I hate to think that someone’s a loser at age 17. Probably just a lot of unlocked potential… some people are sh*t bagging. Some people have virtually no skills but aren’t sh*t bags. They just cant do much…
Ur discord link doesn’t work probably not set to perma I would like to join being new as a future marine thanks. Not many ppl get Intel job so I’m curious to see what kind of things I will learn and do or any tips. Recently started training so I’m gonna need god speed help Ong thanks bro!
Hey I'm just wondering do you know the constitution or do they classes for this? My main concern is them using financial incentives for the poor or uneducated. All of them take the oath to the constitution and upholding it from foreign and domestic, but idk if I've ever met one that had the knowledge of what they are or what it even means to uphold it from foreign or domestic. To me if you can't do the job and are going in for the financial incentives from the government... you might end up becoming the wolves of tyrants instead of the sheepdogs of the people. Also are you afraid of speaking up when a superior issues orders that are unconstitutional for fear of being court martial, dishonorable discharged, or jail time? If so why, when you're job is putting you into life and death situations regardless? Is it a lack of integrity or simply misunderstanding and not knowing?
Changed my life upside down completely. Built my credit score with the star card, got lasik eye surgery for FREE, met good people, better off, and built my professional growth skills. However you will 100% be forced to do things you don’t wanna do so beware. This video was spot on about everything else
@@AaronbTV yeah man I’m stationed at Fort Polk right now. Before Polk I was at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. They had your MOS at the dental clinic out there. If you get the opportunity, highly suggest going. Experience and extra pay is worth the year tour
I’m 22 and I’m in the process of joining the Army. Growing up I never even thought about the military for a second, but these past few years I've been bouncing around from 1 minimum wage job to the next, & I've applied for about a million different jobs but to no avail. Eventually I reached a point of desperation and said fuck it, I'm gonna join the military, then I went to a nearby Army recruiter's office. I’m gonna go through meps in about a week, I’m so excited to get in the Army & become a new man. Edit: I passed Meps and swore in, I'm shipping out on November 14th to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Edit #2: March 22, 2024 I just graduated from OSUT and my first duty station is Fort Campbell.
The military was the best descision I have ever made in my life. I have no debt, a nice car, a roof over my head, a decent savings account, I’ve been all over the world, and I have the best friends. But you need to remember a few things. As long as you are hungry, work hard, and think before you do, you will succeed past all your peers. It also helps to pick a good job. I’m a 15T (Blackhawk crewchief) I still learn so much every day, but it is a lot of work. Take advantage of all schools, college and any type of training! I Made e6 on my 5 year mark!
Went in at 17(Army). Stayed in until I was medically retired 11 1/2 years later. MOS was practical nurse. Met my wife at work. Went to Egypt. It was the best thing I ever did. Because of the military I graduated from college. We have five children, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. I’m 62 and have cancer; the military is paying my medical bills one medicine I take costs $11,000 per month I only pay $10 for it. Joining was the best thing i ever did. It made things easier on my children. They are super smart. The military helped pay for there college. I have a sick child the military is still helping pay her medical bills. We have a child that is a Major. Our ranks were PFC & SSG. Our children have fantastic careers a nurse, a chemical engineering, a mechanical engineer, and a family counselor. It all started off because i joined the Army. I am grateful for what happened because of the military otherwise I might have lived in the projects all my life. I also got to do super things like climb Mt. Siani and fly in helicopters with premature babies. It was not perfect I was not a good soldier until I hit 20. I had my share of bad leadership and I 14:02 missed the birth of our first child because I was in Egypt. I worked long and non-traditional hours. The military was a generational life enhancing event
@@nategamer918 Think it depends on you as a person. However generally speaking, in today's world I think that in order to find success after your 20 years, its vital that you enlist with a high school diploma and use the military benefits to go to university. High school is the starting line of life, there is a reason that people in high school/17 are not yet considered adults. I think that if my child were to ask to go enlist at 17, I would discourage them and try and persuade them to wait 1 or 2 years to at least get their high school diploma. Its great for someone at 17 to know the direction in which they wish to live, but there are many more imporant things to get/figure out at 17. However if for whatever reason you graduated early and have everything you need to find success in the world, then I personally dont see any issues with your decisions. I just think that its important to know that the military isnt forever and that everyone needs an exit plan for financial and career success after the military, especially in our new generation, because generally speaking, you dont earn a lot of money in the military unless you have a really good specalization like medicine, and even then, civilian surgeons, pilots, and lawyers make a lot more money than those on active duty.
Love to hear the great things that have come from your experience in the military. It makes me very optimistic especially since I leave to bootcamp within only a couple weeks. God bless you and your family.
The aging faster whether you want to or not is incredibly accurate. I joined the Marine Corps right out of high school at 18, and only turned 21 a couple months ago. I’ve been in the military for almost 3 years now, and every time I mention my age to someone, they swear that I have to be 25 or so. The one thing he doesn’t mention in the video is being in a position to lead and tell people what to do that are actually older than you. It’s a weird position to be in, but my advice is if they’ve been alive longer than you, get their advice on life outside the military and use that to better lead your troops. The people you’re leading might be fresh out of boot camp, but they have a few more years of life in them than you do. Pretty much just communicate with each other and work together to get the mission done. You’d be surprised how intelligent some of those people are if you just give them the resources to perform their job.
I’m 3 years in the Marines. Here’s how it affected me. Obviously everyone is different but this is just my story. In high school I was an overweight, single, socially awkward kid who had a small group of very close friends. Now I’m an in shape, single, socially awkward guy with a small group of close friends in my platoon. I feel like the Corps didn’t change my mentality as much as I wanted as I’m still very shy and an introvert and I struggle to meet new friends outside of my unit. That aspect really messes with my head as I feel like I’m a weirdo who doesn’t belong whenever my friends take me out to clubs. In terms of work, I actually like my job, but obviously it comes with the typical military bullshit. I might reenlist to go to an advanced course for my job that sounds really cool, but part of me still wants to get out. One of the biggest things that scares me about getting out is having to leave the brotherhood behind. The best people I’ve ever met in my life have been in the Corps, and I’m scared that I’m not gonna find a group of friends even close to that out in the civilian world
i was also in diffrent military for 3 years i guess its not that diffrent but for me at leaast life in civi are boring and mundane; everything you want you need to get it yourself. even maintaining social meeting with friends is preety difficult since we live in diffrent cities. while in the base we always had each other back. btw i am yonatan. whats your name?
well the fact that you have Apu as your PFP says alot, fren. best thing to do for romantic life is grab tinder, and dont try and tie girls down into marriage (yes the benefits youll get to having a ring on while active are life changing) because thats the worst fuckin mistake new(ish) guys do, but use it to bump up your social skills. your first few dates will go like shit 100% but the point is youll get comfortable talking to new people and (w)omen especially, so you can put some ass and rizz behind that uniform that makes panties fly off and find a real one to keep (hopefully not on apps). Good luck anon.
its okay dont worry dont reenlist if you dont want to. you can still translate job experience in the military to a civilian job, depending on your job of course, and after/if you leave, as long as you are taking part in community events that you genuinely enjoy, you should meet people that you like to be around and can open up to. However, you should remain putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, just like how you joined the military. It didnt reward you how you mightve thought it would, but its not like going to a bar or a festival is gonna make you stronger! Everything in life will provide for you in some way, so stop worrying and start doing
@@chaseatlanticfan6553 I am joining the army. I have a coworker who is an army vet and he convinced me to choose army. At first I thought about joining the Marines because I liked how tough their boot camp was but there's more opportunities in the army I believe.
@@Guerrilla727 And if you work a 9 to 5 you are getting Billionaires richer allowing them to influence more politicians. Every job in the world you are funding the cycle of corruption.
Thank you for this Aaron. I joined the Army at 19 and retired at 39 with a monthly retirement check. 20 years in the Army and have never worked for anyone else ever again. I have full health care, dental, life insurance, etc etc. I HIGHLY recommend a carrier in the military. At 53 now, I do not know anyone my age that is a civilian that lives the life of freedom that I enjoy daily now. (Ricky Mills)
Honestly joining the Army was the best thing for me. It opened up so many doors and helped me grow as person. It’s not for everyone but it is for those who want a challenge. Good luck to those going and thank you for your service. Airborne All the way H-Minus.
@@zombcrusher6972 hey man I was to but I was also excited assuming you’re watching this you are as well. Good luck and keep in mind anytime you’re having a rough time why you signed up. And make sure you choose the right boot size when they take you to choose 😂 the drills were screaming at us the whole time while trying on uniforms I got the a size and half smaller than what I wear lost 4 toe nails in a span of 4 months 🤣
@@dvdivine1962 hahaha crazy that this has been a year already I’m good basic wasn’t too hard physically but it was a game mentally, but I’m good now graduated from basic about 3 months ago
I did 22 years and retired. All your advice was true 23 years ago when I just started my ride. I have 0 regrets as to my choice to join and fully agree with everything you said.
Man, everything you said is spot on. I joined US Army in 94, did basic and AIT by 1995. Met top friends along the way, but by the time I got back home year later all those training buddies were gone. Fast forward 25yrs later, I'm a GS14 CIV employee, leading and guiding others. The military was the best that I could be, if I could turn back the ⏰️. I wouldn't change the military path at all. And the VA benefits, buying a home, getting a Gov job cannot be touched by any other industry. The DOD is still taking care of me, as of today they are going to PCS me and my family from Ft Belvoir, VA to Ft Sam Houston. I love the US Army and everything it's done for me. If you treat the Army well, it will return in kind. Hoooah... young soldiers the DOD is waiting for you when you get out. Trust me..
As a father watching my two boys be Marines has been the most gratifying experience of my life. They are still my boys, but they are also good men and the Marines made them that.
this video is 100% real… As someone who watched his videos before leaving for basic in September, and now being at Ft Bragg in a Special Forces unit.. Best decision so far.. embrace the suck ! Airborne All The Way !!! 🦅
@@volcanicactivity8631 nickname bud. his last name is different but he goes by the middle name instead. you will never find this man 💀💀💀💀 not like you could do anything with it anyways.
Literally best thing in this video: "You could be like a dental assistant like me and work chill hours, or you could be a cook and work insane hours... and you get paid the same." Very much this. I was security forces (MP) in the Air Force and envied the crap out of all the cushy jobs. Pay attention to what job you are applying for and go for a job that is both nice (in terms of hours, amount of suck, etc) and is something that can help you professionally. A lot of careers in the civilian world love military experience... so definitely use the military to get free training and experience for what you want to do. If you love the military, keep doing it. If you don't, just get out after your enlistment and get a job in the field you were trained for. Great video!
Went to Parris Island, SC back in '02. I have a lot of things to say really, but just a few include: -how hard boot camp is depends on how motivated you are -if you're not already, get in shape as good as you can before going in. if you can run 3 miles in roughly 20-22 minutes, you should be fine. Also, get good at doing pull-ups. Pull-ups are very easy to increase if you frequently do them, every single day. Put weights on yourself for accelerated ability. Sit-ups are easy to bullshit and make it look like you're doing them, even though you're just using back muscles, but do them anyway. Core strength is very useful. -Have all of your affairs in order before you leave so you're not worried about something while your a long way from home. -Whether you're in for 4 years like me, or you stay in for life, These initial first few years will be the most memorable years of your life and you will likely look back at them with fondness, even the bad times! -DEFINITELY, opt in for the GI Bill. You're a fool if you don't. -Your friends/family/loved ones will be proud of you for what you're doing, but don't try to impress them with military jargon all the time, it sounds silly to civilians much of the time.
@@AaronbTV I hope so man! This was a good a useful video that you made. You're pretty good at video presentations and I believe that your messages will reach a lot of young people going in, and help them.
@@NCRRanger16 Several reasons. Just a few are, -You might change your mind about college. Don't sell yourself short. -Its a MASSIVE return on a small investment -You can use it for a spouse -You can use it for your children -It can be used towards vocational school (heavy equipment maintenance, welding, automotive technology and other high paying trades) , doesn't have to be college courses. -Like walking through the hood with a gun vs walking through the hood unarmed, it's better to have it and not use it than to not have it and actually need it. -Your post-911 GI bill can be used after the chapter 30 gi bill is all used up.
I was 20 and working in a deli. Went into the AF, turned 21 in basic. A few months later I was guarding Air Force One when it came up to NY for Fleet Week in 1986. Did a tour in South Korea, a trip out to England and spent a summer in Panama along with some stateside trips. Did my four, got out and did another 17 in the Air Guard. I travelled all over during those 21 years. It also led to my career in federal law enforcement with INS and then the U S Marshals. Best decision I ever made. Zero regrets.
My advice: Choose your MOS wisely. Make sure it’s something you really like, at the very least. Get the shortest contract available. Don’t fall for the bonuses. If you have a duty station of choice, choose according to what kind of environment you want: fast-paced or a little chill?
I also joined the military straight out of high school and my transition into the military was very hard. Not because the military was very hard, but because being away from my family with no contact for weeks really got to me. Basic training was the only bad part of the military in my experience. Tech school was one of the best times I've ever had, and I'm glad I went through the difficult training because now I'm a far more capable man than I was before. Now I'm in the operational Air Force and I'm basically living like a normal human being. I have zero regrets about the choice I made to join the military.
What's the operational Air Force? Is there a type of path where I would have to go to basic training and everything but in the end wouldn't be put in the positioning of needing to kill people but rather just helping in the back?
@@AsaWRLD47 Yes, you could go into food services or administration which isn't killing people but it does support our mission to maintain air superiority, which at times can mean killing people. Something a little more fun would be something called a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, or any intelligence job for that matter because those are the jobs in the background supporting the real fight.
The Operational air force is just a term for the air force after basic training and tech school. It's when you've completed most of your training and you're finally an operational airman@@AsaWRLD47
@@shash8309 What's the administration jobs? And what else is there for back like geospatial IA (Not necessarily similar work but similar in that it's in the back supporting).
Shoot. I Joined at 17 as a loser. Basic training has definitely been the highlight of my career. While there was a lot of childish bs, we still had brotherhood and a good idea of how to act as well as what to expect. AIT was chill. You had downtime to work on different things such a correspondence or weightlifting. I later got to my actual unit. A signal Unit that doesn't deploy often. I'm a mechanic. I hate my job and plan on reclassing or going green to gold as soon as possible. My best advice, is to know the regs that will apply to you and your job before getting to your unit. My leadership absolutely failed in training soldiers and taking action to mitigate pt injuries or follow regs what so ever. I've only had two NCOs I've really looked up to. One has left the duty station and the other is going to leave my unit soon. I've been at my unit since jan 2020 and I hate it. The TMC is going to Medboard me if I make another appointment about my overused bone spur legs. I'm going to ride my legs out till I can't anymore because I'm here for the depressing full 20 baby. I'll accept nothing less. I'm a CPL and really don't have much motivation left. I'll keep trying though I guess. I aint memorize these creeds, army values, general orders, and everything underneath the damn sun for no good reason. TLDR: Know Regs that apply to you and keep your mentors close. I joined as a loser, but now I'm a loser with a bit of depression sprinkled in.
This is so helpful. I'm a woman, graduating in 2 months, and going to though the process of being an Airman. I've gotten several offers from colleges. But nothing speaks to me more than joining the military. I'm more excited than I'd ever be to go to college.But that doesn't mean I'm not scared. I have everything planned out. Now it's just the question of whether or not I really want to do this
@@270AndAhalf the military isn't something I want to do after college. Some things have changed and I've decided to do college while I'm in the service instead
I’m in the airforce and I am currently in tech school. My bmt experience was hard but I did see changes, I walk different, cuss less(slightly😂) and I learnt to prioritize better, I did come out of bmt in the best shape of my life and I appreciate my tech school because all we do is workout and I love it. But so far I like it and I always wanted to be independent for the longest so I’m glad I made this decision
"cuss less (slightly)" yeah that's an air force talking. If you were in the army or marines you'd most likely be cussing more. I can't believe the time I was in Atlanta airport at the end of holiday block leave back on January 2 and was talking to an elderly couple. This marine was next to me and started talking to us. At first he appeared like a decent clean cut "disciplined" young man but after a minute of him talking it was "shit" this and "fuck" that. Right in front of this elderly couple So much for "discipline" that so many people think the military and especially the marines and to an extent the army is about So I see you air force people aren't dragged to the point where you feel like you have to cuss like marines and soldiers. Lol
@@blakedavis2447 although you probably would have more decency to not cuss right in front of elderly people you don't know than the marine I talked about.
Coast Guard member been in for almost a year and I will say just like any job there’s it’s highs and lows. I definitely don’t regret my choice even on it’s worse days I love what I do. Everything he said in this video 100% true. graduation was probably the happiest time of my life, my first station was probably the best place they could have sent me to help me grow as a person. The friends I made in bootcamp and at my station are great people and even better they keep me motivated and have helping me excel ever since I got there. When I joined I had never been on a boat never thought about driving one knew nothing in the way of firearms and definitely had no navigation sense. But I developed those skills while also keeping active. And I’m seeking a education should I ever get out. Best decision of my life hands down.
I’m active duty 11B just got out of OSUT a month ago. My experience is exactly what you described. One thing I love about the army is that it makes you more grateful for the little things
As a Lithuanian, my brother went into the Lithuanian forces, and he came back from a lazy, person, to a humble person, he lost 38kg of weight, which is a record in the Lithuanian forces.
I served 12 years and this is my take. If you have the determination to better your life it doesn't matter what route you take. If you take the military route you will be pushed physically and mentally. Mental like just starting a new battalion and having a high speed col who wants to do great things for the first year. My first year in that unit was being in and out of the field 2 weeks on 1week off. We spent 240 day in the field that year. Although it only happened once Are you capable of spending time away from your family wife and kids. You will get put on shitty details but you'll also get put on super cool details. You will get what you put in. You will learn your limits and you'll learn to deal with difficult times once your time is done. Remember the route of most resistance will lead to greater rewards than the path of least resistance. It applies both military and civilian.
wow the second to last sentence ,felt it in my soul I never knew what I wanted to do outside of hs and was bullied heavy during it so I’m still dealing with feelings of inadequacy and feeling behind due to having no sense of direction I want to join and push myself to be better and make it better education wise but I’m also terrified history will repeat and I’ll be the severely underachieving overweight duff i was in hs, but the riskiest routes seem to be where the most fulfillment is at but Idk
I been for almost 5 years now. Rn I’m staying at my parent’s place for leave and it absolutely blows my mind how much things have changed up in here. My brothers moved out when I was the first to leave the nest, my bois back home graduated college and starts going into the work force, friend groups came together and fell apart, all while I been overseas. You will grow and change throughout your time in the military but don't forget that things progress outside of the sphere and the life you are in, and connect with the people you whole dear. You not gonna be in service forever and those are the people you ultimately going to return to, whether to take a break to start your next chapter in life, or to settle down and retire to
As someone getting ready to leave for BCT&AIT I’ve noticed a change in self discipline. Before I swore in I was nicotine dependent and overall lazy. Since signing my signature I’ve lost 34 lbs and since stopped using nicotine. Positive changes thus far, eager to see what awaits
As someone who has been in the Army for over 4 years, I have a few notes for those thinking about enlisting: - Make sure you think really hard about what job/MOS you want before joining. It's not impossible to switch to a different MOS if your first choice is not to your liking, but you have to complete AIT and stay with the MOS for a set amount of time first. - Thoroughly research what MOS you are choosing. A lot of recruiters will straight up lie to you or sugar-coat the deal because they either don't know what the MOS entails or don't want to discourage you. - Keep in mind that, compared to most civilian jobs, you will not be making that much raw cash. However, there are a ton of programs and systems that are FREE in the military that are expensive as hell in the civilian world. Take advantage of those while you can. - The military will pay you for getting an education and it is free. Take advantage of that as well. - You will meet people from so many walks of life. It will be a bit jarring at times, but as long as you keep an open mind you should fit right in. Hell, the comradery you see in the military is not even nearly as present in most civilian jobs, so that can be another reason to join. - A lot of days will be boring or monotonous. Since the US is not currently in an active war, there's not much to do. But, in the event that war does kick off, you will remembered as the one who volunteered to fight for our nation. As a 35F or any 35-series this can be especially true. I only really did my job while overseas or when a big conflict was kicking off. - There will be a lot of stress throughout your careers. Make no mistake, your job is ultimately to fight and win our nation's wars. Fighting causes a lot of stress. Don't let it overwhelm you, keep positive, remember what you are fighting for and who you are fighting with. I've seen new soldiers where this fact seems like a big surprise to them when it really shouldn't. Don't romanticize war, but don't get disheartened by it either. The former makes you look like a warmonger. The latter makes you look skittish and weak, which an enemy will exploit whether you want them to or not ( *cough, cough* current state of affairs for most civilian attitudes towards the military). The middle ground is where the military shines.
This was very informative! I’m taking advice from everything I see on RU-vid and from my peers about the military and what I want from it. I’m 17 and currently looking into the National Guard, which it seems a great idea. I’m an junior in high school and will be an senior my 23-24 year, I can’t help but take the opportunities that are given to me and so easily put in my face. I have been in JROTC for 3 years and I’ve already learned so much from this experience. I’ve met so many important people and have been to many forts and have spoken to many important military personnel. I haven’t signed yet but I will be signing in the next 2-3 upcoming weeks, I don’t have long to make a choice if I want to go this year because I need my senior year in order to get what I need out of the National Guard which means I will go to basic this summer, I’m going with my brother and some close friends and we’re hoping that we have made the right decision. It feels so good to have other’s opinions and experiences to look up at and know if you want that or not!
Seriously the advise on recruiters is real. They’re job is to get you to enlist. Not to get you what you want. So be mindful of what they tell you and research before you go.
I graduated highschool, and went straight into the marine corps infantry. That shit completely changed me. Its so weird, I honestly cant even explain it. I have a hard time talking to people normally, I have a hard time talking with my home town friends, All kinds of weird things. Life changed for me very drastically. The marine corps has given me alot of tools to use in the civil world. It has also given me alot of handicaps. I see why people re-enlist now
Been in for 9 months. Air Force was my preference but now I’m stationed in the UK experiencing Europe and planning to travel through Europe in my time here 💯🙏🏽
Ahh... The air force. You actually get stationed in the UK???? I think army airborne is allowed to go to Italy but non airborne army is only in a few places in Germany and they have to sit in the cold field in graf and hohenfeld. You air force people actually get other places oversees like UK and I think you also get Spain too. And you can travel without the battle buddy nonsense. Wow.
I don't recommend the Army for everyone, but I'm having a good time so far. I was a nerd, socially awkward, but relatively fit and always had an interest in the military. It's the only place i felt like I belonged.
I joined back in 2011, I was 25 at the time. I already knew what MOS I wanted before joining. I chose 11 bravo, infantryman. Did basic training at Ft. Benning. Funny thing is even at 25, i felt old, because majority of my company was 18-20. Although there were maybe two people older than me. I only did one term, which was 3 years and about 4 months. Got stationed in Washington, at Ft. Lewis. No joke, 2 months at my duty station, we got orders to get deployed to Afghanistan, was in Afghanistan for a year. Saw some action, got my CIB. Ended up getting out once my contract was done. Went back to school using the post-911 GI bill. But I like how you mention to choose your MOS WISLEY. At the time I didn't give it much though, but I did choose what I wanted. If I could go back and do it agai, I would probably choose 25B Information Technology Specialist. Beause I love working with computers/tech. It's what I want to do as a career. Dont' get me wrong, I loved being infantry, it was fun, even if sometimes were total ass. But Doing what you love in the military, and transitioning those skills back to a cavilian life, will help you find a career you love. Also basic training really sucked, but you just have to remember it's only temporary.
Im 14yr old girl and planning on possibly joining when old enough and im tryna start training myself to get fit and in shape, but I’m scared because I still don’t know how I’ll be. I just pray that if it’s the right decision God will strengthen me and if it isn’t the right decision He will cut it out. I honestly don’t know why I am watching these videos cause I still have a good 4-5 years before I can join, and maybe I won’t even end up joining. I just can’t thank you and the people in the comments enough for their input! Thank you for your content 😊❤
I recently enlisted in the Army National Guard 12B. I have been watching videos about the military for the 2 past years I’ve been working on enlisting. Knowing everything to expect from meps to when i go to basic training has helped immensely. I ship out to Fort Leonard Wood September 19th and I’m definitely more excited than anything. Even though it’s fort leonard wood💔 Your videos have played a major part in giving me knowledge I will need. So thank you and thank you for your service 🇺🇸
For me it was lowkey easy because i was already ready to leave home once u find friends and build bonds your time in the military will fly by i just joined and arrived to my duty station i love it here go army💪🏾
Hey man, I'm going to be shipping out weeks after I graduate next year, I'm super happy and excited to go, and this is all I want in my life. However I'm honestly super scared about shipping to Basic because I have self doubt about making it through, and not being able to perform my assigned job (11B). Do you have any words of motivation, or confirmation for me making it through? Thanks! ❤❤❤
@@DataBase268 we all have self doubt brotha, that’s what makes us human. The fact that you didn’t let that self doubt overcome you and stop you from signing up and enlisting already shows that you are capable. You already have it you just need to pick it up. Can’t wait to hear from you when you become a soldier. Forward.Always.
@@AaronbTVThanks man, I'll certainly let you know I passed. Just gotta remember that less capable people have passed before, and that I get to choose my outcome. "Forward Always" peace Brotha✌❤
Hello I would love to join the military but the problem is am a Nigerian, how can i join the US Army? What are things needed for me to do to join the military.
@@OGC_ALPHA I think you need to be an American Citizen for a certain amount of years or something like that. Research would be your best bet right now. I'm not sure about the requirements.
I'm 15 years old and all my life I've been a simple Jeffrey who knew nothing about life. These day training 3-4 times a week with a different activities and I Got rid of some bad habits from my life. My goal and biggest hobby is survival however in future I want to become a polish officer. Channels like Hazma completly changed my life and thinking about these times. I wish you all the best in life 💪💪💪
I graduated college this past May with my nursing degree and have had the inspiration to become a military nurse and applied for the Air Force Nurse Transition Program. A few days ago, I found out that I got selected and will start this October and go through OTS. I am nervous but eager to see what will come up. I am hoping that it will be one of the best decisions of my life.
Great video, I graduate in a month and was feeling nervous and I’m still not mature but I’m hoping that the army can change me for the better and the way you explained everything helped me know what I’m getting into thanks man🤘
fuck... 2005 right?? me too. I mean i want to join the army here in greece but you have to go through exams in june first. Army is like 14.000 police like 15.000 coast guard 15.000 and fighter jet pilots 16.000. All these out of 20.000 points. I am not sure if i can make it in the exams and i know it may sound weird to you but our education system is much differnet than other eu countries and the usa. Wish you the best brother
The military changed me mentally and physically i joined last may and always wanted to do something better than work at a 9-5 job at 19 but as i pushed through basic n AIT made hella memories it was cool to say the least, after AIT I did jump school which was dope to earn my wings and made cool people n friends. now im in campbell in 5th SFG living life in a warehouse gonna hit a year soon and honestly i dont regret joining and the people i've met along the way. The military helped me even though ups and downs im still glad to be here than back home workin 9-5
If you are on the fence about it just do it! Changed my life completely all you have to do is get through basic. I am finally able to respect myself. Before the army I couldn’t have even go on a plane because of my fear of heights and now I’m going airborne! I went from a loser to someone I’m proud to look at in the mirror. Sure I miss home but every day is a new adventure and it beat my life of doing the same shit every day, definitely cured my depression trust me you will find whatever it is you’re looking for here but make sure it is a job you love! ADA HOOAH
thank you for this. As a 19yo feeling a little lost in life, this video helped alot. college just isnt going my way. I was a good student in HS but it just flip flopped when i came to college. finances are an issue too. i want my future kids to be able to not have to worry about paying for college should they chose to go.
Dawg, I’m on the same boat, part of me is interested in the military cause I have family members who are in the military and friends. I really want that dad lore and experience. Still considering it rn.
I live in Israel, and its mandatory to go into service here, but I decided that if its forced on me, I'll at least choose a hardcore unit, managed to get into a pretty good unit with an intense 8 month training course, and 5 months in, honestly it changed me a shit ton, -25KG and my mentality changed so much its insane, I feel like a man when before I felt like a boy. honestly the Military is the best thing that has ever happened to me
20 years old about to swear in this Friday for a 35L MOS 💪 did a year of college so I’m joining a little later than usual, very excited for this new adventure and experience
@@golfery5119 idk man most of the people I was at MEPS with were still in high school so I felt a little older than everyone else, that's just me though. and of course there were those older than me as well but probably no more than 10 others out of 40+ people
I realize that I'm commenting on a 9 month old post, but I feel I have to and I hope Aaron sees this. I am a retired (2006) Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (E9) who served for 30+ years. This young man definitely has his stuff together. He hit just about everything about his first years in the Army (what he says can go an entire career) without any hyperbole. Well done. Future Sergeant Major.
I'm starting my mandatory military service next year in the Finnish Defense forces and i'm exited and motivated to physically and mentally to be prepared for that. And i'm also looking forward to start actual military Career after the service and now i'm even more exited because we just joined the NATO.
The feeling is global. I'm currently serving the Brazilian military, where the conscription is for every 18 years old males. I'm learning about leadership, companionship and patriotism. It is a preparation to be a community leader and good citizens at all. I have not seem any combat due to the pacific nature of my country, but even without a real combat we are prepared to every situation here.
@@thecapitalg Those are problems from the bigger cities. Smaller cities like mine are more peaceful. Although the Military Police (PM), the standard police force, is very efficient in dealing with all those guys on the bigger cities like Sao Paulo e Rio de Janeiro. Only when things gets extreme we are called to help to deal with it. Unfortunately the government now is a little friendly with those criminal factions.
Definitely try to make some money before joining, has a helped me a lot. For me the best and worst part of the military is the good and bad people you meet.
when I transitioned from civi to soldier, I was going through a real bad time. I lost my grandmother the day I started basic. she was the one who raised me. It hit hard and my drills had to keep me motivated and inspire me to it for her. I did my training at Fort knox as me being a Tanker (19K). I did a total of 18yrs and four combat deployments to IRAQ. it was one hell of a career and my last duty station was NTC as OPFOR. I loved doing OPFOR at NTC because being a combat trainer for the soldiers to be certified for combat, they will get a harsh lesson on survival. Best job I ever had bar none. ( I did medically retire after 18yrs)
I joined 26 years ago in a six year enlistment as an information systems operator/analyst in the US Army. I''ve had a decently successful career in IT because of it. Didn't have to take on student debt thanks to the GI BIll and the training the Army gave me set me up for success in life. I don't think I would have gone down the same path had I not enlisted. Lastly the comradery and lasting friendships I've had with those I served with. Some left the service, some stayed in and retired recently. Million dollar experience I wouldn't pay a buck for and I'd do it again any day of the week.
I just had the talk w/ my family on joining at 17 and they are just ready for me to get out honestly but I got a year and a half left and am struggling on what strides to make at school so I can get out, could you make a video on how your process went from getting an early graduation and what steps you had to take thanks!!!! Big fan
The way I graduated early was doing extra classes. See if your school will let you use National University, it’s all online. You have to pay out of pocket, but in my opinion it’s worth it to start your career faster. Stay motivated and keep pushing. BTW I graduated a year early.
I think if I do join I’m going to wait until I’m 19 to join I’m 17 right now. the only thing stopping me from joining is the fact that I’m going to be away from home. And my family that I love so dear. Hopefully these next 2 years I will become more matured and independent so I have the built up courage to join!
ISSAMESTEVE DON'T WORRY GO ON AND JOIN YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT TOO GOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU AND GUIDE YOU IN EVERY STEPS MUCH LOVE FROM UGANDA🇺🇬💪🙌🙏 DON'T GIVE UP 😊
I’m on my second gap year and imma join next year right after August. I’ll be close to 22 when I join so don’t feel bad about waiting. COVID bs put me off from joining earlier and I don’t regret it a bit
For me joining the military wasn’t a choice or a decision, but an obligation. In my country, you need to fill an application sent to everyone each year at the age of 17. You have to fill all the info on that paper. After that you do some tests, then you either pass or do not pass. If you pass, but don’t want to. Doesn’t matter. You pass, you’re in. Although I I initially didn’t want to, I was never so wrong in my life. My experience with the Norwegian Military has been an amazing journey, it’s not always serious. You’ll get friends for life here.
I didn't realize military service was compulsory in Norway. My family had an exchange student in the US from Oslo a few years ago and he said he was going to the army when he went back to Norway. He sounded like he wanted to go anyway, but makes sense if it's required too
I'm 17 and it's been a month since I've joined the Djiboutian Airforce. Before I went there I was in a physics major and I really didn't like it so I said fck it let's join the army, I just wish I'll become a better person and that I won't regret my decision because I'm the only one that took a different path from everyone else I know.
this made me very excited. i have social anxiety and i feel this will fully bring me out of my shell and really help me grow while doing what i love next year or the year after i will enlist
Joining was def one of the best decisions I made for myself. I had no idea who I was at 18 and the military gave me cushion (pay, housing, food) while I figured that out
i ship out in about 4 hours, kinda nervous for bootcamp but i know it's gonna go by faster then i can imagine, hoping it will at least, thank you for this video definitely helped me out a ton.
For anyone who is still in High School or under the age of 18 and is interested joining the military can sign up for a military program called Sea Cadets they are a military program run by the Navy for the youth & gives you knowledge about the branch or the overall taste of the military. I recommend for you to join there than jumping str8 into the military so you can have the military knowledge already when you actually join a military branch so you can have a step ahead than everyone else. (FYI I'm too also in the Sea Cadets program and it's a really great/ fun experience to have).
This gave me some motivation bro appreciate this video, I ship out next month and I felt the part about leaving home and coming back noticing nothings changed but you. Been away from home for 8 months to better my life and I don’t regret it cus I see a lot of progress
I know its been a year but this helps me alot, Im under 18 and I've been wanting to join the army ever since I was younger and this gives me an idea on how it will be and gives me some confidence
I watched your videos before joining, been in for 2 and some change. Yes its changed me as a person I learned so much, the army is pretty easy but doesn't mean I like it lol. I was able to figure my life out while I was in and looking forward to ets here soon. Don't regret joining since the journey made me who I am today but look forward to chasing goals outside the military
Hardest part will be not smiling because no matter what shit i get pulled through.. ima be happy to be in uniform. To be there making somthing of myself... And thinking about my future..
Bro this is so valuable content wise,, I would have killed to have this before I enlisted 💯❤️ there's so many questions in the mind before you go in, and when you're somebody who has anxiety like me thst makes is so much harder mentally and emotionally to talk yourself into just diving in head first. Thank you my brother, your channel is an absolute gold mine
man im 14 and my life is good, but im low-key spoiled. I have no self discipline, and I need to get it together. but I dont have anyone to hold me accountable and every time I try and change, it just goes back to how it was. im thinking I might join the military when I'm 18 so I can become a better person, and be ready for anything in life.
19 as well thinking about military, i know what i wanna do, im in college for what i wanna do but i really want to better myself as a person and get the benefits that come with it
I needed this I watched a basic training video and it made me uncomfortable and nervous but when I watch this it made me feel better because I heard the stuff that comes with it and you meet good people
I'm 21 and currently in the hiring process in Canada, passed all my qualifications to get in and am just waiting for the final background check, thanks for the informative video
Yeah, that’s true I just joined… I’m done with A-school and yeah you will change with more discipline and more responsibility, you will think that you are glad for this opportunity.
Highly recommend giving it a shot yall , best experience of my life going to Air Force bmt. Sadly like halfway through it they found something wrong with my knee , a slight alignment issue that disqualified me 😭 but it is what it is , that won’t happen to you and it’ll change your life. You’ll learn a lot of lessons Fr
Im 19 years old and i want to join the army, i made this decision during the pandemic, it was awakening for me for what the army can do for me and what i can become, my two tios joined the army, one is now a master sargent and the other is now training shooters for the olympics, they are my inspiration to join, i want to better myself for my family. And i believe the army can do that for me
Dude thank you so much for this truly . im 18 right now and iv'e put a lot of thought into this . just having perspective and realizing along the line the type of person ill be if I stay in this bubble or this small town feeling if this makes sense . i know its going to be a very good step for my future as long as i keep having a strong mind fr
So I’ve currently been in for 8-9 months and BMT for me was basically kindergarten for adults. My AFSC is security forces, I’ll tell yah the amount of times we don’t really do much is crazy😭 Overall our work hours are pretty insane, 12-14 possibly even 16
I've heard security forces is one of the most "army" afsc's air force got. Like y'all actually go to the field and y'all have to look at a whole bunch of infantry gear that most people in air force don't have to deal with but everybody in army does
This video heavily relates to me big time. I'm shipping out to Lackland in June, and boy, am I excited. HS is the absolute fucking worst. I go to prom next weekend and I have no date nor have I ever had a date to a school dance. Rumors spread about me, and I haven't done anything to anyone for that to happen. People just don't like me, and I have no idea why. Maybe im just blindsided by things I do, but I always thought I was normal. Apparently, I'm not. I've never really had the experience a teenager typically has. I'm 18, and I've never been to a HS party, I've never really had a gf, I've never had a lot of friends. I hope to make relationships with people when I progress into the Air Force.
Hang in there my boy, it gets better I promise, hit the gym if you aren’t already, keep focusing/taking care of yourself and you’re gonna find your people, trust 💯
Don't worry man, hang tight. As soon as highschool ends, the minute its over, none of that matters anymore. All of the people who are "popular" get no special treatment in the adult world. You're right you want it to end and are ready to move on to the next stage of life. I was in the same boat and I can saw it all around me, I'm just a few years older than you. You'll do great things man.
@evankandel "I'm 18, and I've never been to a HS party, I've never really had a gf, I've never had a lot of friends. I hope to make relationships with people when I progress into the Air Force." Dude, joining the military is not a guarantee that you're going to have better relationships with people, and it's not a guarantee you're going to be swimming in vagina and/or get a woman if you have problems with getting women already. I'm not going to lie and encourage you by saying "oh, it'll happen SOMEDAY" , but I assume at some point in the future you likely would eventually find some female somewhere who would dig you as a romantic/sexual option (females have options vs dudes have chances) and you won't end up a real life 40 year old virgin, you are still pretty young. but dont join the military (any branch) thinking it will improve your chances with women and make you 'better' and more attractive to women (and I wouldnt count going to a foreign country to a red light district and seeing a prostitute because that's not a real relationship and the only way you could get her to spread her legs for you is through prostitution). Although yeah, you could probably earn good skills that translate till the civilian world and earn a better living. Ditto for dealing with people in general. I am going to say that there is one major great thing about joining the air force as enlisted vs the army/marines, especially in your situation where you seemingly don't have a guaranteed prospect of getting married anytime soon........ you are guaranteed allowed to move out of the "dorms" at the rank of e4, vs somebody in the army who might be allowed to move out at e5, but really isn't guaranteed to be allowed to move out until e6 (same as marines). You would have to suffer even more for a longer period of time (possibly several years longer) in the army/marines if you couldn't get married. Also while I'm sure the air force has its assholes just like everywhere else, at least someone who might be a bit handicapped socially like yourself wouldnt have to deal with quite the same level of *OVERLY AGGRESSIVE* people in the army/marines who go out of their way to be assholes, and we have plenty of rednecks and ghetto thugs in the army on top of that who can make things a little bit worse. So you did make a wise decision in choosing the air force in that regard. Good luck. You got this.
Man, I wanna be a SEAL, not because of the movies or because I think I'll be a badass... but because I genuinely love my country and that's the best way I can serve it - The only easy day is yesterday doesn't translate to most people, it does for me though. A very intense workspace, physically, mentally, emotionally and I want it. The dream is SEAL team 6, but we'll see if I end up good enough for that.
tell me if you make it brother, me and you are relatively in the same position and age with similar ambitions. We got this man, we shall never surrender.
I’m 17 and joining to get out of a bad situation and honestly, this just makes me more excited, I want to do this, it always felt right for me, it’s gonna be quite a ride
Shipping out June 12th . Ready for whatever the air Force brings upon me. I jus wanna get outta hawaii and explore the world and experience something new. Hopefully things goes well
been super nervous about join but this video has helped calm the nerves cause it seem like its an is what it is situation and you can get through it if you just stick to it
