Why I Joined the U.S. Army

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Жыл бұрын

I've been serving in the Army for some time now and plan to literally do this forever. But there was absolutely a time where I had no intention to EVER become a Soldier. But, its funny how things work it. Here's my quick "joining up for service" story, most of it anyway. Let me know if you want to hear more! Obviously there are some things I won't be able to talk about for OPSEC reasons, but I'm more than happy to talk about more experiences!
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@jessecollins5072 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Please do part 2!

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

👍

@andrewszaflarski5379 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@ManChewingGum Жыл бұрын

Amen

@SwissArmyDud Жыл бұрын

Part 2 by all means brother!!

@Jaxbidd Жыл бұрын

My dad has probably the most drive and motivation out of anyone I've ever met. He's done literally EVERYTHING I would never even dream of. Got an 18xray and passed the q-course with flying colors. Got the highest ASVAB score in my state TO DATE lol. Served as an 18C for 10 years, went to ranger school, sapper school, halo school, soooooo many schools. I remember the day he came home and told my mom and I that he was going to try out for Delta. That was probably the most proud I've ever felt in my life, but also kind of scary. I don't see my dad a ton these days, but he's the most amazing man. I wouldn't be where I am today without him. I was honestly terrified that I would never live up to all of his achievements until I found your channel. Your videos give me the drive to be the best I can be. I'm enlisting as soon as I can, and I feel like I'll be much more prepared with everything I've learned from your channel. So thank you, and congrats on almost 20 years!

@xAudiolith Жыл бұрын

It's amazing to hear someone sing praise about their dad like this. Sounds like you got a badass father.

@King_Rematch Жыл бұрын

could u ask how he scored so high on the asvab, tips, studying material, etc... or is he just one of those people that were gifted with smarts when it comes to testing

@drew8979 Жыл бұрын

You coudn't ask for a better mentor and father and I hope you follow in his footsteps.

@CK-mj1ee Жыл бұрын

Yes please do part 2 and please talk about supportive partners. So far I’ve gotten EIB and Air Assault and headed to Ranger school. I’m very lucky to have a supportive wife who is such a good mom!

@treeinch252 Жыл бұрын

I always tell my soldiers to thank your other half at home taking care of your fort. It does wonders. I tell my wife every time thank you for letting me serve.

@tdub1776 Жыл бұрын

Nice, I want to be a ranger once I'm old enough to join the military.

@silentxee6046 Жыл бұрын

@@tdub1776 me to I’m currently a sophomore in highschool and am anxiously waiting for the day I graduate

@tdub1776 Жыл бұрын

@@silentxee6046 Heck yeah - I'm a freshman

@iancalihan9217 Жыл бұрын

I go to selection very soon and I’m having my own internal battles regarding that fact. Hearing stories like this remind me of why we do what we do.

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

You got this, go and don’t look back!

@SageGeo Жыл бұрын

Good luck, brother!

@JakobHall45 Жыл бұрын

Remember to try your hardest don’t think about “not quitting” because that’s something you DONT do so don’t worry about about it. Think about giving it your all with whatever your doing make it your goal everyday to make it back to your rack at night and don’t quit today quit tmw keep quitting tmw. Good luck brother

@Carl_ATHF Жыл бұрын

IAN CALIHAN DO NOT JOIN THE ZIONIST MILITARY OF THE USA. YOU WILL LIKELY DIE DEFENDING A NATION THAT HATES YOU FOR BEING WHITE AND WANTS YOU TO DIE FOR ISRAELI ZIONIST INTERESTS.

@tomglavinehof1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing brother! I joined back in 2021 and turned 34 the day before I went to bct at fort Jackson. I joined because I always wanted to and was nearing the cutoff age and didn’t want to have any regrets in life. I got into pretty good shape before basic training but it was a real wake up call. I wasn’t really used to being nearly a middle aged man having drill sergeants yelling at me but I drank the kool aid so to speak. I love being in the army. I love the camaraderie of my unit and the feeling of having a purpose that’s bigger than yourself. I joined the reserves so I only do it part-time but I love serving my country in some form. It’s a great feeling.

@RealBREAKtheArtist Жыл бұрын

Mad respect!

@Guitarfailtastic2857 10 ай бұрын

rock on brother that's awesome. thank you for sharing that

@Retard_Ed 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad I came across this comment because I just turned 34 and I’m tired on not having a purpose and feeling like a p.o.s

@metalmike570 26 күн бұрын

I know how you feel. Thanks for your service, from one vet to another.

@jonvro4022 Жыл бұрын

Man, you really inspired me to join the Army. Going to basic in June, and I’ve started working out, rucking etc, and your videos really helped. Thank you!

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

Awesome brother! Keep that drive, keep giving your all, and NEVER let the fear of failure hold you back!

@DannyDamage138 Жыл бұрын

Get his workout! I promise you it's worth it. I tried out for ranger school passed the PT and was set. Unfortunately I failed the land nav. But his PT preps are legitimate! Best of luck in basic.

@jonvro4022 Жыл бұрын

@@DannyDamage138 for sure man!

@Sketch_Sesh Жыл бұрын

@@DannyDamage138you should have watched his land nav vids lol

@DannyDamage138 Жыл бұрын

@Sketch_Sesh lmao! Dude! If it was out when i went! Cheers bud!

@michaelstas9811 Жыл бұрын

Similar high school story. I’m a Doctor. Took us awhile but we got the message. The military changed my life as well. Very nice, humble story that needed to be heard by many.

@jimmiecatlin-bt1oy Жыл бұрын

The first time I joined was for a really dumb reason, my mom told me she didn't think I'd make it through basic, so I proved her wrong lol I'm re-enlisting to support my wife and kids in the best way I know now. PART 2

@icry9606 3 ай бұрын

Quick question… can you get called back or deployed after your 3 year contract has expired. Maybe for war or something?

@jimmiecatlin-bt1oy 3 ай бұрын

@@icry9606 yes you can, if your contract has a mandatory reserve service obligation on the back end, weather that be inactive ready reserve where you don't report or drill unless recalled or ready reserve where you report for drill once a month, most contracts that I've seen have an 8 year total service obligation, so if you've done 3 active you probably have 5 more for reserve. I suggest going over your contract carefully to see exactly what's required of you. If it's IRR you're basically on a list of first to be recalled if shit hits the fan, otherwise you just chill.

@icry9606 3 ай бұрын

@@jimmiecatlin-bt1oy oh wow. Thanks for the heads up. Will talk about this with my recruiter. Hopefully I can choose to not have the 8 year obligation before I sign. But I doubt they give enough of a shit about me to remove it, lol. Thanks again.

@jimmiecatlin-bt1oy 3 ай бұрын

@@icry9606 no problem, honestly don't let that scare you I spent 6 years IRR and never got called. I encourage everyone that wants to serve to do so, it's not for everyone, but if you find out it is for you, it's a hell of a time. And if it's not, you can get out and at least know you did what most won't.

@metalmike570 26 күн бұрын

@@icry9606 I think the first contract is for 8 years. An exampe is 4 years active duty and 4 years IRR (Inactive Ready Reserves). The IRR is just a place you are still connected to the Army. You are on a roster, and you may get called by phone once in a while just to see you're there. I re-enlisted anyway after I served 4 years active duty as a 63T ( Bradley Fighting Vehicle Mechanic).. in 2002 I reenlisted / reclassed to 25S (SATCOM Operator / Maintainer). I re-enlisted for another 6 years, all active duty time for that MOS, an rank was a SGT / E-5. When I eventually ETS'd the active Army in 2010 I went into the Reserves for a $14K bonus, a position was available in an Army Reserves Intelligence unit. I then had to transfer to another unit, I think because my security clearance was suspended. So in 2018 I retired from an Army Rail (Reserves) Unit because I completed 20 years of service. I didn't want to go to ALC for the next promotion bad enough because I would need to serve another 3 years. So I retired with 20 years of good service and then a pension comes in at age 60 - in a few months.

@nickduszak5004 Жыл бұрын

I’m 22 now tried joining when i was a senior in high school, left for basic in 2019 and quit half way through infantry training, I told everyone and myself i’d go back stronger and more prepared but the thought of quitting on everyone and myself kept me from joining, finally in talks with a recruiter again and this video really helped thank you for all the great content and guidance you give

@hamie7624 11 ай бұрын

Dont go

@FrameRot 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like you weren't meant for the military

@r3ap3rxx77 5 ай бұрын

Go for it, try again and be stronger

@joseitsme Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your story. We all have different reasons why we enlisted in the military. l. For me, besides traveling, adventure, challenging myself, picking up cool skills; and all that good stuff. I wanted to give something back to the United States as a Mexican-born-American, put a stamp on my family's name. During the "shark attack," I think all in our minds go through, "What the heck did I do." LOL But after that, and begin our actual training, it was motivating. Learning to breach, shoot, grenades, confidence course, PT; ext. was motivating and I felt like a soldier.

@TommyMinerPhotograpy Жыл бұрын

Hey Gritty! I was wondering if you could do a video about having a strong partner that supports you in the military? Mainly how to get your families support.

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The wife and I will have to sit down and make a video together.

@michaelditto5469 2 ай бұрын

23 year vet hear, and a Best Sapper top 10 finisher in 2011. Love your vids, and they give a perspective on my non-Ranger career. I was thinking about why I joined the Army, and did multiple deployments oversees for years upon years…and it hit me!!! The military is a self imposed minimum security federal prison, where you “get” to become a man, potentially face death, and transform yourself into the person you couldn’t visualize when you first joined. Sounds complex, but really simple…suffering makes you better. Cheers, and Hooah

@Donner906 8 күн бұрын

Unless you go home in a bag because a stupid leader screwed up again.

@maximusDAbiker 9 ай бұрын

I’m feeling a little lost in life. I’ve made plenty of money, been a lot of places in life but nothing has given me a sense of fulfilling purpose. I considered the rangers first off because they’re badass, do a ton of stuff outside and are overall very appealing. But I am worried I will still lack that fulfilling purpose. If I commit to the army and I’m miserable, that’s another 2 years of wasted life and energy. You helped tip me over more towards joint, but I’m still not 100%. Thank you for the testimony.

@kingfrank13 11 ай бұрын

Coffee shop is a great place to meet a wife. Congrats on that brotha 🫡

@jamescampbell2411 Жыл бұрын

Great story! Great adventure too. C/CO 2/75 93-96. Once of the best decisions I made. Gave me discipline, focus, and mindset. Later became an Infantry Officer in the Texas ARNG ... now an Army Chaplain. Follow your calling!

@Op4tch Жыл бұрын

I’m a soldier at Bragg, I only been in for about 2 years but definitely could relate a lot with your story. Appreciate the work you do 💪

@malc0lm2008 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring - thank you !

@SoyLoco-kt1tk 10 ай бұрын

At 52 going on 53 I get motivated just watching your vids. Time flies.

@lilkam4072 Жыл бұрын

Man i'm so happy I watched this video your story of joining is so relatable in basically every way, now im leaving in April and your videos have helped me so much!

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congrats and good luck on your journey!

@alexhernandez2725 7 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHARING GRITTY

@itskaptainmikey4399 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the inspiring content!

@douglasgable429 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience

@Acalltoservice03 Жыл бұрын

Yes part 2!

@HARDERNOTSMARTER8985 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

@CKCHETSMOS Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. Love listening to it.

@kaoru747 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story! I look forward to part 2!!

@AKAFT Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. It is actually very inspiring.

@chrisowen7209 Жыл бұрын

Would love a part 2!

@calebgreene458 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very much enjoyed this.

@Iquijano1997 Жыл бұрын

thanks grit - super inspirational

@user-ke7kh4xm2e Жыл бұрын

Being a 13 year Army Infantry veteran (I left my MEPS station for Ft. Benning in 1983), I wanted to lend you my appreciation for your dedication and service to this Great Country and all the information you afford individuals on the options and opportunities that exist to enable them to make educated decisions and/or prepare for their next challenge. Love Your Channel and Content! Best Wishes and Continued Success... #DutyHonorCountry 🇺🇸

@anonymousiscool8368 10 ай бұрын

I would love to hear part 2.

@TomCastor Жыл бұрын

Great vid, defo look forward to part 2. Cheers!

@barryrohrmeier2399 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Thanks for your time and effort putting these together.

@middleagedman4373 11 ай бұрын

what a great video thanks for sharing bro. keep the videos coming

@wallacemcnish7681 Жыл бұрын

Great story, waiting for part 2

@Dan-qp1el 9 ай бұрын

You give me hope.

@climatedamage1811 2 ай бұрын

Good for you!

@Javi-du7lb Жыл бұрын

Based Gritty! we need part 2!

@johntate5284 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! Love the tee so i just ordered one:)

@kirkfelmar2944 Жыл бұрын

Great story!

@theIris51 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing story.

@2seeatnite42 Жыл бұрын

Great inspiring story. Awesome Journey. Thanks for sharing.

@adamrocks529 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Gritty! I needed to watch this today. Needed the push.

@GruntLife-yi6xv Жыл бұрын

Love your content Brother!!! And H-MINUS!!!!!

@Beeron240 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I love the story time videos

@davidboyd5482 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gritty. Old soldier here with a son newly commissioned into the FA. I started get my head back into the Army world and found your videos . I love your genuineness and professionalism. I have introduced your your channel to my young troop with hopes your influence will rub off. Keep up the great work and look forward to the follow -up to “why I joined” ( the story sounded familiar :) ).

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

That’s great. I wish I could’ve convinced one of mine to go in (it’s never too late 😉)

@kylenicholasreid Жыл бұрын

Definitely want to see a part 2! Awesome to hear about your growth as a fellow Army Officer

@Mr_Ghee Жыл бұрын

This video is pure inspiration.

@natanaelguadalupe-piquet4972 4 ай бұрын

I enlist on Wednesday and I really appreciate the insight. It’s like you put my thoughts into words! Thank you!

@charlesh777 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting and I'm sure inspiring to many. Yes to part 2!

@richardgatewood7497 Жыл бұрын

Love school circle stories with Gritty Soldier.

@Christian-kl4mu Жыл бұрын

I'm down for part 2.

@patrickmuston Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing brother and for your faithful service. Continued blessings on you and your family. 🇺🇸

@kellen0141 Жыл бұрын

We want part 2!!

@rachelcody3355 Жыл бұрын

I love hearing life stories. Please continue.

@spacedonuts 4 ай бұрын

We need more of this story series!

@entermalik6503 Жыл бұрын

Yes please part 2, This really helps as someone who is shipping out pretty soon here by May-June

@krisnieto7460 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your content. Your content is the majority of the reason why I am almost done with my associates and have really gotten into taking advantage of the Army TA.

@Embrees Жыл бұрын

Extremely inspiring my life is very similar to yours in the beginning, and coming across this video has boosted my confidence. Thanks man

@bcool9104 Жыл бұрын

Yes, to part 2 and 3! Thanks for sharing also! Your story is a lot like mine. Be all you can be! 😁

@IKEEY_ 8 ай бұрын

Man you speak very well and actually kept me engaged the whole video!

@Cody-qq9vv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I also want a part 2 to this video, it would be great to hear when it all clicked for you. I enjoyed the story because I am finally working on enlisting with the guard at the ripe old age of 35. I have put it off long enough and relied heavily on your videos, especially the running videos. I have incorporated your active stretching and post-run stretching protocols to my routine. I am definitely grateful for the tips and information you provide. 🙏

@BearDabarbarian Жыл бұрын

Absolutely would love to hear a part 2. It would be interesting to hear how you began to pursue bigger things within the Army as I'm trying to decide those sorts of things for myself.

@hybridpov851 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story Sir. I would love to hear a part 2 for sure!

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

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@roberthipolito1351 Жыл бұрын

I'm at the place right now, getting ready to join. And yes, more stories would awesome

@PETIVOYAGER 2 ай бұрын

Powerful vidéo Thank you

@GunSlingerGlenn Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. After watching a couple of vids of your standard stuff it was a bonus to confirm your a cool dude after seeing how honest and humble you are about early life.

@tyfighter6799 Жыл бұрын

Loving the content man! We need a part 2. Shipping to basic for the AF in about a month.

@ironpanther9409 Жыл бұрын

Video definitely motivated me

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

🤘

@29mcg Жыл бұрын

You’re my inspiration, gritty! Working on getting ready to pursue an op40 and your videos help answer a lot of my questions. Keep it up!

@SaifAli-hi2jv Жыл бұрын

I just re-enlisted, I'm already at 7 yrs, but I just feel like the mission isn't there anymore, there's no meaning for me. Sometimes I feel like it's the inertia that keeps me in the military, I would hate life not being in the military but nowadays, the military doesn't treat people like they used to feels like there's been a culture shift. I think I'm going to repress these feelings, embrace my patriotism and try my luck with schools for the next three years.

@budoka34 Жыл бұрын

Pass on what you have learned to those coming in now. That experience is invaluable. You can develop your best leadership traits and apply them. The organization needs people who really care. If we don't step up those who are just there for themselves will.

@metalmike570 26 күн бұрын

Stay in, from what I'm seeing is going on in the civilian side you're still in a better place. Do your 20 as long as you physically can. I can say that, well he's my story and I went in the Army at age 33: I went in for MOS 63T ( Bradley Fighting Vehicle Mechanic) in 1998, and served for years at Fort Carson. This MOS just wasn't really for me and so in 2002 I re-enlisted / reclassed to 25S (SATCOM Operator / Maintainer). I re-enlisted for another 6 years, all active duty time for that MOS, and rank was a SGT / E-5. When I eventually ETS'd the active Army in 2010 I went into the Reserves for a $14K bonus, a position was available in an Army Reserves Intelligence unit. I was there for 5 years and then I had to transfer to another unit, I think because my security clearance was suspended. So in 2018 I retired from an Army Rail (Reserves) Unit because I completed 20 years of service. I didn't want to go to ALC for the next promotion bad enough because I would need to serve another 3 years. So I retired with 20 years of good service and then a pension comes in at age 60 - in a few months.

@pvtsturgill911 Жыл бұрын

Awesome videos you make man. I started my enlistment process over a month ago was thinking navy before and their spec warfare they have but came across your videos about sfas and me being 30yrs old I feel it would be a way better fit. Thank you again for helping me out 💪

@ronaldmorris7908 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this great video! I served 36 years myself in my calling of being a Soldier!

@44rba Жыл бұрын

Yes- love to hear more!

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

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@ichbindarren Жыл бұрын

Great video! I definitely relate to your path, I barely graduated high school and never thought I’d join the military. I ended up in the Air Force and can’t imagine doing anything else!

@drxgulabeatz Жыл бұрын

Yes do that part 2

@valoranderson3755 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome I love hearing soldiers story's of how they join the army because I can relate so much I remember getting my ged and the marines disqualified me so I went over to the army 2 months later of being in the delayed entry program I was at fort Benning I quit my job for those 2 months as well

@CK-mj1ee Жыл бұрын

In addition to my previous comment this is one of my favorite videos you’ve done. I’d love to hear some of the stories behind the coins and the other stuff in the office!

@dzodontologia3173 Жыл бұрын

Awesome sir. Thank you for sharing this story. I’m a big fan from 🇧🇷 Brazil. Please part 2..3..4.. good job. God bless u and thank you for your service

@kjtesto5382 Жыл бұрын

I’m shipping out to basic training in 5 days, this video made me a bit less nervous. Thanks.

@domingoguerrero3753 Жыл бұрын

YES!! Part 2, please.

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

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@fourphone218 Жыл бұрын

Uh yes please do a part 2.. Really enjoy listening to people's stories. I'm older guy who also as been around and done a bunch of different stuff in life and it's always curious to me how you never end up where you plan on going.

@shirleywhitfield1903 Жыл бұрын

Love your honesty. I'm an Army retiree.

@caingross Жыл бұрын

bro youre inspiring. as simple as your story is, it also reminds us that its possible, even for the simplest of us, to go on that path and crush it. guess i can speak for us all when i say that id love to hear more about your career, what you did, why, how and when, everything, im sure it would be a great story.

@adameaszy7879 Жыл бұрын

Cool day to see this video. I just got home from MEPS, swore in, shipping out in three weeks. Your videos have been a great motivator and resource for knowledge. Thanks.

@survivetolife Жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to part 2. Wow, I had such a similar pre-military background, just a decade earlier 😁 Cheers.

@jonm3518 Жыл бұрын

Loved this. Guys like you motivate guys like me to go out and crush it. Got air assault 2 months ago. Looking at EFMB this fall and dropped my airborne packet (will likely have to try to walk on for that course).

@junkymunky2741 Жыл бұрын

Yes more info! I’ve been personally waiting for you to talk more about your wow experiences like this! Thanks!

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

Got you man! I’ll push more out. 👍

@jameshenderson7452 Жыл бұрын

Great advice! I use to tell people to not let the fear of the unknown hold them back from being a part of something bigger than themselves.

@mbell4739 Жыл бұрын

would love to get a similar story time video about your fitness journey. i think it would really inspire a lot of people who are still in their fitness infancy

@Samuel.0c Жыл бұрын

Do a part 2. I’ve always wondered what you did/do/if you were in Ranger Regiment/etc.

@duncanharding8836 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely want to see a part 2!

@GrittySoldier Жыл бұрын

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@xcSPEARS1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story man. I’m at a similar point in my life where I feel like nothing is working and I just need a fresh start, so I’m taking the ASVAB and heading to MEPS later this month. Your story gives me hope that I’m finally heading in the right direction.

@Paul-wq5ij Жыл бұрын

Completely relate to your story. Was totally unmotivated in life (only motivation was extrinsically put on me by my parents) until something clicked my junior year of college. Started running and rucking (had been lifting unseriously for all of college prior) and got on a serious training schedule, quit drinking and found the Lord. Applied to OCS my super senior year (failed a lot of freshman year classes), got accepted, went to basic at the end of my post grad summer and then OCS. Currently at IBOLC. The Lord saved my life with the army

@douglassisk1929 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m contracting through ROTC in the fall and you’re one of the major reasons why. Hopefully I’ll see you at Bataan on Saturday!

@mattchapman348 Жыл бұрын

I would love a part two. I should be signing my contract in the next few weeks with a ship date in June. I’m honestly very excited for basic training and I feel like this is what I’m meant to do! I really appreciate your channel man.

@michaelmoschitta174 Жыл бұрын

Yes, part two please!! my recruiter convinced me my MOS was Airborne Ranger... stumped me when i had to pick one at Inception station

@stocktonrails9279 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, and hearing about your personal story of where you were at in your life at the time and what drove you to join the Army. I’m glad you’ve come so far as a result of your time in the service… you’ve put a lot of effort into it, and it sounds like you got a lot out of it as well. Congratulations! (I’m ex-Army btw… served 4yrs back in the day right out of high school. The Army was good for me, and good to me… still miss it in many ways even today.)