My name is Jason Burds. I spent 4 years as an active duty Marine, got out to attend college while staying in the IMA for 4 years. After graduating, I got hired to get a commission and fly in the Air National Guard where I was for 2 years.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to continue towards that dream of military aviation. However, after 10 years of involvement in the military, I have learned a lot about military programs, VA benefits and the struggles of transitioning out of the military. I have left the military by choice and also not by choice and there are unique difficulties to both.
I believe the military is a great opportunity to set yourself up for success from a young age. On this channel I share my lessons to my younger self (or people in my younger self's shoes) in hopes that my mistakes can be avoided by others.
Use your time in the military and the benefits you earn wisely and strategically.
I transferred my entire Post-911 GI Bill to my daughter. She obtained her BS in only three years and she's currently using my last year of eligibility at vet school. When the GI Bill is exhausted, would she be eligible for VR&E? It seems, from your explanation, VR&E is only for veterans. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this! I've been watching your channel for a couple of weeks now. Good stuff. Do you know if you still receive a subsistence allowance if you get into school through the VR&E? If so, would you be able to use BAH rate instead (considering you are GI Bill eligible and never used it prior to VR&E) ?
wow awesome video man, VRE is taking a long time to get approve rn, but I will request a set up similar to yours once mine gets approve. Did you get to choose the exact chair and desk that you want? Or how did that went?
Hello, I just found your channel mainly because I am starting up a similar channel, after 22 years, multiple deployments, and finally forced to retire due to injuries. If you could give me any advice I would greatly appreciate it. If it is okay with you, several of your videos I would like to do a reaction to them. I understand I can just do it, but out of respect I just like to ask. The name of my channel will be called Military Life Unlocked.
Hey Joe, That's fine with me. Just include me as a reference when reaction - good or bad. I appreciate you asking. Let's connect. militarybottomline@gmail.com
Im currently at AIT for 68A as RA in a 6yr contract, my school is a year long, and im realizing that i no longer want to be active, is there a way i can switch to Reserves early?
You need to expunge all other benefits such as GI Bill, before Hazlewood can be utilized. Also the GI bill is only forever for those who’s service ended after January 1, 2013
I'm not aware of anything. They may not have been eligible to transfer the benefits. I'd look for other benefits for children of veterans, service members, deceased veterans/service members. I don't know of any way to make you eligible for the GI bill.
I'm 100%P&T and VRE approved. I respectfully requested an ergonomic desk setup (Architecture program), and got shot down saying they "don't provide furniture" and to take it up with my health care provider. I sent a reply email asking for clarification since M28R does state that I may be entitled to ergonomic equipment, and I requested a copy of the documents used to make these determinations so that I may better advocate for myself. Aaand now I wait... she takes her full three business days to reply to every single email.
@@TutStore I'm still going back and forth with her. She shot me down a second time, BUT then asked for a copy of my syllabus saying that she may be able to consider it. I replied with a detailed explanation of why an ergonomic desk/chair setup would mitigate my service connected disabilities (in detail), along with links and prices of the specific equipment I am requesting. Now we wait for a reply.
Important note: Entry level training does count for individuals with 24 months active duty. Once a reservist hits 24 months qualifying active time they can count their “entry level and skill training”. CFR Title 38, Chapter 1, Part 21, Subpart P, § 21.9640
recently got separated for medical reasons but i was in for less than 2 years so it says i don’t match the criteria for honorable or dishonorable am i still eligible.
Didn’t the VA change the rule on having to take the majority of the classes in person in order to get full housing allowance? The way the VA had the BAH rate is dumb, imagine the VA really thinking people are stealing and or stealing from living at home but going to a school in an expensive area, that’s crazy
The way the VA had the BAH rate is dumb, imagine the VA really thinking people are stealing and or stealing from living at home but going to a school in an expensive area, that’s crazy
Is there any information on while candidates are in the q course, where are they living throughout the entirety of the course? Are they staying in barracks? Rental homes/apartments?
What if you went Merchant Marine (USN TRANSCOM), because the agency I worked for abandonded me after getting the director of safety fired through legal, and earned the GWOT medal?
I transferred my post 9/11 GI Bill to my daughter. She has completed two years at an in-state public university. Now they’re saying the money ran out. Does that sound right to you?
Amazing - I didn't know that VR&E could basically act as the GI Bill. For those considering joining the Military - I'd say, do it, survive it, and if you're young - after 4 or 5 years, the rest of your life will be infinitely better.
I’m a new resident to Texas and I’m a veteran who is originally from Nebraska but I’m curious to if I would be able to receive the benefit? I served honorably for 6 years any help would be greatly appreciated
Awesome interview!! Do I have to have gone rhe active duty route to do IMA? I’m currently a civilian and weighing options between going active duty or going straight to reserves.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. You can go traditional reserves into the IMA, but you cannot go from the street straight into the IMA. An obligatory contract is required to get to IMA. Does that make sense?
I passed my Full Post 911 Gi Bill to my Daughter. She will most likely get close to a 100% Athletic scholarship. What sthe best way to use the GI bill with an Athletic Scholarship? Cant find any info. I used T/A while I was on active duty.. Best descision I ever made.
Awesome! Congrats! Does she have any interest in graduate school? Does she have any siblings that can use it? It may be worth using some of it despite the scholarship just to get the stipend.
@@jasonburds she is still in High School so not married and no kids. She has no interest in Grad School but is seeking an Athletic Trainer or Physical Therapy Degree
It goes unused. As long as you have the forever GI Bill (got out after 2013), you'll be able to use it whenever you want later in life. I still have 35 months available.
Thank you. That means once I use two years of GI Bill for an MBA, if I decide to get another master’s, I will be paid for the remaining one year both for tuition and monthly BAH right?
You can use this for flight lessons towards getting your ATP license to become a pilot in addition to $15k per year they cover for the lessons after your Private License.
Not too much, but my buddy is waiting to get his VR&E approved and I also spoke with a program that broke it down to me. Yeah man it would be awesome to chat!
Do you see a pretty serious situation on the horizon im just about to join but have some concerns bout getting stopped loss slapped on me and prolonging my professional goals right after my “4 year contract”.
War is always possible, but so is the draft. Don't let that be the reason not to join. Just be strategic in the branch you join and the job you take. It's a wild adventure and can set you up very well.
