HOW I JOINED THE MILITARY WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD | Nick Koumalatsos
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- I get asked all the time how I joined the Marine Corp with a criminal record. Here is that story.
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Born in Hollywood, Florida, to a Greek father and a Gypsy mother, grew up traveling the United States until settling down for High School in Panama City, Florida. Nick then joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and ended up spending 12 years deploying around the globe supporting the war on terror. He served with 2D Force Reconnaissance, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn, and as a Marine Raider with 2D Raider Bn, Marine Special Operations Command.
Nick now is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and father of two beautiful women. He and Miss Capra spend their time traveling the globe making videos and telling the stories of the present and past.
HOW I JOINED THE MILITARY WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD | Nick Koumalatsos
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Me: Walks into Marine Recruiter with tattoos
Recruiter: Looks at me, "No."
Me: *Walks into Army recruiter office*
It’s a sad affair. Too many POGs run the Corps now.
Most retarded rule ever
Me: Gets tattoos while in the Marine Corps
HQMC: *Denies reenlistment for tattypoos*
Me: *Walks into Army recruiter office*
Same thing happened to me expect my recruiter helped me out with everything and I got them removed and my record views to get waivers
@@Javagonmax U got ur tats removed for the corps? thats sum mad dedication bruh
I had a recruiter that was like "yeah, you got all that stuff? Yeah that never happened, you understand me?" Also this was right after 9-11 lolol
@Kenneth Austin Hamilton lmao I love it lol. Recruiters are the Used car salesman of the military.
my recruiter told me the same about me taking adderall for two years. Halfway through basic I went up for a flight physical and since I was in tricare they could see all my records. Went to medhold to start out processing the next day and eventually got an ELS. Luckily the RE code they gave me lets me enlist in the Army so I’ll probably attempt that once I graduate with my Associates next semester.
@@camerons3097 they wouldn't have given you a waiver for that?
Marines wouldn’t let me in at 20 due to the DWI and misdemeanor theft at 18. Maybe I should have persevered.
Kenneth Austin Hamilton don’t believe you. Fucking liar
I'm 31 years old and have a drug felony for cannabis possession and I'm not giving up for nothing ! Whatever I have to do to serve my country. I appreciate you man.
I was feeling down due to some pending charge that I need to handle, and this video honestly restored my fire. Thank you!
The recruiters I talked to were so dumb I was the victim of a crime, and they were like well we can't talk to you because of maybe some pending charges, and it's like I'm the victim.
Same man I have almost 8-9 felonies pending but my attorney said the county attorney is willing to work with me, so now I just gotta grind my ass off until Either i’m in college or the Marine corps.
I’m sitting in front of the recruiters office right now, 3rd times the charm. Wish me luck
More to life then the military, make sure you go in eyes wide open, no one is your friend, and it's every man for himself. Just remember you have to give up your whole life, in service, for a 3 hobs and a cot, and shit pay.
GSULL are you a felon??
Joseph Hentschel lol 😂 read my name
Joseph Hentschel 🤙🏼
@@notaprogrammer7970 in my country the military is the highest paid military in the world and you start off with decent pay like 60k a year or close to
Imagine not takin a chance on someone ever, man. Thats wild. Way to get after it.
Proud of you, little brother. I am honored to be related by Corps Blood to a fantastic Marine.
Approaching 4 years on my army enlistment. My waivers have made this hell. I’ve done all the same stuff you have nick. Everything. Community service, dozens of letters of recommendation, completely quit drinking, got the stamp of approval from the colonel but now my waivers are getting sent to the DOD and Department of the Army. I’ve been fighting for this for almost 4 years. I’m terrified they will deny me. I got two DWI’s over the course of a 6 year period. Which is why I quit drinking because I don’t want to give them a reason to deny me. I haven’t been denied yet but every time we seem to make headway and cross a new milestone, I get another wall thrown up in front of me. I just reached out to my local congressman today. This is my last and only shot to change my life. I have nothing else. I want this more than my next breathe. there’s nothing I won’t do. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks nick.
Update?
Well done, Nick! Absolutely inspiring and impressive way to take responsibility, get your shit together, and turn your life in a positive direction of your choosing!
When I was getting out in late 1993, after 6 years I had met many GySgt & 1st Sgt who told me their story of How/Why they joined the Corps. It was the judges who gave them a choice, take into account these senior marines all joined why Vietnam was ending. Well done to you, you put a lot of hard work into just getting into the Corps, then came the work for the Corps...well done bro, Semper Fidelis
Im currently in the Willingboro Nj US Army office trying to get in. Ive had to counts of cds, one being dismissed by way of completion of probation. Just submitted my packet for the second time. I will have to sign a waiver and ultimately become this new version of myself, hardest thing ever ti believe in myself. At first it was doubt and low self esteem. Im not a completely different person yet, but i know when it does happen, this signature i put on their paper for however many years i go in, i will be thankful to the heavens for having a second chance at a better me and a better life. This video is a great help.
Just found this channel and WOW! Great content. We have some similar background of being a troubled youth. I became a police officer. Like you, I wanted to be the Miami Vice guys and worked towards being an undercover cop. In 2001, I was asked to infiltrate a 1%er motorcycle club by the FBI. Long story short, I worked undercover for the remaining 15 years of my career. Thanks for all you have done for the country.
I got a service wide medical DQ from the Navy because of something I had as a kid. I almost made it through MEPS but during the physical at the end of the day, my heart rate was up a little because I was stoked. Got clearance from my doctor and a cardiologist including some tests the Navy wanted and still got shut down... I could understand the Navy didn’t wanna take me but then they said nobody else could either so that was like a punch in the gut from Mike Tyson.
hey bro thanks for the video you've just gave me a ton of faith with my enlistment process i have a felony and 3 misdemeanors . i am currently doing the time right now trying to prove my worthiness . wish me luck !
I knew my probation officer lied to me about me not being able to join😂
I really appreciate you making this video it gives me hope I’m 19 with a felony case open and working on a ged rn hoping one day I can be in the military bc it’s been a dream of mine sense I was little I’m rly glad to hear a success story that hits so close to home
much love brother i love what you just said!💪🏻
"Juvie was not cool so I didn't like that." Yup!! lmao do ur time and get out was what I told myself everyday
In 1979, getting the criminal record waiver was easier, I had one simply assualt , two public intox and two traffic violations that were waived. My ASVAB scores were high, but with the waivers I could only get in on an open contract. The waivers kept me out of crytology mos. Had the cyrto tests and interviews in boot camp, then told no way when the waivers came back up. In '79 you could still get a three year active duty contract, so that's what I did. Twenty years and six months later I retired as a CWO3.
Thank you for the inspiration Nick. Sadly I was too beat up for military service before I joined. It felt really good to have the ROTC program go to bat for me though!
Great interview on Mike Drop!
Nick Koumalatsos Got an Achievement:
Born from Darkness,Grew in the light
I would guess that since recruiting numbers are down right now, the amount of leeway is a lot higher.
I like this guy's style, subbed.
When I was in 6th grade I got my first Felony as a minor. Selling home made suppressors which I leaned how to do while I was Germany for a year with family. I made about $20,000 doing that and the only reason
I got caught was because my bag got searched entering my school building and I kept all my money on me. I couldn’t leave it in my room cause my room was always searched due to how I was. Police came to visit me after school and I had my money taken away from me because the police and investigators believed it was drug money. So I got desperate and started producing more suppressors by the dozens. I probably had around 40 packed in my room at one time( if you’re wondering how my parents never caught on I that I was making and selling illegal suppressors I told them that they where not real suppressors they where for airsoft and paintball. A few weeks later one of my contacts catches a case and I get brought down with him. Guy robbed a 7/11 with a 9 inch suppressor. I get sentenced 9 months in Juvy with 2 years probation end up only doing 5 months and I was allowed back into the same school district when I got out. 4 years go by I’m doing the same shit only that I started using a different signature to lower my chances of it coming back to me and getting sent to big boy prison. I started expanding and got involved with the hells angels from selling them government issued IR lasers and Nods and all that good stuff I had some connections. Eventually I got caught up in a shit show again when there was an undercover agent disguised as a hells angel when one the hells angels connects brought in a shipment of 40mm HV and LV NATO, PKMs and SVDs While I was inspecting the shipment I knew that I was fucked. I didn’t know they where dealing with explosives and I knew exactly what those grenades rounds where and how impossible they would be to get. Something was up. Turns out they where stolen from a special operations training base in Virginia or Cali. And of corse they where being tracked. 20 or so minutes later Federal agents are in the building as I’m walking around with a box of explosives in my hand. I get sentenced with Conspiracy to Traffic Weapons, importing, exporting, illegal possession and Transfer of firearm to another person with the knowledge that it will be used to commit a violent crime or drug trafficking. Literally had to look up my charges real quick because I couldn’t remember. Ended up testifying and telling my truth without snitching because I’d be an idiot to. My “friends” not gonna say any names only said my involvement was with the selling of government issued NVGs and lasers and got a 25 year sentence down to a 10 year sentence from mainly my age being a factor and for giving them my contacts information. Everyone one else got 25 to life and the one other dude who brought in the 40mm grenades and fire arms is still in A brig for life. Just got my I got my GED and now have my own business, a son,my own business and a big ass track record
Used to be the judge said "Jail or the military?"
Not only an outstanding story Nick but one hell of a fine example of what the will to win can do to change your path in life! Bravo Zulu!!! USN - Camp Pendleton
Thank you so much for this video. I’m 17 and I have an eye disease called keratoconus. It’s an auto DQ in the military. I can see just fine, I can see 20/20 with my contacts in. The navy already said no. I’m talking to the marine recruiter rn and I told him about my eyes and he didn’t say anything about it. But if he brings it up I’m REALLY gonna show him that I’m worthy. And they deserve to give me a shot
I needed this! Thaaaank you! I have two marijuana charges and am getting them expunged and maybe sealed this year. Working to go Airborne! I’m loving the letter idea. I’m going to try writing my representatives!
You gotta do a part 2 with a recruiter that would be interesting.
Ooh rah! For the effort.
I let myself go in college and got up to 265. Now I did weigh in at 215 with a 34" waist when I was powerlifting, but shoulders. So I had to lose basically 65 lbs to even get into boot camp. Did it in 3 months, because I wanted in. I did pull out all the old wrestler tricks I knew.
I was denied because of my felony. I had a possession control substance with intent to driver. I went to multiple recruiters and still got denied :(
Keep trying
@@chocolatemilk2076 I been trying for 6 years lol
Keep trying to do something
Thank you for making this video.
You proved yourself and were not living the entitlement life. Semper Fi Brother
Most definitely the story that needs telling. As a former recruiter, your minimum ASVAB score would have to have been over 50 (upper mental group). The test is like asking what’s your weight? There is no real way to “prepare”. Just do your best! Remember this - it takes most candidates 2 trips to MEPS before they clear medical. They say that Hard work = great rewards! They weren’t kidding. The military is God’s way of saying “Ask and you will receive”.
Those "they" people also say, "Nothing good comes easy." and "If it was easy, everybody would do it."
Yes please make another follow up video
One talking to a recruiter to see how far they will go now a days to accept someone. Maybe give some kids hope that are struggling to get in.
@@NickKoumalatsos82 just about the possibilities for someone with a somewhat extensive record getting in nowadays. Maybe you'd bring a recruiter on camera and ask him a few questions or something like you suggested.
Against all odds never quit
I have a couple questions bruh. 1) was getting a security clearance a challenge? 2) How did you get your 2nd Amendment rights back after 2 felonies? 3) Did your past ever get brought up during training/ career? Just wondering because your story is one of a kind!
As I began reading other stories about how the military helped people turn their lives around I decided to share mine. If this is a little long winded or uninteresting write some negative comments and I'll delete it. I got popped after graduating high school around Dec '71 with 1/2 once of pot w/a few other felonies added on for stacking. Pot was a felony back then and Texas was the worst state to get busted in (2 to life for a joint). I worked next door to the recruiter so as the charges were working their way through the court system they sent me for the Army's AFQT test battery. I scored pretty high so recruiter then went to the court asking if I joined would the court release me. I was offered either fight the charges and go to jail or go away for 3 years in the Army, get an honorable discharge and the charges disappear. I entered basic Jul '72 on my way to artillery and Korea. Recruiters just told me to stay away from anything needing a security clearance.
A few of us were called out of basic one day for an indoctrination about EOD. Taking bombs apart looked like fun so I waived my enlistment option and after basic went to EOD school. Graduated the chemical phase but midway through munitions phase I was bounced out due to problems with a security clearance (go figure). Reassigned to supply school and off to Ft. Lee, Va.
.Later transferred to Ft. Sam Houston. In late '74 after the NCO Academy as an E-4 (my E-6 recruiter was in the same class) I applied for Warrant Officer Rotary Wing Aviation Course. Once I had a class date I reenlisted and spent '75 learning to fly graduating in Jan '76. After my 3-year obligation was finished I left the Army as a CW2. For the next 35 years I flew as a civilian around the lower 48, Alaska, West Africa and Europe flying EMS, SAR, Instruction, fighting fires, offshore and spraying remote rivers in Africa.
In 2013 retired in Portugal and moved to Serbia in '17. Time now is split between riding a Harley (bought new in US in '06 now w/128,000+ miles) or a bicycle around Europe exploring stuff, partying and studying local history. Charges disappeared decades ago and still only a HS Diploma. Sometimes I wonder how life would have gone if I'd refused going into the Army. The Army was very good for me. From busted for pot to flying helicopters as a Warrant Officer to traveling Europe………….it's been a ride.
Just found your channel. Semper Fi brother.
so i just met with my Marine recruiter and i passed the practice asvab with a 40 he said im gon pass the real one so Thank you nick ur videos made me realize that i can do whatever with the right mindset
Antonio Dozal hey man just make sure youre ready for the asvab. There’s plenty of apps and books that will help you. Dont underestimate it because of the practice one. You got it
@@spencertruman9048 Thanks man Respect i have a book and begun practicing with it
Don't know why the military would deny someone in the military with a criminal record especially a murderer. Wouldn't they want someone who wouldn't think twice about killing someone during a war?
Do that video with the recruiter ASAP please !
Great video! Similar story
Great video!
Nick you’re a total badass
Submitted 4 medical waivers over the course of a year for the marine corps for a very very very very minor issue. Eventually said fuck it headed into the army recruiter within 3 months I was at basic training. Although I must admit I’ve very happy in the army and I think the army was the best choice for me.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Can you make a video on a recent video on what we need now in days?
Got to earn it the few and the proud Mr Sir.
Bro can you get me a recommendation, sike I don’t need yours
Starts @2min
That's why I clicked on this because I feel like I deserve a chance to prove my worthiness
Thank you!
Things have changed. It used to be boys that got in trouble would be taking in to the military to straighten them out
What you gotta do is know a guy who can get you some new ID’s
Good video.
You disclosed the drugs to maps right?
When I went in the Air Force and they told us that we could admit to our drug use and it would not be used against us if we wanted to confess to our drug sins. So I ended up talking to some retired federal agent. I told him that I had smoked weed. He was like how many times? I was like how many grains of sand on the beach? He looked at me strange. Then I was like ok I only did it 5 times. Then he was like on what dates? I was like, OK I never smoked weed this discussion is over. Maybe if you guys could get a clue and these conversations would go better. I went back to my group and that was that....
Funny how shit changes in war time. When I joined in 2010, you know what those Marine recruiters had to say about shady shit in your background? "Keep your mouth shut about it." lol They pounded that so hard into people looking to join.
Didn’t catch it if it was said in this video, or any other.
If you were a convicted felon for a violent crime how are you allowed to own guns?
This is an actual question, and not meant to be demeaning.
3 misdemeanors- I was waivered in! Been serving almost 10 years!
Sorry to ask you,but what was the mesdemeanors of you?
I really want to get into the army but they said I have to many disorderly conducts
damn dude i relate to this like crazy right now... i’m 18 and when i was 14 i got a burglary to a motor vehicle charge and burglary of a firearm (my dumbass friend not me but i still got in shit for it of course) and i ended up on probation for a year, it was supposed to be a year and a half but i got put on house arrest for a couple months during that time as well so that helped me get off it early. i also got a GED when i was 17. i appreciate this video man god bless
With a criminal record, you just wait till the next war pops off. Then head to the recruiters office.
Andy Fam facts
Marines.
Fact they just want bodiez
Very true.
Next war? We're still in a war and have been for over 15 years.
When the Marines said no I walked across the street to the Army.
Stanley Peterson unfortunate
When the Marines said no I walked across the street to the Marines.
@@lrn5152 lmao
The Marines wanted me but I wanted Army, got my discharge a month before 9/11
It's the biggest branch. You can be hard or be soft. It's up to you
Who else is watching this because they need waivers? 😅
Lol I swear. In older to and got to get my shit together. I got a 6 year old and got to get it.
K D me too lmaooo
Yes for my fiancé lmao for something that was actually dropped and abandoned so we’re not understanding why it even matters if it was dropped
Smoked a joint three weeks before I decided to enlist in the ARMY. Pissed hot. Recruiter said don’t even try for a waiver; no one will take you.
Looking into the Marines.
28 years old; one fucking shot.
Do or fucking die.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
@@bobmacabre6873 Any news?
As a Marine recruiter for 6 yrs, I can tell you that most recruiters just don't want to do your paperwork. Most people give up and don't try when you tell them that they don't qualify. Some of the best Marines that I know are the ones that didn't accept NO and got in. Don't expect the recruiter to do it for you. You can do the paperwork and he will send it in.
What paper work do I need to get a waiver?
Do juvenile records affect alot
Can I just ask for the paperwork after the meeting/appointment
May I ask what paperwork is needed? I will like to go
@@koolperson3842felony yes but not auto disqualify if you're 21+ no charges
It's Crazy how well you got your life back together. Not only did you turn your life around, but you ran right into the military afterwards. I have been really getting into your videos lately and I just want to say thank you so much for your service and doing your part for the good of this country. I'm glad God protected you throughout your life in the military.
I joined in '02 with two felonies and a few misdemeanors. My recruiter made a quick phone call over to the courthouse, and they've never come up on a background check since. The benefits of living in a small town....
Charles Christianson marines or army ?
@@DJFOOTLONG221 has full of shit
@@DJFOOTLONG221 Army.
Always fucking lying never stopping lying...
@@mainnn113 stfu it's in no way possible. Absolute load of shit.
Good informative story dude. From “punk” kid to someone people can see as a mentor.
Urban Cyber he’s serving his country that’s outweighing the bad he did before joining the military. At least he didn’t kill
Urban Cyber are u even American lmfao
punk kids are the only people eligible to become mentors! lol
Nobody:
YT Recommendations: Hey do u wanna know how this guy joined the military with a criminal record? Bet'chu would
This is actually very helpful seeing as I just took my PreAsphab for Marine Corps today. I had a long conversation with my recruiter. No I don't have felonies, but I have a domestic violence from when I was 17 and I'm worried that it's going to be a no go. But hearing from this guy here, I now have confidence that I can join
@@stephenmcintyre3341 howd it go?
It's crazy to hear this story right now, I just swore in to the Marines a couple of weeks ago had some criminal background issues and took several months to get a waiver approved and now I'm shipping out to MCRD SD on Jan. 27th it's unreal to finally see my dreams coming to fruition. I'm ready to earn the title and serve my country, my family, and my self. Thank you for all the inspiration Nick you're a role model to anyone who thinks they can't get out of the place they are currently in.
Daniel Corbett you near GA?
omar R nah bro Im west coast
You’re an inspiration too Daniel!! Good shit! I’m in the same boat with criminal background but all are expunged as of this year, just gotta get my tattoos removed and will be good to go!
How do I get the records? I got in trouble when i was about 11 or 12 and can't remember where i was held at, i was only in the holding cell for a few hours but they did take my prints
Gang member? Not currently high on drugs?
*You may be right for the armed forces, son.*
😂
PatRiot it’s basically the same thing. In prison we are taught discipline and working out Reading and writing are mandatory. We also get taught in weapon making and places to stab an individual to take his life the fastest way possible. There’s also other ways and different kill spots.
Never had any felonies or criminal records just tattoos which weren’t in regs for the Marines so I spent a total of 1.3k for tattoo removal sessions. Fast forward a week later after all has been removed and healed my recruiter sent in the paperwork to his station commander and said I had been denied because of how many tattoos were removed and gave me little scarring. So I told my recruiter I’ll still wait just in case the tattoo policy changes since I still have time and dedication. This was in 2019 now it’s 2021 and got a call from a new recruiter telling me the new tattoo regs and told me there’s now a 95% chance of me getting in the Marine Corps. Wish me luck guys cause I’m praying to god I get to follow my dreams In serving my country.
Clown. you join for the title not anything else “serve your country” fight over oil and not defend shit but other nations
Did you end up joining?
You got it didn't you?!?!?
Update, bro? Haha
He's in I bet he stayed dedicated
So your recruiter didnt drive you down to GNC and buy you a detox kit? Maybe my recruiter wasnt that bad hahs
bebo2112354 Bahahaha
@por?pendejos! what
DEY WEY he’s saying he had a tattoo with a females nipple showing so his recruiter paid to get the nipple covered with a tattoo of an hair extension
when I applied for the Canadian military I admitted to smoking weed and they made me wait 3 months extra months... Now weed is legal and we we can smoke weed when off work.
World Adventures that’s fucking crazy Canada is ahead of the game
they gave me a secret security clearance with a criminal record. Lol. They either sucked at the job or just didnt care.
When terrorist blow up buildings, they'll overlook a lot of things.
@@jamesmerone when you join before terrorist blow up buildings whats the excuse then? Next smartass excuse.
@@billbailey9684 well, you did say they sucked or really didnt care...
@@edwardpfingston8903 yeah but the guy who commented implyed that I joined after 9-11. An I do get defensive when others talk about the service but this wasnt that. All said an done I do believe the service did do the job an made a judgement call to allow me in. I did do the work to have mine expundged even thou they still show up if i get stopped.
@@billbailey9684 thanks for your service! I too served. 11bravo. 101st 2/187 Rakkasans! Hoooah! But, he does have a point. After 9-11, the military was giving out "waivers" more than usual. My cousin joined, and I have no idea how he even made it, lol. I served in the mid 90s, before 9-11, so I feel you.
My life, except I went to the Army Reserves.
Expelled and arrested for Marijuana at the school. Dropped out of 11th grade, got a GED and sold drugs till 18. One day said that's enough, went back to a for profit school (which is now closed) that issued diplomas. Worked as a bouncer and then became an EMT. Went to MEPS and killed it on the tests but my eyesight was shit. Got glasses, went back to MEPS and signed up as an Army Reservist and entered as an E2 because of me being a medic. Things can be done if you want it enough.
I have a question I'm only 14 got charged and have a felony but can you join the USAF which stands for United States Air Force and I really need a response pls :)
EARN IT! a lost mindset in today’s society.
I smoked 5 days before my meps date my recruiter took me to Starbucks and got me a tall black coffee I passed the drug test haha
nathan Mendoza it takes more than that you got lucky probably have a higher metabolism on top of that and if it was your only time you smoked that helps you too
In 2003 I was slapped with 7 felonies, 3 from one county, 3 from the other, and 1 federal felony. Initial charges were 11 charges all together.. most got dropped due to plea bargaining. My dad and uncles were all military and my uncle suggested I talk to a recruiter. Well, I talked to a recruiter at every single branch... even though I was never in trouble before (and haven't been since...17 years later) they literally laughed in my face.
Fast forward to today, I own my own business as a 1099 IT field engineer. I am also certified to repair TV's by Samsung, Vizio, Philips, I took 2 years off a while ago and shadowed under a 35 year veteran journeyman electrician (basically did that so I can run my own electrical and conduit so I don't have to wait on electrical contractors) and now I mostly do IT work for major food manufacturers, and now, in my spare time, I am learning a lot of the residential construction trade.
We all make mistakes, some are very bad. In my experience, it is what I learned from my mistakes that has helped me. I never forgot where I was and what I did so I can be sure history will never repeat itself!
Wait so you didnt joined
@@---td4ff They wouldnt take me. I did try though. In the old days, if people were stupid like me, got themselves into trouble, joining the armed service was kind of like a 'second chance'... but now, if you have more than 1 felony or offense, they generally won't even give you the time of day. :(
@@billsmith9249 hey so if I get all my charges dropped do to drug court would I still need a waiver?
@@kiway3746 I wouldn't be the best person to answer that, especially given the vagueness of your statement, but if you have never been in trouble before, are currently facing charges, but they all got reduced to misdemeanor's, it is possible you would not need a waiver.. but don't quote me on that. Ask a recruiter. At one point you used to be able to join an army/navy/air force chat room and talk live to a recruiter.
good luck to you
Too many young folks fall by the wayside in situations like this. They hit an obstacle early in life, then look to the military, and get turned away. This is a good example of how to keep pushing until you make it.
Brother im going through a similar thing for the marine corps right now im 22 i have my GED a out of regulation tattoo and i got a lot of medical stuff that i had to clear. Currently im only waiting for my tattoo waiver to clear everything else has passed. Its been almost 1 year and im still not in DEP but i show up to pt twice a week and ill continue too for as long as it takes
Kai boi Where's your tattoo located, they told me I couldn't join cuz of my tatts
Kai boi they’re gonna make you wait just to turn you down happened to me. Waited 6 months, went to all the PT sessions far asf from my house 2-3 days a week.. Ended up finally being rejected after being lead on because my tattoos which NONE of them are visible in dress uniform, only PT gear. The marines have absolutely bogus tattoo regulations upon entry but during the first invasion of Iraq they were taking tatted up gang members, seems logical!
@@XxSiLvAxXx real talk that was news to me, when they said I couldn't join cuz of that. Maybe it's a new law i dont know
Well dang boys i hope its dose go that way for me my tattoo is on my fore arm its almost a full wrap around the good things i got goimg for me is thats its a cultural tattoo (hawaiiam tribal) and i got an 80 on my asvab
Even if they end up denying me i wont stop till iv done everything possible to become a marine
I’m in the process of joining too but I got my green card renewed and unfortunately, the Marine Corps needs the actual card of the green card in order to ship me out. I’m worried because if the green card doesn’t come out in time, I’ll be discharged from the DEP Program. I been showing up to every PT and every function to show that I’m willing to do what it takes in order to go in. I think naturalization is the only way to go in faster for me. If anyone has any way to help me, please do so!
You may be able to go to your local immigration office with the reciept of your I-90 permenant residence renewal and foriegn passport and recieve an I-551 stamp in you passport which serves as proof of status until the actual residence card comes in the mail
Join Mexican Marines lol
Got rejected from the military for hearing loss and past head injury.. Was a big defeat then, but I might try again. Persistance is my motivator. Thank you for your video.
I have a heart murmur and was told NO when I tried to enlist. They told me I needed a waiver signed by a cardiologist. So after I got a signed waiver I was allowed to join the USAF. My Mother, Father, older brother, and younger brother all served so I was kind of proud.
Very inspiring, im 20 years old and have a felony conviction from a past life i want to get miles away from. I aspire to join the Air Force but am worried they'll deny me. This replenished my hope!
Nah bruh I just tried to join Air Force and I don’t have a charge just an arrest record for assault. The Air Force recruiter wouldn’t even call me back. I just went to the Army recruiter and now he’s working with me to get me to MEPS.
You’re better off joining the army or navy. The Air Force has a much much lower chance of picking you because they’ve already met their recruiting quota. The army, on the other hand, struggles with meeting their quotas so you’ll have a higher chance of getting your waiver approved. Good luck
@@mauryssabrooks3684 how did things go did you make it in?
I feel ya brother! I was a double waiver. One for a juvenile record and another for drug use. I'd never get in today.
Nick Koumalatsos never thought of that!!! LOL
Grim Reaper you're so right!!! I was headed down a dangerous path when I decided to walk away from the trouble I was headed for and join the Corps. Best decision of my life!!!
The military now demands angels and then complains because they can't fill the ranks. Some people need a fresh start and focusing on their past doesn't help.
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Void VPN not true. I just joined and I have a record
I like this man. I definitely got myself in a situation after my mom passed I lost my opportunity in joining the marines but I cleaned up my mess & still cleaning but I’m determined to become a marine, it’s definitely difficult but I’m glad to hear This because I definitely have put so much work in to get me back in the door at the office. Thank you 🙏🏼
I really needed this I’m currently going through the moral waiver process. This video gave me faith. Especially the part where he said prove that you are somebody prove that you are worthy to serve this country
God bless you!!! Aldo
I’m going through this as well with the Air Force, any updates?
@@danielmikesell2104 not looking good I need my record expunged in order to qualify for a waiver and I already send the petition to the courts but it’s going to take 10 months to receive any word back so I’m disqualified at the moment.
I have an opiate overdose on my medical records, is that an instant disqualification?
@@Iamheresometimes don’t say anything at all Meps cannot get your medical records even if you do sign the paper giving them permission it’s still public and it’s only for your knowledge only. Keep quiet about it even to your recruiter. Ps. Even if you do tell your recruiter he might tell you to be quiet as well.
He starts talking about it at 5:40
Glad to know im not the only one who went through hard times trying to join the armed forces
ONE TOUGH BADASS GUY HES NOT AFRAID TO TELL HIS STORY ABOUT THIS TO BEFORE AND AFTER IM HAPPY FOR YOU SIR SHOUT OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND TO YOUR TEAM MORE POWER 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
Some Jarhead on UA-cam keeps say'n this "Never Quit, Never Surrender, Always Forward ..." this is perfect example of what this means ...
however ... MEPs x 3 ... daaamn ... "Bend over and spread your cheeks ..." x 3 ? ... no need for an explanation ... we get it ... haha ...
Yeah, I wasn't too fond of bending over and spreading my cheeks for an old dude that just had a 5 minute conversation with me about washing and checking my balls for cancer as he's rolling my balls around in his hand... Talk about feeling violated...
Roflmo...tell me wht improvement you've brought to this world using a gun and license to kill in foreign lands for politicians?
What good have you brought? None.
@@NickKoumalatsos82 back at ya.
@@Theo-dj7vs Well, I can't speak for the creator of this video, but I can speak for myself. What good have I done by going to war? Well, in the country of Iraq, they used to not be able to vote for who they wanted to run the country. Those people had a crazy vicious dictator with like 5 sons to succeed him in power. They wiped out whole family lines just because 1 person crossed him. After we killed him and his sons, they now have the right to vote and don't have to live in as much fear as they once did. Let me ask you a question. What have you done for the world or a country that even comes close to that kind of change without picking up a rifle?
@@caseyclark5392 you're a silly man. You've made zero change period. You tell yourself that to support you idealism. The pompsouness to think you know, me the individul...the pompousness to think your destructive going out weight another...you kill so you better, makes you idiot.
I've giving 31 people jobs.
I've made entreprenuerism real.
I built myself without having to kill or tear down what others have done. Point blank I create, you destroyed.
If u actually wanted to talk to a recruiter I could talk to the Jacksonville recruiter and have her watch your video. I go to Dixon and am enlisting and maybe this could help my GP in some way too.
Because they tought you were Jesus thats why lol
I got denied from every branch for an arrest that happened when I was 12. Convicted of a gross misdemeanor, but the DoD goes by the initial charge which was a felony. Nobody could get me a waiver (allegedly)
12 wot did u do
@@nightheist2191 It was a weapons related assault charge.
Same here brother its a shame when people are actually trying to better themselves and serve their country they cant due to past mistakes
@@FriesExtraSalt we’re you guys convicted? Or just charged and got dismissed?
@Chill Exactly yes, unfortunately
I was told with a misdemeanor possession charge as a minor by the Marine Corps recruiter that i wouldn't be eligible for a security clearance for Recon. Infantry or truck driver was all i could do. That was 2002.
Yeah, that happened to me, but I went in as infantry and moved around and got the job and training I wanted and the security clearance. You just have to keep moving forward.
Was the charge dismissed or conviction?