@@enzovico6882 if ur going to college try to get a bachelors and commission, better quality of life. If not yeah enlisting is always fine you get a higher rank.
I was born on a military base, grew up as a military brat and enlisted in the Navy right out of high school. Time must of flew by because 20 years went by fast. I retired at age 38 and never worked again, and that was 14 years ago.
My main concern is missing out on my youth? I'm 21 now and only feel as if I want to invest 4 years max, but even then I feel like i'll be missing out on so much... any advice?
@M Bane if you're second guessing yourself on whether what you're doing is what you really want, then sit down and take a deep breathe and let that fresh oxygen get to your brain, Now is the Marines really what you want? Or possibly the airforce with so much more potential after you've done your time in the military? Younger people like to rush into everything blindfolded, just take a second and do some soul searching cause if you're not 100 percent certain in your choice you might regret it later
REview: 1-Go in with an open mind. You may serve longer than one term, or may just serve one. 2-Your job is not what you may think it is. Find someone who was in the job to talk to. Do not trust the commercials. 3-Follow the protocols. If its repairs, you are liable for someone's life if they loose it as a result of your lack of discipline in your job. 4-When you sign, the military owns you. You give up many rights and privileges. Where you travel, going on vacation etc. The 5th amendment doesn't apply as much. Double Jeopardy: If you get a ticket or get in trouble outside of the military, the military will double down on your punishment. You are representing the service as such, behave.
"The military own you" legit! My aunt almost got in trouble for a really bad sunburn because she was 'damaging government property' lol if you can't work because of your sunburn that is no bueno
The military is all about mindset, a lot of people join knowing of the commitment but then once they’re in they feel trapped. Your not trapped, you decided this because you believed in it. Don’t stop believing just because it’s harder than you realized
@@ChrisTopherBunnellI’m not sure what this has to do with my old comment but let me elaborate. I’m saying that it’s easy to forget what your fighting for whether you think you serving to protect your love ones or for a consistent pay check or even for work experience. When times get hard and you lose faith I’m saying to remember why you joined and keep that in your heart while you serve. Many people have horror stories from the military including me (ex navy) but for the majority it’s just long days and hard work. If you keep your mind right your service with fly. That’s what I mean when I said your not trapped you just feel trapped is because when you’ve been suffering time slows and you don’t realize how soon you’ll be out. I’m not saying people haven’t been assaulted or that if your depressed (or anything else wrong) that you shouldn’t seek help just that most should keep fighting.
@ArtyAnt amen it's a commitment you're da@# right, you signed the contract and took the oath NOW LIVE WITH IT, BE PROUD AND ACCEPT IT. It's an honor to be a veteran. I'm da@# proud of the 15 years I served (4 years Marine Corps and 11 years Army National Guard where I got shot at). I'm also grateful to God for the excellent, permanent compensation check I get from the VA. The losers that start whining or regretting that they joined once their in, get me sick to my stomach. Once again, it's a commitment and you should be proud of it.
I've been retired now for 8 years after serving 24 yrs in the AF. This by far is one of the best, well spoken videos I have seen regarding the choices people make and the expectations they have when they join. I had spent many countless hours counseling young airmen on these exact issues he spoke of. One thing I always told my airmen was "you are an airman 24/7. unless you get out before retirement, you are always an airman, and always on duty." I'm very glad we have someone like Airman Vision to educate any future airmen/soldiers/sailors/marines. Thank you for your video and for your service!
Your point about preparing for two paths, one that remains Active Duty, and one that isn't is totally on point. EVERYONE leaves at some point. You have utterly failed yourself if you don't bother to prepare for when you have to leave.
I started planning for retirement before I ever joined. I watched my dad having spent only 10 years active get out, with no permanent income to fall back on. He has worked stupidly hard all of his life and I learned from watching that. At 16 I planned to retire by the time I was 55, and not a day later. I was actually able to retire at 40 thanks to meticulous planning. That did take great luck to achieve though. So many of my friends were hurt badly during training or killed in a helicopter crash. that could have easily been me. It definitely takes planning, AND a good amount of luck. TSP is a fantastic program. I lived smaller than I could, made contributions to it, and have been carefully managing it ever since I left at retirement. I am close now to having enough in there to drop some serious coin on the last house I will ever live in. Life is good when you plan for it.
V Star 1300 Adventures This is a great comment! If I could give a particular piece of vital information I’ve learned from life to any kid who’s 16 or 17 it’d be exactly what you said (adding in don’t smoke & if you want to use drugs, do so very sparingly). I was, unfortunately, a lot like your dad & have spent much of my life struggling to get by. It could’ve been so much easier. I don’t expect people to feel bad for me, I just want them to gain some information from my ignorance. 🙂
That's what I wanted for my son, but I couldn't verbalize it in a way for him to understand and he was not going to listen to good old mom without understanding. He'd be 18 years in now already, but got out after just 6. By the time he decided he wanted to stay in he'd let his PT fall enough to not qualify, shooting himself in the foot. He has HUGE regrets now that he knows he'll live with the rest of his life. He does still treasure his time in the military.
@@rosemarykriegel3226 you son sounds like me. Only made it 4...diagnosed with anxiety and ended up rushing into relationship. Been out since 03 and would've retired last year..im 40 and its about 50/50...part of me wonders what it woulve been like to retire and have that retirement but part of me likes freedom
@@Mandalorian_of_Christ He was not diagnosed with anything detrimental and has not rushed into a relationship so is good there. He's been out since March 08. Would only have 19 months left, but is happy with the path he's on and is making good money. All's well that ends well. That life lesson gave him more respect for his mother than he had before and it was good before. In all of your learning get wisdom.
5 mistakes when joining the military: 1. Signing for 6 years. 2. Signing for 6 years. 3. Signing for 6 years. 4. Signing for 6 years. 5. Signing for 6 years!
Yep. I wish I did my year off at a community college busting stuff out so I could join as a 4yr E3. I'd also be done with my CCAF by now, I am three classes away currently at almost 3yrs in.
💰 I’m the grandma of a 23 year old Air Man, now in her second week of tech school. I also have a 19 year old grandson in the Army in his second year of four enlisted years. I know what you’re sharing is golden. I’m sending this to both of them . Thank you for doing this!
I enlisted the air force for six years. You are spot on! I went in expecting to stay in for 20 years. I went to Davis monthan, tinker, Osan then back to DM. I even tested and made E-5 first time testing. What I expected and what really happened were two different things. When I went back to DM the captain at the time that I pissed off was a major when I returned to DM he was the squadron commander. When It was time to reenlist he subjectively did not recommend me for reenlistment. So 6 years was all I got. I will say people in the military today have many more rights that I did when I joined.
When I joined the USAF, in July of 1965, I wasn't thinking about any of these things. I simply wanted to avoid mucking around in Vietnam, where the local guys and gals would be shooting at me or generally trying to take my life. I was 17 when I joined. I got my draft notice 2 days after turning 18. I was still in basic training. I was a medical technician and loved my job. I considered a career in the Air Force. But instead I separated in 1969 and used the GI Bill to get a college degree. I did not like the idea of being owned by my employer. I have a lot of respect for the people who join the military these days. They are all volunteers and there is still a lot of danger in this world. So whether you work in an office, motor pool, hospital or in harm's way, thank you for your service.
Usually how you should do it. Sign for 4 and just dip your toe in. Don't like it, get what you can and get out after your 4. Enjoy it, then just stay in 20 and set yourself up for retirement. I have a senior master sergeant in my shop who started out as 4 years and always said "I can't wait until I'm done so I can get out" now he's going on 22 years.
Great information. I’m a Navy veteran and my son is about to go to boot camp for the Army. I forwarded your video to him. Another plus with TSP is it transfers with you if you take a job in the federal government after getting out of the military. 💰
How I wish this existed when I was a teenager looking into the military. These videos are such a great resource for young kids. My choices may have been different had these resources been around.
typical army schedule for me in a nutshell (Pre covid) M-F: 0630-0730 ish Physical Training 09/0930 - 1700/1800 etc Work Sat-Sun is your time (Unless you get recalled) You do get 4 day weekends tho, unless you are in the field or on CQ/Staff duty at least 24 hour duty or other details like that once a month or more etc Fields. Weeks at a time every single day in the' field' doing training. long hours typically during field days. Deployments, you are gone for like what 9-11 months at a time and depending on your optempo of the Unit. You can be deployed every single year
I’m literally going to basic in a few hours, thanks for another awesome video much love from AL. Edit: I didn’t expect so much attention on this a year later but im a Boom Operator at Fairchild AFB, basic was a great experience made great friends who I still keep in contact with til this you day
You’re right about the whole 20 year thing, I just graduated BMT and had a bunch of people in my flight say they wanted to do 20+ or were interested in commissioning as an E1. Imma keep to my four years and hop out
💰 Great advice. I go to MEPS on 08/26/202 ,to hopefully pass everything and join at the age of 35. I have a TSP from the postal service. It really is foolish not to put at least 5% into your TSP . Like you said , they literally give you free money . No catch , all you have to do is put 5% in . Thanks for the tips and Thank you for your service
Thank you so much. My dad was in the Navy. I'm 30 with a family and I'm stuck in a rut going nowhere. Ive been working at a hospital for 6 years now and i have nothing to show for it. I need to do something more to help me improve myself to be a better person for myself, other, and most of all for my family. I'm so depressed, stressed, and lost I dont know what to do. So for the next couple of months im getting into better shape and I've cold turkey on smokes, and I'm joining the military I was thinking Navy like my dad, or Army. But yeah sorry, thank you so much for this and everyone take care.✌
I have to say, serving in the Army was probably the best years of my life, at the time I enlisted, there was still a draft, Vietnam was winding down, I was out of High School about 2 years with no prospects. So I ended up signing up, though I had numerous mos, I ended up getting out 10 years later, Why ? because in my 30s I wanted my life back ! I got several jobs from companies that have government contracts, they have to hire a % of military veterans, later on, I worked in the nuclear power industry until I retired when I turned 54 years young ! living in S.Florida,still single, living La Doche Vita
Because I've wanted to join for a while; people who don't know anything military have always asked me "how long do you wanna do that" but just me being naturally I'm always like 🤷♀️ "I dunno" and they give me crap for that saying stuff like "you must not be serious about it if you don't know"....😕 But having been raised by a Vietnam vet and an older bro in the corps; I have been given this kinda info in the video for a very long time. So it's hard to explain to civilians with no military interest or knowledge
@@rades920 Very few people had trouble passing the final PT test. 2 people had to retake it and both passed. Have u tested yourself yet? U need to do 33 push ups 42 sits in a minute each. And run 1.5 miles in under 13:30 and thats for the FINAL test after 6 weeks of PT every morning besides Sunday.
Kyle, I would like to add something about the TSP. I lived in the dorms and had a beater car. No payments meant for me to put in 15% and the gov matched 5%. I put on SrA and raised it to 20%. I'm putting just under $500 into it a month and I save $1,000 into my savings. I also don't spend money on a lot of stuff. I've kept my beater car running and I live within my BAH/BAS. Leaves me about $200-$300 a check for play money. Lots of video games and hanging out with friends. I'm not suffering at all and I'm setting myself up. Also! Go to school kids! I'm almost done with my CCAF and I'll start the AU-ABC program to finish my Bachelor's hopefully before I get out. Set yourselves up guys. I'll have 0 worries wether I stay in or get out.
I am finally joining the military after waiting for 10 years due to life events. 10 years ago "I was going to join the coastguard and do my 20" I am now open-minded to the fact that I may not like it. So, that is why I chose a job with skills that can easily (at least I think) transition into a civilian job in case in 4 years I decide that the military isn't for me. I am now joining the Air Force because that is the branch that my husband is in and it is easier to be mil-to-mil if I join the same branch.
Good advise man 👍 I'm still in... 28 years. 5 MOS skills, 2 marriages, and commissioned from Enlisted to Warrant Officer. Passing this video to my 18 son, soon enlisting.
"Money emogee" watched the whole video. Go Air Force. Did 4 years and out. No way I was doing 20. Worked out super great for me. great experience. I would definately do it again and recommend others to do it.
I'm German, 34, epileptic, overweight, know that I wouldn't be able to handle the stress of being in the military.... but I couldn't stop watching. Great vid! Also, I'd agrue that these a good pieces of general life advice, too.
ssswrv so I will be honest with you, If you join the Marines you will have the most respect but along with that respect a lot of hard work and much harder to stay in after 4 years because they need 75 percent of the work force at E-3. If you go Army you have more job choices and is the easiest branch to make it to 20 but is still the second hardest. Air Force is the easiest physical wise but also the hardest to stick around because the quality of life is so good so promotions are slow. Navy is between Army and Air Force you will get to see the world but you are gone the most.
holy grail appreciate the feedback, talked to an army recruiter and seeing what’s available to me. Haven’t decided yet but plan to enlist after new years
As a female, I joined late 70’s and retired mid 2000’s after 30 years. I fully intend to only 4 years, because I was married, stay at home mum, and only want to attend school. Once in, I realized I enjoyed the way the service AF was like a family who took care of me and my family.
@@evilmistressofdarkness that's my mind set rn im doing my research im trying to serve 4 years to get money for college and also to see where my future takes me :D
I absolutely love this video. My dad joined in the 80’s in the army. I joined in 2000. The night before I shipped out for basic training, the showed me the first half of the movie full metal jacket and said now Kacie, this is the absolute worst that basic could be like, but as long as you do what your told and don’t be tore up, then you should be just fine. I went to basic with a positive attitude, looking for fun and an adventure. While yeah there are times that basic flat out sucked, there are some things if given the chance, I would t mind doing again because they were fun.
Everything he said was 100% true. For potential recruits and parents, theres one thing I'd like to press..... The military is just that...its a fighting force that is called upon when needed. Their needs come before yours. When i was in, so many peoples agenda was to go to school with the GI Bill. It doesnt always happen like that. A guy that knew was 1 week ahead of me in boot camp. We got stationed in the same place. When i arrived to our permanent station, he already had orders to ship out on a 6 month deployment to the middle east. When he came back, he was in the US for 6 months give or take, and was sent back to the middle east. And I've carried more dead bodies than I'd like to talk about. What im saying is, just know what you are really volunteering for.
Leave can be pretty brutal during holidays especially if you are in a mission critical space. Career field choice is SO important when signing up to the military. You covered a lot of great topics Kyle. Great video!😁👊
@@RavenLew if you are applying to be in the military, WAIT for your career field to open a slot. Dont settle. Also, being in mission critical jobs, they will work with you on your leave (time off) but it one varies and can be difficult to take during holiday seasons.
I was AF also and stationed at Hurlburt Field, FL. Me and a couple buddies got bad sunburn once and we all received letters of counseling. Technically it's destruction of govt. property. He speaks the truth!💰
It took me 2 years but I finally got a ship date! One of the FIRST things I'm doing is setting up my TSP. Love the info you put out there for everyone Kyle! Thank you! 💰
💰 thanks man ur one of those people who make the internet wat it should be about. Showing your experiences so others dont make the same mistake. Thats some humble shit 💯
💰💰I love your videos. I’m currently in the process of losing weight to join the Air Force and I watch your videos religiously because you’re really honest. I hope your doing well!
My biggest advice is to make sure you know someone in the branch you're looking at to work with you through the recruiting process to ensure you pick the right job based on what you qualify for. The results of the test you take (used to be called the ASVAB), is what qualifies you for particular jobs. If you score well across the board as well as in certain areas, you might qualify for highly technical positions which are great if you want to turn that into a civilian career quickly. Make sure you pick a job that you think you'll enjoy and I would suggest picking one in a field that isn't going anywhere for either the military or the civilian sector. Sure you can be a truck driver, cook, artillery, etc but those jobs on the outside have competition. Jobs in networking, IT Security, Cyber, Medical, etc aren't doing anywhere and folks are always looking for trustworthy folks with experience to join their ranks. That way, if you decide the military isn't for you, you have access to entry level jobs in the civilian sector and you have real world experience, which folks coming from college don't have. So, get a free education, work experience in a field that is in high demand and get on with your life after the military. Also, the GI Bill will pay for college when you get out and the VA mortgage is a life saver for buying your first home without all the predatory BS banks like to slap on regular mortgages. It will save you 10's of thousands of dollars for nothing more than serving your time and getting out with an honorable discharge.
💰That last reason Kyle is one of the reason pulling me to join. I ALMOST joined when you first started making videos. It’s been a journey ! Hoping to lose some weight and join
I’m pretty serious about joining The Army as a Cavalry Scout, I’m a junior in high school so I’ll enlist during my senior year and ship out after I graduate. I do training down at the recruiter office every week to get ready. I plan on doing 4 or 6 years then switching to reserves where I’ll get my 4 years in criminal justice and become a police officer. My ultimate goal is SWAT team
Guitar Chugs you’re joining the military, don’t waste your time getting a criminal justice degree if you wanna be a cop after lmao, you’ll be able to be one without one, especially after you get back from the army Try to get a better degree or don’t even waste time with it
Im 18 years old, and I finished navy boot camp about a week and a half ago and I just started school for my job, kinda nervous for my career ( I’ll probably edit as much as possible until I leave the navy, might keep this as a journey entry through my navy career and perhaps what the navy has done for me afterwards) Edit 1 Currently 19 and I’m about to graduate C School and finna take transfer leave before I go to the fleet.
@@BluezStarz763 that’s great how long did the process take to enlist, cause I filled out the paperwork and stuff. I believe I have to take 2 test and then wait for my waiver for my neck tat. So I’m officially enlisted yet
@@vianeymoctezuma9931 it takes less than a week, but you have to take the picat test, or the asvab test in meps, then the next day you do some medical shit blah blah, for a few hours then if nothing is wrong with your medical records, then your good and when you pass your medical portion you will be allowed to choose a job and date and the day you ship out you do the same thing for a few hours and then you leave for boot camp and then rest is history, but it took me a few months since I was in school and I waited when I had spring break to hit so It doesn’t mess with my school work, and attendance, so when I did I shipped out 3 months after I enlisted which was june 16, which was 12 days after I graduated from high school and then rest is history
A chronic preoccupation with home is a serious negative too. Believe it or not, when the failures of Vietnam were finally reviewed, a force overwhelmed with homesickness was cited as a secondary factor in the national defeat.
Lieutenant Sinopa it definitely would if you joined army or marines and had to take a crap out in the field. be glad you're doing air force so you wouldn't have to worry about that crap.
Man that first point you made is spot on and I wish I could get my little cousins to understand it lol. I did 20 and retired this previous June. I never intended to do 20 years. I just wanted to go in and become a paratrooper like my grandfather. I ended up liking it enough to stay another enlistment and by the end of that one had my degree and went to OCS. It honestly wasn't until I finished my initial commitment after OCS that I thought to myself "Well, this is what I like doing so I'm going to keep going". My young family members (who also aspire to be like our grandfather) are already talking about how they're going to do 20 years and become Green Berets, Rangers and all that. Try as I might I can't convince them to just focus on what it's like BEING in the Army on their first go. I'm showing them this video and maybe you will help them out where I am failing haha. Excellent video Airman!
It’s kinda funny you left for BMT on my birthday and got out a day before 😮 you are a big reason, after watching hours and hours of your videos, I’ve joined the Air Force! Going through the recruiting process as we speak and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for everything you’ve done! From your service to this TH-cam channel. Just thank you!!
💰 one thing he didn’t mention you can usually roll your TSP into another retirement plan at another career/job you take after you get out. So you’ll just keep adding to it.
I'll probably be shipping to basic next year. Gotta remove the tattoos on my hands and slim my core. These tips are great to keep in mind and I'll probably rewatch this video at a later date to refresh the knowledge
Started out as an 11D-Aero Rifleman. Vietnam drawdown happened, involuntary reclassed as 64C. Re-enlisted, the 2 year later reclassed again as 63H. Spent 2 years in that MOS, finished my degree and then applied for WO in MOS 630A. Received a direct appointment and then went on to retire with 21 years.
Thank you so much for making this. I've been seriously thinking about joining the military but I never thought about planning for retirement so I'm glad that it was brought to my attention before hand. 💰
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There are only two mistakes a person makes when joining the military. 1)Enlisting 2)Not re-enlisting after the first hitch
I was uncertain about joining for awhile and I realized, I'm 22 yes old I for sure want to join the army now and be a infantryman because both my parents were in the army an I just want to keep that going. Mom was an combat MP, dad was field field artillery. I love ur inspirational ways man thank you, keep it up🙏..... oh ya and 🤑this is the closest thing I could find to the moneybag lol.
Preach brother. I opted into the BRS the day enrollment opened. I knew I was getting out in about two years from the enrollment date and wasn’t about to leave money on the table. I think young servicemen also make the mistake of not using education benefits. TA and the G.l. Bill are incredible!
I worked with a civilian company that was subcontracted with the Military. One of the hardest messages that I had to let the soldiers know- You are the property of the United States military- you do not get a vote about decisions that have been made for you. I would get calls from soldiers complaining about the decisions that were not fair or not what they wanted. I would have to refer them to their base commander as that is the person, who has the final say. At the same time, I would warn them they might not like the conversation that the Base Commander would have with them.
Have to reschedule because my recruiter did not do run my credit report because I was 22 but when you married they have too. so they had to postpone my MEPS because some stuff came up I had to pay off, My stuff was not too major it’s taking care off she made a waiver packet send it for review by higher command, I am waiting for them to call me and reschedule 😒
Good stuff, brother! Really encouraging video! I’m going over my finances while listening to this video right now, and I gotta say I love what you putting down!
And when I went into the military the AF was known for having to be the least physically fit. And I have checked all of the branches and found that to be True.
Nice informative video. I served a total of 6 years in the USAF ( 4 years on active duty ; two years inactive reserve) ! Very proud of my time and what I did ; got injured and probably have been discharged eventually due to medical issues, but left after 4 years for personal reasons. I later worked for the VBA for 30 years, so I figure I did my time serving my country. Worked as "Claims Assistant " processing Compensation and Pension claims for veterans, widows, dependents, orphans, and lots more. Best job I ever did ; I miss the comrades I worked with alot though ! Much respect to all veterans, I still assist vets when and where I can, and I love doing so !
Who else is glad Kyle's Beard isn't this long in present day?! 😂😂
I’m thinking about joining the Army, I plan on going to college first then enlisting, is this a smart path?
@@enzovico6882 if ur going to college try to get a bachelors and commission, better quality of life. If not yeah enlisting is always fine you get a higher rank.
Dose laser eye surgery cost less if so good that makes me want to join even more cause i don’t want to have glassed in the army they get in way
I was hearted in this channel once
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I was born on a military base, grew up as a military brat and enlisted in the Navy right out of high school. Time must of flew by because 20 years went by fast. I retired at age 38 and never worked again, and that was 14 years ago.
My main concern is missing out on my youth? I'm 21 now and only feel as if I want to invest 4 years max, but even then I feel like i'll be missing out on so much... any advice?
I’m in my 30s now. I wish I joined in my early 20s. I regret it so much. I’d say go for it. You’ll be glad you did.
@@jbookcoo6288 but somewhere out there there's a person in their 40s who says they wish they joined in their 30s. Just join
I'm just signed up I'm 18 years old. I kinda want to only do 4 years but idk. I'm kinda scared but I think im good at the same time.
@@makiatsusoka6910 what branch
This doesn't just apply to military. You should enter every job knowing that it will end one day.
Joe Bloggs so right? And all these youngsters joining the military thinking when they get out that the real world will be easy.
Very wise words gentlemen.
@M Bane if you're second guessing yourself on whether what you're doing is what you really want, then sit down and take a deep breathe and let that fresh oxygen get to your brain, Now is the Marines really what you want? Or possibly the airforce with so much more potential after you've done your time in the military? Younger people like to rush into everything blindfolded, just take a second and do some soul searching cause if you're not 100 percent certain in your choice you might regret it later
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REview:
1-Go in with an open mind. You may serve longer than one term, or may just serve one.
2-Your job is not what you may think it is. Find someone who was in the job to talk to. Do not trust the commercials.
3-Follow the protocols. If its repairs, you are liable for someone's life if they loose it as a result of your lack of discipline in your job.
4-When you sign, the military owns you. You give up many rights and privileges.
Where you travel, going on vacation etc.
The 5th amendment doesn't apply as much. Double Jeopardy: If you get a ticket or get in trouble outside of the military, the military will double down on your punishment. You are representing the service as such, behave.
Fk America 🇺🇸 👎🏾💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
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"The military own you" legit! My aunt almost got in trouble for a really bad sunburn because she was 'damaging government property' lol if you can't work because of your sunburn that is no bueno
😂😂😂
Just say it’s not good. Your white buddy
The military is all about mindset, a lot of people join knowing of the commitment but then once they’re in they feel trapped. Your not trapped, you decided this because you believed in it. Don’t stop believing just because it’s harder than you realized
Check your ignorance. Like I said, an estimated 26,000 veterans were sexual assault victims when there were 238 convictions in military courts.
@@ChrisTopherBunnellI’m not sure what this has to do with my old comment but let me elaborate. I’m saying that it’s easy to forget what your fighting for whether you think you serving to protect your love ones or for a consistent pay check or even for work experience. When times get hard and you lose faith I’m saying to remember why you joined and keep that in your heart while you serve. Many people have horror stories from the military including me (ex navy) but for the majority it’s just long days and hard work. If you keep your mind right your service with fly. That’s what I mean when I said your not trapped you just feel trapped is because when you’ve been suffering time slows and you don’t realize how soon you’ll be out. I’m not saying people haven’t been assaulted or that if your depressed (or anything else wrong) that you shouldn’t seek help just that most should keep fighting.
@ArtyAnt amen it's a commitment you're da@# right, you signed the contract and took the oath NOW LIVE WITH IT, BE PROUD AND ACCEPT IT. It's an honor to be a veteran. I'm da@# proud of the 15 years I served (4 years Marine Corps and 11 years Army National Guard where I got shot at). I'm also grateful to God for the excellent, permanent compensation check I get from the VA. The losers that start whining or regretting that they joined once their in, get me sick to my stomach. Once again, it's a commitment and you should be proud of it.
Me here worried that 4 years was a lot and turns out there are people who want 20 years who haven’t even joined
The Disney World comparison is actually very spot on. You will literally wait in a lot of lines, so expect it.
Hurry up and wait is the military motto.
@@georgedixon7586”Hurry up and stop running”- the US military
#1 Going to a recruiter for advice
that is not the way to go
Gonna get lied to bro
@@roysimonetti4003 why not do college in the military.
Roy Simonetti yeah y not
@@zahkarii7933 hes joking Im pretty sure
I've been retired now for 8 years after serving 24 yrs in the AF. This by far is one of the best, well spoken videos I have seen regarding the choices people make and the expectations they have when they join. I had spent many countless hours counseling young airmen on these exact issues he spoke of. One thing I always told my airmen was "you are an airman 24/7. unless you get out before retirement, you are always an airman, and always on duty." I'm very glad we have someone like Airman Vision to educate any future airmen/soldiers/sailors/marines. Thank you for your video and for your service!
He definitely is speaking the truth.
i joined the ARMY at 17 retired at 37 i never expected an easy ride you have to take the bad with the good in anything.
no more 20 year pension.
you can contribute to a 401k type program when making $1100 a month.
@@badgerattoadhallthere still is a 20 year pension it is 40 percent of basic pay instead of 50 percent.
@@RodneyDempsey-o8w i thought they got rid of it 5 years ago. i remember there was a transitionary period were you could have the 20 year or 401k
Well said❤
How much money do you receive, how does it work?
Your point about preparing for two paths, one that remains Active Duty, and one that isn't is totally on point. EVERYONE leaves at some point. You have utterly failed yourself if you don't bother to prepare for when you have to leave.
Vkk
I started planning for retirement before I ever joined. I watched my dad having spent only 10 years active get out, with no permanent income to fall back on. He has worked stupidly hard all of his life and I learned from watching that. At 16 I planned to retire by the time I was 55, and not a day later. I was actually able to retire at 40 thanks to meticulous planning. That did take great luck to achieve though. So many of my friends were hurt badly during training or killed in a helicopter crash. that could have easily been me. It definitely takes planning, AND a good amount of luck. TSP is a fantastic program. I lived smaller than I could, made contributions to it, and have been carefully managing it ever since I left at retirement. I am close now to having enough in there to drop some serious coin on the last house I will ever live in. Life is good when you plan for it.
V Star 1300 Adventures Can you continue to invest in your TSP after your enlistment is over??
V Star 1300 Adventures This is a great comment! If I could give a particular piece of vital information I’ve learned from life to any kid who’s 16 or 17 it’d be exactly what you said (adding in don’t smoke & if you want to use drugs, do so very sparingly). I was, unfortunately, a lot like your dad & have spent much of my life struggling to get by. It could’ve been so much easier. I don’t expect people to feel bad for me, I just want them to gain some information from my ignorance. 🙂
That's what I wanted for my son, but I couldn't verbalize it in a way for him to understand and he was not going to listen to good old mom without understanding. He'd be 18 years in now already, but got out after just 6. By the time he decided he wanted to stay in he'd let his PT fall enough to not qualify, shooting himself in the foot. He has HUGE regrets now that he knows he'll live with the rest of his life. He does still treasure his time in the military.
@@rosemarykriegel3226 you son sounds like me. Only made it 4...diagnosed with anxiety and ended up rushing into relationship. Been out since 03 and would've retired last year..im 40 and its about 50/50...part of me wonders what it woulve been like to retire and have that retirement but part of me likes freedom
@@Mandalorian_of_Christ He was not diagnosed with anything detrimental and has not rushed into a relationship so is good there. He's been out since March 08. Would only have 19 months left, but is happy with the path he's on and is making good money. All's well that ends well. That life lesson gave him more respect for his mother than he had before and it was good before. In all of your learning get wisdom.
5 mistakes when joining the military:
1. Signing for 6 years.
2. Signing for 6 years.
3. Signing for 6 years.
4. Signing for 6 years.
5. Signing for 6 years!
Yep. I wish I did my year off at a community college busting stuff out so I could join as a 4yr E3. I'd also be done with my CCAF by now, I am three classes away currently at almost 3yrs in.
My contract is for 6 years and I go to bootcamp Wednesday
Hana Son i think you can change that. say something before you sign. unless you want 6 years.
What if the job u want forces you to sign 6
@@hanason3082 heyyyyy a guy in my DEP will be there Wednesday
💰 I’m the grandma of a 23 year old Air Man, now in her second week of tech school. I also have a 19 year old grandson in the Army in his second year of four enlisted years. I know what you’re sharing is golden. I’m sending this to both of them . Thank you for doing this!
I enlisted the air force for six years. You are spot on! I went in expecting to stay in for 20 years. I went to Davis monthan, tinker, Osan then back to DM. I even tested and made E-5 first time testing.
What I expected and what really happened were two different things. When I went back to DM the captain at the time that I pissed off was a major when I returned to DM he was the squadron commander. When It was time to reenlist he subjectively did not recommend me for reenlistment. So 6 years was all I got.
I will say people in the military today have many more rights that I did when I joined.
When I joined the USAF, in July of 1965, I wasn't thinking about any of these things. I simply wanted to avoid mucking around in Vietnam, where the local guys and gals would be shooting at me or generally trying to take my life. I was 17 when I joined. I got my draft notice 2 days after turning 18. I was still in basic training. I was a medical technician and loved my job. I considered a career in the Air Force. But instead I separated in 1969 and used the GI Bill to get a college degree. I did not like the idea of being owned by my employer. I have a lot of respect for the people who join the military these days. They are all volunteers and there is still a lot of danger in this world. So whether you work in an office, motor pool, hospital or in harm's way, thank you for your service.
Ive always said that id like to do 20 years but i just gotta see first how the first enlistment goes
Addison Crowe good luck I said the same thing and now I can’t wait to get tf out
Hahaha YOULL want out as soon as you go in !!!
Christian Wood I might but that’s exactly why I said I just gotta see how the first one goes
Usually how you should do it. Sign for 4 and just dip your toe in. Don't like it, get what you can and get out after your 4. Enjoy it, then just stay in 20 and set yourself up for retirement. I have a senior master sergeant in my shop who started out as 4 years and always said "I can't wait until I'm done so I can get out" now he's going on 22 years.
I said the same thing bro, but man im exaughsted of it. The same reason kyle got out is the reason im thinking about getting out.
My daughter just enlisted today, super happy and proud of her. Will miss her for five months though.
Time flies.
I mean you might miss her the rest of your life
Just think about that
@@bryantkapono4241 lmao
Bryant Kapono lol
Bryant Kapono ayo why you gotta do them like that 💀
💰Watched it all the way through. I’m interested in the Air Force, I will be doing more research going forward. Thank you 🙏🏿
On the 20 year topic The same 90% joined when they graduated high school. Never realized what life is like
Great information. I’m a Navy veteran and my son is about to go to boot camp for the Army. I forwarded your video to him. Another plus with TSP is it transfers with you if you take a job in the federal government after getting out of the military. 💰
That's a really good thing to know. I would have never thought the TSP would transfer like that
Can you continue to invest into your TSP after your enlistment is over?? Without a government job??
How I wish this existed when I was a teenager looking into the military. These videos are such a great resource for young kids. My choices may have been different had these resources been around.
*"build stuff for your future" YESS YES YES.....think LONG TERM for sure!!*
My first mistake.
Working on that. I got stocks at least.
typical army schedule for me in a nutshell (Pre covid)
M-F:
0630-0730 ish Physical Training
09/0930 - 1700/1800 etc Work
Sat-Sun is your time (Unless you get recalled)
You do get 4 day weekends tho, unless you are in the field or on CQ/Staff duty
at least 24 hour duty or other details like that once a month or more etc
Fields. Weeks at a time every single day in the' field' doing training. long hours typically during field days.
Deployments, you are gone for like what 9-11 months at a time and depending on your optempo of the Unit. You can be deployed every single year
Good advice, I served in the U.S. Army for 13 years, left in 1993 with an Honorable Discharge. These tips also applied back then
I’m literally going to basic in a few hours, thanks for another awesome video much love from AL.
Edit: I didn’t expect so much attention on this a year later but im a Boom Operator at Fairchild AFB, basic was a great experience made great friends who I still keep in contact with til this you day
Thanks for joining, wishing you the best!
mans is still there
@@dre04xa 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
How'd it go? I leave for Jackson in a couple of months.
Triangle△ good luck thanks for your future service
Yes, an Assassin always carries a second blade. Use it if the first blade is dull.
A third one may come in handy too...
👀 da fuq?!!
Just yes
You’re right about the whole 20 year thing, I just graduated BMT and had a bunch of people in my flight say they wanted to do 20+ or were interested in commissioning as an E1. Imma keep to my four years and hop out
💰 Great advice. I go to MEPS on 08/26/202 ,to hopefully pass everything and join at the age of 35. I have a TSP from the postal service. It really is foolish not to put at least 5% into your TSP . Like you said , they literally give you free money . No catch , all you have to do is put 5% in . Thanks for the tips and Thank you for your service
Thank you so much. My dad was in the Navy. I'm 30 with a family and I'm stuck in a rut going nowhere. Ive been working at a hospital for 6 years now and i have nothing to show for it. I need to do something more to help me improve myself to be a better person for myself, other, and most of all for my family. I'm so depressed, stressed, and lost I dont know what to do. So for the next couple of months im getting into better shape and I've cold turkey on smokes, and I'm joining the military I was thinking Navy like my dad, or Army. But yeah sorry, thank you so much for this and everyone take care.✌
I just hit 30 and I have no direction, I’m at the same spot as you bud.
I have to say, serving in the Army was probably the best years of my life, at the time I enlisted, there was still a draft, Vietnam was winding down, I was out of High School about 2 years with no prospects. So I ended up signing up, though I had numerous mos, I ended up getting out 10 years later, Why ? because in my 30s I wanted my life back ! I got several jobs from companies that have government contracts, they have to hire a % of military veterans, later on, I worked in the nuclear power industry until I retired when I turned 54 years young ! living in S.Florida,still single, living La Doche Vita
Amazing -u-
Thank you for this. I am at a weird and uncertain place in life, but I am gonna take a chance joing.
Baraburi same here I’m kind of at that point where I’m not sure what I wanna do but i know I’m gonna be joining in the summer
Elijah Nu Im thinking about joining too, I’m glad there’s so many people looking for a new experience when they’re at an odd place in life
Because I've wanted to join for a while; people who don't know anything military have always asked me "how long do you wanna do that" but just me being naturally I'm always like 🤷♀️ "I dunno" and they give me crap for that saying stuff like "you must not be serious about it if you don't know"....😕
But having been raised by a Vietnam vet and an older bro in the corps; I have been given this kinda info in the video for a very long time. So it's hard to explain to civilians with no military interest or knowledge
Excellent.
I'm pushing my 20 years here, and I can say you're absolutely right!
I was in the Air Force from 1983 to 1987. This advice is spot on. 👍👍
Yes he’s spiraling facts I’m in japan now but the cerfew for AirForce members is to be back on base or in a place of residence by 1am
Shipping out tomorrow, June 18th!
Austin Green nice I ship out on June 25TH
Austin Green goodluck
Good luck bro. Just finished BMT, was too easy.
c00lmanable how was the fitness aspect? Was their anything difficult?
@@rades920 Very few people had trouble passing the final PT test. 2 people had to retake it and both passed. Have u tested yourself yet? U need to do 33 push ups 42 sits in a minute each. And run 1.5 miles in under 13:30 and thats for the FINAL test after 6 weeks of PT every morning besides Sunday.
Kyle, I would like to add something about the TSP. I lived in the dorms and had a beater car. No payments meant for me to put in 15% and the gov matched 5%. I put on SrA and raised it to 20%. I'm putting just under $500 into it a month and I save $1,000 into my savings. I also don't spend money on a lot of stuff. I've kept my beater car running and I live within my BAH/BAS. Leaves me about $200-$300 a check for play money. Lots of video games and hanging out with friends. I'm not suffering at all and I'm setting myself up. Also! Go to school kids! I'm almost done with my CCAF and I'll start the AU-ABC program to finish my Bachelor's hopefully before I get out. Set yourselves up guys. I'll have 0 worries wether I stay in or get out.
Will they let you use your TA to get a Masters degree? I have my BS and want to get a CCAF degree and MA in Public Relations.
JPLaws I wonder this as well
@@jplaws4953 Yes you can, or you can go laterally and get another Bachelors. I used TA for my MS and finished last December
Yes, they give you a total of $4,500.00 a year for your school. They'll allow you to use it on 130ish undergrad credits and 42ish graduate credits.
You can also use FAFSA; I know it isn't always able to be used on graduate programs but for undergrad it's Gucci.
I am finally joining the military after waiting for 10 years due to life events. 10 years ago "I was going to join the coastguard and do my 20" I am now open-minded to the fact that I may not like it. So, that is why I chose a job with skills that can easily (at least I think) transition into a civilian job in case in 4 years I decide that the military isn't for me.
I am now joining the Air Force because that is the branch that my husband is in and it is easier to be mil-to-mil if I join the same branch.
Good luck, GOD BLESS.
Good advise man 👍 I'm still in... 28 years. 5 MOS skills, 2 marriages, and commissioned from Enlisted to Warrant Officer. Passing this video to my 18 son, soon enlisting.
Watching this 3 years later and this info is still very much relevant!!
wish I had stayed in 20 yrs but at 22 yrs old it seems like such a long time when in reality it isn't. I coulda retired at 40
Im 40 and this would've been me...went in at 19. I feel attacked!!
@@sw4lyfe well do the 20 yrs and retire at 42 and then get another job if you want.
Just get disability;)
@@sw4lyfe same, im 22 rn and have college credits and finishing my AS degree this summer. planning to join after.
My recruiter actually told me about the TSP without me asking about it.
Thanks for this vid. I am 24 and wanting to enlist into the Air Force this year. Much appreciated 💰💰
Nickolas Mendoza me too! (24)
Join the Army
Allen Arguello don’t do that
Same here (30)
I’m 29 and I’m so excited to enlist!
"Money emogee" watched the whole video. Go Air Force. Did 4 years and out. No way I was doing 20. Worked out super great for me. great experience. I would definately do it again and recommend others to do it.
I'm German, 34, epileptic, overweight, know that I wouldn't be able to handle the stress of being in the military.... but I couldn't stop watching. Great vid! Also, I'd agrue that these a good pieces of general life advice, too.
It kinda sounds like the military is just really strict parents
haha define strict parents. some ppl enlist to escape their parents lol
@@timmyjon5032 lmaoooo me rn 💀💀😭😭
@@kermittheslob8530 same
@@timmyjon5032 me rn
@@timmyjon5032man don’t call me out like this
I joined saying I would do 20 and I am now at 23 years. For me I knew it wouldn’t be worth my time unless I was in it for “the long haul”
holy grail respect to you, thinking about joining after the holidays. Can’t decide what branch I think is good. Between army and marines currently
ssswrv so I will be honest with you, If you join the Marines you will have the most respect but along with that respect a lot of hard work and much harder to stay in after 4 years because they need 75 percent of the work force at E-3. If you go Army you have more job choices and is the easiest branch to make it to 20 but is still the second hardest. Air Force is the easiest physical wise but also the hardest to stick around because the quality of life is so good so promotions are slow. Navy is between Army and Air Force you will get to see the world but you are gone the most.
holy grail appreciate the feedback, talked to an army recruiter and seeing what’s available to me. Haven’t decided yet but plan to enlist after new years
ssswrv what was your choice
@@ssswrv1090 you in yet?
Ya boi just needs to pay for college and have a stable job 😂
Then get a low stress job if u join something low stress easy not combat
As a female, I joined late 70’s and retired mid 2000’s after 30 years. I fully intend to only 4 years, because I was married, stay at home mum, and only want to attend school. Once in, I realized I enjoyed the way the service AF was like a family who took care of me and my family.
About to join the marines, thank you very much for this video. The info about the retirement is so good to know I appreciate it🎉.
I feel so incredibly blessed that I have been given the opportunities to directly talk with people in my desired AFSCS
Yeah i just went cuz i needed money for college. I'm 2 years in and almost done
Even for this reason weren’t you scared of getting hurt
@@linneaorourke5970 you can't hurt somebody that is already hurt deeply.
I'm by myself, I need to study and I'm determine to do it anyway possible
@@evilmistressofdarkness that's my mind set rn im doing my research im trying to serve 4 years to get money for college and also to see where my future takes me :D
Levi Lockwood ayy same🙋🏼♀️
what about the 6 years? 3 years is active and the rest of the 3 you can resign to be just a civilian right?
Watching this in the school bathroom
Kalen Silva pic?
Watching this in my bathroom lmfao
Watching on my bed
Nice
In the kitchen w a hangover 💀
I absolutely love this video. My dad joined in the 80’s in the army. I joined in 2000. The night before I shipped out for basic training, the showed me the first half of the movie full metal jacket and said now Kacie, this is the absolute worst that basic could be like, but as long as you do what your told and don’t be tore up, then you should be just fine. I went to basic with a positive attitude, looking for fun and an adventure. While yeah there are times that basic flat out sucked, there are some things if given the chance, I would t mind doing again because they were fun.
Everything he said was 100% true. For potential recruits and parents, theres one thing I'd like to press.....
The military is just that...its a fighting force that is called upon when needed. Their needs come before yours. When i was in, so many peoples agenda was to go to school with the GI Bill. It doesnt always happen like that. A guy that knew was 1 week ahead of me in boot camp. We got stationed in the same place. When i arrived to our permanent station, he already had orders to ship out on a 6 month deployment to the middle east. When he came back, he was in the US for 6 months give or take, and was sent back to the middle east. And I've carried more dead bodies than I'd like to talk about. What im saying is, just know what you are really volunteering for.
Was this the army or the air force/navy?
@@joelem2313 Air Force
Leave can be pretty brutal during holidays especially if you are in a mission critical space. Career field choice is SO important when signing up to the military. You covered a lot of great topics Kyle. Great video!😁👊
Can you explain please?
@@RavenLew if you are applying to be in the military, WAIT for your career field to open a slot. Dont settle. Also, being in mission critical jobs, they will work with you on your leave (time off) but it one varies and can be difficult to take during holiday seasons.
@@BSparksGamingFans thank you so much
I was AF also and stationed at Hurlburt Field, FL. Me and a couple buddies got bad sunburn once and we all received letters of counseling. Technically it's destruction of govt. property. He speaks the truth!💰
It took me 2 years but I finally got a ship date! One of the FIRST things I'm doing is setting up my TSP. Love the info you put out there for everyone Kyle! Thank you! 💰
Getting ready to enlist in the Air Force, I appreciate all the great advice. Also, Thank you for your service!
"But sir, Kyle Gott said..."
💰 thanks man ur one of those people who make the internet wat it should be about. Showing your experiences so others dont make the same mistake. Thats some humble shit 💯
francisco vazquez Word
I'm in ANG and I always recommend people to do the Roth TSP taxed now and not later and it's money to you no matter what happens. Great Video! $
💰💰I love your videos. I’m currently in the process of losing weight to join the Air Force and I watch your videos religiously because you’re really honest. I hope your doing well!
How’s your weight loss journey going?
Thank you for sharing this information. A lot of foreigners who join the army tend to make such mistakes and this video can help them learn a lot.
Gonna be enlisting later this year , I'll definitely be putting into the Tsp 🤙🏾 thank you sir!
What is TsP ? I want to join a branch I was thinking military or navy I’m not sure anymore
My biggest advice is to make sure you know someone in the branch you're looking at to work with you through the recruiting process to ensure you pick the right job based on what you qualify for. The results of the test you take (used to be called the ASVAB), is what qualifies you for particular jobs. If you score well across the board as well as in certain areas, you might qualify for highly technical positions which are great if you want to turn that into a civilian career quickly. Make sure you pick a job that you think you'll enjoy and I would suggest picking one in a field that isn't going anywhere for either the military or the civilian sector. Sure you can be a truck driver, cook, artillery, etc but those jobs on the outside have competition. Jobs in networking, IT Security, Cyber, Medical, etc aren't doing anywhere and folks are always looking for trustworthy folks with experience to join their ranks. That way, if you decide the military isn't for you, you have access to entry level jobs in the civilian sector and you have real world experience, which folks coming from college don't have. So, get a free education, work experience in a field that is in high demand and get on with your life after the military. Also, the GI Bill will pay for college when you get out and the VA mortgage is a life saver for buying your first home without all the predatory BS banks like to slap on regular mortgages. It will save you 10's of thousands of dollars for nothing more than serving your time and getting out with an honorable discharge.
Please I need your advice. What about picking Civil Engineering or Architecture?
You hit the nail on the coffin with this one
💰That last reason Kyle is one of the reason pulling me to join. I ALMOST joined when you first started making videos. It’s been a journey !
Hoping to lose some weight and join
Same.
I’m pretty serious about joining The Army as a Cavalry Scout, I’m a junior in high school so I’ll enlist during my senior year and ship out after I graduate. I do training down at the recruiter office every week to get ready. I plan on doing 4 or 6 years then switching to reserves where I’ll get my 4 years in criminal justice and become a police officer. My ultimate goal is SWAT team
Guitar Chugs take it easy and good luck!
Guitar Chugs you’re joining the military, don’t waste your time getting a criminal justice degree if you wanna be a cop after lmao, you’ll be able to be one without one, especially after you get back from the army
Try to get a better degree or don’t even waste time with it
If you wanna be a cop why would you not wanna be a MP
Doing the same thing, cept I'm doing rangers
sorry for your condolences.
Im 18 years old, and I finished navy boot camp about a week and a half ago and I just started school for my job, kinda nervous for my career ( I’ll probably edit as much as possible until I leave the navy, might keep this as a journey entry through my navy career and perhaps what the navy has done for me afterwards)
Edit 1
Currently 19 and I’m about to graduate C School and finna take transfer leave before I go to the fleet.
Lmk how that goes, I just enlisted 😭 and am so nervous
@@vianeymoctezuma9931 Im 7 months in bro, it’s been going good so far
@@BluezStarz763 that’s great how long did the process take to enlist, cause I filled out the paperwork and stuff. I believe I have to take 2 test and then wait for my waiver for my neck tat. So I’m officially enlisted yet
@@vianeymoctezuma9931 it takes less than a week, but you have to take the picat test, or the asvab test in meps, then the next day you do some medical shit blah blah, for a few hours then if nothing is wrong with your medical records, then your good and when you pass your medical portion you will be allowed to choose a job and date and the day you ship out you do the same thing for a few hours and then you leave for boot camp and then rest is history, but it took me a few months since I was in school and I waited when I had spring break to hit so It doesn’t mess with my school work, and attendance, so when I did I shipped out 3 months after I enlisted which was june 16, which was 12 days after I graduated from high school and then rest is history
will follow this thread
A chronic preoccupation with home is a serious negative too. Believe it or not, when the failures of Vietnam were finally reviewed, a force overwhelmed with homesickness was cited as a secondary factor in the national defeat.
Bro did you steal Chris Pratt's voice
“The Military controls when you go.” So essentially, The military controls my nature’s calls.
Lieutenant Sinopa
it definitely would if you joined army or marines and had to take a crap out in the field. be glad you're doing air force so you wouldn't have to worry about that crap.
Hey I have a question for anyone that sees this how early should you try getting in to shape if at all
@@urlocalcoke today
@@lukasg4807 yesterday
Definitely want to do 25 years, but at the same time, was gonna do what you said. Take the first contract as it goes.
Man that first point you made is spot on and I wish I could get my little cousins to understand it lol. I did 20 and retired this previous June. I never intended to do 20 years. I just wanted to go in and become a paratrooper like my grandfather. I ended up liking it enough to stay another enlistment and by the end of that one had my degree and went to OCS. It honestly wasn't until I finished my initial commitment after OCS that I thought to myself "Well, this is what I like doing so I'm going to keep going". My young family members (who also aspire to be like our grandfather) are already talking about how they're going to do 20 years and become Green Berets, Rangers and all that. Try as I might I can't convince them to just focus on what it's like BEING in the Army on their first go. I'm showing them this video and maybe you will help them out where I am failing haha. Excellent video Airman!
It’s kinda funny you left for BMT on my birthday and got out a day before 😮 you are a big reason, after watching hours and hours of your videos, I’ve joined the Air Force! Going through the recruiting process as we speak and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for everything you’ve done! From your service to this TH-cam channel. Just thank you!!
💰 one thing he didn’t mention you can usually roll your TSP into another retirement plan at another career/job you take after you get out. So you’ll just keep adding to it.
Mitchell Best Does it matter which job you switch over to in the civilian world when it comes continuing your investment into your TSP ??
I was like "im doing 20" and signed a 6 year. Rip me
Sleepy ooh yah
Oof
Hop your not a virgin
Is that bad or good?
@@momozoo2842 they need to explain lol
I'll probably be shipping to basic next year. Gotta remove the tattoos on my hands and slim my core. These tips are great to keep in mind and I'll probably rewatch this video at a later date to refresh the knowledge
Started out as an 11D-Aero Rifleman. Vietnam drawdown happened, involuntary reclassed as 64C. Re-enlisted, the 2 year later reclassed again as 63H. Spent 2 years in that MOS, finished my degree and then applied for WO in MOS 630A. Received a direct appointment and then went on to retire with 21 years.
I expected to serve four years in the Army and get out with college money. 22 years later...........yeah, that kinda didn't work the way I thought.
lol...but that retirement check is nice! Still young enough to use that experience to start another career.
I’m doing 4 years what can I do what that time like what’s the best path to go ?
What are your thoughts on missing out on youth? I'm afraid of missing out on all the fun times people would have
I’m already in the Air Force and enjoyed this video
Thanks man this really opened my eyes to how beneficial BRS was 💰💰
Kyle I like when you, Micky, JT, Donny, and Austin talk about the financial side in the military.💰
Thank you so much for making this. I've been seriously thinking about joining the military but I never thought about planning for retirement so I'm glad that it was brought to my attention before hand. 💰
There are only two mistakes a person makes when joining the military.
1)Enlisting
2)Not re-enlisting after the first hitch
That doesn’t make any sense.
@@alvaroakatico9188 it makes perfect sense because you’re letting One enlistment determine YOUR future in the AF
I was uncertain about joining for awhile and I realized, I'm 22 yes old I for sure want to join the army now and be a infantryman because both my parents were in the army an I just want to keep that going. Mom was an combat MP, dad was field field artillery. I love ur inspirational ways man thank you, keep it up🙏..... oh ya and 🤑this is the closest thing I could find to the moneybag lol.
Preach brother. I opted into the BRS the day enrollment opened. I knew I was getting out in about two years from the enrollment date and wasn’t about to leave money on the table.
I think young servicemen also make the mistake of not using education benefits. TA and the G.l. Bill are incredible!
I agree I used all of my G.I. Bill Benefits and even paid an additional $1,200 for an extra $600 monthly toward my G.I. Bill when I was in from 98-02
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I worked with a civilian company that was subcontracted with the Military. One of the hardest messages that I had to let the soldiers know- You are the property of the United States military- you do not get a vote about decisions that have been made for you.
I would get calls from soldiers complaining about the decisions that were not fair or not what they wanted. I would have to refer them to their base commander as that is the person, who has the final say. At the same time, I would warn them they might not like the conversation that the Base Commander would have with them.
No one in my early enlistment (1970) would admit to being a "lifer". I tried to get out during boot camp, retired 23 years later.
Going for MEPS Thursday 👀🙌🏾
Expect to be waiting for no reason
Claire Oscar don’t tell them anything 👀
Claire Oscar
How is it?
Have to reschedule because my recruiter did not do run my credit report because I was 22 but when you married they have too.
so they had to postpone my MEPS because some stuff came up I had to pay off,
My stuff was not too major it’s taking care off she made a waiver packet send it for review by higher command,
I am waiting for them to call me and reschedule 😒
@@claireoscar5649 Keep us posted.
💰 i usually dont comment but all this was 100% accurate im starting my second year in the air force now and everything you said is true
Angel Betancourt hey man I’m thinking of enlisting can I talk to you
My older brother did 20 years in the air force, retired a Major .
Good stuff, brother! Really encouraging video! I’m going over my finances while listening to this video right now, and I gotta say I love what you putting down!
Mistake i made was not taking it seriously. I treated it like a job i didnt want. I didnt want to push myself and only really did what i had to.
This man Is straight forward!
Lol, I knew this guy was Airforce before he said just from how he spoke 🤣
funiizer456 or maybe because of the thumbnail
@@VeryPoliteNPC no people talk soft in the airforce
And when I went into the military the AF was known for having to be the least physically fit. And I have checked all of the branches and found that to be True.
Nice informative video. I served a total of 6 years in the USAF ( 4 years on active duty ; two years inactive reserve) ! Very proud of my time and what I did ; got injured and probably have been discharged eventually due to medical issues, but left after 4 years for personal reasons. I later worked for the VBA for 30 years, so I figure I did my time serving my country. Worked as "Claims Assistant " processing Compensation and Pension claims for veterans, widows, dependents, orphans, and lots more. Best job I ever did ; I miss the comrades I worked with alot though ! Much respect to all veterans, I still assist vets when and where I can, and I love doing so !