Always wanted to serve but got talked out of it when I was in high school and regretted it ever since. Later in life at 27 I felt the call again and couldn’t ignore it and here I am getting ready for a whole new life
Joined the army just recently, though about joining the guards in 2018 I concluded it wasn't the time. In 2021, when ukraine and russia happened I started to think okay this might be the call. Waited a little bit cause I was still in school. The schooling I went through fell through and nothing came up for a job. The job I was working with had let me go. So here I am a guy about at the time 8 months out of college freshly let go from a workplace. I had nothing to loose. Here I am about 2 years later completed the Norwegian ruck, soldier of the month board, placed one of the top in AIT and basic. Im telling you Id never though I would I have gone this far.
Fear but also unsure what job that will translate to the civilian world. I wouldn't mind doing infantry but at the same time I need a job that will switch to the regular life in order to have a better career
@@madfoxgaming2493there are a lot of MOS’s that translate. You could do bridge construction,plumber,cyber security(I don’t remember what the MOS is called) all you need to do is contact a recruiter or go to the Army website and look at the jobs
My advice is to stay 100% committed to your decision if you decide to join. Best advice I got was from a platoon sergeant once told me “Do as your f***ing told” and you will be fine.
I'm 39, enlisted on March 07th and shipping out To Missouri on April 1st! Although I'm a bit nervous but i just wanna do it! It's never late to follow your dreams! Wish me luck
There is as much of a choice for me, I signed up last December. And I ship out January 22 of this year. So unless I want to spend time in jail, I going in. And I’m putting an end to prison tradition in my family, so boot camp is the option for me!💪
That is a lie! you will NOT go to jail for backing out last minute. I honestly WISH I would have backed out because now I realize how horrible of a mistake I made and that the Army is not for me. If you truly think the Army life is for you then think about it again. And when you think you might like it think again. If you still like it then go for it, but if you think at any point "maybe this isn't for me" then call up your recruiter and tell them you aren't doing it. They'll threaten jail/fines but it simply isn't true they cant take you to jail.
@@jagergaming2281 Have a dead end job, no time or money for school, and being worked 16 to 24 hours, and constantly have to fight for your pay, and not be able to afford a home, doesn’t seem like a life that worth going back too. The army doesn’t sound that bad to me, be yelled at or mass punishment. Is not as bad as working 20 hours and yelled for showing up to the next day🙄
@@AnthonyBueno-wj2xi The mass punishment in training isn't bad. The yelling isn't bad either it's just stressful. But you will have similar issues in the Army as well. I have already had to fight with finance for my pay (what little I already get). You will get ACTUAL punishments (not just push ups) just because a NCO is mad and he decides you breathed the wrong way. And every day so far I have been working for AT LEAST 18 hours or more. Lord have mercy if you get a CQ shift at night because then you get no sleep and end up working for what seems like 48 hours straight and when you fall asleep standing up, leadership acts surprised. Oh and if you are sick/injured you practically gotta beg to go get seen and hope that you can make up whatever training you miss that day because of it. And on top of this, whatever pay you DO get, it's not enough to afford pretty much anything until you get into the NCO ranks (which is E5+ and that takes at least 2 or 3 years of service). I wish I would have just worked more hours at my job and crashed on a buddy's couch for a month or two until I could afford to move out rather than signing on the dotted line thinking I could handle it all. But hey, if you see the Army as a way out of the life you are currently living, all the power to you because I'm unable to handle this bullshit and every day Is one step closer to me just completely snapping and jumping out a 3rd story window.
I wanted to join the Army right out of high school but made some dumb decisions when I was younger and skipped school and couldn't graduate.I felt stuck in my life and didn't know what to do now I'm 26 now and finishing my last 2 tests to get my GED so i can join the army and better my life. I'm excited to continue my journey to bettering my life!
Thank you Ben, I’m speaking to a recruiter tomorrow. I actually thought of joining back when I was in community college at 20/21 and used to get calls from my recruiter in the area that works with the community college. However I never followed through because I felt like I could not survive boot camp. However I recently had a an epiphany and realized that I’m going nowhere in my life working Uber eats out of college and only having warehouse/low wage jobs. Now I just turned 24 & I’m ready to talk to a recruiter tomorrow and take my test to get started. I’m tired of being weak and always backing out not following through with anything I do. I’m all in to turn my life around! 💪
I’m in the same situation now at 20 years old. Aimlessly enrolled in Community College working minimum wage jobs with no purpose or passion in my life. I’ve backed out of so many things in my life but I need to put my foot down and make a change for myself. I hope everything’s going well for you bro
I finished basic in September at Benning, I think everyone should do it, it’s a big commitment though so if you’re gonna do it be sure you’re 100% hellbent on finishing what you started.
I literally ship out to fort Jackson tomorrow and yep it's got me pretty nervous having just have 1 day till I leave. I'm 22 and couldn't afford to move out of my parents house and I wanted to travel far and get paid to learn a good job. See you out there guys!
@@dee_young32 it’s based on the job you picked . My first job I picked had be leaving February 13th but when I changed it to another job my shipped date changed to February 20th
I've been working with my recruiter since March 2023. I just swore in and I'll be shipping out in February! I'm so happy I made the decision and finally did it. I'm so excited for this next phase of life
I'm joining the army this year. I've held back way too long. Was so close to joining straight out of highschool, but decided I'd give college a try. That didn't go as planned so now there's nothing holding me back
Signed my contract in august for 11X! I ship out July 1st a few weeks after my high school graduation. I’m nervous but I’m so excited! You are such a big inspiration to me and I’m so excited to serve my country
That’s true the step is high but this is a good and wonderful challenge you are not alone so much help for you .. thank you Sir for this amazing info 😊
I am currently in the prosses of joining the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic 68W. One of the best experiences working out and attending drills to prepare for Bootcamp and Army life. I have always wanted to join from when I was 7 and I knew that I wanted to fight for the Freedom of our Country. I graduate High School early because of the Army and turn 18 in AIT, can't wait for the good and hard times in the Army
I joined the Army NG in 2007. I served 6.5 years part time. I deployed to Iraq for a year in 2008/2009. I earned my BA and MBA in the guard mostly free using NJ guard tuition waiver and post 9/11 GI bill. I medically retired from the guard due to an illness (non-combat) I sustained in Iraq. I might have developed my condition anyway, but since it was first diagnosed on active duty it is considered service connected. I have 100 percent VA rating and get over 4k a month tax free from the VA. I don’t pay property taxes on my house. I used my disabled veterans preference to land a good job with Social Security. I double dip between my salary and VA compensation. My student loans were forgiven due to my 100 percent rating. The Army was the best decision I ever made. I get Tricare insurance for me and my family for life. I get free dental at the VA. I also can use the VA for medical care for free. My wife and kids qualify for money for school under chapter 35 dependent education assistance from the VA.
I’m 32 and in the process of applying for active warrant aviator. My packet was just submitted this week for the board. This has been a 2 year process, but I know it’ll be worth it. Going through this now, instead of 17/18, has been an eye opener. I’d love to see more interviews involving folks that signed on the dotted line later in life. Anyways, love your videos! 😎
Currently almost done with my AIT 88M in Fort Leonard wood. BCT was fun and sucks bc the weather during winter. I miss my boys from BCT we're great group.
@@golfery5119 I know I know young as hell, but I was so close when I was 18 but I let other people and circumstances dictate what was good for me in life and I regret it. Its not necessarily a bad thing that I’m going with alittle more life experience, but still. I look at it like this, I have friends who have been in for awhile now 2 -4 years now at this point and some of them have gotten the rank of specialist or corporal even Sargent at this age and I’m coming in as a little E2 private, I got catching up to do.
@@golfery5119 I know really young huh. I say this because I was ready at 18 but I let other people decide and dictate what was good for me in life. I suppose it’s a plus coming in with some life experience but I got friends who’ve been in a few years at this point and they’re already E4s and some even E5s. I got some catching up to do, l get to come in as a E2.
I graduated on Oct 19 from ft Jackson A-Co 3-39th 4th PLT beserkers!!!! I’m still in AIT at ft Leonard Wood as CBRN and so far so good it’s not a walk in the park but it’s being good I’ve made good friends. Btw I’m 33 I joined at 32 married and have 2 small children it sucks being away from family but it’s a small sacrifice we’re all making for better rewards. We’re all moving to Colorado hopefully next month so we’ll see how that goes. If you’re young and single go for it! Make the best out of it and keep ya head up
I appreciate it. Made it through the forge without any issue. Now Im at AIT just spinning my wheels until I get picked up for class. @@hybridramper-futurearmy1160
I ship out on the 15th going to ft Benning"Moore" lol I'll be 28 a few days before I leave grew up in the military. Never bit the bullet. Have a family now and decided it was the right time. My advice for anybody as someone who's done a lot outside of the military, I will always recommend it give it a try. The benefits outweigh everything unless you're real lucky outside of the military
Good stuff you have life experience upon going in. Also you can still do 20 yrs and retire fairly young. 20 yrs goes by quick. Some people are trying to start a career at 50 yrs old. Although it's never too late.. ✌🏿
I'm 39 and just enlisted in the army national guard as a 12 Romeo. Had to jump through a bunch of hoops age and moral waivers but I swore in Monday and ship out January 13th 🫡
I graduated BCT Dec.1st at ft.sill. I’m still at Sill for AIT as I’m a 13M. Just show up with the right uniform at the right time and at the right place and actually try, you’ll succeed. I am so far and I’m 33.
Ship out in February as a 15Q to Fort Jackson. Coming in a little older (30) but at least I’ll be a SPC. Looking forward to leaving civilian life honestly.
On an academic topic, study up on the ASVAB with an emphasis on the AFQT score. Don’t focus on just making above the cutoff score of the respective service, go well above it! This will help you get a better MOSs instead of some bum job.
Shipping to Moore this Sunday and am pretty hyped! Any advice on what I should pack? I’m thinking of buying a lock now for my future locker instead of later
The military is best if you’re like 28+ and the chances of you retiring or owning a house is slim to none because the best you can do on the job market is land a job where the peak salary is $5-$10 above minimum wage, you’re better off joining the military and picking up a trade MOS. Become an army plumber or a navy HT, do your 20 years and then retire at 53 with a house to come home to somewhere in middle America. That’s honestly my plan. I’m 22 but I acknowledge that I’m behind life due to to a myriad of reasons, and the reality is that the best I can do on the job market is work in a warehouse or work as a line cook making $2-$5 above whatever McDonald’s is paying.
Happy new year my man, I enlisted in the national guard in November 2023 as a 68W and I’m shipping for basic after I finish my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in April. I have a lot of questions about pursuing PA school after I come back from AIT. Can I reach you via email?
I turn 42 December 20/2023. I took the asvab and did MEPS sometime in November 2023. Was hoping to get my age waiver approved before my 42nd birthday. My recruiter did all he could to make sure my paperwork went through the proper channels to get the approval but my birthday. Cause 42 was the limit. What are my chances of it getting approved. Now that I’m almost a month into my 42nd bday. Joint the army national guard.
Currently working with Marine Recruiter for 2 months now, but definitely going to switch to army. Only thing the marine recruiter is telling me i need to work on is running and push-ups so ive started that. Otherwise hes says ill be ready for boot. Any advice to help me get better at push-ups? My upper body strength is shit im 6ft 220lbs and need a little boost!
I’m 33, a mother of two and I’ve been working on losing weight to be able to pass tape. I’ve lost 10lbs so far and continuing to stay motivated. Joining has been something that I’ve been wanting to do since I was 8, but my family has always stopped me from doing it. Now, I’m doing it for 1. myself, I don’t want to be 50 and think back, “I should’ve just done it.”, and 2. for my kids. I know it’ll extremely hard, but it’ll benefit my family in the long run.
I'm currently working on getting my GED at 29 and hopefully next year I can get in there and get out of working at a grocery store and build a better life for myself and my wife and 3 year old son.
I enlisted back in 2015 but quit due to getting really bad stress fractures 5 or 6 weeks in. I've regretted quitting instead of recycling for so long now and I think I'm going to try enlisting again.
I’m 26! Talking to a recruiter Wednesday. I passed the asvab before but for the navy just never followed through. This time my plan is to go Army 11b just can’t seem to shake that grunt itch
Currently joining the army this year ,I chose military police, ship date is April 17 🔥pumped to find out what is really like , good luck to all joining the year !
I was in the army reserves when i turned 18, civilian life has sucked for me and my reserves career ended in 2021, i now want to join the active army to have the stability that i want , in the back of my head im having second thoughts about going this route.
@@JeffreyThomas-rm6ny I’m going to be 28 in February also my fiancé and I are going to the courts to get married before I ship out. It gives us time to get things in order before I head out
@@dbesh5723 Me and my wife got married a couple weeks ago at our courthouse as well , I’m waiting on a waiver for pot possession about 6 years ago and hoping they pass me thru to go to meps by the end of February. Good luck to you and your wife , I’m 27 with four kids.
I’m currently going thru the process of trying to get into the army with no ged none violent felony an a-dd diagnosis from childhood but luckily I have a great recruiter, wish me luck all the odds are stacked against me right now.
@@19ShilohK appreciate it bro, they have me getting 15 collage credits (5 online classes) instead of ged, I have one more class left, so now I just wait to see if my waiver for the felony mushrooms smhh is going to get accepted…
Im 23 gonna turn 24 its been on my mind since high school and i last year i weight 311 now im 216 and snice a lot of weight probably need to lose more but i feel like ive been stuck and now im go see a recruiter and im gonna join for me
I joined back in 2003 at age 26. I served ten years and took a medical discharge. Now at 46 I'm in the process of going back in via the Reserves or National Guard.
Hi there can I just ask you a question. I’m a 19 year old female. I’m 134 pounds and 5’6. I best believe that I can do 8 push ups. I wanted to ask you about my 2 miles run. How long should it be? Can I walk for a bit though and then run again? I tried running yesterday and I walked for a bit and my time came down to 28 minutes. I’m shipping off March 15. I hope you’ll answer my questions. Thanks!!
im currently 23 and will be 24 in august i was gonna join when i was 21 but ended up not because i had an accident and hurt my leg. but now im at the end of my recovery and im gonna start heading to the gym again to get into shape, i'm quite nervous but am hopful this time will be my last and ill end this year in the service!
Nice man I’m contemplating joining as well need to get in shape I’m at 215 right now need to at least get to 195. I’m 23 as well. Got a wife and 2 kids I think this might be good for me and my family but the world is looking a little crazy right now.
I completed basic at age 34 in 2010, and deployed to Afghanistan in 2013. Just do, it I now work for the US Department of state! Best decision of my life!!
Will they kick out a sit if they can’t run. I’ve heard “ oh they will help you get through “ and if you fail the 2nd time you’re out”. My 22yr old none physical son is leaving on 8/18 for BCT and I’m a nervous wreck
Wait a minute, you can get a 2 year contract; Thats the first time ive heard that, so the army is going to train you and send you to a school, and let you out after two years, thats hard to for me to take in, but if thats so my advice is to get some legal advice to see if thats true if it is thats what i would do to see how things go and two years is nothing
Go guard unless you wanna fully give up pretty much everything you have at home for how ever long you sign..basic is light work btw 98 percent of people pass.
I wanna join the national guard but I'm also scared to join but at the same time I'm not sure what I wanna do as far as a job, I just know that I wanna get a job that will translate to the civilian world
If I were you I'd join sooner than later,. It's only in the weekends so not that hard, it's not like active or when your at basic an AIT it's more relaxed,. But stay off the grass 😂,.
Hey I'm curious Ben, If I were to sign a contract for infantry for 3 years. Say I wanted to re-enlist could I pick a different MOS after my contract was up?
The good news about Sill is that it’s flat so no running up hills. The bad news is that it’s flat so no running relief by running down hills. Also as a side benefit, you get to see artillery shells explode spectacularly; Sill is an artillery school.
Welp. Good luck, I'm in AIT after graduating BCT in fort sill. It's not fun at all and its a twisted kind of hell they put you through so prepare yourself mentally and physically.
Went to fort sill for basic in 2008. I know basic is a lot different now than when I went back in the day but you’ll be alright. Just do what your told when your told to do it and you’ll make it through. I would say my worse part of basic was when I got sick and then everyone in my platoon got sick. I remember doing a 10 mile ruck march with a 103 degree fever and I’m 5 feet 4 inches. It sucked but I stuck to it and made it through. You got this! I would say the cadre in my AIT were worse than my drill sgt’s. My drill sgt’s were loud always yelling and we got smoked every single day. But the cadre in my AIT were just straight assholes! Complete jerks! lol good times! Lolol
Hey man, just watched a video. I really enjoyed it right now I’m in the process of talking with my recruiter and everything but I’m overweight I have lost over 50 pounds. I got to lose three more inches off my waist then I’m good to go to Mepps, but at Mepps I’m scared I’m gonna fail because I had a concussion three years ago and I have real bad eyesight, give me your honest opinion do you think I will feel me because of my concussion three years ago or either the bad eyesight?
You will be totally fine. Your concussion doesn’t matter I’ve had at least 3-5 concussions in my life and did fine, just wear glasses and you’re good. Just don’t mention the concussion and if they ask about it just play it down
The only reason I dont regret joining after high school is because of the MGI BILL and the College Fund plus the extended GI kicker, and the VA loan which I still use and now have bought my second property. Im 43 now. I was in from 1998 to 2002. But those were the longest 4 years of my life. Should have done a 2 year but was told my MOS didn't allow for that. Also the "Military experience" didn't help any, I still got my first engineering job as a level 1 engineer. In retrospect I probably could have negotiated for a Level 2 since I was a SGT in the Army but I didn't. Im lucky I got out before the Iraq invasion because my entire unit was sent and I was concerned Id get called back when I was full time freshman in college.
I am 26 years, and am leaving for basic training this summer, Army, 11B Infantryman. Plan on doing it for at least 4-8 years. Then switch my MOS to become an Army Chaplain, granted I get through the schooling while in to get my masters in divinity, and the schooling after to be a Chaplain. Part of why I didn’t these past couple years was because of the administration, fall of Afghanistan, what Mark Miley was talking about, “white rage,” and the woke military ads. But now I understand my service has nothing to do with that, it’s to serve the country, upholding the constitution and our bill of rights. In honor of those who have gone before myself in my own family, those who died, as all others from the founding of our nation. I am extremely excited to serve this country in my life, an honor to. Where I am in life as well, didn’t seem like I am going anywhere, so I can resonate with that. My Great Grandfather spent 31 years in the military. Fought in both WW2 and Korea. This is the best decision of my life and I feel God is calling myself to do so.
What’s holding you back from joining the Military? If you are joining what was your reason as to why? Happy New Year Ya’ll! 💯🎉
Always wanted to serve but got talked out of it when I was in high school and regretted it ever since. Later in life at 27 I felt the call again and couldn’t ignore it and here I am getting ready for a whole new life
@@dbesh5723 Congrats on starting the journey!
Joined the army just recently, though about joining the guards in 2018 I concluded it wasn't the time. In 2021, when ukraine and russia happened I started to think okay this might be the call. Waited a little bit cause I was still in school. The schooling I went through fell through and nothing came up for a job. The job I was working with had let me go. So here I am a guy about at the time 8 months out of college freshly let go from a workplace. I had nothing to loose. Here I am about 2 years later completed the Norwegian ruck, soldier of the month board, placed one of the top in AIT and basic. Im telling you Id never though I would I have gone this far.
Fear but also unsure what job that will translate to the civilian world. I wouldn't mind doing infantry but at the same time I need a job that will switch to the regular life in order to have a better career
@@madfoxgaming2493there are a lot of MOS’s that translate. You could do bridge construction,plumber,cyber security(I don’t remember what the MOS is called) all you need to do is contact a recruiter or go to the Army website and look at the jobs
My advice is to stay 100% committed to your decision if you decide to join. Best advice I got was from a platoon sergeant once told me “Do as your f***ing told” and you will be fine.
It is easy to be said then done but thst isn't good enough.
You can quit if you don't like it.
@@Donner906 true
@@Donner906 I did
I'm 39, enlisted on March 07th and shipping out To Missouri on April 1st! Although I'm a bit nervous but i just wanna do it! It's never late to follow your dreams! Wish me luck
GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND! I'm 37...what branch??? Did you get hassle getting in??!
Hey Good Luck , I'm 37 and waiting on my physical. hoping to ship out in may fingers crossed x :)
@@adiishah1 same here buddy. Clearing medical documents NOW, PASSED asvab yesterday... physical is next ! Good luck to you, brother.
I’d be interested to hear how it’s going I’m 34 in the process of joining myself
@@travispohlman2710 going great for me. Just pass all your examinations and exams and you're in!
I just talked with my recruiter today and set up my ASVAB test. Wish me luck, I’m praying this move will give me a chance in this world.
Best of luck
Feb 5th for me! Good luck my guy
@@lilniizwhen did you go to MEPS ? Did you have options as to how soon you can ship out ?
@@dee_young32 I’m going to take the test feb 5th
how did you do i take mine the 1st
@@lilniiz
There is as much of a choice for me, I signed up last December. And I ship out January 22 of this year. So unless I want to spend time in jail, I going in. And I’m putting an end to prison tradition in my family, so boot camp is the option for me!💪
That is a lie! you will NOT go to jail for backing out last minute. I honestly WISH I would have backed out because now I realize how horrible of a mistake I made and that the Army is not for me. If you truly think the Army life is for you then think about it again. And when you think you might like it think again. If you still like it then go for it, but if you think at any point "maybe this isn't for me" then call up your recruiter and tell them you aren't doing it. They'll threaten jail/fines but it simply isn't true they cant take you to jail.
@@jagergaming2281 Have a dead end job, no time or money for school, and being worked 16 to 24 hours, and constantly have to fight for your pay, and not be able to afford a home, doesn’t seem like a life that worth going back too. The army doesn’t sound that bad to me, be yelled at or mass punishment. Is not as bad as working 20 hours and yelled for showing up to the next day🙄
@@AnthonyBueno-wj2xi The mass punishment in training isn't bad. The yelling isn't bad either it's just stressful. But you will have similar issues in the Army as well. I have already had to fight with finance for my pay (what little I already get). You will get ACTUAL punishments (not just push ups) just because a NCO is mad and he decides you breathed the wrong way. And every day so far I have been working for AT LEAST 18 hours or more. Lord have mercy if you get a CQ shift at night because then you get no sleep and end up working for what seems like 48 hours straight and when you fall asleep standing up, leadership acts surprised. Oh and if you are sick/injured you practically gotta beg to go get seen and hope that you can make up whatever training you miss that day because of it. And on top of this, whatever pay you DO get, it's not enough to afford pretty much anything until you get into the NCO ranks (which is E5+ and that takes at least 2 or 3 years of service). I wish I would have just worked more hours at my job and crashed on a buddy's couch for a month or two until I could afford to move out rather than signing on the dotted line thinking I could handle it all. But hey, if you see the Army as a way out of the life you are currently living, all the power to you because I'm unable to handle this bullshit and every day Is one step closer to me just completely snapping and jumping out a 3rd story window.
The first few months may be rough it’ll be a lil more laid back after awhile depending on where you’re stationed/MOS.
i ship 22nd too
I wanted to join the Army right out of high school but made some dumb decisions when I was younger and skipped school and couldn't graduate.I felt stuck in my life and didn't know what to do now I'm 26 now and finishing my last 2 tests to get my GED so i can join the army and better my life. I'm excited to continue my journey to bettering my life!
Hey brother I am right there with you I just got my GED beginning of this year and am meeting a recruiter tomorrow I'm excited also
Brooooo same here I literally just got mines 2 weeks ago been talking to a recruiter started the process
How it turn out for you?
I’m so proud of the 3 of u dudes genuinely good shit going back to get that ged to do better it’s never to late
Thank you Ben, I’m speaking to a recruiter tomorrow. I actually thought of joining back when I was in community college at 20/21 and used to get calls from my recruiter in the area that works with the community college.
However I never followed through because I felt like I could not survive boot camp. However I recently had a an epiphany and realized that I’m going nowhere in my life working Uber eats out of college and only having warehouse/low wage jobs. Now I just turned 24 & I’m ready to talk to a recruiter tomorrow and take my test to get started. I’m tired of being weak and always backing out not following through with anything I do. I’m all in to turn my life around! 💪
I needed this man 💯
I’m in the same situation now at 20 years old. Aimlessly enrolled in Community College working minimum wage jobs with no purpose or passion in my life. I’ve backed out of so many things in my life but I need to put my foot down and make a change for myself. I hope everything’s going well for you bro
27 and feeling the same way, hope you guys are sticking to it
Felt the same way, I ship out August 5th. Good luck yall
Just checking in, how's it going?
I finished basic in September at Benning, I think everyone should do it, it’s a big commitment though so if you’re gonna do it be sure you’re 100% hellbent on finishing what you started.
Was covid still a thing in your basic ?
I literally ship out to fort Jackson tomorrow and yep it's got me pretty nervous having just have 1 day till I leave. I'm 22 and couldn't afford to move out of my parents house and I wanted to travel far and get paid to learn a good job. See you out there guys!
Leaving for basic tomorrow, glad I saw this video the night before
Best of luck!
I ship February 20th . I’ve made the decision and signed . I’m not backing out at all . I’m ready ! 💪🏿
Did you have the option for how soon you can ship out or did MEPS pick for you ?
@@dee_young32 it’s based on the job you picked . My first job I picked had be leaving February 13th but when I changed it to another job my shipped date changed to February 20th
How has it been brother
I've been working with my recruiter since March 2023. I just swore in and I'll be shipping out in February! I'm so happy I made the decision and finally did it. I'm so excited for this next phase of life
good job bro
i leave february 12th bro
@@collinrigdon2034 What MOS did you choose and why
@@hamsandwich4451 14S air missle defense i’m in the national guard and there’s a good unit in my state for that MOS
@@hamsandwich4451 thank you!
I actually pulled the trigger on it . Heading out Sunday for the prior service basic
I'm joining the army this year. I've held back way too long. Was so close to joining straight out of highschool, but decided I'd give college a try. That didn't go as planned so now there's nothing holding me back
I just talked to a recruiter and will be taking my asvab in a couple weeks. Wish me luck
Signed my contract in august for 11X! I ship out July 1st a few weeks after my high school graduation. I’m nervous but I’m so excited! You are such a big inspiration to me and I’m so excited to serve my country
Best of luck!
You have a good chance of being an 11c, good luck bro lol you’re gonna be a mortarman . I signed the same contract
i signed my contracted in November 11x as well i ship next week im skipping my graduation ceremony to go to basic but itll be worth it
That’s true the step is high but this is a good and wonderful challenge you are not alone so much help for you .. thank you Sir for this amazing info 😊
I am currently in the prosses of joining the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic 68W. One of the best experiences working out and attending drills to prepare for Bootcamp and Army life. I have always wanted to join from when I was 7 and I knew that I wanted to fight for the Freedom of our Country. I graduate High School early because of the Army and turn 18 in AIT, can't wait for the good and hard times in the Army
You will hate it soon enough.
Good luck mate
I joined the Army NG in 2007. I served 6.5 years part time. I deployed to Iraq for a year in 2008/2009. I earned my BA and MBA in the guard mostly free using NJ guard tuition waiver and post 9/11 GI bill. I medically retired from the guard due to an illness (non-combat) I sustained in Iraq. I might have developed my condition anyway, but since it was first diagnosed on active duty it is considered service connected. I have 100 percent VA rating and get over 4k a month tax free from the VA. I don’t pay property taxes on my house. I used my disabled veterans preference to land a good job with Social Security. I double dip between my salary and VA compensation. My student loans were forgiven due to my 100 percent rating. The Army was the best decision I ever made. I get Tricare insurance for me and my family for life. I get free dental at the VA. I also can use the VA for medical care for free. My wife and kids qualify for money for school under chapter 35 dependent education assistance from the VA.
I ship out tomorrow for Fort Benning as a 19k, wish me luck!
I’m shipping out in July! 17E MOS with a 20k sign on bonus! Some college experience, I have a wife and a baby along the way. Wish me luck 💪🏼
Best of luck brother
I ship to reception on the 22nd , my advice is DO IT , the benefits plus the life experience alone is more than worth it
you don't know anything yet
I’m 32 and in the process of applying for active warrant aviator. My packet was just submitted this week for the board. This has been a 2 year process, but I know it’ll be worth it. Going through this now, instead of 17/18, has been an eye opener. I’d love to see more interviews involving folks that signed on the dotted line later in life. Anyways, love your videos! 😎
Thanks for watching!
I'm 30 and I broke my wrist in the middle of applying. I have health stuff holding me back but I want it. This little life I have sucks.
Currently almost done with my AIT 88M in Fort Leonard wood. BCT was fun and sucks bc the weather during winter. I miss my boys from BCT we're great group.
How’s the weather over there? I’m leaving at the end of next month
Leaving April 22 as a 46S I’m excited!
Its something I wish I did earlier in life but better late than never.
I’ll be leaving Feb 5th to Fort Sill as a 13b. I’ll be turning 22 over there.
You're 22 and you make it sound like you're 32 with "earlier in life" lol
@@golfery5119 I know I know young as hell, but I was so close when I was 18 but I let other people and circumstances dictate what was good for me in life and I regret it.
Its not necessarily a bad thing that I’m going with alittle more life experience, but still. I look at it like this, I have friends who have been in for awhile now 2 -4 years now at this point and some of them have gotten the rank of specialist or corporal even Sargent at this age and I’m coming in as a little E2 private, I got catching up to do.
Your still young. I know I wish I had started the process earlier too tho. I’m 24 n I’m considering joining
@@golfery5119 I know really young huh. I say this because I was ready at 18 but I let other people decide and dictate what was good for me in life.
I suppose it’s a plus coming in with some life experience but I got friends who’ve been in a few years at this point and they’re already E4s and some even E5s. I got some catching up to do, l get to come in as a E2.
@@Garcia24100 DO IT, we’re young in our 20’s we’re supposed to take risks at this time in our lives. I’m ready for new places and new faces.
I graduated on Oct 19 from ft Jackson A-Co 3-39th 4th PLT beserkers!!!! I’m still in AIT at ft Leonard Wood as CBRN and so far so good it’s not a walk in the park but it’s being good I’ve made good friends. Btw I’m 33 I joined at 32 married and have 2 small children it sucks being away from family but it’s a small sacrifice we’re all making for better rewards. We’re all moving to Colorado hopefully next month so we’ll see how that goes. If you’re young and single go for it! Make the best out of it and keep ya head up
I’m in 3-39 b co fourth platoon now. We’re abt to go to the forge. Great time cold as hell
@@shinykamon188 good luck 👍 stay hydrated and keep a positive mindset even when the ones around you don’t.
I appreciate it. Made it through the forge without any issue. Now Im at AIT just spinning my wheels until I get picked up for class. @@hybridramper-futurearmy1160
Im going to ft Jackson end of this month, going into signal corp. I am 42 😎
Shipping out monday for ft jackson. Lets gooo
Reporting to the hotel Monday and shipping out Tuesday to Ft Jackson. Might see you there!
I get off probation on Valentines day & been thinking about joining . Hopefully I qualify for 46V or 11B
Loved the video🥰 .Shipping out on Feb 6th to Fort Sill
Best of luck!
Shipping on the 17th for Fort Leonard. Looking forward to it . I appreciate your videos man
Thanks for watching!
@jackmccarthy1770
What's your MOS?
@@TheBenAllen.
What's the new age limit to join the army reserve?
@@Mr.Sanchez602 i wanna say 42 but don’t quote me lol
Fort Leonard was hell but got through it
ship out on the 22nd to fort jackson as a 25U 🤝i’m 21 years old ready to get started
I ship out on the 15th going to ft Benning"Moore" lol I'll be 28 a few days before I leave grew up in the military. Never bit the bullet. Have a family now and decided it was the right time. My advice for anybody
as someone who's done a lot outside of the military, I will always recommend it give it a try. The benefits outweigh everything unless you're real lucky outside of the military
Thank you for your insight!
Good stuff you have life experience upon going in. Also you can still do 20 yrs and retire fairly young. 20 yrs goes by quick. Some people are trying to start a career at 50 yrs old. Although it's never too late.. ✌🏿
Im 36 prior service shipping out to Benning feb.5 ill feel like a paid vacation.
I'm 39 and just enlisted in the army national guard as a 12 Romeo. Had to jump through a bunch of hoops age and moral waivers but I swore in Monday and ship out January 13th 🫡
I'm 38 going through the process! Good luck
Shipping out Tuesday to ft Sill as a 68w, nervous but excited for the challenge
I graduated BCT Dec.1st at ft.sill.
I’m still at Sill for AIT as I’m a 13M.
Just show up with the right uniform at the right time and at the right place and actually try, you’ll succeed.
I am so far and I’m 33.
yooo ill see you there, what meps?
in the process of reenlisting, active duty this time instead of national guard, excited to get moving!
Ship out in February as a 15Q to Fort Jackson. Coming in a little older (30) but at least I’ll be a SPC. Looking forward to leaving civilian life honestly.
How did you get specialist? I ship the 16th to moore at 31 were gonna be alright lol
@@andrewsepulveda7735 I have a bachelors degree. Unfortunately I fell for the “your gpa isn’t competitive” BS from my recruiter. Lesson learned.
How long was your wait from completing MEPS to when you actually ship out and did you have the option of how soon you can leave?
On an academic topic, study up on the ASVAB with an emphasis on the AFQT score. Don’t focus on just making above the cutoff score of the respective service, go well above it! This will help you get a better MOSs instead of some bum job.
Facts!
Shipping to Moore this Sunday and am pretty hyped! Any advice on what I should pack? I’m thinking of buying a lock now for my future locker instead of later
I would just pack the essentials, getting a lock now is a good idea!
I ship Monday to Moore
@@nickbrown4620me too.
I ship the Monday of the 22nd to Moore.
February 12th fort Moore, anyone else?
Leaving for basic in a couple weeks for my Option 40 contact. It's not going to be easy but I will become a Ranger
Hooah
The military is best if you’re like 28+ and the chances of you retiring or owning a house is slim to none because the best you can do on the job market is land a job where the peak salary is $5-$10 above minimum wage, you’re better off joining the military and picking up a trade MOS. Become an army plumber or a navy HT, do your 20 years and then retire at 53 with a house to come home to somewhere in middle America.
That’s honestly my plan. I’m 22 but I acknowledge that I’m behind life due to to a myriad of reasons, and the reality is that the best I can do on the job market is work in a warehouse or work as a line cook making $2-$5 above whatever McDonald’s is paying.
Shipping to fort sill on Tuesday as 68w . I can’t wait to see how I improve as a person
Best of luck!
Me too man congrats! See you there hahah!
@@chandler2446 check for Geffrard
Happy new year my man, I enlisted in the national guard in November 2023 as a 68W and I’m shipping for basic after I finish my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in April. I have a lot of questions about pursuing PA school after I come back from AIT. Can I reach you via email?
Why enlist what with a college degree? You should go officer.
I turn 42 December 20/2023. I took the asvab and did MEPS sometime in November 2023. Was hoping to get my age waiver approved before my 42nd birthday. My recruiter did all he could to make sure my paperwork went through the proper channels to get the approval but my birthday. Cause 42 was the limit. What are my chances of it getting approved. Now that I’m almost a month into my 42nd bday.
Joint the army national guard.
I ship tomorrow! Let’s go!!
Currently working with Marine Recruiter for 2 months now, but definitely going to switch to army. Only thing the marine recruiter is telling me i need to work on is running and push-ups so ive started that. Otherwise hes says ill be ready for boot. Any advice to help me get better at push-ups? My upper body strength is shit im 6ft 220lbs and need a little boost!
I’m 33, a mother of two and I’ve been working on losing weight to be able to pass tape. I’ve lost 10lbs so far and continuing to stay motivated. Joining has been something that I’ve been wanting to do since I was 8, but my family has always stopped me from doing it. Now, I’m doing it for 1. myself, I don’t want to be 50 and think back, “I should’ve just done it.”, and 2. for my kids. I know it’ll extremely hard, but it’ll benefit my family in the long run.
I'm currently working on getting my GED at 29 and hopefully next year I can get in there and get out of working at a grocery store and build a better life for myself and my wife and 3 year old son.
I enlisted back in 2015 but quit due to getting really bad stress fractures 5 or 6 weeks in. I've regretted quitting instead of recycling for so long now and I think I'm going to try enlisting again.
All I have left to do is my meps appointment I did pass my asvab n picat should be sometime after August first looking forward to it!
Was the Asvab hard I take mine Monday
Im shipping in a month as a 18yo I'm a little nervous but mainly excited.
How was it ?
@tamiapoole60 I'm still in basic but I'm about to go to ait it sucked but if you are determined you'll make it through
Shipping out feb 26th thanks for the advice
Thank you , make it happen 2024 😊
I’m 26! Talking to a recruiter Wednesday. I passed the asvab before but for the navy just never followed through. This time my plan is to go Army 11b just can’t seem to shake that grunt itch
Currently joining the army this year ,I chose military police, ship date is April 17 🔥pumped to find out what is really like , good luck to all joining the year !
How did it go?
@@lesleynicole8581 assss do not recommend if you have a girlfriend, family and good job .
I already enlist and I’m a little scared of the basic training, I ship on February 12 to fort Leonard wood
Good luck man, I come through on the 17th. Ft.LWood , see you soon.
I'm going to ft lwood for 88m ait once I finish basic which I start in a month
Im losing my place to stay, so i either have to enlist or get my cdl. But i have knuckle tattoos that need to be removed first.
I’m joining soon I take the asvab next week
I was in the army reserves when i turned 18, civilian life has sucked for me and my reserves career ended in 2021, i now want to join the active army to have the stability that i want , in the back of my head im having second thoughts about going this route.
Active sucks
Joining the National Guard of Louisiana at the age of 34. I leave for BCT January 31st.
Just signed 6 years infantry with airborne, get shipped march 12th.
What's holding me back is the fear I'm not as mentally strong as I should be. But it's my dream and my calling.
I leave for Fort Jackson the 12th for the 68w mos
Taking the ASVAB on the 18th and hopefully shipping out in March or april
Best of luck!
Why so many months later
@@JeffreyThomas-rm6ny I’m going to be 28 in February also my fiancé and I are going to the courts to get married before I ship out. It gives us time to get things in order before I head out
@@dbesh5723 Me and my wife got married a couple weeks ago at our courthouse as well , I’m waiting on a waiver for pot possession about 6 years ago and hoping they pass me thru to go to meps by the end of February. Good luck to you and your wife , I’m 27 with four kids.
I’m currently going thru the process of trying to get into the army with no ged none violent felony an a-dd diagnosis from childhood but luckily I have a great recruiter, wish me luck all the odds are stacked against me right now.
Good luck my boy, at least get that ged. Took me only a week to get my ged
@@19ShilohK appreciate it bro, they have me getting 15 collage credits (5 online classes) instead of ged, I have one more class left, so now I just wait to see if my waiver for the felony mushrooms smhh is going to get accepted…
But yea I should prob get my ged anyways lol
Im 23 gonna turn 24 its been on my mind since high school and i last year i weight 311 now im 216 and snice a lot of weight probably need to lose more but i feel like ive been stuck and now im go see a recruiter and im gonna join for me
For me, it was the idea of basic training and the things I heard the recruits had gone through. I said never will I put myself through that.
I joined back in 2003 at age 26. I served ten years and took a medical discharge. Now at 46 I'm in the process of going back in via the Reserves or National Guard.
Good luck man
@@Me-eb3wv Thanks!!!
Ship out for 11b basic February 5th excited 🦅🇺🇲
Why so late?? I’m leaving for Moore next Monday as 11x. They wouldn’t let me get any later
Ship out on Jan 22 to Ft. Jackson. Chose 68W.
Best of luck!
see you there 😅
@@juuls6758 Word? What MOS did you choose?
Hi there can I just ask you a question. I’m a 19 year old female. I’m 134 pounds and 5’6. I best believe that I can do 8 push ups. I wanted to ask you about my 2 miles run. How long should it be? Can I walk for a bit though and then run again? I tried running yesterday and I walked for a bit and my time came down to 28 minutes. I’m shipping off March 15. I hope you’ll answer my questions. Thanks!!
Watching this in meps hotel before shipping to basic 😭🙏
How did it go?
im currently 23 and will be 24 in august i was gonna join when i was 21 but ended up not because i had an accident and hurt my leg. but now im at the end of my recovery and im gonna start heading to the gym again to get into shape, i'm quite nervous but am hopful this time will be my last and ill end this year in the service!
Nice man I’m contemplating joining as well need to get in shape I’m at 215 right now need to at least get to 195. I’m 23 as well. Got a wife and 2 kids I think this might be good for me and my family but the world is looking a little crazy right now.
I'm 100% committed to join the army but I can't because of the test for the asvab I really want to but that's the only thing is holding me back
Joined back in 2013 after college at 22 as a 11B. Deployed 2x travel all around the world & states
why do that? you can get a better job with a college degree
I ship out Jan 22, 2024, for 68W to ft jackson a little older at 29. I will turn 30 while in basic
Best of luck!
I'm Misheal from Ghana and I've always wished and loved to join US Army seriously even my country I've been applying several times but I'm not picked
Could there be a help please
I ship out Feb 5th to Moore 19k 💪🏾
So my ship date is September 15th and to be honest I'm looking forward to basic training but I'm trying to do all the research I can before I leave
Meeting with a recruiter on Monday :)
I completed basic at age 34 in 2010, and deployed to Afghanistan in 2013. Just do, it I now work for the US Department of state! Best decision of my life!!
Will they kick out a sit if they can’t run. I’ve heard “ oh they will help you get through “ and if you fail the 2nd time you’re out”. My 22yr old none physical son is leaving on 8/18 for BCT and I’m a nervous wreck
Wait a minute, you can get a 2 year contract; Thats the first time ive heard that, so the army is going to train you and send you to a school, and let you out after two years, thats hard to for me to take in, but if thats so my advice is to get some legal advice to see if thats true if it is thats what i would do to see how things go and two years is nothing
Go guard unless you wanna fully give up pretty much everything you have at home for how ever long you sign..basic is light work btw 98 percent of people pass.
That is because it's B.S. of the USA ARMY, the ARMY focuses on quantity instead of quality quantity.
What a joke.
Only in the ARMY.
I wanna join the national guard but I'm also scared to join but at the same time I'm not sure what I wanna do as far as a job, I just know that I wanna get a job that will translate to the civilian world
If I were you I'd join sooner than later,. It's only in the weekends so not that hard, it's not like active or when your at basic an AIT it's more relaxed,. But stay off the grass 😂,.
I was active duty got out in 2015 and regretted it ever since I would do just about anything to get back in
Clearance vid please🙏😈
Just turned 28 and I’m thinking of joining the army. Just don’t know if my age is a big deal in the army lol
Joining the national guard of Kentucky 🇺🇸 at age 31
I'm 33 going va national guard 11B 💪🏾🪖👑
I'm 33 going va national guard 11B 💪🏾🪖👑
I'm 33 going va national guard 11B 💪🏾🪖👑
At the hotel right now shipping out tomorrow 💪
what is your thought on removing the shark attack
Hey I'm curious Ben, If I were to sign a contract for infantry for 3 years. Say I wanted to re-enlist could I pick a different MOS after my contract was up?
Yes you could!
I go to Sill for basic Tuesday, I’m a little nervous for the beginning of basic but after that I’m actually looking forward to it.
Me too! See you there hahah!
The good news about Sill is that it’s flat so no running up hills. The bad news is that it’s flat so no running relief by running down hills. Also as a side benefit, you get to see artillery shells explode spectacularly; Sill is an artillery school.
@@campagnollo there are plenty of small hills that we went up and down during the hammer, anvil and forge
Welp. Good luck, I'm in AIT after graduating BCT in fort sill. It's not fun at all and its a twisted kind of hell they put you through so prepare yourself mentally and physically.
Went to fort sill for basic in 2008. I know basic is a lot different now than when I went back in the day but you’ll be alright. Just do what your told when your told to do it and you’ll make it through. I would say my worse part of basic was when I got sick and then everyone in my platoon got sick. I remember doing a 10 mile ruck march with a 103 degree fever and I’m 5 feet 4 inches. It sucked but I stuck to it and made it through. You got this! I would say the cadre in my AIT were worse than my drill sgt’s. My drill sgt’s were loud always yelling and we got smoked every single day. But the cadre in my AIT were just straight assholes! Complete jerks! lol good times! Lolol
Im a mom and im 26, talked with my spouse, thinking about joining. Im very nervous, but i seriously wonder how it affects children.
The army is very sexist.
I’m just worried about the pay cut I’ll take I’m at 48k a year and going in as an E1 is all I’m worried about as far as pay
Leaving to basic in 8 days.
Hey man, just watched a video. I really enjoyed it right now I’m in the process of talking with my recruiter and everything but I’m overweight I have lost over 50 pounds. I got to lose three more inches off my waist then I’m good to go to Mepps, but at Mepps I’m scared I’m gonna fail because I had a concussion three years ago and I have real bad eyesight, give me your honest opinion do you think I will feel me because of my concussion three years ago or either the bad eyesight?
Probably not, but it’s always a possibility, I had horrible eye sight when I joined
You will be totally fine. Your concussion doesn’t matter I’ve had at least 3-5 concussions in my life and did fine, just wear glasses and you’re good. Just don’t mention the concussion and if they ask about it just play it down
@@sputters2000 yeah but now with Genesis, they can see your medical records and that’s what I’m worried about
The only reason I dont regret joining after high school is because of the MGI BILL and the College Fund plus the extended GI kicker, and the VA loan which I still use and now have bought my second property. Im 43 now. I was in from 1998 to 2002. But those were the longest 4 years of my life. Should have done a 2 year but was told my MOS didn't allow for that. Also the "Military experience" didn't help any, I still got my first engineering job as a level 1 engineer. In retrospect I probably could have negotiated for a Level 2 since I was a SGT in the Army but I didn't. Im lucky I got out before the Iraq invasion because my entire unit was sent and I was concerned Id get called back when I was full time freshman in college.
Somebody had to do it
I am 26 years, and am leaving for basic training this summer, Army, 11B Infantryman. Plan on doing it for at least 4-8 years. Then switch my MOS to become an Army Chaplain, granted I get through the schooling while in to get my masters in divinity, and the schooling after to be a Chaplain. Part of why I didn’t these past couple years was because of the administration, fall of Afghanistan, what Mark Miley was talking about, “white rage,” and the woke military ads. But now I understand my service has nothing to do with that, it’s to serve the country, upholding the constitution and our bill of rights. In honor of those who have gone before myself in my own family, those who died, as all others from the founding of our nation. I am extremely excited to serve this country in my life, an honor to. Where I am in life as well, didn’t seem like I am going anywhere, so I can resonate with that. My Great Grandfather spent 31 years in the military. Fought in both WW2 and Korea. This is the best decision of my life and I feel God is calling myself to do so.
Shipping out 2/20 to fort jackson