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My special forces journey and why I left the military after 10 years
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In this episode, Mike Glaspie walks through his special forces journey. Why he joined the military, why he decided to go to special forces, and ultimately why he decided to leave the military and special forces after 10 years.
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You're absolutely right about the politics in the military. I was enlisted, with a master's degree and I had difficulties moving up because leadership was intimidated. I'm glad I retired after 20 years, but it wasn't easy dealing with the politics.
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who thought that
Should've went officer my man
@Robert-ky4vx I have no regrets. I enjoyed being a NCO.
@@Robert-ky4vx That would have been the same political bulls***.
nobody is intimidated because of a master’s degree is all in your head
I served 28 years in the Army from 1973 to 2001. 18 of those years with 7th Special Forces Group served in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Ivory Coast, The Congo, Grenada and Afghanistan in the 1980’s when they were our friends.
I would NEVER join today.
I miss my days in the Real Army!
CSM Chapa
Much respect to you with Love and blessings
ROGER THAT
The army now is just ppl shaking their hind end on tik tok in uniform
I too went in in 1973 as a member of the 5th, did not spend nearly the time you did, was in 8 countries, recruited into the Unit did 6 more and couldn't wait to get back to the world and college. I'm busted up pretty well, can't imagine what it must be like for you. Gee whiz, veterans have Healthcare issues at a 3 to 1 versus the civilian population. Imagine that....
"There are no 'friends'; only interests."
-Henry Kissinger
Mike, we were SUT Instructors together. It’s Drew. Super stoked to see what you’ve done, you’re not missing much! The force misses guys like you, though. To be sure.
Dang he needs to see this!!! Everyone comment so it will get to him fast.....
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Great insight. I did 29 years Army. Glad I stuck it out through the ups and downs - at every rank. Politics and difficult individuals are in every line of work. The pride, military retirement, VA compensation and benefits were well earned.
Good for you. My father was a 24 year USAF vet starting with WWII, Korea and Vietnam. When he retired he had a bunch of benefits they don't have today. Retired military and their families could go to to any military post or station and get all the medical/dental svs FREE. Anything the post offered to serving soldiers, airman whatever was open to us as well. Dad said he was eligible to fly free anywhere in th world the MATS flew as a retiree. That's just the ones I remember and we did use some, especially the med svs. But they took a lot of those peripheral ones away from them in the late 70s to early 80's. I say that to say keep an eye on your benefits you left with. They can take them away as they did to my Dad & all the other military retirees of his era.. He was pissed and I didn't blame him, because they had promised him those benefits to get him to re-up each time his enlistment was up. He EARNED them. Dad used to have his congressman and both senators phone numbers in his wallet and if he had an issue with something they'd hear about it. Good luck to you, and all the rest here. And thank you for your service to our country.
Something I'm sure you won't hear from the Left.
@ntvypr4820 everything you listed I and my family can still do as a retiree today.
Currently at 9 years. I was getting sick of the army bs as well....until I went warrant and put the dot on. I like being able to do my own thing now and no one messes with me.
Man that was my debate before I got out. But I wouldn’t have been able to drop my WO packet until I re-enlisted. Did not want to do that
@@MilitaryCashflowdo you have to be in college to be a warrant officer?
@@johnnndoeee6674 WO is a strange rank. It's an officer in many ways but in others not as much and closer to the NCO stuff. It's a rank the army itself seems to not completely know what to do with. Most WO's I encountered were chopper pilots. One of those guys was a good friend and gave me the best description of a WO I ever heard, but I can't recall it exactly. I think the first two lines of this post were some of it, but it feels like it's missing something. It's betwixt and between? Not a bad position.
@@ntvypr4820 A Warrant Officers role outside of the pilot career field is to be an expert in their given career. They are the go to for senior leadership when making important decisions that require on the ground knowledge. They are also the subject matter expert for those just starting out in a career or those looking to expand their knowledge base. Think of them as the extremely smart science teacher at a University, while they may not be the head of the science department everyone knows that they are the smartest and are relied on heavy for problem solving. Now, there are also the Warrants who get into these positions and take advantage of the situation. Officers don't mess with you because you might help and or save their ass(career) one day, meanwhile you technically outrank enlisted...
Thanks for sharing that bc my baby wants out he’s been 12 yrs serving and I can see it his face the stress he’s under. I’m so glad he’s retiring praying he’s paperwork goes through with this was in Gaza it hasn’t been easy at all as he constantly tells me . I’m a much a prisoner bc I’m waiting on him and it’s hard on both of us ty for sharing
Got out Tuesday adter 13 years, not a Green beanie but in Special Operations. Your story sounds the same as mine lol. Literally, Texan, reserve and at 19 first time on a plane to BCT, attempt to ROTC after deployment and so on. Glad I randomly came across this channel. TYFYS Brother 👍🏾
Stagnation is the killer of careers. Especially, us who are entrepreneurs. Also Nepotism is terrible. Covid "promotions" killed a lot of morale.
Congrats man still 3 years on my 6 year contract, can't wait to get out and go back home to Texas as well
Here’s one of the most underrated truths about The Army:
You cannot do it all and still be happy.
It takes a lot of work and time and physical/mental effort to bobble around from schools to units and crossing over from enlisted to commissioned officer.
There’s too much red tape and too much politics.
After my years in The Army I think it’s best to decide on your path and stick to it. You’ll find long term happiness that way.
Thanks,
-Best wishes
Damn that is good advice. That’s what the youngins need to hear more of
Especially when you stick the wrong people in a position and call it equally over quality
What path and where?
@stanleymcvay9283 I second that but from the navy side......also, they don't let you go wlto what you want. You also got to fight like hell to do a job someone else don't want to do.
Nine years in the Army (enlisted/infantry), seven in the Air Force (nurse/officer) and the last eleven in the US Public Health Service as a commission corp, (nurse/officer). Retired and now a VA nurse. Was great for me on balance, I needed the discipline, that basic training provided. Helped, greatly moving forward. There were challenges and roadblocks, but I refused to be denied. For every person that wanted to hinder my progression, there were two or three willing to help. I do not know if I would recommend military service today, because I have been out the loop for a while. However, I do acknowledge the need for capable and motivated persons to serve. Heard a report in the news the other day, according to the DOD, only 1 in 4 in the US, are physiologically and physically fit to serve. Man, that hard to hear and even harder to believe. Fearful for what's to come.
"My experience requirements have been met". Navy here, felt the same. Lots of *possible* opportunites but the military is all very politcal and comes down to how you get along with your leadership. Couldn't deal with the politics and constant deployments.
It seems to be that way in each branch
im not gonna lie, but as a black man in SF....Im ready to go and i decided not to go until retirement. weird feeling but i cant explain it. i just dont feel like im getting a fair shot at moving up …without pushback smh
You are absolutely correct. That was. My experience in Group as well.
Completely understand
@@lb3077 I've always wondered how it was being apart of these communities and being black. Do you feel that it was more or less a "good ole boys club"?
You check the block on all the basic and then some. As a retired SF guy of 28years I understand your frustration. But sometimes you have to wait or change to creat change or try another path within the community. Seems like you would have done great had you stayed. Thanks for your service.
You have a great point. A balance of patience through it all I think is a huge factor in who decides to stay
Exactly! You must control the trajectory of your career.
For all those who are wondering. You can do both. You can be in the military and still do things on the side. Politics are everywhere in society. For you guys and gals wondering, whatever you are doing now in life will still be there when you get out. People, friends, jobs. Try it out for three years and see if you like it. The benefits that come with military service are crazy. Word of advise. If you think you are only going in for a short time do something exciting. If you like it stay in, if you hate it get out. Three years goes by fast. You can most always change your job on your first reenlistment. Ever look in the mirror and wonder there's got to be more to life than this? Go for it!
don't know current info, but back in the day the average time on an ODA was 4 years. Not like people play green beret for long periods of time. It's a young man's game.
My school boy dream was to be a Green Beret. I joined in 1990. After being injured in RIP i was assigned to the 82nd Abn Div. Here is when I saw a part of the army that I did not want to see but needed to see. I was introduced to politics and some shady people. Although I met some lifelong friends, I was shocked into reality. I only made it to 4 years. I got out and never looked back. It's funny though, now I'm 50 years old and I wish that I could have enlisted for SF off the street like they are able to now. Life is something!
I was going through the Q course back in 2003-2004, and we had some guys into real estate. Told me after work they would go flip a house…. I should have did that too, or at least started investing. Bruh, I was 32 years old going through the Q Course, if my ass wasn’t training, it was sleeping.
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I left after 16 years because I burnt out on the BS. The last four was a struggle
I did 12y8m18d. I never looked back about getting out of the Army; the Army was all I knew. I enlisted after turning 17 on November 18th, I was in the Army on December 12th, 1968, it is the Vietnam War. I am very glad that I went into the US Army; I was a knucklehead. But I was glad when I got out - Vietnam hangover - PTSD. I still feel the effects of the Vietnam War - daily. Now my grandson joined up 18 months ago plus after jump school - 18X training. In my footsteps.
@@rudolphferdinand3634 thank you for your service you Vietnam vets got balls of steel.
Caught me off guard when you said” the way my bank account is set up” 😂 Kevin hart reference
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Thanks for sharing your story. I did the exact same thing as you… Screwed up my first year at collage, joined the guard and picked 88m for the bonus. But that was late 2001. Did Basic and AIT in 2002 and then got deployed 2003. After 14 months on the road in Iraq, when I got back I decided I’d do my time and that was enough.
college
I did everything I wanted to do the first year I was in and white-knuckled it for the last 19. Those last few years feel like decades.
Good on you for sticking it out.
@@MilitaryCashflow Thank you.
I wanted to be in the Green Berets when I was regular Army but I didn't believe I'd be able to deal with the high deployment tempo.😵🤦 Now I feel like I should've at least tried out for it.
I'm a one and doner. The bureaucracy was driving me mad and I just coukdn't take it anymore.
15 years under the gun, trip to RVN in an Arty unit, 12 years in ADA, and hung it u as an E7.! 30 more years working on FSU equipment as a USDA contractor with the best guys I ever met, most of them prior service, all over Europe and the East Bloc. Have never regretted any of it.
Couldn't do it now since I am ot sympatico it's the current philosophy.
I really appreciate this brother, heading to bootcamp in 24 days! Definitely gonna use this insight to help myself.
good luck!
First of all good luck. Whatever decisions you make, do it because your harts in it. If you make decisions based on purely financial incentives it will be one evident to those around you through you performance. Even with the politics the military is a great life for those that want adventure, experiences, and camaraderie. You will make friendships and gain experience that lasts a lifetime. That said it will not always be good times. Just like in every other aspect of life you will have to deal with dificult people and situations. Dealing with those is where you experience comes from. Military life is a team event, and requires all on that team to pull there share.
Never be afraid to do or try something because you might fail, just make sure your hart is in it before you start. If you think you want to go SF just be ready to deploy for a lot and for long periods. If you want to go Delta just be ready and willing to give up your personal time to perfect your craft, and be willing to leave for work on short notice. That goes for whatever job you decide to do in life. Whatever you do just be true to yourself and realize what it will entail.
You are in for a great time, but it is all in what you make of it. Your best stories and experiences will come out of your worst times. I was in for 22.5 years and would loved it. Good luck, have fun, and thanks for carrying the torch forward.
Think about it while you still can
I understand woke politics hijacked the military, making it unbearable for some, but civilian world has the exact same politics in the civilian career fields.
At least in the Army we had medical & dental. Out in civilian world most folks can't afford the deductible payment on medical & dental insurance.
Too each their own, I endured alot of politics & prejudice from peers but enjoyed alot of favor from superiors because I worked harder than the rest to out perform the haters, back biters and bigots among my peers.
For me, civilian life sucks and the Army (my particular MOS) was the best decision I ever made.
I love the Army life because it's a meritocracy. If you outshine your peers the higher ups have no choice but to notice you and place you in charge of your peers.
Meritocracy doesn't exist in the Civilian world.
Civilian world is ALL about cut throat politics. Merit has very little bearing on success in a civikian career field.
If you start your own civilian business, work for yourself, competitors will use dirty politics, slander, gossip and saboteuge to ruin your name and thus your business.
At least For my personality type, the Army was my best life, best career path and the only place where I was allowed to succeed on my merit.
Civilian world is a political circus that makes the Army political climate seem sane.
Civilian world's all about "who" you know, social status, quota hires, nepotism, politics, racial preferences, gender preferences, etc.
In the Infantry, in Ranger Battalion and in S.F. Group it's all a meritocracy. If you can out perform your peers, maintain a positive attitude, don't run your mouth too much, don't become an alcoholic, don't blue falcon anyone and don't bird dog another Soldier's woman, you'll succeed and rise above the political machinations of jealous peers.
🇺🇸Rendezvous with Destiny♣
@@SoldierDrewwhat’s your personality type?
I went in in the 80's as a 64C or as is known now 88M, Part way through got voluntold for Recondo school and 18th Airborne Corp. Had a deployment down CA.
Appreciate the honesty. I've found similar in my time.
I did 8 years in the Texas Army National Guard. From the beginning the end of my career in it was all political. I was a 63B all wheel vehicle mechanic then 19D it was all bs because everyone had a relative in the guard and they were the ones going to the airborne schools and air assault schools when the time and opportunity came up. And most of them that went were always missing drills. During my time in the guard I only missed two drills one for my dad’s heart surgery and another for my little brother’s wedding and I made up for them drills. I did one year in Iraq. I retired as an spec4 I was always skipped for promotion to E-5 but them new ones were getting promoted to E-5 before me and some other soldiers like me.well one drill before I ETS I was told I was up for promotion but they somehow couldn’t find my updated records with my decorations and qualifications and my good apft scores so I was turned down for promotion. My response to them was fu all you pogs I’m out this guard tomorrow I ain’t wearing them three stripes on my civilian clothes anyway. They were all shocked. I turned in all my gear. I never got my honorable discharge paperwork and my medals. I’m not even registered with the VA because I know for damn sure I’m going to run into the same problem with paper work and waiting for my disability. These days I’m doing fine keeping my self employed and busy not letting PTSD get the best of me.
You should send a request in to the NRPC (National Personnel Records Center ) in St Louis. (Just google it. You can do it on line. Won't cost you a penny and you may get all the Documentaion like the 214. It would be shame to miss out on the VA benefits.
Thank you Sir for that information. I did not even know that existed . I would always think my records were at camp Maybry. But I didn’t even try to get my DD-214. I will give a good try. Thank you very much and thank you for your service. God bless
@@springof-wf8vy Another venue is to contact the Headquarters of the Texas National Guard-where ever it is located in Texas. My neighbor, here in Alabama, was in a situation similiar to yours. He also had a tour in Iraq-called up from the Alabama Nat Guard. It took him several months to get his records-but it was worth it. Here in Alabama we have State VA offices in most counties. If Texas has them also-go by the nearest one and they will also help you get your records for free. As a last resort, go by the nearest Regional Veterans Affairs Office. Ours in Alabama is in Montgomery, Alabama. Best of luck--Get those benefits that you earned and Thank You for your service.
@johnmartin9823 what beneifts exactly , I was ANG as well but didn't think there were any not being active
@@7Logik I suggest that you google VA benefits for Army National Guard. Elgibility and benefits vary depending on amount of service, if you were called up to active duty etc. VA home loan is one that comes to mind. Disaibility compensation if you had/have medical issues because of you service. Also, most states have their own set of benefits for their Guard/reserve soldiers(car license plates/reduction of property taxes etc). Google your state VA Department. Are the benefits as good as AD soldiers? No, but their are benefits for ANG. If you have a state VA office in your county-go by it and talk with them.
Obviously a very intelligent man with a massive amount of insight.
I left, because of the racism in the special operations community, I was a trauma nurse, & one of the folks that worked to piece you guys back together in forward deployed locations, it got to be too much, the jokes, the back biting, the snide & smart remarks, it came to a head and I lost it in a clinic on one of the IDMT’s over his “black” jokes and Jammed him up against a wall, long story short I ran him up the chain, got him separated from the military under being disrespectful to an officer & had another gentleman demoted. I honestly just had enough with it, the special operations community is corrupt & full of sht, and I let that be known to my senior leadership on my way out a year later. Either way, I got what I wanted out of the deal, they paid for my anesthesia program and that’s all I wanted anyway. SMDH, this is why one of the reasons all branches are at an all time recruiting low, they forget, people talk and I’m one of them that does and the special operations community being small as it is, they are going to suffer the most.
I will say there really isn’t much diversity in that community. I can understand that
Hey. Injured in training. 11B. Two Honorable under med. cond. foot fracture 2x 93, fractured hip on 2nd try in 03. Civilian side Mech Drafter CAD 13+ yrs, now going back f/ Physics. Kinda wondered how it went for the operator paths. Probably would've joined a Ranger Unit minus the fracture. Ya sum it up well. Best to ya Joe. That's pretty close to my path. Best to Mike.
Great video with an honest opinion I can definitely relate throughout my Navy career.
Everyone's stories are a bit different but im glad to know people can relate
I'm navy as well I can concur
Would definitely enjoy more stories, keep up the great work.
Got some more coming your way!
He said a lot without giving too much.
Well said bro… learned a lot in this short video. Thank you
Glad you liked it
I was doing UKSF training and left ultimately because of 911 and Iraq. None of it sat right with me. Long time ago now. Looking back I sometimes wished I'd at least completed the training but who knows what trouble that would have got me in. I often dream about being back in training but overall do not regret the decision.
Yep I hear you, I was serving at that time, but I could see through the lies, it made my time still serving until 2010 really difficult. I knew I was living a lie.
The whole middle east BS was exactly that, pure BS. I kept my mouth shut, I climbed the ranks, but in the end I was injured and medically discharged.
I guess when I didn't listen to my own feelings, the universe saw me out of the military. I had fellow SF mates I just didn't see eye to eye with after a while, the things we did were not making sense to me anymore. A lot of the ego was blinding them from the reality. Quite a few woke up and left, but many are still in today.
Hey ... I understand brother... two masters degrees and ABD in a PhD. Humint qualified, 35 MOS in multilple areas. Sniper and jump qualified... I look at officers.and smile
Amazing insight!
This is good especially because it’s hard sometimes thinking you should’ve done 20 after reenlisting after 4 thank you.
Really good self interview!!! Thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
@@MilitaryCashflow no doubt
This was awesome!!!! Thank you.
Thanks for your comment brother! It would mean alot if you shared this video with others.
Well us SFO have a combat duration of about 6 mins that means you either go in and out or you get injured... So 10 years of training for mby 6 minutes of combat...
I’ll be at my 10 years in September. Still not sure what I want to do.
It’s a hard decision for sure
You’re halfway there. Congratulations 😊🎉
What mos you doin?
@@vannarameas2382 MP now.
Hey my advice to you is to seriously consider green to gold and retire as an commissioned officer. You’re probably SFC right now, so you’d have an enormous bump up in pay to retire with. Or at the very least put in your packet for warrant officer, though I would aim for a commission.
If you were on your first enlistment or at least under six years time in service, my advice would probably be different. However, you’ve put in so much time. Anyway, thanks for your service!
Signing an option 40 once my tattoos are healed after removing. My Why is big enough to ignore everyone saying do not join. But fuck man it’s messing with my head making me wonder if I’m making wrong decision.
Miss the travel and adapting to different scenarios
Best part by far
Read or get the audiobooks... the finishing school, Warrior Elite, inside Delta Force, 6 days of the impossible, Killer Elite, The Killing School, the operator, navy seals~their untold stories, no hero, trident, men in green faces, the red circle, seal warrior
Great suggestions
Hey brother great video. So I’m a 28 year old college dropout Solar installer/PV unlicensed electrician. I make about 60K annually. I’ve always wanted to join the military but I always bitch out in the end, mainly cause I didn’t know which route I wanted to go *branch nor job*… is it even a smart decision joining at this point? Specially at 28 years old, no degree.
It's not too late. Some guys were in their 30s in my basic training unit. Just do a lot of research to find what job or branch best fits you. Like 12R in Army are the interior electricians. You can join the Army National Guard or Reserve, do it only one weekend a month, and get a license and experience. Just a thought...
Join the Air Force not the Army or the Marines then yeah its worth it.
Follow your dreams
I joined at 28, in debt, no degree. I didn't know what mos to choose either. Just do it, if it's what you feel you should. The asvab is what will limit you, if you don't score high though. You can always retake it again too. The military fixed my life. Mentally it's not always fun, but it gets better every year for me at least. 4 years later, I have an associates degree and am deciding on my bachelor's now. Debt free, saving money, investing, and not paying more than half of the bills I had before.
I was fortunately discharged medically after 12 years here in Australia, it was really hard at the time, but I can see how the universe was actually looking out for me. PTSD etc is still ongoing, but I am in a good place these days.
Just remember you are not alone! It does get tough, but many of us are either going through it or have gone through it. There is a community you can always fall back on
I most definitely like to see you do a sit down on beyond the beret from Jay from green beret chronicle
Why didn’t you choose to get commissioned into Special Forces branch ?
Good vid. Thanks for your service.
Ha, I started as a generator mechanic with the reserves just to get a car because my parents wouldn't buy one. I went to basic between my Jr-Sr years of high school. I had no plans for college but ended up getting accepted to a military academy with early commissioning , right around the time of 9/11, so before I could drink I was commissioned. I was assessed MP but ended up going Infantry. Ultimately I wanted aviation. I was waiting on a school slot at Rucker when a Bn. commander asked me to stick around and deploy to Iraq so I had a fall back plan if I flunked out of Rucker. I didn't know at the time his brother was the aviation XO so they obviously talked and maybe they thought I was stupid. They actually said the ground work is important and I did talk to a lot of birds during Bn and Brigade level ops. I was injured on that deployment and lost my flight slot. I could no longer deploy to austere environments, but I could live in Canada and train, so i did. I spent the last few years in the 3shop and 16 years after I enlisted for car money I was forced into retirement. On the first day of every month the eagle shits in my bank account until the day I die and I have a full time state law enforcement career. Without the military I'd probably be working in a factory or selling used cars.
😂😂 the eagle shits in the bank account lol. Yea there were a ton of empty promises made during my time as well. Not only for me but for others as well
I hope it shits well for you. I hope you are enjoying you're LEO career. I know I did. Take care.
Did you ever get to work with or train with the Air Force PJ's?
What are your thoughts on them?
Yes and with CCTs and JTACs. All of them are great. Solid group of guys.
Thanks for your Service!
Hey man I did the same back in 1994.
A really interesting video.
Thank you for sharing this with us. It’s good to know
wish I was 21 again, I'd go into the military , have them pay for my schooling to become a doctor or p.a., then pay them back with the time i owed...then get out....thanks uncle sam
Thanks for sharing
I’m looking into the guard and considering special forces…if I were to go the officer route could I still go special forces?
Yes. Only as an 01
Been needing this I been thinking of enlistment into army thank you for insite . I want hear more about the thinking s you could have done because I want know my option what to really do.
My dad put in 33 years fulltime active national guard he would of done 35 BUT HIS 32 YEAR HIS SUMMER CAMP YOU KNOW THE 2 WEEK A YEAER TACTICAL WAR TRAINING THEY DO. WELL THATS NOT WHAT HAPPENED BUT DUE RO THE SENSITIVE NATURE I CANT SAY EXACTLY WHAT WENT DOWN BUT MY FAD WAS GONE FOR 3 1/2 WEEKS SENT TO GERMANY THEN TO MID EAST AND THEN BACK RO GERMANY FOR DEBRIEFING BUT WHEN IT WAS HIS 33 YEAR. THERE WAS TALK ABOUT GOING BACK OVER AND MY DAD YIRNED I. HIS NOTICE FOR RETIREMENT!
Yea they control your schedule even in the guard
I joined for the exact same reason, my mos had a $7500 bonus and I qualified for SLRP (student loan repayment program). I got out in 2020 after 6 years of service and guess how much of my college they paid for? Yup 0! And this is the type of stuff that has recruitment and retention as bad as it is now smh
That’s bs smh. Yea recruitment is so bad right now they are letting ANYONE in
How did you go to selection if you were only 19 if you have to be 21 by the time you finish the selection portion
Because the you have to be 21 to be a green beret and the q course is 2 years long
Love it!
After 10 years of service unfortunately I destroyed my knee right before SFAS, and that was the end of that.
The military is hard on your body for sure
Thanks I having a some type of relationship with Us military soldier he’s served 12 yrs now wants to retire & be home .yes we fell in love but it’s very very hard we have no control on anything the hrs are different we text & FaceTimed but I’m praying his papers for retirement goes through he’s exhausted stressed out this war in Gaza is like never ending lord give us both strength. Ty for sharing I’m trying to understand the military as my soldier boy tells me pls understand me . WOW I’m doing my research to understand the world he’s in a great man . Honestly at 1st i thought he was a scammer but he proved me wrong but as much as I’ve been able and feel in my gutt he’s the real deal. I still do my research I want to support him not be a burden bc he doesn’t need that he needs love & support. I just wanted to know if after 12 yrs serving he’s a E-6 in us Defence military is it true he can retire after 12 yrs . Thankyou for sharing your experience & I as well learned more then what I was looking for
This guy is smart.
Were you still in the special forces National Guard or did you switch to active duty special forces?
To be in special forces you have to be on active duty
@@tristinmikes You don’t know what your talking about. There are special forces in the guard.
@@tristinmikes there are SF Reserves
@@tristinmikes only for Rangers! There’s SF reserves in the guard though 😎
@@tc080010 ok thanks for the insight. Btw you used the wrong your, suppose to be you’re
I’m curious as to what languages you acquired?
88M?
Damn you went to Fort Lost in the woods. I was in the Marines for mos 3531. That's where I ended up
I have never heard of any operator wanting to go to the guard they would go insane in the guard
Yea originally I was thinking "hell no". Then I see a ton of my buddies loving it.
Honestly helped me with my decision.
I hope to get experience in life from the military but I don't want to spend my entire life doing it.
I understand woke politics hijacked the military, making it unbearable for some, but civilian world has the exact same politics in the civilian career fields.
At least in the Army we had medical & dental. Out in civilian world most folks can't afford the deductible payment on medical & dental insurance.
Too each their own, I endured alot of politics & prejudice from peers but enjoyed alot of favor from superiors because I worked harder than the rest to out perform the haters, back biters and bigots among my peers.
For me, civilian life sucks and the Army (my particular MOS) was the best decision I ever made.
I love the Army life because it's a meritocracy. If you outshine your peers the higher ups have no choice but to notice you and place you in charge of your peers.
Meritocracy doesn't exist in the Civilian world.
Civilian world is ALL about cut throat politics. Merit has very little bearing on success in a civikian career field.
If you start your own civilian business, work for yourself, competitors will use dirty politics, slander, gossip and saboteuge to ruin your name and thus your business.
At least For my personality type, the Army was my best life, best career path and the only place where I was allowed to succeed on my merit.
Civilian world is a political circus that makes the Army political climate seem sane.
Civilian world's all about "who" you know, social status, quota hires, nepotism, politics, racial preferences, gender preferences, etc.
In the Infantry, in Ranger Battalion and in S.F. Group it's all a meritocracy. If you can out perform your peers, maintain a positive attitude, don't run your mouth too much, don't become an alcoholic, don't blue falcon anyone and don't bird dog another Soldier's woman, you'll succeed and rise above the political machinations of jealous peers.
🇺🇸Rendezvous with Destiny♣
Im glad it helped. I just want to provide perspective. Sometimes it hits home and sometimes its far off.
How did you educate yourself financially?
This has been a 2 decade journey. I was always fascinated by money because we had none as I was growing up. Alot of reading, mentorship, trial and error, the whole gambit.
Cool man. I remember 10 yrs....
😂😂 if you did more then you’re a beast. Much respect
you are a cool guy, i am proud of you.
lol I appreciate that. Thank you. It means alot
I have the same kinda story as well I wasn't a operator in the army but support. 3 deployment later and 10 years in I was done. I love the Army but man I wasn't happy at all.
yea it gets tough for some of us for sure
How funny! I was 64Charlie in 1970s, equal to 88Mike in the 2000s. Then once after 2 years in Regular Army, I started experience the Green weenie bullshit, then 1SGT started shifting me away from primary MOS. I decided I wanted to join the 2nd/75th Rgrs-Then Top told me I'd have to jump out of Airplaces, go behind enemy lines and do all the other crazy shit that Rangers did. I changed my entire military path-I became a Personnel Actions Clerk (PAC) at HHC 864th Engrs. Bn at Ft. Lewis, WA. All that stuff in a 3 yr. Contract.
Its funny how journeys can be very similar.
Nice.
Why the first sgt did that
He is not bullshiting !
So your worn the Green Beret or or a Ranger? Nice story whens the movie coming out 👍
Hes talking about ranger school, not the 75th RR
@@kevmo2990 Rangers and the 75th are different?
My first two years on active duty were...eventful. Three recruits and one drill sergeant were killed by an errant artillery round in my basic class. I was at Airborne School and watched the SF and Rangers load up for the Panama invasion. Sent to Germany for a very active training cycle that culminated in deployment to Desert Shield/Storm. Got to tour Europe for 3 months when back in Germany. Just a wild time.
PCS to Fort Stewart and boredom for my last 2ish years on active. Decided to get out and do the Guard thing and go to school. Still got to blow things up once a year while pursuing my Bachelors. Got married, graduated, got a job, and had a kid...it was all to much. Had to refocus.
I respect that. Knowing when to bow out is one of the hardest parts for sure. And you still had a successful life
Cause of the way my bank accounts set up … it’s gonna take 3 days to transfer from savings to checking
😂
It's called life you out grew it
i liked the video at 15:35
Salute🇺🇸
At the beginning of your video, I really was not appreciating what your voice saying, as I heard it, you just took the army for what it had to offer for you only. have spent 23 years, plus in the army as a medic. But after hearing the entirety of your video, I understand that the military does not have to be the end all be all of everybody’s life. Just because you enlisted once does not mean you have to make it a lifelong career like I did. You do bring up some very good points. At first, I considered you a disappointment. But after some thought, I consider you a well-rounded person that will most
likely be a positive influence in the American community. You caused me to think. Thank you for that.
My passion for responding to this is that I have spent more than a few years in a ranger battalion. By the way, I appreciate that you did not refer to us as trigger pullers. Thank you for your interesting, and I think wise input.
odd comment brother. You're being extremely judgmental, despite your back tracking attempt. Dude did significant amount of time in. The fact that you walked around assuming everyone who didn't do more than one pump is less than you, shows how much of your identity you have linked to the military. Let it go bro. Its perplexing that after 23 years in, it took one random youtube video to change your mind. There are civilians that have really important jobs as well. Being a medic, I'm sure you have done some shit, but theres probably an ER nurse somewhere who has saved more lives than you. Glad you're thinking though.
I appreciate the honesty and your willingness to watch the rest of the video. I know my flavor isn’t for everyone. Just hoping to reach a few
What language did you learn in SF?
This dude is smart AF
I appreciate that man
Thought it was Mighty Mouse in the thumbnail for a sec
😂
Exhausted just about every sf person qualifies for 100% disability and a possible medical pension and can still do whatever they want physically. So for 10 years of service most can get 70 years of payment an do whatever they want for the rest of their lives with a big bonus to even start with as well as 35-100k a for pay from pvt to SSGT.
I know some e-4 admin that have gotten 100% disability too. With no deployments or jumps.
Whats up Brother... How are things?
Look, it's THE ARMY. Unless you're outta West Point or VMI, you ain't going anywhere as an officer. In the Army, pedigree is EVERYTHING.
The Academies are grooming institutions for Generals that are
no more than political, mostly left wing questionable ferderal
employees.
You don't see many people retire after 30 years highter than
LT Colonel 8%,Colonel 2%.
Don't forget you need a member of congress to get you in.
I proudly served my country in the Army.... .... the Salvation Army that is 😂
😂 might have better benefits too lol
Mike,
It’s still very political in SF. There’s still a bunch of dudes pretending to be badass and yet are very much big vajayjays.
Very true
Joined the military at 16 or something? Finished college at 19?
Joined at age of 18, finished college at age of 21
Nobody should feel they have to explain why they left the military if honorably discharged. After a term is up you have no obligation to ride or die. Some people join JUST so they can get that job training and/or college money (I did). Others because doing an enlistment is a family tradition. Some thought it would be a career only to find it didn't suit them. Plenty simply couldn't abide sharing an organization with toxic leaders they'd run into their whole career. (My worst battery commander was my battalion commander 10 years later. He still sucked.) So when that door opens to the outside world they go out airborne style. IMO as long as they served honorably, more power to them.
Yeah. Your supervisor controls your career more than you do.
100%
Ok after listening to the entire video I wanna point out a few things. He talked about someone having a personal relationship with someone and that would get them a higher evaluation. I wanna toss the bs flag on that one because evaluations (NCOERs) are quantifiable statements. They aren’t oh I think Soldier A is better than Soldier B. Also, you can actually appeal evals if you don’t think they are realistically a good eval of your performance. Next, while your leadership does have some say over things you get to do, you also have something called a Branch Manager (kinda like HR) that manages all the people of your MOS&grade and makes decisions based on the needs of the Army. Next, you aren’t in the “regular Army” where you would fall under FORSCOM, you are in Special Operations and you fall under SOCOM. So that statement is a little disingenuous. There are several other things he said but in the end, it was his career and if he wasn’t happy with it and decided to leave that is all his call. Being in the military is not for everyone and it takes a special sort of person to do that and then of that small group it takes an even more special kind of person to go out and serve in the SOF community. Kudos to him for doing what he did and I am not putting down any of his accomplishments, I guess I just have a little misgivings on how he is presenting some things.
And to add, at some point you have to take charge and manage your career. Career being the key word. You actually gotta do shit for a solid eval. Don’t view the service as just a “job”. Employment on the outside has it’s share of drama and challenges as well.
You get tired of it. The leadership, the short cut they are giving to women and people that should not be there. They are doing the bullshit infront of your face and are not sorry about it. Afghanistan is the big one. The life what they told you is the lie till you knew how to think for yourself. They hate that.
Yea and the fact that some leadership see their soldiers as pawn and not as if they will impact their lives with their Decisions
green beret training isnt to become a diplomat. it's training to engineer coup detats
Your definitely right about m… we were/ are PAWNs!
hello welcome back special case
i also failed college at least 5x