@@strongblackliquorno waiver needed for being overweight yu have a mac amount of weight you can be over and they will send you to a program(09M) that will help you get that extra weight off if you fall within the bodyfat percent I'm swearing in on Thursday and jn currently 251 and didn't need the program because my bodyfat is low
Non-prior. 41yo. Been fit all my life. Full time fed employee. Joined Army Reserves. Always wanted to join. Family health issues and having kids kept pushing things back. Wife pushed me to follow through on something I’ve wanted to do for over a decade. Better late than never! Age is just a number! I was running laps around the young kids! That’s when the grandpa jokes stopped. Thanks for the video.
The recent attacks that killed 3 American soldier (one from my home town) has made me think about enlisting. I'm 29, and your videos have helped me with my decision.
Thank you, there are days that feel like they’ll never end. There’s are also times where I’ve never felt so proud of doing what I do for my military family and for the people we serve. Take care and thanks again for checking out my video!
um, what do you think the military was doing there? u think it's the same as some1 coming to ur hometown and raiding? don't be a pawn join if u want for urself but don't go for some eye for an eye bs getting ur strings pulled by puppetmasters
Just talked with a recruiter yesterday and now doing PT ever Wednesday till I ship out. I can say I’m happy I waited till my 30’s only because going in with a degree I start out as a specialist and not private. But I have a better mindset then I did when I was younger. Thanks for the video!
30 yrs old about to hop into an 11x option 40, never too old. Seriously bro, 30 is the NEW 20. Joining at a later age brings a lot of real world wisdom to the branches that many never experience until after their service and it ruins many.
I’m 32 and have been in the Army for 13.5 years. This video is spot on man, a lot of older guys that are new in the army have a lot of challenges they need to overcome, but I always rely on them because they tend to be more mature and level headed. Keep it up!
Thank you, big respect to you! I plan on staying in , I’m just trying to give the best information from what I’ve experienced only being in for such a short time. Trying to let them know that sometimes the days are long and they’ll suck but the years go by faster than you think lol
Thank you for sharing your experience. Helping a lot. i'm 40, had age waived 2weeks ago and last friday pass the MEPS and oath of enlistment. Officially enlist in Army snd waiting for shipping day on February. If your want something and you accept what it takes to get, you can achieve anything
Thank you so much for the videos. I'm 26, and since I was 17, I wanted to join the military, but my weight and personal decisions put that on hold. I have lost 30 pounds in 2.5 months, and I am on my way to being eligible for enlistment in 6 months to a year. I thought 26 was old, but after hearing your story and reading other people's comments, I know I am still young in the grand scheme of life. I am currently working BOH at Chick-fil-A, and the ability to only have to work at a job for 20 years and retire with full benefits sounds like a dream come true.
No thank you! Before the army I worked at Cracker Barrel for 12 years been BOH my whole life. It’s a huge difference when you’re getting recognized for willing to work harder than everyone else. Whatever you decide to do, I know you’ll succeed! Stay safe and stay motivated!
26 as welling turning 27 in a bit. Wanted to join since I was 5. But sadly I was raised by people who always just put me down and told me I was going to be like my methhead father. I did what I was told got a job and started supporting family members. Currently paying my little sister's apartment and helping her pay her bills so she can go to college. Recently thought I should make a decision for once. So I'll be trying to enlist at the end of the summer.
Thank you so much !!!!! I’m 31 with a college degree getting ready to enlist but when I was 18 I got a misdemeanor and have been worried it would effect my chances of getting a clearance. It’s so stressful worrying about something that happened over ten years ago but this video is really refreshing to hear
You shouldn't have any issues with your clearance. I also had a misdemeanor when I joined and I didn't have any issues with getting mine. If they want you bad enough, it's just a waiver away!
It’s really not that bad, there are some demanding days, but that’s just it… days not forever. After every tough day I learned something about myself and become a stronger/smarter person. If you’re honestly not sure what you want to do with life, take the 3-4 weeks it takes to clear your system. Study for the asvab on TH-cam, get a good score and get a good MOS, pick a short contract 2-3 years. If you don’t have college, sign up when you get to your first duty station, Army pays for it. Depending on your MOS basic and AIT will be at least 6 months done and you’ll only have a year or two left. If you like it stay in if you don’t use that degree for a job you’ll like to do as a career
Go for it,man !!! I was in the navy 4yrs, 7 yrs US Army,did 4 deployments to Iraq ( I volunteered to go fight in Iraq )with the Texas Guard,I was in an infantry unit,stationed at Camp TQ.It was a marine F.O.B,we did joint ops with the Marines,my combat patch was 2nd Marine Div. Did 1 yr,5 months and 23 days of combat missions in Iraq. Did 2 deployments to Iraq back-to-back. The military is what you make it,Duelist. After tours to Iraq,I went civilian contracter to Qatar as sercurity forces for 3 yrs,then to Afganistan for 4 yrs as sercurity forces/logistics. When you set your mind to do something,no one can stop you. But,your self. Stay frosty. SEMPER-FI.
@@powerbad696 heres a. Question I've been pondering: what would happen if I needed dental work done? ( As in removing broken teeth cause I decided to not take care of them when I was a kid, paying for it now. Brush your teeth kids) should I get that taken care of before joining?
@@TheAverageGamer1 How bad is it?? Are the teeth in the back of your mouth or front??? I had my WISDOM teeth removed while in navy basic-training. If the teeth aren't hurting you or your gums,it can be taken care of in basic-training.
@@victorgibson8587 this comment thank you! I was going back and forth if I should take the paycut to enlist as a 34 yr pfc. it’s the now or never for the army. The job will always be there after the army. Thanks for suggesting the short enlistment!
I turned 34 on May 14th, graduated BCT on February and about to finish AIT as a 25B. I will take a break spend time with my family and then the next step is Airborne and last is RASP.
Best mos in the army. I did 20 years signal. Retired as a Warrant. Learn all you can. The amount of training you'll receive would cost a civilian a lot of money. The certs alone save a lot of money. When i retired i was offered a 250k yr job mostly do to my experience and clearance. I passed on the gig as i don't want to do any of that anymore but point is you can set yourself up for a good life. Enjoy the ride, signal is crazy cool.
@MADTING MUZIK Purpose of AIT? Well, brother, everyone needs to go to AIT after BCT. That place is where you learn about the job you are going to do in the military. I'm still on my break just like I said, enjoying my family and training hard so I can be ready for RASP. At some point in this year, I will resume my plans my plans.
Wow! Thank you , that means a lot. I’m going to drop some more useful content soon. Definitely at least 3 more vids before the end of the year. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
@@victorgibson8587 oh no thank you man. I've been dealing with this feeling that I've wasted my whole life because I didn't make the right choices when I was younger. Watching your videos just showed me that nah man I'm in my prime never felt better.
Im 34 and getting shipped out on 20230124. Thanks a lot for the motivations cuz I always think that my physical is not in the good shape anymore. Ill push thru it and make it happen!!
I really appreciate this video. I turned 40 this past December and am going into the Army prior service from 2006 when I got out of the coast guard. 18 years later going back 💪🏽
Hey Victor! I hope you’re doing well man, I just want to say I super appreciate you making this content I’m 24, and applying for the CAF which has given me some nerves - I’ve never had a misdemeanour but your honesty and integrity has really lifted my spirits, consider yourself one subscriber richer Lots of love and safety brother, thank you for your service PS I’m #900! 100 more and you’re at 4 digits, let’s go!!!!!
Hey! I really appreciate these words. I wish you all the best and I know you will succeed at and overcome anything that’s put in front you. Take care my friend!
I just turned 30 and have an appointment with an Army recruiter next week. This helped a lot, and I feel the maturity living in the real world might help through training I hope haha.
@@TheCanciller for sure, some MOS’s / Jobs that the Army needs to fill, will offer pay incentives. For instance, if we don’t have enough Infantryman the Army give you up to around $40,000 to enlist for that job, for a certain amount of years. That is just one way of receiving them.
Tried for full active back in 08 but the recruiter wasn't thrilled about my age so he suggested the reserve. So I joined the ARNG at 32 19K, did OSUT at FT Knox. Then at age 34 did a tour in Iraq OIF 09-10. So hats off to you Victor and to all who are joining later in life. It's a challenge but it's a honor to become a soldier and being at veteran. Remember only 1% of the population signs that dotted line. God bless USA and for anyone joining later in life.
I’m in the process again as well prior service combat veteran. I’m 38 and ready to rock out and go and finish what I started. How was your Meps with medical , waivers , any issues ? Also how was basic the second time as treatment ? Keep up the fire 👍🏻👍🏻
I joined at 32 and I was injured immediately since I've never done anything athletic or any sports. I just graduated AIT yesterday. I'm headed to Hawaii and I'm getting out after my contract is up. #88M
Congratulations on finishing AIT, I know NIC at Night was a blast. I actually went to fort Leonard Wood for basic with the other 88M and MPs. I’ve got 3 buddies leaving for Hawaii from here, Schoffield and Wheeler. I would say if you have time to get your CDL while you’re there, even if you don’t want to be a driver after, it’s something really clutch to be able to have in your back pocket. Especially if you get all the endorsements(like 4 of them I think) you’ll be golden once you get out. Easily $70k+. Enjoy Hawaii! 🤙
Just subscribed! I'm 30 and on HBL, but going back to start white phase of my 11B OSUT soon. It's been a little harder than I was anticipating but hanging in there! Thanks for these videos man.
Getting ready to join the Army at 29, digging all the insight of your videos. Do you mind making a video about BCT as an older "trainee" and any tips you have for all the phases.
What kind of loser joins the Army at 29? At 40 your life is already over. Enjoy your 30's and don't waste it on military beaurocratic low level soldier bullshit.
at 31 I finally finshed my college degree after going back to school, going on a 09s contract in January. Hardest part is leaving my wife and kids for 10 weeks
You got it man! make sure you dig deep for the questions you want to ask. Just to make sure it fulfills all the things you want out of it and that it fits in with this time in your life. Even if you have to write it down and bring it in with you. I believe in you!
Got out in 2019, Blew my knees out on a Jump out of c130 and had to get 3 double knee surgeries. got my hundo percent rn but I miss it. I miss the brotherhood and the cool guy shit. Idk much about leg or pog life but forsure wouldnt trade the experience for the world. even if it meant blowing the knees out the same way and all. God damn i miss it
Good luck.... but as someone who enlisted in Army at an older age myself, you don't have to listen to me and you do you.... but I would advise that if you do want to enlist at your age.... keep the Air Force as an option instead of focusing all on the Army. Just the fact that the Air Force guarantees unmarried people will move out of the barracks by E4 (and in some cases E3) vs the Army's E6 (in some cases E5), is a huge example. If you are married and/or have kids you won't have to be in the barracks... but keep in mind that in the Army we go to the "field" (the woods) for weeks at a time where you would not be able to have any communication with your dependents. In the Air Force, yeah you can go on a TDY assignment where you'll also be away, but at least you would most likely have some cell data/internet service to communicate with your dependents. And on deployments, the Army has the longest deployments, which means you'll be gone for the longest time away from your dependents. And even the fact that in the Army, unless you are in a rare job unit, you will have to be at duty earlier for mandatory formations and PT, which means even less time with your dependents. A lot of people in the Air Force would report for duty later because the culture is different where they don't have to be standing out in the cold for a pointless formation and PT. I was just at a tradoc site where I had more than one older Army IET trainee vent to me ("complain" but they were right) how they couldn't even go to the restroom without a "battle buddy" while 18 year old Air Force kids were trusted to go to the shoppette (I might be wrong on the spelling) by themselves. So I'm not telling you what to do. Again I joined Army at a later age myself (34) but at the same time, I didn't know all this detail about the differences between the branches at the time either. Keep the Air Force as an option. Good luck. Don't be scared to ask any questions you might think of.
To be honest, I know drivers make good money in the civilian world. I would only join if it’s something you want to do without question. I’ve had a lot of buddies that got out and starting driving. They were focused on just getting there certs like hazmat and other things that the army pays for.
33 here trying to get meps medical cleared? Already got flagged ! Being old they want everything after 13 and up … I called some of the places I went to as a kid and they have nothing on me becuase it was over 10 years stressing out now haha
I know! They wanted info from years I forgot existed, I was just honest with them and got the docs office to write on one of their own letterheads that they no longer have the patient information on file due to their Patient Records Responsibilities. Something along those lines, but don’t stress it. Once you get in, the Army will “update” you from head to toe.
@@victorgibson8587 That’s what I’m worried about LOL luckily I still run 3 to 4 miles every morning but I definitely ain’t as fast as I used to be. I just want to get in and do my time. The cool thing is they are willing to push back my ship out date until December. I am getting my bachelors in nursing so likely I get to go in at a higher rank. Obviously I’m doing reserves lol
To be fair, in the restaurant industry, there are tons of managers mhch younger that the crew workers, and Ive had like 5 managers younger than me already. Plus when I resume collehe, wome teachers will be younger than me too.
41 y/o Female here. Just spoke to a recruiter yesterday and took the practice ASVAB, got a 23. Do have a past but no felonies. My 17 y/o daughter says I'm too old 😢.
Getting out was the best thing I ever did. What makes y’all want to join in your 30s? I joined at 18 and got out as a 28 year old staff sergeant. I couldn’t imagine just getting started at that age.
Thank you so much for this video! I just recently found your channel and I'm looking forward to binge watching your videos tomorrow! So you may have already answered this and if so I apologize, but I was interested to know how do you like your specific MOS as a fueler? Sounds like you spend a lot of time in the field. Do you enjoy that? Hope you have a good day and thanks again for the great video
Wow! I appreciate this so much! So, being a fueler is not bad at all. It’s a simple job, mostly manual labor. It’s a setup,check,maintain, and dissemble MOS. Where I am is called the NTC, so we go on rotation”to the field” every month in order to train units from around the US for missions and deployments. The points needed to get promoted for this MOS are high, so that may be the one downfall. But wow again thank you so much for this comment. Hope You have a great day!
33 years old met up with a recruiter and got paper work just need to explain my emergency medical history and criminal background before Meps disqualifies me. hope the recruiter can help me out with enlisting
They should be able to, the key is being honest without telling them “unnecessary” information. This was the problem, this is how I solved it, and I am good now. Trust me But if something is still hurting, be honest. It’s not worth injuring yourself for life.
Idk man when I enlisted in 2017 They didn’t do medical history background check, I think it’s actually pretty hard to get ever recurit medical records and would take a lot of time. There background was to check if they see any scars during meps lol and asked you what happend. I heard it’s different now they Army can look at your pills records idk if it’s true or not becouse the army is all threats to be honest when it come too stuff like that
@@andreslopez7413 thanks for the feedback I should get a answer from my recruiter since they are running my crim/med background this week before I even go to meps.. just need to pass my physical and medical now
Wanted to join the Marines out of highschool and ended up dropping out due to life shit, but im 29 now and finishing up my credits for my diploma to enlist in the Army. Really appreciate this info. As a 30+ year old, what do you do on your down time?
Glad you’re still pursuing your goals! Honestly my down time is nice, I’m spending time with my family, battle buddies meet up and cookout. Just planned a trip for a safari. Military has a lot of perks as far as discounts on shopping and trips. We work hard but we play hard too. Military tries their best to balance out soldiers lives. Thanks for asking!
@@victorgibson8587 Due to climate change over the years.. summers at Fort Irwin has gotten hotter. When I was over there.. I never witnessed a sand storm. The only sand storm I witnessed was when I was deployed to Iraq in 2008. I was station there from middle of 2009 to 2011. Fort Irwin was my second duty station. I re-enlisted to be stationed there.
I wouldn’t ever recommend anybody over 30 to enlist in the Army unless it was their last option I’m 23 being treated like I’m 13 and don’t know how to breath or wipe my own ass but then again your experience may vary.
I joined older myself. I definitely wouldn't recommend it If anyone does join the military at an older age, I'd say either come in as an officer if possible, or do guard/reserves, or if you do join active duty enlisted do it in the Air Force instead of the Army because arguably, and I've seen this first hand, the Air Force doesn't treat their enlisted people quite as much as children like the Army does. Just the fact that the Air Force guarantees unmarried people will move out of the barracks by E4 (and in some cases E3) vs the Army's E6 (in some cases E5), is a huge example. I was just at a tradoc site where I had more than one older Army IET trainee vent to me ("complain" but they were right) how they couldn't even go to the restroom without a "battle buddy" while 18 year old Air Force kids were trusted to go to the shoppette (I might be wrong on the spelling) by themselves.
There will be some long nights, but when you see each other again, it’ll be a love you’ve never felt before. Always keep your reason in mind! You got this!
If you told your recruiter about old arrests and gave him paperwork but everything was expunged and sealed and it didn’t come up on their background check . So I don’t think he said anything to big army about them. Will they find it once I’m in especially if i need a security clearance ever ?
I’m going in at 38 before my 39th birthday in April. Thanks for the videos. I really enjoy watching all of them ❤️❤️❤️ Hope to hear more
Thank you! I’ll try to keep it entertaining and informative lol. I appreciate you!
How's that working out
Wow, I thought the cutoff was 35?
@@CognitiveImmersion 34…?
I leave tomorrow for basic and I just turned 37
When your 32 and overweight and you see theses vídeo thank you 🙏 I will start running again to join the ARMY!!!!!
Lol you got it man! I was definitely in the same boat, 215 when I joined and dropped down to 184 in basic and AIT truly life changing lol
@@victorgibson8587 how were you able to join at 215? Did you need a waiver?
@@strongblackliquorno waiver needed for being overweight yu have a mac amount of weight you can be over and they will send you to a program(09M) that will help you get that extra weight off if you fall within the bodyfat percent I'm swearing in on Thursday and jn currently 251 and didn't need the program because my bodyfat is low
Went in 10 years ago at age 32 as an E4. Now at 42 E7. Done Active and reserves. By far easier to rank up as a reservist.
Hell yeah big SFC! 💪
Why is it easier to rank up as a reservist?
Non-prior. 41yo. Been fit all my life. Full time fed employee. Joined Army Reserves. Always wanted to join. Family health issues and having kids kept pushing things back. Wife pushed me to follow through on something I’ve wanted to do for over a decade. Better late than never! Age is just a number! I was running laps around the young kids! That’s when the grandpa jokes stopped. Thanks for the video.
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I’m 42 trying to go reserve 💪🏾
I am 40 and thanks to your comment it gave me hope
Man your videos are awesome me joining at the age of 35 these videos help a lot thank you so much for the videos keep them uploading
Thank you! 🙏🏼 I do my best to keep it up!
Thank you for this video! I’m 29 and enlisted to the Army National Guard as a 92Y. I’m leaving to BCT next month on January 23, 2023 to Fort Jackson.
You got this!! Thank you!
Thank you very much. I am 54 and I am joining the Australian Army Reserves in a combat role.
The recent attacks that killed 3 American soldier (one from my home town) has made me think about enlisting. I'm 29, and your videos have helped me with my decision.
Thank you, there are days that feel like they’ll never end. There’s are also times where I’ve never felt so proud of doing what I do for my military family and for the people we serve. Take care and thanks again for checking out my video!
um, what do you think the military was doing there? u think it's the same as some1 coming to ur hometown and raiding? don't be a pawn join if u want for urself but don't go for some eye for an eye bs getting ur strings pulled by puppetmasters
Just talked with a recruiter yesterday and now doing PT ever Wednesday till I ship out. I can say I’m happy I waited till my 30’s only because going in with a degree I start out as a specialist and not private. But I have a better mindset then I did when I was younger.
Thanks for the video!
I remember the pre pt sessions lol keep up that positivity and no, Thank You! For watching 🙏🏼
Do not enlist with a degree go the officer route or at least try to
@@TheRealSupremeBape I enlisted with a degree and spent 20 years in and stayed enlisted. It was fine. No need to be an officer.
30 yrs old about to hop into an 11x option 40, never too old. Seriously bro, 30 is the NEW 20. Joining at a later age brings a lot of real world wisdom to the branches that many never experience until after their service and it ruins many.
How has your experience been? I'm not feeling a sense of fulfillment in civilian life and I was looking at 11 bravo.
Did you make it 11X?!
I’m 32 and have been in the Army for 13.5 years. This video is spot on man, a lot of older guys that are new in the army have a lot of challenges they need to overcome, but I always rely on them because they tend to be more mature and level headed. Keep it up!
Thank you, big respect to you! I plan on staying in , I’m just trying to give the best information from what I’ve experienced only being in for such a short time. Trying to let them know that sometimes the days are long and they’ll suck but the years go by faster than you think lol
I felt that knee popping comment lmao.
lol 😅
Thank you for sharing your experience. Helping a lot. i'm 40, had age waived 2weeks ago and last friday pass the MEPS and oath of enlistment. Officially enlist in Army snd waiting for shipping day on February.
If your want something and you accept what it takes to get, you can achieve anything
Thanks for the encouragement. This video really helps a lot. I recently turned 30 and am in the enlisting process of joining the Army. God bless you
Hell yeah! You got it, thank you!!
Thank you so much for the videos. I'm 26, and since I was 17, I wanted to join the military, but my weight and personal decisions put that on hold. I have lost 30 pounds in 2.5 months, and I am on my way to being eligible for enlistment in 6 months to a year. I thought 26 was old, but after hearing your story and reading other people's comments, I know I am still young in the grand scheme of life.
I am currently working BOH at Chick-fil-A, and the ability to only have to work at a job for 20 years and retire with full benefits sounds like a dream come true.
Mane same I’m 26 being fuckup with no direction in life is the reason I’m gonna try to join this month
No thank you! Before the army I worked at Cracker Barrel for 12 years been BOH my whole life. It’s a huge difference when you’re getting recognized for willing to work harder than everyone else. Whatever you decide to do, I know you’ll succeed! Stay safe and stay motivated!
26 as welling turning 27 in a bit. Wanted to join since I was 5. But sadly I was raised by people who always just put me down and told me I was going to be like my methhead father. I did what I was told got a job and started supporting family members. Currently paying my little sister's apartment and helping her pay her bills so she can go to college. Recently thought I should make a decision for once. So I'll be trying to enlist at the end of the summer.
Thank you so much !!!!! I’m 31 with a college degree getting ready to enlist but when I was 18 I got a misdemeanor and have been worried it would effect my chances of getting a clearance. It’s so stressful worrying about something that happened over ten years ago but this video is really refreshing to hear
You’ll do great!
You shouldn't have any issues with your clearance. I also had a misdemeanor when I joined and I didn't have any issues with getting mine. If they want you bad enough, it's just a waiver away!
bro do ocs not enlisted, you will hate yourself
@@aadmzz7428 what is ocs?
I want to join but I have a record I am 31 years old and I want to change mi live
Currently 24 with no direction in life been considering clearing out my system and joining
It’s really not that bad, there are some demanding days, but that’s just it… days not forever. After every tough day I learned something about myself and become a stronger/smarter person. If you’re honestly not sure what you want to do with life, take the 3-4 weeks it takes to clear your system. Study for the asvab on TH-cam, get a good score and get a good MOS, pick a short contract 2-3 years. If you don’t have college, sign up when you get to your first duty station, Army pays for it. Depending on your MOS basic and AIT will be at least 6 months done and you’ll only have a year or two left. If you like it stay in if you don’t use that degree for a job you’ll like to do as a career
Go for it,man !!! I was in the navy 4yrs, 7 yrs US Army,did 4 deployments to Iraq ( I volunteered to go fight in Iraq )with the Texas Guard,I was in an infantry unit,stationed at Camp TQ.It was a marine F.O.B,we did joint ops with the Marines,my combat patch was 2nd Marine Div. Did 1 yr,5 months and 23 days of combat missions in Iraq. Did 2 deployments to Iraq back-to-back. The military is what you make it,Duelist. After tours to Iraq,I went civilian contracter to Qatar as sercurity forces for 3 yrs,then to Afganistan for 4 yrs as sercurity forces/logistics. When you set your mind to do something,no one can stop you. But,your self. Stay frosty. SEMPER-FI.
@@powerbad696 heres a. Question I've been pondering: what would happen if I needed dental work done? ( As in removing broken teeth cause I decided to not take care of them when I was a kid, paying for it now. Brush your teeth kids) should I get that taken care of before joining?
@@TheAverageGamer1 How bad is it?? Are the teeth in the back of your mouth or front??? I had my WISDOM teeth removed while in navy basic-training. If the teeth aren't hurting you or your gums,it can be taken care of in basic-training.
@@victorgibson8587 this comment thank you! I was going back and forth if I should take the paycut to enlist as a 34 yr pfc. it’s the now or never for the army. The job will always be there after the army. Thanks for suggesting the short enlistment!
I turned 34 on May 14th, graduated BCT on February and about to finish AIT as a 25B. I will take a break spend time with my family and then the next step is Airborne and last is RASP.
Best mos in the army. I did 20 years signal. Retired as a Warrant. Learn all you can. The amount of training you'll receive would cost a civilian a lot of money. The certs alone save a lot of money. When i retired i was offered a 250k yr job mostly do to my experience and clearance. I passed on the gig as i don't want to do any of that anymore but point is you can set yourself up for a good life. Enjoy the ride, signal is crazy cool.
What company were you? I graduated May
Hi Baz, please give info on your progress so far. Whats the purpose of AIT and did you get to Airborne & Ranger School?
@MADTING MUZIK Purpose of AIT? Well, brother, everyone needs to go to AIT after BCT. That place is where you learn about the job you are going to do in the military. I'm still on my break just like I said, enjoying my family and training hard so I can be ready for RASP. At some point in this year, I will resume my plans my plans.
Victor your videos have been a massive motivation to me as of late. I just wanted to thank you man.
Wow! Thank you , that means a lot. I’m going to drop some more useful content soon. Definitely at least 3 more vids before the end of the year. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
@@victorgibson8587 oh no thank you man. I've been dealing with this feeling that I've wasted my whole life because I didn't make the right choices when I was younger. Watching your videos just showed me that nah man I'm in my prime never felt better.
Im 34 and getting shipped out on 20230124. Thanks a lot for the motivations cuz I always think that my physical is not in the good shape anymore. Ill push thru it and make it happen!!
Any updates?
Any update bro ? I’m 33 and I feel weak as hell
Your video encouraged me a lot thanks! I’m turning 32 by the time I enlist (currently waiting on my medical to see if it’s clear) and I’m so excited.
30 now 31 soon trying to join army infantary great video man!
I really appreciate this video. I turned 40 this past December and am going into the Army prior service from 2006 when I got out of the coast guard. 18 years later going back 💪🏽
I'm going in at 39
Hell yeah, if you don’t already..learn to enjoy running 🏃
Hi. How was your experience with the army age waiver?. How long takes to you to get an answer of your letter?
Hey Victor!
I hope you’re doing well man, I just want to say I super appreciate you making this content
I’m 24, and applying for the CAF which has given me some nerves - I’ve never had a misdemeanour but your honesty and integrity has really lifted my spirits, consider yourself one subscriber richer
Lots of love and safety brother, thank you for your service
PS I’m #900! 100 more and you’re at 4 digits, let’s go!!!!!
Hey! I really appreciate these words. I wish you all the best and I know you will succeed at and overcome anything that’s put in front you. Take care my friend!
Thank you and this content was low key/ chill mode and yet very realistic & educational for sure!
I’m 32 and I go to basic training January 23,2023 I have mixed emotions about it but I’m glad that I’ve made the decision to join
Any updates?
How is it so far?
I just turned 30 and have an appointment with an Army recruiter next week. This helped a lot, and I feel the maturity living in the real world might help through training I hope haha.
fucking cringe
Thank You for this.
34 and waiting on my waiver
The hardest part is listening to the 18 year olds complain about everything. I know from experience. And I was only 24 when I went in.
“When was the last time u booked it full speed” 🤣🤣🤣
Living with teen vets in the barracks was why I left the military.
Lmao! I can’t even imagine
Thanks so much buddy, I’m ready for boot camp, I’m 39. Just passed ASVAB.
Congrats! Pick a good MOS and make sure to ask about bonuses! You got this!
@@victorgibson8587 I’m not sure about bonuses, can you please explain to me about it?
@@TheCanciller for sure, some MOS’s / Jobs that the Army needs to fill, will offer pay incentives. For instance, if we don’t have enough Infantryman the Army give you up to around $40,000 to enlist for that job, for a certain amount of years. That is just one way of receiving them.
How was your experience with the army age waiver?. How long takes to you to get an asnwer?
@rodrigojulio how was your experience with the army age waiver. How long takes to you to get an answer of your letter?
29 years old and just enlisted as 12B. Thank you for the video
lame
Good stuff! You’ll do great! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
Awesome video just turned 30 and am joining. Can’t wait
Thank you! You got this!
Tried for full active back in 08 but the recruiter wasn't thrilled about my age so he suggested the reserve. So I joined the ARNG at 32 19K, did OSUT at FT Knox. Then at age 34 did a tour in Iraq OIF 09-10. So hats off to you Victor and to all who are joining later in life. It's a challenge but it's a honor to become a soldier and being at veteran. Remember only 1% of the population signs that dotted line. God bless USA and for anyone joining later in life.
Just joined at 34. Thanks for the video!
Im 34 and I want to join the Army how's everything going?
@@Foxracing401 mi too
Shit you covered everything I was wondering about perfectly 👌🏾 lol joining up this year lord willing.
Glad I could help lol if there’s anything else you wondering. I’ll try to cover it
Hey battles! You can do it. I just passed BCT (again) at the tender age of 36. Being prior service helped a lot.
Hell yeah! 💪
I’m in the process again as well prior service combat veteran. I’m 38 and ready to rock out and go and finish what I started. How was your Meps with medical , waivers , any issues ? Also how was basic the second time as treatment ? Keep up the fire 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the video! I’m 34 and I’m going back in! I got out in 2010
I joined at 32 and I was injured immediately since I've never done anything athletic or any sports. I just graduated AIT yesterday. I'm headed to Hawaii and I'm getting out after my contract is up. #88M
Congratulations on finishing AIT, I know NIC at Night was a blast. I actually went to fort Leonard Wood for basic with the other 88M and MPs. I’ve got 3 buddies leaving for Hawaii from here, Schoffield and Wheeler. I would say if you have time to get your CDL while you’re there, even if you don’t want to be a driver after, it’s something really clutch to be able to have in your back pocket. Especially if you get all the endorsements(like 4 of them I think) you’ll be golden once you get out. Easily $70k+. Enjoy Hawaii! 🤙
Waiting for you at Hawaii, just got here today.
Much appreciation to you and your channel. I needed to hear this info. Thank you for your service and I look forward to your future posts.
I appreciate that!
Just subscribed! I'm 30 and on HBL, but going back to start white phase of my 11B OSUT soon. It's been a little harder than I was anticipating but hanging in there! Thanks for these videos man.
Getting ready to join the Army at 29, digging all the insight of your videos. Do you mind making a video about BCT as an older "trainee" and any tips you have for all the phases.
Awesome! I can totally make a video for that!
What kind of loser joins the Army at 29? At 40 your life is already over. Enjoy your 30's and don't waste it on military beaurocratic low level soldier bullshit.
@@victorgibson8587 yes please!
Same here I’m 33
I'm 30 about to call the recruiter today being the dropped thw required high school diploma or GED..
at 31 I finally finshed my college degree after going back to school, going on a 09s contract in January. Hardest part is leaving my wife and kids for 10 weeks
hey man I want to join the national guard and im almost 29! the only thing thats stopping me right now is the talk with the lady.
You got it man! make sure you dig deep for the questions you want to ask. Just to make sure it fulfills all the things you want out of it and that it fits in with this time in your life. Even if you have to write it down and bring it in with you. I believe in you!
Really a good speech. Hit the points.
Thank you! This comment means a lot to me!
Great video, I’m 28 about to sign the papers I got three kiddos and one on the way. financially you guys taken care of ok.
did you join?
ALLONS!!!! 2/11 ACR, but from WIldflecken Germany. I helped deactivate the unit back in 93-94.
Hell yeah! Allons! Thank you for your service!
I’m gonna be apart of the team just waiting for MEPS to schedule me for the physical.
See you soon!
32 here and about to join. Thanks for making these
Hell yeah! And thank you for watching!
The old man jokes that get super old super fast.
You a real one Gibson thanks for your service!
Got out in 2019, Blew my knees out on a Jump out of c130 and had to get 3 double knee surgeries. got my hundo percent rn but I miss it. I miss the brotherhood and the cool guy shit. Idk much about leg or pog life but forsure wouldnt trade the experience for the world. even if it meant blowing the knees out the same way and all. God damn i miss it
Great video. Went over a lot I had questions about. Thanks. Hopefully they let me in.
You got it! And thank you! 🙏🏼
Great job
Thank you for the inspiration sir
33 and joining. Lets gooo!!!!
Great video. I'm 32 and I go to ft sill Oct 3rd for 68w.
Thank you! 🙏🏼 I wish you all the best!
Update ?
I am 33 years old been studying for the ASVAB
Good luck.... but as someone who enlisted in Army at an older age myself, you don't have to listen to me and you do you.... but I would advise that if you do want to enlist at your age.... keep the Air Force as an option instead of focusing all on the Army.
Just the fact that the Air Force guarantees unmarried people will move out of the barracks by E4 (and in some cases E3) vs the Army's E6 (in some cases E5), is a huge example.
If you are married and/or have kids you won't have to be in the barracks... but keep in mind that in the Army we go to the "field" (the woods) for weeks at a time where you would not be able to have any communication with your dependents. In the Air Force, yeah you can go on a TDY assignment where you'll also be away, but at least you would most likely have some cell data/internet service to communicate with your dependents.
And on deployments, the Army has the longest deployments, which means you'll be gone for the longest time away from your dependents.
And even the fact that in the Army, unless you are in a rare job unit, you will have to be at duty earlier for mandatory formations and PT, which means even less time with your dependents. A lot of people in the Air Force would report for duty later because the culture is different where they don't have to be standing out in the cold for a pointless formation and PT.
I was just at a tradoc site where I had more than one older Army IET trainee vent to me ("complain" but they were right) how they couldn't even go to the restroom without a "battle buddy" while 18 year old Air Force kids were trusted to go to the shoppette (I might be wrong on the spelling) by themselves.
So I'm not telling you what to do. Again I joined Army at a later age myself (34) but at the same time, I didn't know all this detail about the differences between the branches at the time either. Keep the Air Force as an option. Good luck. Don't be scared to ask any questions you might think of.
Great video and everything you said is spot on.
Thank you, I try my best to only give information that I can verify or have personally experienced. Thank you for watching my videos!
I joined in 09 that upsurge they were taking up to age 42 I was 39
Hi. How was your experience with the army age waiver?. How long takes you to get an answer?
Good information. Thank you good sir
Thanks for checking it out!
I’m 31 and join the national guard in Kentucky my home state Ty for your video
im 32 with no criminal record and healthy. im thinking about joining as well.
Love your videos man!!!!!!! thanks for serving i might join .
Aww man! Thanks for checking them out! Still working on some new stuff!
Thank you, think ima go for it! Thank you!
Going to meps tomorrow, kind of nervous since I’m 33 already :/
Hey you'll be fine! As long as you feel healthy and you're very patient you'll do just fine! Tell me how your duck walk goes lol
@@victorgibson8587 duck walk was a success!
Hell yeah! 😂
@SillyLilly2024 Did not go =(
Thank you bro🔥
I’m a truck driver and make really good money. I’ll just be afraid of loosing my job
To be honest, I know drivers make good money in the civilian world. I would only join if it’s something you want to do without question. I’ve had a lot of buddies that got out and starting driving. They were focused on just getting there certs like hazmat and other things that the army pays for.
Im 28 right now I’m will try to join when I’m getting cure from my illness the older we not complain we know when going to something stressful
Lol you know how it is! I hope that you get well soon and one day I might see you in formation, take care and be safe!
@@victorgibson8587 thanks you God bless you and im hope you complete all you goals.
Good stuff..I joined reserve after 30... Thanks
33 here trying to get meps medical cleared? Already got flagged ! Being old they want everything after 13 and up … I called some of the places I went to as a kid and they have nothing on me becuase it was over 10 years stressing out now haha
I know! They wanted info from years I forgot existed, I was just honest with them and got the docs office to write on one of their own letterheads that they no longer have the patient information on file due to their Patient Records Responsibilities. Something along those lines, but don’t stress it. Once you get in, the Army will “update” you from head to toe.
@@victorgibson8587 That’s what I’m worried about LOL luckily I still run 3 to 4 miles every morning but I definitely ain’t as fast as I used to be. I just want to get in and do my time. The cool thing is they are willing to push back my ship out date until December. I am getting my bachelors in nursing so likely I get to go in at a higher rank. Obviously I’m doing reserves lol
11b i wonder how infantry would be at that age
To be fair, in the restaurant industry, there are tons of managers mhch younger that the crew workers, and Ive had like 5 managers younger than me already. Plus when I resume collehe, wome teachers will be younger than me too.
I need to pass the asvab test that the only thing stopping me from joining infantry
41 y/o Female here. Just spoke to a recruiter yesterday and took the practice ASVAB, got a 23. Do have a past but no felonies. My 17 y/o daughter says I'm too old 😢.
Also she tested as well and she got a 7 on the practice ASVAB
Thanks So Much for the info.
How about 42 years old?
I’m enlisting.
I'm 41 and thinking about army reserve
Good video.
🙏🏼 thank you!
I'm going to be joining at 32 I'm fixing my health right now in the mean time
You got it! That’s a lifelong journey, keep it going!
Getting out was the best thing I ever did. What makes y’all want to join in your 30s? I joined at 18 and got out as a 28 year old staff sergeant. I couldn’t imagine just getting started at that age.
Heading to meps soon at 32...thanks a lot!
Hope all goes well!
Thank you so much for this video! I just recently found your channel and I'm looking forward to binge watching your videos tomorrow! So you may have already answered this and if so I apologize, but I was interested to know how do you like your specific MOS as a fueler? Sounds like you spend a lot of time in the field. Do you enjoy that? Hope you have a good day and thanks again for the great video
Wow! I appreciate this so much! So, being a fueler is not bad at all. It’s a simple job, mostly manual labor. It’s a setup,check,maintain, and dissemble MOS. Where I am is called the NTC, so we go on rotation”to the field” every month in order to train units from around the US for missions and deployments. The points needed to get promoted for this MOS are high, so that may be the one downfall. But wow again thank you so much for this comment. Hope You have a great day!
Joining at 32 waiting for MOS options and MEPS
Do your best to pick one that transfers well into the civilian “real world” ! You got this!
sadly, my tattoos make me only eligible for the navy
Going in at 33 years young lets show'M how its done
33 years old met up with a recruiter and got paper work just need to explain my emergency medical history and criminal background before Meps disqualifies me. hope the recruiter can help me out with enlisting
They should be able to, the key is being honest without telling them “unnecessary” information. This was the problem, this is how I solved it, and I am good now. Trust me
But if something is still hurting, be honest. It’s not worth injuring yourself for life.
@@victorgibson8587 Recruiter is sending me out next week just to take the asvab test. Thanks for the advice
Idk man when I enlisted in 2017
They didn’t do medical history background check, I think it’s actually pretty hard to get ever recurit medical records and would take a lot of time. There background was to check if they see any scars during meps lol and asked you what happend. I heard it’s different now they Army can look at your pills records idk if it’s true or not becouse the army is all threats to be honest when it come too stuff like that
@@andreslopez7413 thanks for the feedback I should get a answer from my recruiter since they are running my crim/med background this week before I even go to meps.. just need to pass my physical and medical now
@@samuelalvarez6051Is there a contact number fir the recruiter please?
Wanted to join the Marines out of highschool and ended up dropping out due to life shit, but im 29 now and finishing up my credits for my diploma to enlist in the Army. Really appreciate this info. As a 30+ year old, what do you do on your down time?
Glad you’re still pursuing your goals! Honestly my down time is nice, I’m spending time with my family, battle buddies meet up and cookout. Just planned a trip for a safari. Military has a lot of perks as far as discounts on shopping and trips. We work hard but we play hard too. Military tries their best to balance out soldiers lives. Thanks for asking!
I used to be stationed at Fort Irwin.11th ACR … Allons! I was with RSS. Join in my early 20s. I join in 2006.
You could’ve told me about the summers out here! Lol Allons!
@@victorgibson8587 Due to climate change over the years.. summers at Fort Irwin has gotten hotter. When I was over there.. I never witnessed a sand storm. The only sand storm I witnessed was when I was deployed to Iraq in 2008. I was station there from middle of 2009 to 2011. Fort Irwin was my second duty station. I re-enlisted to be stationed there.
Hello I would like to tell you thank you for your service in the military and how hard would it be for a 43 year old to join the military
I wouldn’t ever recommend anybody over 30 to enlist in the Army unless it was their last option I’m 23 being treated like I’m 13 and don’t know how to breath or wipe my own ass but then again your experience may vary.
I joined older myself. I definitely wouldn't recommend it If anyone does join the military at an older age, I'd say either come in as an officer if possible, or do guard/reserves, or if you do join active duty enlisted do it in the Air Force instead of the Army because arguably, and I've seen this first hand, the Air Force doesn't treat their enlisted people quite as much as children like the Army does. Just the fact that the Air Force guarantees unmarried people will move out of the barracks by E4 (and in some cases E3) vs the Army's E6 (in some cases E5), is a huge example.
I was just at a tradoc site where I had more than one older Army IET trainee vent to me ("complain" but they were right) how they couldn't even go to the restroom without a "battle buddy" while 18 year old Air Force kids were trusted to go to the shoppette (I might be wrong on the spelling) by themselves.
I'm joining at 38 have 2 kids I'm gonna miss them alot being away for 10 weeks it's gonna be a uphill battle for a bit
There will be some long nights, but when you see each other again, it’ll be a love you’ve never felt before. Always keep your reason in mind! You got this!
Fuck ya. Thank you.
Your story is basically mine…
can you speak on the covid vaccination?
Definitely will! And thank you for watching!
Save your back and knees team and leave the infantry for the young ones, plenty of support roles out there
7:00 "carry your own weight"
If you told your recruiter about old arrests and gave him paperwork but everything was expunged and sealed and it didn’t come up on their background check . So I don’t think he said anything to big army about them. Will they find it once I’m in especially if i need a security clearance ever ?
Just turned 43 I think am too old even for reserve unless I get a waiver?
I have felonies I’ll need waivers for. Do you think I’ll have an issue becoming a 12P?