He needs to promote this channel

Lol 🤣 those aren't real BCG

It's big and thick you say?

You’re in the world’s best military. No reason to complain. The Navy gives you all the skills and opportunities to become a well rounded, self sufficient person. Just get educated as much as you can before you enlist. If you are in now, ask questions to get better. The info is there. Talk to positive people who have been in way longer than 5 years and plan on staying in. I’ve been in for 15+ years. Gonna be nice having that pension soon.

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Shouldn't have to skip to half the video to get to the point of the video

You seem like a cool dude but most people watch your videos because of the Navy content. By you leaving the navy youre going to lose alot of your old subscribers.im sure you'll gain new ones if you come out with some interesting content. I just hope you dont think that a young guy who subscribed for navy info is going to stick around to watch you vlog. Its sad youre leaving. It's like you got a little taste of success with youtube and left your career.