This video was on point 💯. The biggest reason I joined the Navy was to see the world and in my 28 years of service I did. And my mos lead me to becoming an air traffic controller. Keep up the great content.
@@Ivan-mh8ul The Persian Gulf was my first destination. After that deployment Saudi Arabia,Kuwait,India,Abu Dhabi,Australia,Tokyo,Guam,Fiji,South Africa, Germany,Italy,Spain,Portugal,United Kingdom,France,Norway,Iceland,Greenland and Newfoundland.
Great video, I retired from the AF after 23 years. The military is great for young people to bid some time until they figure out what they want to do. Like he said you get paid training and experience while you're deciding what to do. Remember this, someone will always tell you what to do and when to do it. Even if you start your own business your customers will tell you what to do and when to do it. The military like all large operation has many rules and regulations that seem dumb, don't let that bother you stay focused on YOUR future.
Was 18, parents split up, had a crappy seasonal minimum wage job that was coming to an end, was almost homeless, wanted to go to college but was broke. Joined the army and got an intelligence MOS. Best thing that happened. Opened a lot of doors after I got out and gave me college money. Looked great on my resume. I really loved my job. Got to travel and live in some great and not so great places. Lots of camaraderie and friendships and experiences. Everything paid for. Job security. And in retrospect, if I had stayed in and done my 20 years, I could have gotten a retirement the age of 38. Pretty darn nice.
Really? Your mos was intelligence and you say ,and after I got out they gave me college money. 🤔 No disrespect but this seriously concerns me about the state of our society.
@@williamsavant6430 wait whay does this comment concern you about the state of society 😂 please explain i lowkey laughed it's bc of thinking of joining but my parents kinda want me to and im kinda down but im confused too like what the hell even do they do☠️like i know there's many jobs and it's an important job but which path u take ☠️why does this community concern you
I served 24 years, and although, I could challenge your Cons, I appreciate a young guy, A Young Black man speaking Highly of the Military. Forever how long you serve, just know you are and impact.
I want to join because I hear that they pay for school. I plan on being a vet. Right after highschool I go to the military (4 years) than collage (3-4 years) than vet school. So you think that's good? I'm 14
@@tryhard7257 yeah 14 too and I'm trying to join for the money and the fact that they will reshape me into a hardworking person but idk if it's worth it since one family member said yes and he was in the Brazilian military saying it was like school or adults while the other said no because I'm not that much of a hardworker which is true
@@tryhard7257 i know your not asking me, but i think it’s a good plan. but i would do some research on which one you want to go to and know what your getting yourself into. and because your young i would work out and do the exercises they do in the boot camp just so your prepared. good luck!
If you want to join as an officer after college, many of the things he talked about still apply, but at the end of the day joining as an officer is a totally different ball game than enlisting. Use the military to help you pay for college and then enjoy your time as an officer.
@@tonyclayton585 you should probably finish out your college because if you join the military, especially on active duty, you would have less time to do so. I would imagine that unless you get a good job at a good unit, you would have even less time for yourself to even do online courses in the army especially because you would be going to the field for weeks at a time and even doing things like long formations and PT (not to mention long ruck marches) and time in the motorpool would make your days longer. Unless you are much older, I would say wait it out till you are done with your college work, especially if you aren't even in your mid twenties yet.
@@tonyclayton585 im sure you would have to do ROTC or some officer candidate school but you still have plenty of time since the age limit for officer is 35
Pro #3 is the main reason I joined, I literally enlisted recently right after I got my associates, I was not paying that high tuition for my transfer school. I’m excited to gain the experience that I want in the army and feel like I’m set for the future. And honestly, the cons feel more like “emotional” cons; that’s just a new adjustment to someone’s mentality. Nice video, makes me feel a little less nervous 🙂
good video. 9 years in the Army and I can definitely say that this video is spot on and more importantly accurate and realistic. we'll done high-speed!!
For anyone discouraged please read! I didn’t have a education no GED or diploma I self taught from UA-cam. Go talk with an Army recruiter ASAP I didn’t have a GED nor diploma, I also had a felony arrest in 2017. The Army still offered open arms to me I got set up with the Sophia’s learning program where I received a diploma along with 15 college credits. I will be sworn in MAY 5th. Do not give up on your goals keep pushing until you get where you want I’ve been chasing this since 18 I’m now 22 turning 23 next month it’s never to late!
Don thank you for asking! I’m 30 days away from my ship off date! Honestly this has been a blessing I’m newly married; this opportunity gave me an education and a stable future for my wife and I, I’m very thankful for that. I went with 91B as my Mos there are pros and cons to every job but I figured this will most likely further my knowledge I don’t have a background in mechanics but I’m open to everything. I was able to get a sign on bonus as well.
Honestly the short time I was in the navy it changed me for the better. In the end I joined for the wrong reasons and that's why I got out pretty quickly. But one thing is for sure. I can always say I became a sailor I got through boot camp. Which was rough for me. Those that are joining or thinking about joining the military. Join for the right reasons don't rush into it neither. I got lucky they let me just get out without it really effecting my civilian life. A lot of others weren't or aren't so lucky. Thanks for your service!!
22 years old. I love fighting, I train jiu jitsu, and kickboxing. It’d be awesome to make it as a pro MMA fighter, but with everything going on in the world I just can’t. I want to be a part of a positive change so this is why I stumbled on your video. Plus fighting in a cage won’t give me a secured bag haha, in all seriousness, the army has always been in the back of my head. I’m just barely realizing that I don’t want to miss any more years of my life not making that change happen. Great video brotha 🤙🏻
awesome. but consider all of the military, and not just the army. also keep in mind that unless you get a good job with a good unit in the army, you might have less time (if active duty) for your hobbies, since lots of people in the army spend time out in the woods for weeks at a time plus we have morning formations that make our days longer. lots of people in the air force (unless they have jobs like maintainers or mechanics) would have more time for themselves than so many people in the army do.
Awesome brother! I’m same age about to be 23. Feel the same, being part of a positive bigger change. Also have jiu jitsu training but want more out of it. Look into USAF, a lot more benefits than other branches even tho you get that sas talk from all those branches lmao
Really good video. One additional con in the military is that it’s very hard on relationships. The deployments, training exercises and moving to new locations is hard on loved ones. Also, there are times when the military will have draw downs and force senior officers and NCOs to retire.
my boyfriend is joining the army and he told me that its “family friendly”, him meaning that after we’re both 18 and married i’d be able to move in with him after he gets a house and his life started and that we’d be living together and that it’d be like him leaving for a normal job unless he gets deployed, then thats when there is time spent away. i’m just not entirely sure yk and im not sure if i am making sense but i’m just wondering
@@alainalandon8958if you are emotionally dependant on your boyfriend and/or the type of person that needs lots of reassurance then you should really reconsider if this is what you want. My girlfriend and I broke up because we realized that I wouldn't be available as a bf in the army. It's the sad truth that still hurts to this day, but better that then us being miserable together.
I definitely been thinking about joining this year. Thank you for the great tips. I just subscribed. Can’t wait to see more great information from you💯👌🏽
Thank you for this video + honesty! I did 9 years in the Army and enjoy being a civilian now. Plus this helps younger people make a proper/sound decision on to join or not.
I gotta 22 year old son I'm trying to motivate from doing nothing but get fired from jobs and sit in his room playing video games. hopefully your vid can help him...seeing another young person talk positive about the military.thanks for the vid.
Thank you for this bro, I'm joining considering all of this and I'm okay with it. Also appreciate how recent this is to our times. Again, thank you a million times!
Wow this video is a gift from heaven. I’m a high school junior and I’ve been considering being a dental hygienist ,but the cost is a bit high and considering joining the army out of high school Thank you for the perspective
@@princess10 think about that new crossfit based PT test the army is coming out with especially. A lot of females, including those who have been in the army for years, struggle with the leg tucks and the run (even though you have more time to run, you are also tired from the previous events including the sprint drag and carry). think about it. you can join other branches of the military and still receive the same benefits the army, without the extra struggles (path of least resistance, work smarter not harder, etc).
A really big PRO for me was I could sleep anywhere under any condition after a couple of years.Sleep is probably the most important thing to a soldier so sleep 'em where & when you can.
@Damien Fuentes if those are the only deciding factors then maybe, but most jobs will not have just work load and payment as deciding factors. Hard work builds character, discipline, and while the skill of one job may not carry to another, trying your hardest to be the best you can be at whatever you do can be turned into a habit that will help you anywhere. So, assuming you’re in a career you enjoy, the hard work that goes into becoming skilled in your field is a benefit.
@@damianmoore3308 my grandfather is a ridiculously hard worker and just retired a couple years ago since he literally could not physically do his job anymore. He’s 89 next week. The work me and him do is Silviculture forestry some of the toughest work in the world.
This video came up as I am bouta swear in and I was like "well might as well know the cons" I'm glad its nothing game changing thanks for the transparent advice 👌🏽
Being someone with a long time interest in some sort of military involvement, I must give credit to your video. Though in yours, like many others, you go get a great deal of pros and cons that are greatly understood in some way by us civilians. Honestly, I want to know more about my risks, reasons I shouldn’t go in, what’s gonna make me want to quit, how am I going to feel about myself in the corps, or even after - a long time after? I know all these answers can’t be answered. I also know your post is more than sincere, while I need a more real world, transient approach to service and life within current day battle and war.
I’m wanting to join the army and be a 31k watching a lot on what’s the best and what’s the worst watching this shows me that the stuff I don’t enjoy will be covered in stuff I do enjoy like traveling etc.
Since I was a you boy I always wanted to join the military, but life got real fast and family came first for me. Now I'm 22 and need to start my life so I made up my mind I'm going to join to build and better myself so I can help my family better, like j Cole said "the good news is you came a long way, the bad news is you went the wrong way". That hit me, because I know I stood strong and kept going and never got short stopped where a lot of people probably would have, but something happened I got lost along the way I don't know what I want to do for a living I focused so much on my family I forgot about me now everyone is getting by on their own okay, but I'm dead in the water & I don't know maybe its god who just said here and gave me the opportunity to finally start my life still pretty young and live. Now its my time to got fit & figure out what branch to join thanks for the heads up man and you service ✊❤✌
I was gonna join USMC too but im definitely considering the Army as marines are telling me to finish collage and then be active when i want to be active as soon as possible and just do school while working (i dont even care if they pay for it honestly)
I'm like contemplating on joining and this video for real changed my perspective of joining. I'm from South Africa so I'm not sure it's the same but none the less. Dope video.
Dude I wish I would have had a video like this before I joined. I retired after 20 years last year and they definitely don't tell people enough about the little diffrences that are huge differences once your in lol. Great video and 100 percent accurate!!
I want to join because I hear that they pay for school. I plan on being a vet. Right after highschool I go to the military (4 years) than collage (3-4 years) than vet school. So you think that's good? I'm 14
Right now I’m lost in my life I feel like it’s to late to go a university and I’m tired of staying with my parents .. I’m a high school graduate and I’m lost I feel like I mean I signed up for community college… but I don’t know I feel like going to the army is better decision for me
@@nunuxoxo2122 So that decision is a tough one.. If you truly feel like you got to get out of your parents home and hometown, it's not a bad option. You'll hear a lot of people complain and say that the military sucks but it really is what YOU make of it. I hope you can decide and good luck!!!
@@tryhard7257 super late but that is a great plan. The GI Bill is a great asset to earn. Your first four years are paid for in college plus you get a living stipend for every month extra. It varies from state to state as far as the ammount. I would definitely talk to a recruiter if you have more questions. Good luck to you and sorry about the late reply.
I'm 16 joining next year (Army reserves in Canada). I would definitely recommend joining the Army Cadets RIGHT NOW. It's probably the best thing you could possibly do to get ready to join at 18. I'm in the RCAC and have had many opportunities to even just ask CAF members random questions about the Army. Aswell as learn drill, marksmanship and an idea of ranks, respect and selflessness.
I'm sure she goes over what it's like for women in the army when they have to go to the field for a month and cant clean themselves. Women in air force dont have that problem.
im thinking of joining the dutch army and this helped me think a lot about it this vid is more for the us military but some stuff is still the same. nice vids keep it up
Hello ! Thank you for sharing this information! Could you tell me please, if I finish basic training, can I get health and dental insurance for whole life or how many years do I have to serve to get it ?
This is truth, I just got my 16th month in Korea and about the cons it’s pretty much what’s happening with me right now not being able to visit my family due to covid. I’m going air assault next month.
Im 13 bro and im thinking about it don’t know if my mind will change but ima try to focus on school and all other kind of stuff so thx for that tips definitely going to like this 💯
I don’t know what to do with my life and i’m scared. I don’t want to go to college at least not fresh out of high school but i also know i’ll struggle financially either way. I’m starting to think that the military will give me the time i need to figure out what i want to do and maybe find a purpose. Becoming an adult not knowing what you want to do with your life is scary so that’s what’s making me consider this. I’ll definitely be scrolling through your channel more, you seem like a lovely person
Hey Aaron, I’m in rotc and planning to do dental assisting or dental hygiene once I graduate. Can you make a video about your experience with your career so far, or is there a way we could talk so you could give some tips?
Honestly, a lot of young people would benefit from just doing the one contract. The VA loan, GI Bill, work experience and opportunity to save/invest a LOT of money (depending on your circumstance) are all extremely valuable. After that, however, I wouldn't sign another contract. Me personally I value my autonomy too much.
Can u make a video on the 18x contract? Like do they experience normal Army life too or do they jist go straight to special forces and go to what they want? Also if u do make a vid on it can u talk about the pay as well?
@@tony04rod At the moment I am now hesitant of joining the army, things seem to be loss of honor in the leadership of the military and political aspect of things. What happened in Afghanistan recently, has really changed some perspective for myself. Many soldiers died there....for nothing.
@@tony04rod go talk to a recruiter and see what kinda jobs u can get and the career u can make out of them plumbing already pretty good so I mean u r pretty set for now
I am a registered dental hygienist, would I still be able to practice that in the army? Or would I have to do something else depending on what I score on the asvab?
If you are going to go don’t worry about age bud I joined late at 26 and just finished up my 4 years at age 30. If you feel your life is stuck give it a go and see what happens.
Honestly this is so real, I couldn’t cut it because I wasn’t willing to sacrifice my career, education, or personality for some benefits and travel opportunities. There are so many other ways to get that and the cons of the military aren’t worth it not for me
@@olympic-ass-eater So I self taught French before the military so they were like oh you should be a linguist, so went to the DLI did great, left the military literally right after I graduated from there and now I use those skills and work from home as a bilingual application I taker for a financial company making $500-600 more… but I only became a linguist because I showed the desire and had a good recruiter, passed DLAB etc. And only got my current job cause I was desperate looking everywhere… so don’t feel like military is the only option, realize your skills how to leverage and build on them and make a plan… it might just involve the military! 😄 ( btw this all happened in a 2-3year span)
Dude you have been a big help. I've been watching your vids for a few months now and have helped me make many good decisions. I'm leaving for osut on March 1st for 19k. I'm super excited!
As i graduated high school in 2019, i didn't go to College. I got 1 year & 8 months gap. This year i researched about Army. It's very tough, physical stress, lots of hard exercises & trainings. I can join but i give up to join.
This video was on point 💯. The biggest reason I joined the Navy was to see the world and in my 28 years of service I did. And my mos lead me to becoming an air traffic controller. Keep up the great content.
What parts of the world did you see?
@@Ivan-mh8ul The Persian Gulf was my first destination. After that deployment Saudi Arabia,Kuwait,India,Abu Dhabi,Australia,Tokyo,Guam,Fiji,South Africa, Germany,Italy,Spain,Portugal,United Kingdom,France,Norway,Iceland,Greenland and Newfoundland.
@@jermainegould9199 wow thats awesome
You got a stressful job but very rewarding but stressful
mention how bad and long deployment and ship life and being tied down what abput that
“con 1. being away from home” sounds like a pro to me let’s goo
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I agree
Get ready to burn poop barrels
Me to
@@TheGreatEvangelist. oh well
I just want my life to have meaning, you know? I feel really lost in life, I’m only 20 years old and am feeling like this is all that I can do
I feel the same way as you at the same age at this point in time
Same honestly this feeling sucks
I’m 17 and feel the same way
I am applying ...yes, it will be physically challenging, but that's the change you have been praying for, right, not this boredom life you got now.
I’m 19 years old, second year at university, and yesterday I Withdraw from college to join the army for the same reason.
Great video, I retired from the AF after 23 years. The military is great for young people to bid some time until they figure out what they want to do. Like he said you get paid training and experience while you're deciding what to do. Remember this, someone will always tell you what to do and when to do it. Even if you start your own business your customers will tell you what to do and when to do it. The military like all large operation has many rules and regulations that seem dumb, don't let that bother you stay focused on YOUR future.
“ Even if you start your own business your customers what to do and when to do it” 💯
That’s a great perspective. Someone somewhere will tell you want to do 💯
@@AaronbTV fr that line spoke loud ; yup tbh , if you the type to not like people, I’m pretty sure your going to have Issue maneuvering around
This is true even starting a business you must listen
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Was 18, parents split up, had a crappy seasonal minimum wage job that was coming to an end, was almost homeless, wanted to go to college but was broke.
Joined the army and got an intelligence MOS. Best thing that happened. Opened a lot of doors after I got out and gave me college money. Looked great on my resume. I really loved my job. Got to travel and live in some great and not so great places. Lots of camaraderie and friendships and experiences. Everything paid for. Job security.
And in retrospect, if I had stayed in and done my 20 years, I could have gotten a retirement the age of 38. Pretty darn nice.
Really? Your mos was intelligence and you say ,and after I got out they gave me college money. 🤔 No disrespect but this seriously concerns me about the state of our society.
@@williamsavant6430 wait whay does this comment concern you about the state of society 😂 please explain i lowkey laughed it's bc of thinking of joining but my parents kinda want me to and im kinda down but im confused too like what the hell even do they do☠️like i know there's many jobs and it's an important job but which path u take ☠️why does this community concern you
What was it like staying in the barracks?
I hope you’re are doing well today best wishes.
I served 24 years, and although, I could challenge your Cons, I appreciate a young guy, A Young Black man speaking Highly of the Military. Forever how long you serve, just know you are and impact.
Thinking about joining, I’m 17 and I wanna do it at an early age so when I’m 20 I can just live a good life
I want to join because I hear that they pay for school. I plan on being a vet. Right after highschool I go to the military (4 years) than collage (3-4 years) than vet school. So you think that's good? I'm 14
@@tryhard7257 yeah 14 too and I'm trying to join for the money and the fact that they will reshape me into a hardworking person but idk if it's worth it since one family member said yes and he was in the Brazilian military saying it was like school or adults while the other said no because I'm not that much of a hardworker which is true
@@tryhard7257 i know your not asking me, but i think it’s a good plan. but i would do some research on which one you want to go to and know what your getting yourself into. and because your young i would work out and do the exercises they do in the boot camp just so your prepared. good luck!
If you want to join as an officer after college, many of the things he talked about still apply, but at the end of the day joining as an officer is a totally different ball game than enlisting. Use the military to help you pay for college and then enjoy your time as an officer.
How does this work? I’m a college student right now and have about two years left. Should I wait to enlist or sooner the better?
@@tonyclayton585 you should probably finish out your college because if you join the military, especially on active duty, you would have less time to do so.
I would imagine that unless you get a good job at a good unit, you would have even less time for yourself to even do online courses in the army especially because you would be going to the field for weeks at a time and even doing things like long formations and PT (not to mention long ruck marches) and time in the motorpool would make your days longer.
Unless you are much older, I would say wait it out till you are done with your college work, especially if you aren't even in your mid twenties yet.
@@golfery5119 I’m 20 turning 21 this October. I’d still be able to join as an officer after I graduate?
@@tonyclayton585 im sure you would have to do ROTC or some officer candidate school but you still have plenty of time since the age limit for officer is 35
@@golfery5119 I appreciate your help thank you
Pro #3 is the main reason I joined, I literally enlisted recently right after I got my associates, I was not paying that high tuition for my transfer school. I’m excited to gain the experience that I want in the army and feel like I’m set for the future. And honestly, the cons feel more like “emotional” cons; that’s just a new adjustment to someone’s mentality.
Nice video, makes me feel a little less nervous 🙂
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What did you get your associates in ?
@@cbkae8119 visual arts and design concentrating in animation
@@myasmith5245 did you leave yet? I want to go when I graduate this year just scared of doing basic training considering I’m a girl😂
Hey did u join
good video. 9 years in the Army and I can definitely say that this video is spot on and more importantly accurate and realistic. we'll done high-speed!!
8 year Army Veteran here and this video is actually pretty spot on. Good job 👍
For anyone discouraged please read! I didn’t have a education no GED or diploma I self taught from UA-cam. Go talk with an Army recruiter ASAP I didn’t have a GED nor diploma, I also had a felony arrest in 2017. The Army still offered open arms to me I got set up with the Sophia’s learning program where I received a diploma along with 15 college credits. I will be sworn in MAY 5th. Do not give up on your goals keep pushing until you get where you want I’ve been chasing this since 18 I’m now 22 turning 23 next month it’s never to late!
what’s your life like now? what benefits have gained since you first started
Don thank you for asking! I’m 30 days away from my ship off date! Honestly this has been a blessing I’m newly married; this opportunity gave me an education and a stable future for my wife and I, I’m very thankful for that. I went with 91B as my Mos there are pros and cons to every job but I figured this will most likely further my knowledge I don’t have a background in mechanics but I’m open to everything. I was able to get a sign on bonus as well.
thanks for this bro🙏🏽
@@6IXKAM stay up man💯
So you need a diploma before you join
Speak the truth bro!!!! I’m in right now and ALL your cons on point 💯
Honestly the short time I was in the navy it changed me for the better. In the end I joined for the wrong reasons and that's why I got out pretty quickly. But one thing is for sure. I can always say I became a sailor I got through boot camp. Which was rough for me. Those that are joining or thinking about joining the military. Join for the right reasons don't rush into it neither. I got lucky they let me just get out without it really effecting my civilian life. A lot of others weren't or aren't so lucky. Thanks for your service!!
What was Boot Camp like?
you should elaborate on : 1) why were you discharged? 2) what do you think the “right reasons” are for joing the military? and 3) why did you join?
Why did you join and leave and yeah just explain
Navy boot camp is like kindergarten
22 years old. I love fighting, I train jiu jitsu, and kickboxing. It’d be awesome to make it as a pro MMA fighter, but with everything going on in the world I just can’t. I want to be a part of a positive change so this is why I stumbled on your video. Plus fighting in a cage won’t give me a secured bag haha, in all seriousness, the army has always been in the back of my head. I’m just barely realizing that I don’t want to miss any more years of my life not making that change happen. Great video brotha 🤙🏻
awesome. but consider all of the military, and not just the army. also keep in mind that unless you get a good job with a good unit in the army, you might have less time (if active duty) for your hobbies, since lots of people in the army spend time out in the woods for weeks at a time plus we have morning formations that make our days longer. lots of people in the air force (unless they have jobs like maintainers or mechanics) would have more time for themselves than so many people in the army do.
Awesome brother! I’m same age about to be 23. Feel the same, being part of a positive bigger change. Also have jiu jitsu training but want more out of it. Look into USAF, a lot more benefits than other branches even tho you get that sas talk from all those branches lmao
Blue belt gang wya
Omg I saw my name 😂. I got too geeked 😂
Gotta show my appreciation!
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Congratulations on 8k subscribers 👏. You worked hard for it.
Thanks so much bro! Couldn’t have done it without you!
Really good video. One additional con in the military is that it’s very hard on relationships. The deployments, training exercises and moving to new locations is hard on loved ones. Also, there are times when the military will have draw downs and force senior officers and NCOs to retire.
my boyfriend is joining the army and he told me that its “family friendly”, him meaning that after we’re both 18 and married i’d be able to move in with him after he gets a house and his life started and that we’d be living together and that it’d be like him leaving for a normal job unless he gets deployed, then thats when there is time spent away. i’m just not entirely sure yk and im not sure if i am making sense but i’m just wondering
@@alainalandon8958if you are emotionally dependant on your boyfriend and/or the type of person that needs lots of reassurance then you should really reconsider if this is what you want. My girlfriend and I broke up because we realized that I wouldn't be available as a bf in the army. It's the sad truth that still hurts to this day, but better that then us being miserable together.
I wish I'd seen your video 40+ years ago. Keep up the great work!
Oh dude congrats on 8k subscribers!! you're videos really help me feel less stressed about enlisting so I appreciate it!
Thankyou for the support!
I definitely been thinking about joining this year. Thank you for the great tips. I just subscribed. Can’t wait to see more great information from you💯👌🏽
Thank you for this video + honesty! I did 9 years in the Army and enjoy being a civilian now. Plus this helps younger people make a proper/sound decision on to join or not.
Im think of joining right after highschool which I graduate in a month lol ! And I’m pretty scared
@@ashleyolvera5371 you graduate yet? Lmao I graduate this weekend 😂
@@DilbertoTv I graduate june 1st but I won’t be joining anymore
@@ashleyolvera5371 why?
I gotta 22 year old son I'm trying to motivate from doing nothing but get fired from jobs and sit in his room playing video games. hopefully your vid can help him...seeing another young person talk positive about the military.thanks for the vid.
Did he end up going ? I have a decent 9-5 but then go home and play video games and feel like I’m wasting my time when I can do more…
Facts. I’m prior service. This is a good and truthful video!
Thank you for sharing pros and cons. I’m going to meps on Sunday to select my mos and swear in. Now I’m aware what I’m signing for.
What mos did you choose?
Thank you for this bro, I'm joining considering all of this and I'm okay with it. Also appreciate how recent this is to our times. Again, thank you a million times!
I was looking at the cons in the thumbnail and hard work is beautiful
Am going to enlist next month, using the military as a stepping stone ,to be a police officer when I get out. Am 23 years old
Facts that literally what I’m hoping o do too!
They might make you something higher ranking in the police if they see you were in any branch . yeah that's a good idea
Ya that’s my plan but I’ve already been in for a little, just know it’s a full commitment
Same bro
@@BLx_xND wrong branhc i would look toward marine or air force or navy you in the wring branhc
Thank you for given us a better explanation of the army including pros and cons
He is highspeed. I'm going to subscribe just to follow his career. If you can, take us to one of the stores they have on base.
Couldnt of said it better bro .. ☝🏽
Wow this video is a gift from heaven. I’m a high school junior and I’ve been considering being a dental hygienist ,but the cost is a bit high and considering joining the army out of high school
Thank you for the perspective
Love your videos and your presentation is on point!
I'm a 17 year old girl, and this does take a lot of thought to see if this is worth it.
It’s worth it
Put your Big Girl draws on.
It's worth it.
I’m also 17 year boy and really thinking of joining the army to improve myself or bringing my full potential out and military got a lot of benefits 💯
It's worth it if you're not weak
@@princess10 think about that new crossfit based PT test the army is coming out with especially. A lot of females, including those who have been in the army for years, struggle with the leg tucks and the run (even though you have more time to run, you are also tired from the previous events including the sprint drag and carry). think about it.
you can join other branches of the military and still receive the same benefits the army, without the extra struggles (path of least resistance, work smarter not harder, etc).
I’m deployed rn overseas watching your video brudda🔥 I’ve made a couple vlogs and your definitely right
Are you still alive ?
A really big PRO for me was I could sleep anywhere under any condition after a couple of years.Sleep is probably the most important thing to a soldier so sleep 'em where & when you can.
What’s the trick? I didn’t learn this skill 😅
I wouldn’t consider hard work a con.
@Damien Fuentes how so?
@Damien Fuentes if those are the only deciding factors then maybe, but most jobs will not have just work load and payment as deciding factors. Hard work builds character, discipline, and while the skill of one job may not carry to another, trying your hardest to be the best you can be at whatever you do can be turned into a habit that will help you anywhere. So, assuming you’re in a career you enjoy, the hard work that goes into becoming skilled in your field is a benefit.
@@hewhoderps4362 until you get old and can’t keep up
@@damianmoore3308 that’s fair, but even old guys can get on with it if they want.
@@damianmoore3308 my grandfather is a ridiculously hard worker and just retired a couple years ago since he literally could not physically do his job anymore. He’s 89 next week. The work me and him do is
Silviculture forestry some of the toughest work in the world.
Hard work goes in the pros category
This video came up as I am bouta swear in and I was like "well might as well know the cons" I'm glad its nothing game changing thanks for the transparent advice 👌🏽
Thank you I feel much better about joining now
Being someone with a long time interest in some sort of military involvement, I must give credit to your video. Though in yours, like many others, you go get a great deal of pros and cons that are greatly understood in some way by us civilians. Honestly, I want to know more about my risks, reasons I shouldn’t go in, what’s gonna make me want to quit, how am I going to feel about myself in the corps, or even after - a long time after? I know all these answers can’t be answered. I also know your post is more than sincere, while I need a more real world, transient approach to service and life within current day battle and war.
What are you excited about the military or what are you worried about?
I’m at fort drum, what unit you in?
Is it hard to be independent in the army
I’m exited ima join in 2025-2026 because that’s the year I graduate but ima try and get my GED
@@shunthegoat6185 no
I can’t wait to get my first school
Thanks dude, I'm still going to enlist though.
Excellent video and communication skills
I was in Delta 1-31 now I'm graduating on the next Thursday 68E !!! 😁😁👍
i hope you like eyes 👀
Keep on that grind! Fr Fr
I’m wanting to join the army and be a 31k watching a lot on what’s the best and what’s the worst watching this shows me that the stuff I don’t enjoy will be covered in stuff I do enjoy like traveling etc.
Another plus is respect from people who do respect the military
Since I was a you boy I always wanted to join the military, but life got real fast and family came first for me. Now I'm 22 and need to start my life so I made up my mind I'm going to join to build and better myself so I can help my family better, like j Cole said "the good news is you came a long way, the bad news is you went the wrong way". That hit me, because I know I stood strong and kept going and never got short stopped where a lot of people probably would have, but something happened I got lost along the way I don't know what I want to do for a living I focused so much on my family I forgot about me now everyone is getting by on their own okay, but I'm dead in the water & I don't know maybe its god who just said here and gave me the opportunity to finally start my life still pretty young and live. Now its my time to got fit & figure out what branch to join thanks for the heads up man and you service ✊❤✌
I originally wanted to join the USMC for the delicious crayons but this sold me into considering the army a bit more
Do what calls you bro
I was gonna join USMC too but im definitely considering the Army as marines are telling me to finish collage and then be active when i want to be active as soon as possible and just do school while working (i dont even care if they pay for it honestly)
para trooper british army here✅ highly recommended you to join its tough times i wanted to quit just believe in yourself and you will get through it
I'm like contemplating on joining and this video for real changed my perspective of joining.
I'm from South Africa so I'm not sure it's the same but none the less. Dope video.
Dawg I can tell u gone make it big on here💪🏾
Dude I wish I would have had a video like this before I joined. I retired after 20 years last year and they definitely don't tell people enough about the little diffrences that are huge differences once your in lol. Great video and 100 percent accurate!!
I want to join because I hear that they pay for school. I plan on being a vet. Right after highschool I go to the military (4 years) than collage (3-4 years) than vet school. So you think that's good? I'm 14
Right now I’m lost in my life I feel like it’s to late to go a university and I’m tired of staying with my parents .. I’m a high school graduate and I’m lost I feel like I mean I signed up for community college… but I don’t know I feel like going to the army is better decision for me
@@nunuxoxo2122 So that decision is a tough one.. If you truly feel like you got to get out of your parents home and hometown, it's not a bad option. You'll hear a lot of people complain and say that the military sucks but it really is what YOU make of it. I hope you can decide and good luck!!!
@@tryhard7257 super late but that is a great plan. The GI Bill is a great asset to earn. Your first four years are paid for in college plus you get a living stipend for every month extra. It varies from state to state as far as the ammount. I would definitely talk to a recruiter if you have more questions. Good luck to you and sorry about the late reply.
The army is sounding like a come up. I say that now…flash forward to getting screamed at haha. Helpful video!
Best of luck to you in your career young man.
Thanks love watching ur videos I’m 15 planning to join the army when I’m 18
Same
Same
I'm 16 joining next year (Army reserves in Canada). I would definitely recommend joining the Army Cadets RIGHT NOW. It's probably the best thing you could possibly do to get ready to join at 18. I'm in the RCAC and have had many opportunities to even just ask CAF members random questions about the Army. Aswell as learn drill, marksmanship and an idea of ranks, respect and selflessness.
I’m 16 and I’m still thinking about it. I got time tho 😂
As a 23 year old female I’ve thought about joining the army, but it would be nice to have a woman’s perspective on their experience in the army 💪🏽
I'm sure she goes over what it's like for women in the army when they have to go to the field for a month and cant clean themselves. Women in air force dont have that problem.
Just don’t go into fort hood Texas station! Apt of women get abused and sexualized there! Sometimes killed! Not sure why but just sayin be careful
I'm 25 almost 26 and I wanted to but I feel too old now
@@DefinitelyNotNormalLol 26 is not too old at all.
@@DefinitelyNotNormalLol am 26 and about to begin the process of going in
im thinking of joining the dutch army and this helped me think a lot about it this vid is more for the us military but some stuff is still the same. nice vids keep it up
Hey I’m glad I found your page! Can you talk about the training process for becoming a dental assistant. I’m very interested. Great video, keep it up!
Video idea: crazy barracks stories
And what’s going on with that guy that cussed at a DS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hello ! Thank you for sharing this information! Could you tell me please, if I finish basic training, can I get health and dental insurance for whole life or how many years do I have to serve to get it ?
Thank you so much!! This really helps me a lot.
Man out here grinding! Love it
Thank you for showing honesty and thank you for your service! god bless here is a sub!
You made my day bro👍🏽👍🏽
I gotchu 💯
con 2 is just a plus that means I'm force and I have no say which makes it easy for me to go cause I have to :)
I’m shipping to Fort Leonard Wood this Tues. This video was 🔥 and very helpful! Godbless bro.💪
I feel so bad for you I’ve been here for 5 months and it’s been in the negatives for a week now
Thank you for your service!🙂
I start basic training in September. I can’t wait!!
Why September bro?
September 7th for me. Can’t wait for this experience!
How was it? Personally I’m not joining yet, but basic training looks rough.
This is truth, I just got my 16th month in Korea and about the cons it’s pretty much what’s happening with me right now not being able to visit my family due to covid. I’m going air assault next month.
Im 13 bro and im thinking about it don’t know if my mind will change but ima try to focus on school and all other kind of stuff so thx for that tips definitely going to like this 💯
I don’t know what to do with my life and i’m scared. I don’t want to go to college at least not fresh out of high school but i also know i’ll struggle financially either way. I’m starting to think that the military will give me the time i need to figure out what i want to do and maybe find a purpose. Becoming an adult not knowing what you want to do with your life is scary so that’s what’s making me consider this. I’ll definitely be scrolling through your channel more, you seem like a lovely person
Hey Aaron, I’m in rotc and planning to do dental assisting or dental hygiene once I graduate. Can you make a video about your experience with your career so far, or is there a way we could talk so you could give some tips?
This helped a lot going to fort Jackson the 22nd of this month any more tips ?
Yes sirrr love ur videos best military vlogger
That means a lot to me big dawg 💯
Enjoy your videos!! So informative! I love the info
I subbed before and put notifs on. BET
Keep it up man I love the content!!
Hello❤❤🇦🇿😍
Thanks mr peacetime dental assistants assistant…you a true hero
19 years love every minute.
Honestly, a lot of young people would benefit from just doing the one contract. The VA loan, GI Bill, work experience and opportunity to save/invest a LOT of money (depending on your circumstance) are all extremely valuable.
After that, however, I wouldn't sign another contract. Me personally I value my autonomy too much.
Can u make a video on the 18x contract? Like do they experience normal Army life too or do they jist go straight to special forces and go to what they want? Also if u do make a vid on it can u talk about the pay as well?
going to meps next week super hyped!!!
MOS?
So excited for my enlistment
The cons arent really that bad tbh...I'm thinking in joining the army soon
💪🏾
Do it man im signing up too
same bro about to go into senior year, not sure if I should stick with plumbing or join the army🇺🇸💪
@@tony04rod At the moment I am now hesitant of joining the army, things seem to be loss of honor in the leadership of the military and political aspect of things. What happened in Afghanistan recently, has really changed some perspective for myself. Many soldiers died there....for nothing.
@@tony04rod go talk to a recruiter and see what kinda jobs u can get and the career u can make out of them plumbing already pretty good so I mean u r pretty set for now
I am a registered dental hygienist, would I still be able to practice that in the army? Or would I have to do something else depending on what I score on the asvab?
Thanks for the shout out bro🔥🤟
I gotchu 💯
I'm 30 and thinking about joining the Army. Your video is very informative. Thanks for posting.
If you are going to go don’t worry about age bud I joined late at 26 and just finished up my 4 years at age 30. If you feel your life is stuck give it a go and see what happens.
My tattoos stopping me
@@zachariah1990 how’s life now?
@@cruzpartida3758 Pretty good, I did the Marines and moved on to bigger and better things.
Shipping to Jackson on Tuesday, stoked!! Your vids help a lot bro!
shipping to jackson as well jun 7 tho
same here
Good Luckk
Glad I could help you bro!
@@aunnassaeed7289 yoo i go the 12
Honestly this is so real, I couldn’t cut it because I wasn’t willing to sacrifice my career, education, or personality for some benefits and travel opportunities. There are so many other ways to get that and the cons of the military aren’t worth it not for me
What do you do now?
@@olympic-ass-eater So I self taught French before the military so they were like oh you should be a linguist, so went to the DLI did great, left the military literally right after I graduated from there and now I use those skills and work from home as a bilingual application I taker for a financial company making $500-600 more… but I only became a linguist because I showed the desire and had a good recruiter, passed DLAB etc. And only got my current job cause I was desperate looking everywhere… so don’t feel like military is the only option, realize your skills how to leverage and build on them and make a plan… it might just involve the military! 😄 ( btw this all happened in a 2-3year span)
@@jupiter7229 im in the last year of high school. Should I join the military preferably Navy or transfer to a two year then to a four year school?
Man as a officer in the army 11A joined in 2012 , and I approve this message
Thanks for the information 😎
Dude you have been a big help. I've been watching your vids for a few months now and have helped me make many good decisions. I'm leaving for osut on March 1st for 19k. I'm super excited!
Update just graduated basic today!
How was it! Any tips?
They are giving you 19k for what?
Just got to Drum yesterday! Love your vids
Thanks bro!
Hmu if you ever need anything! I’m serious.
@@AaronbTV bet
Thank you for your service
Well I am in JROTC and I am going to join the army and this really going to help me. Thank you Sir.
BEST PRO AND CON"S VIDEO
Important tip: If you get injured , make sure any injuries are on your medical record and make claims if you feel you are entitled to disability.
As i graduated high school in 2019, i didn't go to College. I got 1 year & 8 months gap. This year i researched about Army. It's very tough, physical stress, lots of hard exercises & trainings. I can join but i give up to join.
Just get into shape before you sign up, devote 3 months and ull be straight
I shure like your video and your thinking I wish you the best.
I’m a seeing my army recruiter tmr wish me luck!!