i joined being the most mentally ill person imaginable, lied about mental illness, even my recruiter encouraged everyone to lie, and im now a completely different &better person (i first got to my unit in may)
Ngl this video was posted at the right time for me. I’m leaving for the Air Force on Tuesday and started thinking about life if I remain a civilian. I understand now that hard times don’t last and you need circumstances to make you the best version of yourself like butterflies do.
@@israelcoward1268 you’ll have a better quality of life in the af trust me, plus Air Force basic is strict that’s about it learn how to report correctly and make sure you have a 341 on u at all times and your good
Facts man! I’m in talks with an Airforce recruiter to apply to OTS. Being a civilian has been full of instability and I want better. Former ROTC leader at A&M with a MBA, I think I’m equipped to be successful and I’m determined to feed my family!
If you want to make real 💰💰💰. In the military, do a very short contract like 4 years. While in the military study ( Cloud, system admin, software engineer). Get a security clearance. You could make about $350, 000 to about $500000 a year.
That's what I'm doing, I already have a BSCS degree and have 7 years of experience in the tech industry currently making $180k/yr. But I'm going to join the Air Force as an Officer so I can get that security clearance, start a tech company and start getting multiple contracts so I can make over $1mil/yr. That security clearance opens a lot of doors
I passed my asvab and my personality test I got through Meps but I couldn’t swear in because the doctor gave me a wavier for my asthma I ended getting the wavier from the doctor test the next day so now I waiting so I could swear in for the Army you are the reason I signed up
I go to MEPS on Thursday for physical. Only thing that popped up on MHS Genesis test was asthma. Was misdiagnosed and never picked up an inhaler or anything. What did you say to the doctor when he or she asked you about it? Worried it might set me back also.
@@AK-ye4og the doctor will just talk to you about your medical so if you try to lie she will get the computer screen and flips it to show you as long as it’s not affecting you at the moment and if you hadn’t used a inhaler for a while you will be good and she will print up your paper work letting you know you need to bring a asmathe wavier to your recruiter and the test it’s not cheap it’s 150$ to take your asmathe pulmonary examine to make sure it’s not affecting you and your fine once you get your paper work from the doctor passing your asthma test you will be good and give it to your recruiter and you will be waiting to get the approval then you swear in 👍
@@Valkyrie11b you have it backwards. You can't have light (good) without dark (bad). Not bad without good. Unfortunately there's plenty of dark bad in the military probably more than the civilian world, but it can set you up for good light in civilian world when you do your contract with honorable discharge and get the hell out of there instead of trying to see if you can fuck around for a whole twenty years when you don't have too. More unfortunately, there's even more dark bad in the marines and the army, for no extra good light. So that means, avoid the fuck out of the marines and army.
Hey man, I just watched your video, and I would like to adress my opinion on it. You're totally right, man. Right now, I'm in Canada and reflected on this idea for several times but I think the most important point is getting out of your comfort zone. Joining the military is a great opportunity to grow in life and I think people don't really question it often. I just watched this video at the perfect moment. Thanks again !
I enlist in the army Tuesday my meps got canceled twice to swear in twice because my recruiter forgot to send my tattoo waiver in but we finally got it sent last week 😊
I’m 31 years old in the process of enlisting, went to meps for physical 2 weeks ago and it was easier than I expected but I need a medical waiver for glaucoma. Praying that gets approved so I can swear in. You’re one of the reasons I joined because your videos were very informative and helped a lot!
What job/MOS do you want to get into? I know that there's a counter terrorism unit in Spain that's incredibly challenging and difficult to get into but really neat.
Shipping out the 26th of August to Ft. Jackson and going into 91B. You’re videos are good at calming my nerves and are very informational. Appreciate you Brother!! 💪🔥
Ngl this was a dope video to come back to I already joined, got a 40 contract as a parachute rigger (I ship on august 13th). But I am dead beat, decided to ruck for 5 miles and run for another one. Amazing motivation.
I was a 13M for four years(got out in 2022) now I’m with the guard. I’m close to being done with my bachelors (using the GI bill) the military has nothing but made me a better person in n out of it. I am very much considering going back in as 42A and doing the rest of my time! The army definitely made me a better person day and date 🇺🇸♥️
Damn bro I’m so surprised you’re from Zion IL, I was like whaaaaaaa did he just say? That’s dope! Glad to see you’re doing awesome out there! I’m from Waukegan, IL and soon by next year I’ll be in! Currently getting some medical records/waivers approved and Asvab up 🆙
Ive been stuck with my wheels just spinning in the mud for the last 22yrs. Im now 43yrs old and just joined the army best decision ive ever made #wheelsoutthemud on my way to My Greatness!!
Was trying to join at 21 but I was impatient and got a muscle injury and left the DEP. Wish I didn’t sometimes… currently about to go back to school, gone see about ROTC.
I got a lot of shit going on in life right now and I’m starting physical training to join the marines because I want to prove to myself I can achieve what I set my mind to doing. I’m 16 right now and have made bad choices in the last couple of years and I’m really thinking committing to this goal is what will help me turn my shit around
Aye bro I love your videos I’m figuring my life out right now and whether I join the military or not I wish the best for you and people who surround and even the ones who watch your videos behind the screen love you all even if you don’t see this keep spreading love and let god luck whatever you believe keep blessing you on your path you will make it
I always wanted to be a soldier ever since i was 4 years old. I served 5 years in the army cadets from 13 until 18. I tried to join the army pass the selection course but got rejected because i got Autism, then tried to join the israeli army but got rejected because I didn't speak Hebrew. I then joined the airforce but scored low on the aptitude test, so only thing i got was chef. After serving for a year after basic, i went to do my chef training, 5 weeks in, i droped out, i worked on the base for a bit until i could retake the test to get something else but failed. Therefore i was removed from military service. I wanted to serve my country and get a chance to go on deployments but i was denied that time and time again. Now as a civilian, im trying to find my Purpose in life, i lost parts of my confidence, i don't know if i even have a right to call myself a veteran after all i done. I just feel like a huge let down. My advice, enjoy every single minute of the military, the good and the bad, it will all pay off in the end. They will help you to be better
I’ve been thinking about joining for a while, I graduate high school in two years and I’ve taken a few months to think it over and I’ve decided that it’s really what I want to do, multiple family members have discouraged me from joining but, it just makes me want to do it more, my mind has changed before but I think I finally found what I want to do, my grandfather has given me great encouragement, he was a Marine and served in Vietnam, he was 1st battalion 1st Marines, thank you for making the video, you’ve made my decision all the more easier. ❤
When you're on the street with ptsd and no legs because you got sent to some desert to fight a proxy war you Bearley understand for the millitary industrial complex to make money I hope you keep the same energy
@soggyhasclips true and even tho it's not likely unless more unexpected wars come to fruition there's always that chance you could be deployed to combat
Never been away from family in my life I'm worried im going to get extremely depressed and home sick going into basic. I ship out August 12th, im actually so worried
Going down to meet the recruiter tomorrow, pretty excited. I've done all my research. This video was put out at a perfect time because I still needed some reassurance that everything would be ok
@@Jeebaroo when you say you've done all your research , what are you talking about because i promise/guarantee you that you're going to experience so much that you werent even thinking about before. And if you plan on joining the Army/marines, then for sure you haven't done "all" your "research" because if you did then you wouldn't be joining the Army/Marines.
Hey! I've been watching you for a while, and I and currently in the process of joining the Canadian Navy Reserves as a Marine Technician, fixing engines. But my main goal is to go to the royal military college and become a Naval Systems Engineering Officer, the officer in charge of marine techs, so I am racking up experience to help me get in. I went to talk with the recruiter with my parents and they helped convinced them that I should join the reserves. They still don't want me to go to the royal military college because I will be locked in for so long, and I was never in cadets, so they think I may not like it. But I feel I can't give up, because it my destiny. 🙂
Meeting the recruiter Sunday because I sucked at school always wanted my whole life to be in the army n shit and this full time job shit rn 45-50 hours a week not fulfilling shit for me so this video definitely helped me with the decision to step out the comfort zone
Im not gonna lie i really am considering enlisting, maybe the air force or whatever i consider joining, listening to all of this gave me some perspective and honestly i am afraid wondering what am i trying to get myself into, keep in mind i am 26 going on 27 and already regretting where i currently am in my life and i want out. I dont know if its just me, i dont want joining to be the biggest mistake of my life simply because i want to change who i am and be able to have the strength to achieve a successful life
Join the nasty games for 6 years most of them inactive you get all perks from army and you only gotta show up 2 weekends a month me an my buddies actually became better disciplined,restraint,and even 28 years later I'm a dead shot an in Virginia no one can beat me shooting I was 30 for 30 even now with iron sites
Your vids are some of the only positive reinforcements that keep me going in ts lol Also shoutout lake county sure waukegan area not the best but still that’s home
I just did meps n got a 54 asvab (which is pretty good since i dropped outta hs in 9th grade), just finished the sophia program for 15 college credits, tmr i talk to my recruiter abt what mos i want n the ship date (i might choose 74D, CBRN Specialist in army) my families worried abt me joinin rn cuz of the trump situation lol, also i havent yelled in like 8 years so my voice is bouta be 🦅
@@vylenkortez2621 I only did meps then after went back home to do sophia, theres 3 tiers of recruits based on education and my recruiter said to get 15 college credits in sophia so ill be the same as a tier 1 recruut which is someone with a highschool diploma, my recruiter said ill most likely ship out to bct and ait in September, im 19 btw, idk if ur also gonna do the sophia program but it cost i think $100 to start a sophia account then $25 after doing the required classes, i did meps before sophia because if i did sophia first then didnt pass meps then itd be a waste of money, your recruiter would prolly help u with it if you were in my situation
Yoooo.......2011???? Its now thirteen years later and youre now thirteen years older. Strongly recommend the following: 1) dont join the military at your age. 2) try to join national guard/reserves instead of active duty. 3) just listen, for the love of god, just listen: dont join the Army at your age. If you can join tbe Air Force or the coast guard instead of the Army....join the Air Force or Coast Guard instead of the Army. Just listen. Aaron Battley literally had a video going over the branches where he literally said himself the *Air Force will treat you like an ADULT whereas the others (Army) will treat you like a KID* Theres a laundry list of problems you would have joining the Army in your thirties that you would not have near to the same degree if you joined the Air Force or Coast Guard. Just fucking listen, dude. The Army, especially if you are enlisted instead of an officer, if more for young kids. The Air Force and Coast Guard are more mature, which is going to fit you because youre a whole lot older. Please ask. Dont just "do research" but please ask before you just jump into the Army at your age. Itll save you a load of headache and heartache.
Hello Aron.thank you for your videos.I Started watching your videos since last year. I’m giving my pic at end of this July hopefully I will get good score.only thing I’m worried about is that I’m overweight according to height and weight standards but I will make it happen.I am from Nepal and I really like the American culture.Hoping to see you in army.thank you.have a good one.
The worst part is having a Friend get Blown In front of you all the body parts just lay there Lifeless you never are the Same after leaving the Military
i was going to go in the college. move in date was august 7th but i leave for meps tmr. milktary pays for everything and when you get out you can age a degree with experience instead of just a degree with no experience. it’s a good route
Yo no cap I watch this UA-camr before I joined to see his opinion and I just said screw it and joined and I regret nothing I’m 1 year in and I absolutely love it u really need to pick a job you enjoy doing every day I just want to thank you Aaron for all the wise words and advice much love 🫡🙏
I'm 24 and afraid. I want to join to better myself overall... I want to try for the Air Force since I hear it's a better quality of life. I feel I am too old though...
Go for it brother. I’m on the same boat, as a 23 year old that’s gonna be 24 soon, might as well join now to get the benefits. Time flies by really quick the older you get my brother.
Youre not too old for the military, and especially the Air force. Youre 24 not 34. But if you do go Air force (and dont get a job as an aircraft maintainer) you will be glad that you went Air Force at your age instead of Army where you would have been treated more like a little kid.
Joining the military can be a good thing but so is leaving the military. And joining the Army and Marines, with a degree the Navy, can be the worst thing you can do in your life.
@@dijonhall9089 Lets see with Army and Marines especially: Being treated like a moronic child because you're lower enlisted, to a worse degree than other branches? Check. Having to stay in the barracks for potentially several years longer if you don't get married than other branches have to? Check. Being sent to the woods for weeks at a time if not longer, without being able to bathe or without being able to access mobile or internet to contact family, all because the commander wants to make his record look good so he can make the next officer rank? Check. Not doing your MOS and instead spending most if not all your time in the motorpool (especially Army)? Check. Fuck fuck games to a worse degree than other branches? Check. Nonsensical bullshit formations? Check. Need I say more? The Army and Marines are literally the only two branches that actually have marching/running cadences saying they have an even shittier existence than the rest of the military. "They say in the Marine Corps, the coffee's mighty fine. Looks like muddy water, and tastes like turpentine' "Uh oh oh no. I gotta leave I gotta go. Army life is crazy!" None of the other branches have cadences like this. That's saying something. Although the Navy is shitty because you're stuck on a tight ship and lower enlisted are treated like crap too, but probably not as much like moronic children to the same degree as enlisted Army soldiers and marines are.
From what I seen on reddit veterans will warn you to pray you never have to see combat during your time, even if you survive without a scratch doesnt meant you won't get ptsd from witnessesing it
Our highest ranking drill seargent was SF green beret so on our 25mile ruck march my battle buddy tore his ACL he could walk so he can graduate i decided to carry his gear to so we marched i start passing everyone even the drill seargents so i beat everyone so the last day b4 graduation in july 1994 he gave me his sf coin from iraq an said of the 14 years of training your the first soldier i would go to war with i was shocked an honor
@AaronbTV money, friendships, culture, pto, vto, sick paid, vacation time off and the company culture. They really care about their workers I also liked the duties or responsibilities that we warehouse workers did in that job it was fun and amazing.
Are you glad you joined the military ? ‼️ LIKE THE VIDEO ‼️
I’m a police officer
I’m ready to leave bruh lol waiting on the experience 😅
I just barely got to my first station and want to leave because of all the restrictions to leave the US while on leave.
I want to but I’m 13 right now!
@@mantonchannel6321it’s a long process but it can be done, I’ve been to canada, Thailand, Japan, hmu if you need help
Loneliness, Depression, and anxiety? Count me in I go thriugh that shit just about everyday anyways 😤👍🏼. Enlisting soon 💪🏼
If theres a record of it then you are probably disqualified
@@golfery5119 pretty sure the depression has to be a disorder and not triggered by something
@@Baconcatboymilitary doesnt mess with mental disorders at all. If its not on any records. DENY DENY DENY
My thoughts exactly
i joined being the most mentally ill person imaginable, lied about mental illness, even my recruiter encouraged everyone to lie, and im now a completely different &better person (i first got to my unit in may)
I leave for Marine boot camp in 6 days bro already got my crayons ready 🫡
Damn you are getting there ahead of me. Good luck, man.
I leave August 27th bro goodluck brother
October for me. What contracts yall get?
Bro I leave on August 13th, Goodluck bro you got this, see you on the other side🫡
@@cloud-ru7jedude that just hits straight to any mans heart especially with that being said in a masterpuece of a game
Ngl this video was posted at the right time for me. I’m leaving for the Air Force on Tuesday and started thinking about life if I remain a civilian. I understand now that hard times don’t last and you need circumstances to make you the best version of yourself like butterflies do.
You’ll go far with that mindset ‼️
@@israelcoward1268 you’ll have a better quality of life in the af trust me, plus Air Force basic is strict that’s about it learn how to report correctly and make sure you have a 341 on u at all times and your good
@@Lazshadowwhat’s a 341 if you don’t mind me asking
Facts man! I’m in talks with an Airforce recruiter to apply to OTS. Being a civilian has been full of instability and I want better. Former ROTC leader at A&M with a MBA, I think I’m equipped to be successful and I’m determined to feed my family!
@@Genesis129GardenI myself am studying hard for the ASVAB so I can score high on it before I join the Air National Guard here in Oregon. 😊
If you want to make real 💰💰💰. In the military, do a very short contract like 4 years. While in the military study ( Cloud, system admin, software engineer). Get a security clearance. You could make about $350, 000 to about $500000 a year.
This is a possibility ‼️ got my A+ and other certs as well !
more detailss?
@@AaronbTVYessir ! 🔥🔥
That's what I'm doing, I already have a BSCS degree and have 7 years of experience in the tech industry currently making $180k/yr. But I'm going to join the Air Force as an Officer so I can get that security clearance, start a tech company and start getting multiple contracts so I can make over $1mil/yr. That security clearance opens a lot of doors
Man do they drug test you again in the army when you get to basic training the first week or is it random?
I passed my asvab and my personality test I got through Meps but I couldn’t swear in because the doctor gave me a wavier for my asthma I ended getting the wavier from the doctor test the next day so now I waiting so I could swear in for the Army you are the reason I signed up
Let’s gooo
I go to MEPS on Thursday for physical. Only thing that popped up on MHS Genesis test was asthma. Was misdiagnosed and never picked up an inhaler or anything. What did you say to the doctor when he or she asked you about it? Worried it might set me back also.
@@AK-ye4og the doctor will just talk to you about your medical so if you try to lie she will get the computer screen and flips it to show you as long as it’s not affecting you at the moment and if you hadn’t used a inhaler for a while you will be good and she will print up your paper work letting you know you need to bring a asmathe wavier to your recruiter and the test it’s not cheap it’s 150$ to take your asmathe pulmonary examine to make sure it’s not affecting you and your fine once you get your paper work from the doctor passing your asthma test you will be good and give it to your recruiter and you will be waiting to get the approval then you swear in 👍
@@RacconCity what’s a personality test? I’m retired Army and never heard of that.
@@brothermaurice yea it’s odd everyone has to take it now they want to make sure you are good up stairs it’s weird
I leaving tommorow for my first day, feel like a child all nervous and excited
As a 58-year-old LTC, you motivate me, Aaron. Just keep doing what you're doing. You're going to kill it!!
I'm tryna figure out how I can put this on my resume... thanks brother!
“ you can’t have dark without light “ - Aaron Battley
Lmfao I stole it from somewhere else for sure
Where’d the 2 R’s come from ?
@@AaronbTV bro I didn’t even notice, spelling error
Arren Bentley, my favorite philosopher
@@Valkyrie11b you have it backwards. You can't have light (good) without dark (bad). Not bad without good.
Unfortunately there's plenty of dark bad in the military probably more than the civilian world, but it can set you up for good light in civilian world when you do your contract with honorable discharge and get the hell out of there instead of trying to see if you can fuck around for a whole twenty years when you don't have too.
More unfortunately, there's even more dark bad in the marines and the army, for no extra good light. So that means, avoid the fuck out of the marines and army.
Hey man, I just watched your video, and I would like to adress my opinion on it.
You're totally right, man. Right now, I'm in Canada and reflected on this idea for several times but I think the most important point is getting out of your comfort zone. Joining the military is a great opportunity to grow in life and I think people don't really question it often.
I just watched this video at the perfect moment. Thanks again !
I enlist in the army Tuesday my meps got canceled twice to swear in twice because my recruiter forgot to send my tattoo waiver in but we finally got it sent last week 😊
Lmfao I know the wait is killing ya
@@AaronbTV lol yes I’m ready I’ve been watching all your videos to get a feel of what’s to come
Same ! I’m headed into the navy though passed everything just waiting for tattoo waiver to get approved
@@darreusjackson congrats on going to the navy I won’t be enlisting tomorrow they need me to take another pic of my tattoo from a different angle 🥹
@@StaceyDaughter I have a hand tattoo thats not offensive can I get a waiver? How did you get one?
I’m 31 years old in the process of enlisting, went to meps for physical 2 weeks ago and it was easier than I expected but I need a medical waiver for glaucoma. Praying that gets approved so I can swear in. You’re one of the reasons I joined because your videos were very informative and helped a lot!
Hell yea wish the best brotha, what MOS ?
@@AaronbTV thanks brother! I’m going for 25B!
@@calebokuo7616 good luck! Enjoy 20 weeks in A school.
Australian here. I've enlisted and ready to go at the start of next year. Im 18.
Civilian world is boring. As a Civilian...its boring af. I wish I joined the miltary. Always something to do and things to learn.
You can always enlist tho
@@herkload fax
Right now Im 15 and my dream is become an elite member of the Spainish army, I'll work hard and one day I'm gonna be there, I promise
Hell yea bro make it happen
What job/MOS do you want to get into? I know that there's a counter terrorism unit in Spain that's incredibly challenging and difficult to get into but really neat.
Shipping out the 26th of August to Ft. Jackson and going into 91B. You’re videos are good at calming my nerves and are very informational. Appreciate you Brother!! 💪🔥
91B 🔥🔥🔥🔥 💯💪🏾
Ayee dame here bro Aug 26 ft jackson 91b! Let's goo
@@davontahenry6904 🔥🔥🔥 💯💪🏾
good luck guys ❤ if i did it, you can do it as well. grad late 2023
91D shipping out the 27th, fort Jackson, see y’all there💪🏽
Ngl this was a dope video to come back to
I already joined, got a 40 contract as a parachute rigger (I ship on august 13th). But I am dead beat, decided to ruck for 5 miles and run for another one.
Amazing motivation.
Where are you shipping to? Because I'm shipping August 12 to Fort Moore
@@theweirdo2624Same
I was a 13M for four years(got out in 2022) now I’m with the guard. I’m close to being done with my bachelors (using the GI bill) the military has nothing but made me a better person in n out of it. I am very much considering going back in as 42A and doing the rest of my time! The army definitely made me a better person day and date 🇺🇸♥️
I joined in April and am currently in AIT at fort Sam Houston for 68W
How is it over there bro !
It's hot but stay motivated. You're gonna finish soon and love the Army. I'm here too. Have problems, reach out. 18-year LTC ready to help.
6 days to ship out to boot in fort Jackson, SC can't wait brotherrr!
See you 🎉😊
I got a 2.6 gpa in high school so dont feel too bad.
USAF ‘83-89 best overall experience of my life in every way…totally worth it all!!!
Damn bro I’m so surprised you’re from Zion IL, I was like whaaaaaaa did he just say? That’s dope! Glad to see you’re doing awesome out there! I’m from Waukegan, IL and soon by next year I’ll be in! Currently getting some medical records/waivers approved and Asvab up 🆙
Make it happen !
Way to go, Aaron, always throwing out knowledge. Proud of you young man ❤
Always nice to see you in the comments Marla !
Finally Aaron dropped a another vid 💯💪
I knew something was wrong 🤦
Brother the name is written in the left corner 😂
Bud his name is Aaron
@@AaronbTV my bad I wasn't thinking 🤦
I’ve been watching you since last year, next month I embark on my journey in the navy as an IT, may god guide me through this chapter 🎉
Fellow illinoisian!! I’m leaving for fort Jackson 09/16. Sending positive vibes from Woodstock, Il.
Just enlisted a few weeks out. I leave for basic on the 26th of August ! Let’s Go Army
I ship the same day!!
@@MemeStealer31 nice man, I’m doing 91C
Same here, ft jackson 91b
@@davontahenry6904 I’m going to fort Gregg Adams Jaskonville South Carolina
@@davontahenry6904 see you there bro 😎
Ive been stuck with my wheels just spinning in the mud for the last 22yrs. Im now 43yrs old and just joined the army best decision ive ever made
#wheelsoutthemud on my way to My Greatness!!
This happens to a lot of us. I'm glad you moved forward with it. Good luck and stay motivated.
I leave September 30th to fort sill enlisted as a 68W LETS GOO
AMERICA!!!!!!
Murica!
Liked the video before it even started. Aaron is fr the goat of UA-cam🐐💪🏻
Smart man
Legit I subscribed cause you used a spatula, fucking hilarious lmao❤
Heading to the hotel to get ready to ship tomorrow. 12B heading to fort Lenord Wood. Hoping for a great experience.
Was trying to join at 21 but I was impatient and got a muscle injury and left the DEP. Wish I didn’t sometimes… currently about to go back to school, gone see about ROTC.
I ship out August 6th to ft moore. 18x contract. Looking forward to this new chapter
good luck bro
Hope you see this after you get back, good luck man! I leave August 15th!
Shipping out August 5th to Fort Lost In the Woods for 12b!
You got this my boy
@@AaronbTV Thanks man, that means a lot! Your videos have been beyond helpful with preparing.
If you want a raging nicotine addiction, alcoholism, and two ex wives join
Sounds about right but we all make choices lmfao
I already have a raging nicotine addiction and 2 failed relationships. I just enlisted on Friday. Does that mean that I'm already ahead of the curve?
@@AaronbTV speaking for the majority of our kind
@@diegodelamota1199 100% you’ll make staff in 3 years
@@diegodelamota1199helllllll yeah 💪🏼
I got a lot of shit going on in life right now and I’m starting physical training to join the marines because I want to prove to myself I can achieve what I set my mind to doing. I’m 16 right now and have made bad choices in the last couple of years and I’m really thinking committing to this goal is what will help me turn my shit around
Aye bro I love your videos I’m figuring my life out right now and whether I join the military or not I wish the best for you and people who surround and even the ones who watch your videos behind the screen love you all even if you don’t see this keep spreading love and let god luck whatever you believe keep blessing you on your path you will make it
We don’t want cussing lol. Hold dat standers 😂😂😂😭💜
I am 17 I live in Jacksonville fl I am heading to the recruiting office tomorrow.
I always wanted to be a soldier ever since i was 4 years old. I served 5 years in the army cadets from 13 until 18. I tried to join the army pass the selection course but got rejected because i got Autism, then tried to join the israeli army but got rejected because I didn't speak Hebrew. I then joined the airforce but scored low on the aptitude test, so only thing i got was chef. After serving for a year after basic, i went to do my chef training, 5 weeks in, i droped out, i worked on the base for a bit until i could retake the test to get something else but failed. Therefore i was removed from military service. I wanted to serve my country and get a chance to go on deployments but i was denied that time and time again. Now as a civilian, im trying to find my Purpose in life, i lost parts of my confidence, i don't know if i even have a right to call myself a veteran after all i done. I just feel like a huge let down. My advice, enjoy every single minute of the military, the good and the bad, it will all pay off in the end. They will help you to be better
Blessed up! 🙏🏿
You are blessed beyond limits 🙏🏿.
I’ve been thinking about joining for a while, I graduate high school in two years and I’ve taken a few months to think it over and I’ve decided that it’s really what I want to do, multiple family members have discouraged me from joining but, it just makes me want to do it more, my mind has changed before but I think I finally found what I want to do, my grandfather has given me great encouragement, he was a Marine and served in Vietnam, he was 1st battalion 1st Marines, thank you for making the video, you’ve made my decision all the more easier. ❤
You’re awesome man. I appreciate the good vibes going into this
When you're on the street with ptsd and no legs because you got sent to some desert to fight a proxy war you Bearley understand for the millitary industrial complex to make money
I hope you keep the same energy
Then I’m going to live with you Mason
you realize fewer than 10% of positions in the military are combat related right?
@soggyhasclips true and even tho it's not likely unless more unexpected wars come to fruition there's always that chance you could be deployed to combat
@@MitchellR-vi2vc highly unlikely tho, video is very disingenuous
Never been away from family in my life I'm worried im going to get extremely depressed and home sick going into basic. I ship out August 12th, im actually so worried
You got it just gotta do it
Amazing vid, shipping out this Tuesday to bmt and this helped a lot
Booo Airforce
bros been in the gym i see😂😂
He looks damn good. 😊
He really does look darn good. 😊
I get shipped to basic on the 6th signed a 5 year as a 13 bravo cannon crew member and I’m ready man
Please tell me you got a bonus
@@AaronbTVyeah I did I got like 20000
Going down to meet the recruiter tomorrow, pretty excited. I've done all my research. This video was put out at a perfect time because I still needed some reassurance that everything would be ok
@@Jeebaroo when you say you've done all your research , what are you talking about because i promise/guarantee you that you're going to experience so much that you werent even thinking about before.
And if you plan on joining the Army/marines, then for sure you haven't done "all" your "research" because if you did then you wouldn't be joining the Army/Marines.
This is a great video. Everything has pros and cons. Continue to move forward and inspire others.
they give billions to other countries, yet no pay raises for military, . . . old veteran!
Hey! I've been watching you for a while, and I and currently in the process of joining the Canadian Navy Reserves as a Marine Technician, fixing engines. But my main goal is to go to the royal military college and become a Naval Systems Engineering Officer, the officer in charge of marine techs, so I am racking up experience to help me get in. I went to talk with the recruiter with my parents and they helped convinced them that I should join the reserves. They still don't want me to go to the royal military college because I will be locked in for so long, and I was never in cadets, so they think I may not like it. But I feel I can't give up, because it my destiny. 🙂
Leave August 15th.. nervous but excited. Just wanna experience new things with my family.
Meeting the recruiter Sunday because I sucked at school always wanted my whole life to be in the army n shit and this full time job shit rn 45-50 hours a week not fulfilling shit for me so this video definitely helped me with the decision to step out the comfort zone
I feel you man good luck.
YEW! Glory to God, I’m stoked to join, I want to make a difference in this world
I hope it's the best thing. As soon as these waivers are done, I'm out to USMC boot.
I ship for Navy boot camp in 5 days, but I'm 28 lol
Age don’t matter, congratulations sailor 🙏
@alcatrazallende222 thank you ma'am! 🫡
I’m going back hopefully hopefully MEPs give me the green light and we can rock and roll.
Leaving tomorrow 😮💨😮💨
Good luck brotha
Im 23 getting ready to join the army meps went good as well
missed these vids
Im not gonna lie i really am considering enlisting, maybe the air force or whatever i consider joining, listening to all of this gave me some perspective and honestly i am afraid wondering what am i trying to get myself into, keep in mind i am 26 going on 27 and already regretting where i currently am in my life and i want out. I dont know if its just me, i dont want joining to be the biggest mistake of my life simply because i want to change who i am and be able to have the strength to achieve a successful life
Join the nasty games for 6 years most of them inactive you get all perks from army and you only gotta show up 2 weekends a month me an my buddies actually became better disciplined,restraint,and even 28 years later I'm a dead shot an in Virginia no one can beat me shooting I was 30 for 30 even now with iron sites
Same here bro except I'm 23
I’m shipping to Fort Sill on January 22nd to be a 35G! Anyone else going in January?
Your vids are some of the only positive reinforcements that keep me going in ts lol
Also shoutout lake county sure waukegan area not the best but still that’s home
Ayyyee you know how it is Fr 😂 y’all football team 🗑️
I just did meps n got a 54 asvab (which is pretty good since i dropped outta hs in 9th grade), just finished the sophia program for 15 college credits, tmr i talk to my recruiter abt what mos i want n the ship date (i might choose 74D, CBRN Specialist in army) my families worried abt me joinin rn cuz of the trump situation lol, also i havent yelled in like 8 years so my voice is bouta be 🦅
So did you do your bct ait or did you need to do the Sophia program before you could
N how old r you
@@vylenkortez2621
I only did meps then after went back home to do sophia, theres 3 tiers of recruits based on education and my recruiter said to get 15 college credits in sophia so ill be the same as a tier 1 recruut which is someone with a highschool diploma, my recruiter said ill most likely ship out to bct and ait in September, im 19 btw, idk if ur also gonna do the sophia program but it cost i think $100 to start a sophia account then $25 after doing the required classes, i did meps before sophia because if i did sophia first then didnt pass meps then itd be a waste of money, your recruiter would prolly help u with it if you were in my situation
I wish I watched this video in 2011 when I was on the fence of enlisting but now I’m talking to my recruiter for the army
Yoooo.......2011???? Its now thirteen years later and youre now thirteen years older.
Strongly recommend the following:
1) dont join the military at your age.
2) try to join national guard/reserves instead of active duty.
3) just listen, for the love of god, just listen: dont join the Army at your age. If you can join tbe Air Force or the coast guard instead of the Army....join the Air Force or Coast Guard instead of the Army. Just listen. Aaron Battley literally had a video going over the branches where he literally said himself the *Air Force will treat you like an ADULT whereas the others (Army) will treat you like a KID*
Theres a laundry list of problems you would have joining the Army in your thirties that you would not have near to the same degree if you joined the Air Force or Coast Guard.
Just fucking listen, dude. The Army, especially if you are enlisted instead of an officer, if more for young kids. The Air Force and Coast Guard are more mature, which is going to fit you because youre a whole lot older.
Please ask. Dont just "do research" but please ask before you just jump into the Army at your age. Itll save you a load of headache and heartache.
Hello Aron.thank you for your videos.I Started watching your videos since last year. I’m giving my pic at end of this July hopefully I will get good score.only thing I’m worried about is that I’m overweight according to height and weight standards but I will make it happen.I am from Nepal and I really like the American culture.Hoping to see you in army.thank you.have a good one.
Can’t wait to see it !
I go to basic for the marines in August and I’m not nervous I just have the jitters I just trying to be mentally prepare
I am bout to ship out on September 23rd! GO ARMY HOAAAHH
Where ya going !?
@@AaronbTV Fort Sill
I joining to complete my remaining first contract. after that I would let life choice it.
The worst part is having a Friend get Blown In front of you all the body parts just lay there Lifeless you never are the Same after leaving the Military
Thank You Man🤲🏾✝️🙏🏾
feels more real when you cuss
Started signing up for the military, been talking to my recruiter
I ship for basic training in un Sept and i really cant wait to go
Me too September 9th
@@cellycell8970I go oct 7th good luck buddy it’s your time
I'm turning 18 in 2 weeks and still considering joining the military because I'm an online college student. I hope that I'll make the right choice.
i was going to go in the college. move in date was august 7th but i leave for meps tmr. milktary pays for everything and when you get out you can age a degree with experience instead of just a degree with no experience. it’s a good route
Yo no cap I watch this UA-camr before I joined to see his opinion and I just said screw it and joined and I regret nothing I’m 1 year in and I absolutely love it u really need to pick a job you enjoy doing every day I just want to thank you Aaron for all the wise words and advice much love 🫡🙏
Just got out of basic at AIT for 13m and I’m a hold under cuz the school house so packed and this shit already sucks haha😂 hope it gets better
I was a hold over bro, it was depressing mundane bs work. It gets better and will eventually be a figment of your career ! Stay strong
I'm 24 and afraid. I want to join to better myself overall... I want to try for the Air Force since I hear it's a better quality of life. I feel I am too old though...
Go for it brother. I’m on the same boat, as a 23 year old that’s gonna be 24 soon, might as well join now to get the benefits. Time flies by really quick the older you get my brother.
as someone younger ur not too old bro
Ur not to old bro.. go for it
Your not too old I just finished basic and there was 35 year olds there
Youre not too old for the military, and especially the Air force. Youre 24 not 34. But if you do go Air force (and dont get a job as an aircraft maintainer) you will be glad that you went Air Force at your age instead of Army where you would have been treated more like a little kid.
Im finna join if i dont get hired at McDonald's
Got a big decision to make their 💀
LMAOOO
@@Trippywolf222😂😂😂😂😂
Joining the military can be a good thing but so is leaving the military. And joining the Army and Marines, with a degree the Navy, can be the worst thing you can do in your life.
Elaborate more…
@@dijonhall9089 Lets see with Army and Marines especially: Being treated like a moronic child because you're lower enlisted, to a worse degree than other branches? Check.
Having to stay in the barracks for potentially several years longer if you don't get married than other branches have to? Check.
Being sent to the woods for weeks at a time if not longer, without being able to bathe or without being able to access mobile or internet to contact family, all because the commander wants to make his record look good so he can make the next officer rank? Check.
Not doing your MOS and instead spending most if not all your time in the motorpool (especially Army)? Check.
Fuck fuck games to a worse degree than other branches? Check.
Nonsensical bullshit formations? Check.
Need I say more?
The Army and Marines are literally the only two branches that actually have marching/running cadences saying they have an even shittier existence than the rest of the military.
"They say in the Marine Corps, the coffee's mighty fine. Looks like muddy water, and tastes like turpentine'
"Uh oh oh no. I gotta leave I gotta go. Army life is crazy!"
None of the other branches have cadences like this. That's saying something. Although the Navy is shitty because you're stuck on a tight ship and lower enlisted are treated like crap too, but probably not as much like moronic children to the same degree as enlisted Army soldiers and marines are.
I leave on the 9th of next month. Im actually pretty excited to take on this new challenge when i start the navy bct. Im going to do my best.
Good luck! Wishing you a Good vibes and experiences on your new journey
@lanisessence2875 thank you so much I really appreciate it 🙌💯
Just got to my first duty station I’m in processing rn 11b and I get sent to Korea in October idk what to think tbh
Just graduated bmt this week milltary best choice i made so far
I see a lot of people in a comments that are going to ship out and not too many that are veterans
Agreed
From what I seen on reddit veterans will warn you to pray you never have to see combat during your time, even if you survive without a scratch doesnt meant you won't get ptsd from witnessesing it
Happy birthday
Thank you sir! You make us laugh too 😂
Thank you bro good vid
i dont mind you cussing its youtube.
I leave October 29th! I’m 30 years old it’s never too late
Our highest ranking drill seargent was SF green beret so on our 25mile ruck march my battle buddy tore his ACL he could walk so he can graduate i decided to carry his gear to so we marched i start passing everyone even the drill seargents so i beat everyone so the last day b4 graduation in july 1994 he gave me his sf coin from iraq an said of the 14 years of training your the first soldier i would go to war with i was shocked an honor
Thank you for your service !
First! I ship out to ft moore august 19th 2024! 11x!
Same brother see u there 🪖
What MOS ?
@@AaronbTV Iam going to do 68W 4 years.
Same see you there bro
I'm shipping on the 12th to Fort Moore
I almosted joined at 18. Didn’t. Went to college got a degree worked horrible jobs and now I’m joining the military at 31. The military is way better.
Amazon was the best job I've ever worked at.
Why
@AaronbTV money, friendships, culture, pto, vto, sick paid, vacation time off and the company culture. They really care about their workers I also liked the duties or responsibilities that we warehouse workers did in that job it was fun and amazing.
My goal is to get that 20 year mark, retire and move to a country where the American money goes far and live like a millionaire.
im a 14E in AIT with 19 more weeks of class left , my first duty station is south korea
I ship to bt tmr😭
Dial in bro
Time to lock in good luck
goin to meps tomorrow, im kinda scared boys, my parents are against it. its my own decision, hopefully i didnt just mess up.
You didn’t mess up bro. You’ll be good. Stay positive, stay blessed.
Heey brother next week I got my asvab test wish me luck💪🤣 on my practice I got 21 💀