Prior service Marine here. I was active duty for several years. I now am in the Army National Guard. It has been a fantastic and rewarding experience. I can remain close to my family, go to school, and continue with my civilian career. The opportunity to deploy is something I've looked forward to in the guard. I deployed once with the Marines and I would do it again in a heart beat. Pick an MOS that transfers to the civilian world and take every chance you can to improve yourself and deploy. You'll never regret it. Even if you are there just for college.
@@yukumasan5228 The Army has an MOS for just about anything. I used to work on diesel generators in the Marines. I would try going to the website and seeing what they offer or talk to a local recruiter. Dont sign any paperwork until you get the job you want tho!
im fresh out of high school and i wanted to join and i did not know college was free..and my parents don’t want me to join but i want to, for myself and serve a purpose.
cherish martin yeah i told them that but their saying i NEED to graduate first and that i can’t join before that. Looks like i’m forced to wait. and what is X amount of years?
Do you know the National Guard has an ACTIVE Guard Reserves (AGR) program? AGR is Active Duty Support for Guard or Reserves units.You get Full blown Active Duty benefits under Title 10 USC.. You get The best of both worlds civilian/military. I did 17 years of AGR and Retired through the med board. Plus the Army paid for my Bachelors degree. I did my Masters degree with the Post 911 GI Bill. The Guard/Reserves is a great deal. You don't have to go Active duty Army.
i’m thinking about joining the national guard mostly for the free collage, i don’t want to have my parents pay it or me getting into a student loan (which i heard those are really hard to get out of idk). this actually really helped and i’m glad i found it :) thank you
7 years active and now in the NG. Some of this info was solid and truthful but some was cringe worthy. If someone wants to go to college and have education benefits the guard cannot be matched. Active duty is great for those that don’t want to go to school... bc depending on your MOS you will not have time. Guard has ADOS, technician and AGR. Don’t sleep on the guard. I hope others watching this dig deeper.
I am an Army National Guard recruiter. I also spent 8 years active duty. 3 of those I was a USAREC recruiter. Both have their benefits. The only thing I can suggest and do suggest to my applicants, talk to every branch and component to see what is the best fit for you.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard Recruiter I am too. Nothing boils my blood more than someone like this guy who blames the system and organization on their own choices.
@Ste vo There are some similarities between the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. There are also many differences. If you would like to learn more about it, you can reach out to me at (267) 664-6446. After answering your questions, I can get you in contact with your local recruiter.
I am in the guard this guy. I loved the guard I joined at 28 staying 20 years for sure retirement at 60 then another retirement with my civilian career which is more then active duty. So three retirement by age 60 is not bad
I joined the guard simply to experience military training. I didn't want to regret not doing it. There was a lot of tough times during training but overall its def worth it. I use the military to my full advantage. I put money in my tsp account, I have a security clearance which is not easy to come by, I can now see things from a different perspective because of my military experience and now because of covid-19 I make really good money while many people are being furloughed from their jobs. I was able to expedite the process for my parents obtaining their green cards simply because I was in the military. I honestly see the NG or reserves as an immense safety. You're a government employee which means you qualify for many benefits and can take advantage of discounts that companies offer to service members. I can still stay close to my family while also attending school. If you play your cards right its definitely worth it. However, I only recommend joining when you are younger like right after high school. I had trouble socializing with people when I was younger so the military has extremely boosted my confidence. The reason I say younger is better is because you have few to no bills to pay, most aren't married, you can still attend school, you have the free time to learn a lot etc. Plus gi bill for a 6 year contract as well so you can get paid while going to school. It's lit but even with all I have said I will not stay in the army. I will most likely transition to the air force and become an officer only because the quality of life is better and they have more technical jobs that will fall in with what I'm studying in school which is computer engineering. Who knows maybe get into the space force 👌
Couldn’t have said it any better. I’m 26 years old married and have 3 wonderful boys. I’ve always thought of joining the military. I live in California where everything is super expensive. So joining the NG for me would benefit it so many ways for my family and myself. I can have my regular full time job and be in the Army. I want to become a police officer in the near future and I think the NG will help me accomplish this goal.
@@jimmyvanegas5488 Yeah man become an mp and those skills will literally translate when you become a cop in cali. A lot of cops in nyc do the same and double dip all the time. They get paid two salaries while working one job. If you have a degree try to become an officer in the army.
@@jimmyvanegas5488 Yeah man become an mp and those skills will literally translate when you become a cop in cali. A lot of cops in nyc do the same and double dip all the time. They get paid two salaries while working one job. If you have a degree try to become an officer in the army.
Jimmy Vanegas me and you are kind of in the same boat with children, married and what we want to do in our career I’m just afraid of time because I’m not getting any younger but at the same time my boys are really young right now and I don’t want to leave them right now.
Siddharth Rane what kinda of Officer (like Officer job) and do they deploy a lot ? I honestly just want a job that DOES’NT deploy a lot, please help me.
Army NG worked out for me... I was able to get a bonus and go back to college for my Master degree... The best part was gaining free training even while the economy is slow... Encouraged anyone in early 20s or 18 years old to give NG a minimum 3 years. 2 years associate degree or 1 year trades school to put skills background better than 70% people in job market... I gained valuable experience after 2 years in NG and gained access to $75k jobs...
Joining as an officer into the National Guard. I’m already making over six-figures as an aerospace engineer. It’s not really about money or benefits to me, I already have all that. I want to serve my state and country, when God wants me to deploy I’ll be ready. I wonder if anyone in my position is just as stupid to join.
Jessie Lamar yeah that’s true. I recommend active if you’re making more money. Unless you’re a reservist and make more money on the civilian side. So it all depends
Go active first youngins, regardless of things. Reserves and Guard are for the mature and prior service. Trust me that 4 years goes by so quick, you’ll have a few more options when you get out as well, choose to stay in or jump on over to Reserves.
Truff. National Guard and Reserves are for old heads and BTDTs. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Man shutup. Stop telling ppl to go active because when i was in basic training barely anynody was active duty. 90% of the ppl i met in basic were reserves or national guard
@@pranalight76 Basic? Ok there boot, sounds like you learned a lot of humility there. What does what you may have seen in basic training have to do with my statement? Now unlike you kid, I’m giving advice based on experience and a lot of it. So man go back to cleaning the latrine or w/e it is y’all call it and keep the talking to the grown ups..
Great video. You’re right. The NG isn’t for everyone. If you’re in need of money and a career the NG isn’t the place. Active is where it’s at. I enlisted last year in the NG and was in for 3 months and I realize it wasn’t for me because of the money and favoritisms.
@@GossipGyal1 The NG wasn’t for me, I was looking to make money after Highschool and I didn’t want to attend college at the time, I was lied to by my recruiter just so he could meet his quota, I ended up working retail then joining a trade, now in university, Once you attend Drill you’ll see how toxic the leaders are and how much favoritism there is, The higher ranks soldiers are usually the most toxic ignorant leaders I have ever met. They look at you like you’re trash and this is from my experience from the Bay Area California, It’s all people who think their better than one another. It’s like when you ask for help nobody wants to help you, You’re treated like a kid and talked to like your a monkey with no brains, This is obviously from my experience. I met great people here and there but most who enlist in the NG have this mentality lost in life with a bachelors degree or 1-2 years away from graduating from a Uni, It’s almost like I was in HighSchool again.
@@twistbs1674 yes my recruited lied to me so I’m sure he will lie to you too, they will do anything to get you to sign that contract. They will lie to you even if you’re waiting to be shipped out if you back out for example they will tell you you will get a dishonorable discharge which is a lie they like to say, I experienced that when I was attending drill before being ship-out. If you want to become a electrician all you have to do is apply for the apprenticeship IBEW or your local union to take the exam or you could work for a open-shop company under as a apprentice. The NG is truly shady don’t believe everything they tell you about jobs and pay. If it isn’t on paper then they’re lying. You have to understand in this generation nobody is joining the military anymore.
If you already have a degree and you are trying to make a career out of the military then I would go Active Duty. Otherwise you're just doing drills for 6 years outside of your civilian career.
@@rubengutierrez19 Yes he could. If he wants to become an officer in the Army I would recommend Active Army. If he enjoys his civilian career and still wants to become an officer; join the National Guard.
@@concode102 what is the time consumption exactly? Its just 1 weekend every month for 6 years? Does someone who wants to join JUST for that actually have to drop everything for 13 weeks and goto basic training?
I’m 26 with a kid and wife. I’ve got a great job that would give me the time off to go do my week and a month duties. I’m wanting to do the 6 years to get the the VA loan.
For real!? I got a three year contract I’ve been thinking I should have gotten a 6 year to get the va loan. But if I have to wait 6 years, by that time I’ll most likely be a millionaire already
@@grimworldgaming928 yea spoke to several people that have been deployed and they said people from the national guard get deployed all the time but hey your 23 by the time your my age you'll be chilling good luck with your life My G
I served in the Army Active Service, and everyone will have negative and positive opinions on it. You do deal with alot of bullshit, but it's not all bad. It's an experience I will cherish forever and everyday wish I stayed in rather than getting out. My life feels pretty meaningless now since I got out, it was definitely a life fulfillment.
victor leal don’t join. I got fucked over hard. Once your name is on the paper it’s OVER. All the benefits take years to get and there’s lots of fine print the recruiters won’t tell you about
Yooo Saaammee this Sunday. Also TODAY after ATTEMPTING registration I found out that the ANG is not Air National Guard, but my recruiter has been setting me up for the Army National Guard- not the branch I intended to get from the start
Go Active duty guys... I wasted 6 years in the NG. 6 years as SPC, No deployment. College, GIBill only gave me $400 a month, In Puerto Rico college is for free. After done with my NG contract I went straight to Active Duty. I been in 2 years and 6 month now. My 1st station in AD was Korea for 1 year, I’m now stationed in Fort. Hood. I got my P status, now I’m one 1 week to graduate from BLC and in 5 month got orders to go back to Korea. What I hate most in the NG is the Good Ol Boy... that is why I went active. 10 years SPC if you want to make a career of NG. Think about it. 😉
I recommend that every young applicant go active first to secure your full veterans benefits ie full post 9/11 and VA healthcare. Then go guard or reserves to finish out your 20 years. If you join the guard first and never deploy, you will not earn all the VA benefits like VA healthcare. Go active duty first.
Sounds like this guy made the wrong decision and regrets it greatly. If you want to join then join, your recruiter should be straight up with you about everything! Do your research, invest in this opportunity, and work towards building yourself a better life. You better have a rock solid answer before you make any commitments whatsoever. Once you swear in, there is no going back.
That was my plan until I fail the ASVAB test now watching this video doing more research I just realized that I don’t think I’m fit for this I’m thinking just joining the Air Force
@@RyanNelson0402 Yeah I am in the national guard been in for six years now. For the unit before covid-19 we went to field for most drills and every AT we were in the field. Since covid-19 most drills have been home station. It entails of making sure the armory is clean, vehicles are good to go, weapons are clean and NCOERs are squared away. When we go to the field it varys depending on the training lined up for that drill.
I agree, I always said that the guard isn't good for kids right out of high school, especially since the post 9/11 applies only if you've done 36 months of active time. If you're a bit older and have your shit together it's a better option for healthcare and stability. I'm in the Air Guard and your career really depends on your self motivation. Depending on your job you can hop on orders and stay there, or pick up an AGR slot. For us, you can get up to E-6 on your first contract, after that you have to be willing to switch units to get E-7. I know plenty of people who ranked up faster their active duty counterparts. The only thing I'd gripe with you is the retirement, you can do 20 years and get the pension, you just can't collect until 62, however every year of AD it gets reduced by that amount. I also agree, go Air Guard and pick a good job, I worked with Army a lot and feel bad for ya'll
You don't make as much money in the air force because promotions are so competitive, you stay the same rank on average much longer than active army. Clothing allowance is less too. You also don't do as much working out. Active Army is the hidden gem in the military.
I'm 28 about to be 29 in January, all three of my cousins are apart of the National guard, I plan on enlisting hopefully next year, I had spoken to a recruiter but after I told him I had a learning disability he wasn't sure if I could join, at that point I had given up hope, but after I had spoken with my uncle he had told me his youngest son/ my cousin had a learning disability too it gave me hope that I can still join if he's apart of the National guard, then I can join too, I want to join for the experience I could use it, all I do is play video games and watch tv all day, I want to be apart of something bigger then myself, I want my life to mean something,I want to serve, plus I want to do it for my mother. I also want to be a soldier. My only regret is I wish I enlisted when I was younger, like coming right out of high school like most young adults normally do, but I digress, better late then never.🤷♂️ Wish me luck guys and girls!😁
It's all good we had a few 30 year Olds join the guard then became police officers and 1 even went on to become a border patrol agent as well helped him secure his slot
One thing I’ve never heard is Guard Vs Reserves because the benefits are very different. As a result, it’s easy to go active duty than trying to get out the Guard. Also, being in the reserve’s it’s all fediral time Vs Guard your drills is state time until your called to active duty (Deploy).
About five to 10 days before drill weekend , you shall be bombarded with texts and emails from leadership. Demanding that you accomplish online courses not realizing nor caring that one might have a stressful cvilian job and family.
I'm considering joining NG basically strictly for law enforcement. I like the idea of helping in disaster relief and hopefully staying local, plus I think it would benefit me for law enforcement purposes. Any advice or thoughts?
Infantry here. That’s stupid. You are better off just going in as active duty military police and better yet just going straight to law enforcement. Think about it. I’m gonna do this extra step to make it from point A to B when we know you don’t have to do that and it won’t matter what you’ve done in the past if you can’t compete against the next dude. Just save your time and body and go straight into law enforcement.
@@raulolvera-thorup263 I’m doing it because I can’t afford college. Military always seemed cool anyways. And I need the college degree to be law enforcement and I need to go farther in college so become a fed which is my end goal.
I just joined and swore in I've always wanted to serve not for college or anything. Only got a 35 on the asvab even after studying for a month. If I get deployments in I know itll sound crazy. I'll be happy with my life
Infantry marine for 4 years, Im just doing this shit cuz it’s easier and being infantry didn’t give me any skills for jobs in the real world so the guard seems like a good fit
Good video Awesome job. Thank you for your service. I use to be in the ny army national guard a long time ago. It was a good experience. Stay safe and stay covid free. Awesome content.
I would also add the perspective of the Reserve/Guard being more for people that have a career in the civilian world already and maybe just want to supplement their income or add the additional benefits to their life. If you’re working at something like foot locker and are considering the reserve/guard, I urge you to reconsider.
I’m 34 I’m joining because extra money never hurts plus I rather live for a purpose, Lately it feels like living is not enough I need to take a risk NG was always something I’ve wanted to do 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾A lot of people that have served will tell you make a better choice😒like if this choice is not a good 1 fuk that 🥴I’m taking a risk
4:17 --IoI same story bro, the National Guard was the first one to contact me. I mainly joined so I could still go to college and serve, but I want to go active, do 20+ years. :/ So I guess I am taking the long way round.
I’m hoping to join the active duty Army very soon!! If I can get my waiver 🙏🏼🙏🏼 but you know what they say... where there’s a WILL, there’s a WAIVER 😂🤞🏽 fingers crossed!!
I did 21 years what a great time travel, collage, and 3 deployments plus got to be a medic with a mechanized Inf group, a Cav group and the best a medic on Blackhawks best time ever don’t think short time think long term . 21 years goes fast and best of all at 20 years when you retire you get health and life insurance for free think a bought your next thing in life family , Ben if it’s etc. Think a head not day to day!
@@michaelmurdock7331 I've always loved the military and I want to serve my country, I'm too early to be choosing my career already but I'm thinking about it.
Something that I would have liked to have seen was covering the fact that the national guard has State reserve time State active duty time then has Federal reserve time and federal active duty time but only that time that you spend under the reserves and active duty at the Federal level counts towards your retirement and benefits so if all you do is your one weekend a month and 2 weeks in the summer for annual training if you're in the national guard you ain't really getting any retirement and you're not really getting any health benefits either and so in fact you're really getting no benefits other than those benefits that the state provides
Join The Real Military (any branch), the Benefits after Enlistment Far Out Way those of the Guard. The Veterans Administration does NOT recognize the Guard Member as a "Veteran" Unless You Were Activated by the President to active service for a total of Two Years! True Story!
So you recommend the Air guard over the army guard? I want to join to serve my state and country and get to do some cool shit part time. What makes you chose the air guard over army guard?
Well the Air Guard is a lot smaller than the Army Guard. Because of that once your in the Air Guard, changing jobs is harder. They focus more on the engineering and mechanical work while the Army Guard is more focused on everything from combat, field work, human resources and medical.
@@okokoklalala844 well Air Force does Alot of maintenance compared to other branches as far as I know they barely have any jobs for combat and no fighter pilot doesn't count I'm talking about infantry style the fact they require more brain than muscle pretty much say it also I'm just poking fun at the Air Force nothing personal
@@Daphneeoh AIT is Advanced Individualized Training. It’s the next step after Basic training for Initial Entry Soldiers. At AIT you learn how the basic standards of your MOS (Your job in the military) After 10 weeks of basic training, the length of AIT will depend on which MOS you choose. AIT for me was 10 weeks, but other MOS’s can be as short as 4 weeks to as long as a full year. In some circumstances, you will have OSUT. One station unit training. It’s basically Basic Training and AIT all in one go, with the same company from beginning to end. This is also dependent on which MOS you choose.
I am an Army National Guard recruiter. I also spent 15 years active duty. 5 of those I was a USAREC recruiter. Both have their benefits. The only thing I can suggest and do suggest to my applicants, is to talk to every branch and component to see what is the best fit for you. You are also giving false information on here (home down payment, education etc). You are all over the place in this video young man. If you are going to make a video which is your right and we greatly appreciate it, you need to be FACTUAL. You are a really young Soldier. Additionally.. the retirement is THE SAME and the pay is not a quarter. You are working 2-3 days a month, what kind of compensation do you expect for 3 days of work? The Guard obviously wasn't a good fit for you because your Recruiter should have steered you towards RA. However, there are Guard Soldiers making 4K a month off of just going to school (fact not opinion). We also DO NOT receive "points" or additional compensation for recruits. It's not all about the money. This is a very negative unbecoming video. I am not your leadership, but, if I were, I'd counsel you for this video. You are on her bashing the very institution that took you out of your bad situation. You are sitting there with your "brush" that's really a comb in your snivel gear degrading the institution that feeds and clothes you and gives you your TH-cam rating for speaking on the Military. We don't need you to brag on what you've "done", you'd be surprised what your Recruiters have done. This video goes against all the Army Values and is appalling.....
I got medically discharged for Xanax in the army national guard. I was harassed by the recruiters, they came to my house, threatened to arrest me and threatened to beat up my friends who let the recruiters know I was suicidal because they said it was "interference" between command and their soldier. All because I didn't fulfill my contract and they didn't believe I was "actually sick". I have no respect for those recruiters and that armory. I will never recommend it to anyone In my area who'd be going through that armory. Other than that I can't speak for the army national guard as a whole.
I should’ve gone active. As a young person and not knowing what to do I should’ve gone active. Thankfully this contract is short and I hope to make something out of it.
@@BubbleGutz lol. Great question. I forgot about this feeling I had in my life at the time. I’m 23 now. It was weird, i finished AIT and got a bit jealous of the people who went active duty and were going to interesting places like Korea, Italy, Alaska, or stateside. Coming back home and seeing how things haven’t changed is the part that made me feel stuck in a way. But I think it’s more of a grass is Greener type thing. The guard has helped me a lot, get a bullshit associates degree, covered the main tuition of school, got me to travel a bit, and met a lot of people. Every year I did something like DC, H8 recovery school, AT at Fort Drum, JRTC (absolutely awful), ADOS orders, and recently got a full time tech job. It’s turned out a lot better than expected. Coming off COVID the first year was rough but 2022 is when I started doing more army army stuff and I began to enjoy it. Last year I had 6 month ADOS orders to work at a shop and do recovery and made great money. My only thing for active duty would be to leave stateside to overseas for a while. But otherwise I’m okay with being army 9-5 and not 24/7 like active duty people. Both had pros and cons but AD doesn’t sound too bad either minus having your life being all mroensrmy
@@BubbleGutz Either or isn’t a bad option. Just don’t wait anymore or else it gets harder but you’re still young. Active is good if you’re young, no big responsibilities, can travel a bit, but be committed to the uniform 24/7. Or Guard if you wanna do school, keep or work a civilian job, get benefit while not doing as much time. Or you can go full time guard where you get to go home or you have to be on the clock 24/7. Good luck bro
My grandson joined and I wish he wouldn’t have. It has taken over a year and a half to get surgery on his shoulder from a “training accident” caused by his Sargent. No direction from his higher ups on how to move thru the medical process to get his injury taken care of.
I didn’t get a bonus. 11B. So I got 3 years and am going to reenlist after my contract is over to come in as prior service.
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Literally me, I never knew airforce existed behind from another country, just always heard about army and they the ones that reached out to me. My cousins was like girl what are you doingg, so now planning to break my recruiters heart and join Air national guard since they don’t get activated like the National guard
My opinion, if you planning active duty, join US Army. Especially now, during this Covid19 pandemic, I wouldn't want to be in National Guard. I did 12 years active duty US Army. Oh and another thing, pick your MOS wisely ;)
@@yushaumeri6292 MOS-Military Occupation Specialty: aka, it's a job you can choose, depending what score you get on your ASVAB test. The better score you get, the more options and better job you can choose.
@@jhaecarma2680 Depends on what you want. Just like at home there are jobs you'd like, and some you'd hate. Some people want infantry, some want cav, etc. Some people want to hump a desk. Depends on the person
Hey, I just signed a 6 year contract 😭😭 I know you said active has way more benefits and better pay, but I wasn't really focused on which is better, I chose NG because it's part time and pays for college. It's too late now, but if you're joining for the SOLE purpose of paying for college, is it worth it?
If going to college is your only reason for joining then yeah the NG is the way to go. It's a lot faster than going active. A lot of guys in my unit get their 4 year degree while in the Guard then commission active duty.
Look into joining the SMP program and going to a school that has ROTC. Once you get on with both you could qualify for the GRFD scholarship which takes care of 100% tuition and fees for 2 years in exchange for 8 year reserve obligation upon graduation
If you join strictly for the college benefit, join Active Duty?? Wow, horrible advice. If you prioritize college, join the Guard folks. Don't listen to this guy. - 11 years Active Duty AF & Air National Guard
It always the oldies who knows everything 😂 ok highspeed thanks for the views, no body cares about your 11 years. This video is subjective so don’t get your panties in a bunch
I have been interested in joining the National Guard for maybe a year now. I have yet to join, yet to take the ASVAB and I do have a recruiter from the Guard. He has been really open with me about the pros and cons. He also believes that everyone should have a chance in joining, but I hear so many people including yourself say to join active duty. It’s somewhat mind boggling to keep up with lol. I really need to hear advice from someone who wouldn’t benefit lying to me. Regardless if I join or not, I plan to go to the medical field. I specifically want to be a Respiratory Therapist. Should I consider the Guard still or maybe look at other options, such as active duty for all branches?
I'm in the same position, I need the money, otherwise i wont be able to go to college, and i may end up homeless at 18, but I'm so scared that i wont like it or that i wont fit in.
I Had plans on joining the reserve or national gaurd first but because I don't have plans on going back to school I'll just join active duty first and then maybe switch later on
@@HateTheIRS I've seen that on the official Air Force website that 31 is the required ASVAB score to be considered for enlistment by them. Although some places have been saying that it's 36.
TheLordofSalem either way that’s not very high. I got a 63 on my asvab, I never studied for it, and I was rushing through it. If you can’t get at least a 31 or 36, somethings wrong.
Hey i’m 17 and still in high school. I really am interested in National Guard a lot but i don’t wanna be active duty which is that front lines over seas. If i’m just a regular National Guard does that make a part job, like is a regular National Guard a part time job or can it be a full time. Not talking about the over seas Active duty like i said. I don’t wanna be deployed overseas i just wanna be a National guard. I’m not sure if that made sense but that’s why i’m asking.
Curlyfriesjosh if you’re don’t wanna be deployed, don’t join at all. You can deploy over seas in the guard or active duty. Only difference is national guard goes back to a weekend a month, while active duty goes back to their base where they are working full time. Hope this helps.
Dumisa Tony Johnson it’s all depends on your unit. How much are you needed over seas? Is the question you should look at when you pick your job and how much your individual unit deploys. That’s stuff you can ask your recruiter off the bat. If you’re looking to deploy. If you want to avoid deploying then don’t join at all and I mean that In the most nice way as possible 😄
Fuck... idk what to do, lmfao im trying to go to college at stanford and get a masters in cs, while i also wanna try special forces in the army, or atleast infantry, im trying to graduate before im 24 so i can get a good job, i was originally going to go active army, i didnt want to go to college, but now i do so i looked at army national guard seeing as i get to live anywhere in the US and still go to college and still get SF time... damn it what do i, im set on stanford and they don’t do online classes either.. 😂
Watching this after I already joined... 😬😬😂
how was the process of joining?
I am in it no worries i been in for 10 years 20 years more to go
I just hollered lol
Same lmao
Mike Johnson how is it
Watching this because when I spoke with the Sargent it kinda felt too good to be true with all the benefits
Same here. The recruiter is kind of putting pressure on me to sign up as soonest possible. Did you ended up joining?
Same here. The recruiter is kind of putting pressure on me to sign up as soonest possible. Did you ended up joining?
Did u join
@@ernestovalencia6593 Did you join? If so- what MOS did you choose?
Recruiters always tell you about the great stuff but it ain't all sunshine and rainbows. We have a term EMBRACE THE SUCK for a reason.
Prior service Marine here. I was active duty for several years. I now am in the Army National Guard. It has been a fantastic and rewarding experience. I can remain close to my family, go to school, and continue with my civilian career. The opportunity to deploy is something I've looked forward to in the guard. I deployed once with the Marines and I would do it again in a heart beat. Pick an MOS that transfers to the civilian world and take every chance you can to improve yourself and deploy. You'll never regret it. Even if you are there just for college.
What MOS would you recommend
@@yukumasan5228 depends, what are you interested in doing after the service ? Is there something you're good at or like doing ?
@@CCaall-o5b i like science and engineering, after service i plan to go to college
@@yukumasan5228 The Army has an MOS for just about anything. I used to work on diesel generators in the Marines. I would try going to the website and seeing what they offer or talk to a local recruiter. Dont sign any paperwork until you get the job you want tho!
@@CCaall-o5b alright thank you
im fresh out of high school and i wanted to join and i did not know college was free..and my parents don’t want me to join but i want to, for myself and serve a purpose.
Hey I feel u 100% I’m in the same position good luck maybe we’d cross paths lol
same bro, but i’m gonna tell my parents tomorrow that i WANNA be a national Guard. i’m 17 though and still in school.
Curlyfriesjosh you can still join with your parents permission. Go to 10 week boot camp and then serve X amount of years.
cherish martin yeah i told them that but their saying i NEED to graduate first and that i can’t join before that. Looks like i’m forced to wait. and what is X amount of years?
Same have one more year of high school but I been thinking about joining, but my parents do really want me to that much.
Do you know the National Guard has an ACTIVE Guard Reserves (AGR) program? AGR is Active Duty Support for Guard or Reserves units.You get Full blown Active Duty benefits under Title 10 USC.. You get The best of both worlds civilian/military. I did 17 years of AGR and Retired through the med board. Plus the Army paid for my Bachelors degree. I did my Masters degree with the Post 911 GI Bill. The Guard/Reserves is a great deal. You don't have to go Active duty Army.
Yea he missing out alot information.
I agree the national guard the state i lived in waived my tuition fir my bachelors and masters degree.
So if I join and I’m in AGR program do I get the benefit of the 90 day active duty and be eligible for the VA loan ??
PI86 you will get the full active duty benefits if you become agr.
AGR ORDERS ARE FOR 3-YEARS AT A TIME.
i’m thinking about joining the national guard mostly for the free collage, i don’t want to have my parents pay it or me getting into a student loan (which i heard those are really hard to get out of idk). this actually really helped and i’m glad i found it :) thank you
7 years active and now in the NG. Some of this info was solid and truthful but some was cringe worthy. If someone wants to go to college and have education benefits the guard cannot be matched. Active duty is great for those that don’t want to go to school... bc depending on your MOS you will not have time. Guard has ADOS, technician and AGR. Don’t sleep on the guard. I hope others watching this dig deeper.
Yeah.If you go active duty you won’t have time for college. The Ng is really it’s own purpose
Hi so your saying if I want the free college do NG not active duty ?
i think no matter which part of the armed forces you go to you gonna have good and bad experiences
I'm already enlisted into the Marine Corps so I have no clue why I'm watching this
Been navy for 4 years no clue why I’m here lmao
Not in military and not thinking about it. Always good to learn though
Was in the Marine Corps for 9 years, out for 2, and now I'm in the Army. LOL. But who knows, I may go guard after this.
@@poglifeactual7936 if you are in Marine Corps and got deployed, does it mean you’re gonna die? or how likely?
@@wya5705 No man, it doesn't mean you are gonna die. Just like anything in life, there is a risk, but ultimately it depends on your MOS, or job.
I am an Army National Guard recruiter. I also spent 8 years active duty. 3 of those I was a USAREC recruiter. Both have their benefits. The only thing I can suggest and do suggest to my applicants, talk to every branch and component to see what is the best fit for you.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard Recruiter I am too. Nothing boils my blood more than someone like this guy who blames the system and organization on their own choices.
@Ste vo There are some similarities between the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. There are also many differences. If you would like to learn more about it, you can reach out to me at (267) 664-6446. After answering your questions, I can get you in contact with your local recruiter.
I am in the guard this guy. I loved the guard I joined at 28 staying 20 years for sure retirement at 60 then another retirement with my civilian career which is more then active duty. So three retirement by age 60 is not bad
Ste vo depends the army is a little more relaxed then the other branches on waivers but I might be wrong. But its worth a try.
@Ste vo some medical issues can get waivers. That is up to the doctor to determine though.
I joined the guard simply to experience military training. I didn't want to regret not doing it. There was a lot of tough times during training but overall its def worth it. I use the military to my full advantage. I put money in my tsp account, I have a security clearance which is not easy to come by, I can now see things from a different perspective because of my military experience and now because of covid-19 I make really good money while many people are being furloughed from their jobs. I was able to expedite the process for my parents obtaining their green cards simply because I was in the military. I honestly see the NG or reserves as an immense safety. You're a government employee which means you qualify for many benefits and can take advantage of discounts that companies offer to service members. I can still stay close to my family while also attending school. If you play your cards right its definitely worth it. However, I only recommend joining when you are younger like right after high school. I had trouble socializing with people when I was younger so the military has extremely boosted my confidence. The reason I say younger is better is because you have few to no bills to pay, most aren't married, you can still attend school, you have the free time to learn a lot etc. Plus gi bill for a 6 year contract as well so you can get paid while going to school. It's lit but even with all I have said I will not stay in the army. I will most likely transition to the air force and become an officer only because the quality of life is better and they have more technical jobs that will fall in with what I'm studying in school which is computer engineering. Who knows maybe get into the space force 👌
Couldn’t have said it any better. I’m 26 years old married and have 3 wonderful boys. I’ve always thought of joining the military. I live in California where everything is super expensive. So joining the NG for me would benefit it so many ways for my family and myself. I can have my regular full time job and be in the Army. I want to become a police officer in the near future and I think the NG will help me accomplish this goal.
@@jimmyvanegas5488 Yeah man become an mp and those skills will literally translate when you become a cop in cali. A lot of cops in nyc do the same and double dip all the time. They get paid two salaries while working one job. If you have a degree try to become an officer in the army.
@@jimmyvanegas5488 Yeah man become an mp and those skills will literally translate when you become a cop in cali. A lot of cops in nyc do the same and double dip all the time. They get paid two salaries while working one job. If you have a degree try to become an officer in the army.
Jimmy Vanegas me and you are kind of in the same boat with children, married and what we want to do in our career I’m just afraid of time because I’m not getting any younger but at the same time my boys are really young right now and I don’t want to leave them right now.
Siddharth Rane what kinda of Officer (like Officer job) and do they deploy a lot ? I honestly just want a job that DOES’NT deploy a lot, please help me.
Army NG worked out for me... I was able to get a bonus and go back to college for my Master degree... The best part was gaining free training even while the economy is slow... Encouraged anyone in early 20s or 18 years old to give NG a minimum 3 years. 2 years associate degree or 1 year trades school to put skills background better than 70% people in job market... I gained valuable experience after 2 years in NG and gained access to $75k jobs...
"Especially if your young and dumb" yes that is me definitely😅
And also pretty lmao
That’s a comb not a brush 👀
Much respect to this video, at 23 I'm really fighting hard for airforce active duty. Now
Thanks for watching! And good luck to you!
Wish I would’ve watched this 6 months ago when I graduated. He speaking straight facts.
Joining as an officer into the National Guard. I’m already making over six-figures as an aerospace engineer. It’s not really about money or benefits to me, I already have all that. I want to serve my state and country, when God wants me to deploy I’ll be ready.
I wonder if anyone in my position is just as stupid to join.
😂😂😂😂😂
@@kurtiscommerce3999 god dammit, I’m gonna stop posting my feeling on here lmao
I’m considering joining also
I’m active right now and I joined for school, which I have absolutely no time for. I guess either way your sacrificing school time.
Jessie Lamar yeah that’s true. I recommend active if you’re making more money. Unless you’re a reservist and make more money on the civilian side. So it all depends
Go active first youngins, regardless of things. Reserves and Guard are for the mature and prior service. Trust me that 4 years goes by so quick, you’ll have a few more options when you get out as well, choose to stay in or jump on over to Reserves.
Truff. National Guard and Reserves are for old heads and BTDTs.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
But i dont want to get deployed to afghanistan or something like that
@@MatthewsGamingZone why not?
Man shutup. Stop telling ppl to go active because when i was in basic training barely anynody was active duty. 90% of the ppl i met in basic were reserves or national guard
@@pranalight76 Basic? Ok there boot, sounds like you learned a lot of humility there. What does what you may have seen in basic training have to do with my statement? Now unlike you kid, I’m giving advice based on experience and a lot of it. So man go back to cleaning the latrine or w/e it is y’all call it and keep the talking to the grown ups..
Great video. You’re right. The NG isn’t for everyone. If you’re in need of money and a career the NG isn’t the place. Active is where it’s at. I enlisted last year in the NG and was in for 3 months and I realize it wasn’t for me because of the money and favoritisms.
Can you elaborate?
@@GossipGyal1 The NG wasn’t for me, I was looking to make money after Highschool and I didn’t want to attend college at the time, I was lied to by my recruiter just so he could meet his quota, I ended up working retail then joining a trade, now in university, Once you attend Drill you’ll see how toxic the leaders are and how much favoritism there is, The higher ranks soldiers are usually the most toxic ignorant leaders I have ever met. They look at you like you’re trash and this is from my experience from the Bay Area California, It’s all people who think their better than one another. It’s like when you ask for help nobody wants to help you, You’re treated like a kid and talked to like your a monkey with no brains, This is obviously from my experience. I met great people here and there but most who enlist in the NG have this mentality lost in life with a bachelors degree or 1-2 years away from graduating from a Uni, It’s almost like I was in HighSchool again.
@william I’m trying to be an electrician and my recruiter says he can get me a apprenticeship if I enlisted do you think he’s lying to me ?
@@twistbs1674 yes my recruited lied to me so I’m sure he will lie to you too, they will do anything to get you to sign that contract. They will lie to you even if you’re waiting to be shipped out if you back out for example they will tell you you will get a dishonorable discharge which is a lie they like to say, I experienced that when I was attending drill before being ship-out. If you want to become a electrician all you have to do is apply for the apprenticeship IBEW or your local union to take the exam or you could work for a open-shop company under as a apprentice. The NG is truly shady don’t believe everything they tell you about jobs and pay. If it isn’t on paper then they’re lying. You have to understand in this generation nobody is joining the military anymore.
@@twistbs1674 that shit sounds suspicious asf i hope it went well for you
If I join i just want a career that I can get when I finish my time in the guard
That's where I'm at in my thought process. Did you enlist and if so what MOS did you pick?
I want a mos thst translates to a good civilian career
I’m considering joining just for the training and to build my resume more. I have a bachelors degree and i’m in school now for my masters.
If you already have a degree and you are trying to make a career out of the military then I would go Active Duty. Otherwise you're just doing drills for 6 years outside of your civilian career.
@@concode102 couldn't he apply to become an officer
@@rubengutierrez19 Yes he could. If he wants to become an officer in the Army I would recommend Active Army. If he enjoys his civilian career and still wants to become an officer; join the National Guard.
If you got a degree join as a officer
@@concode102 what is the time consumption exactly? Its just 1 weekend every month for 6 years? Does someone who wants to join JUST for that actually have to drop everything for 13 weeks and goto basic training?
Served 6 years ! This video is accurate ! Go active
I want to become a helicopter pilot but to do the street to seat program you need a degree what’s best thing to do active or reserve
I’m 26 with a kid and wife. I’ve got a great job that would give me the time off to go do my week and a month duties. I’m wanting to do the 6 years to get the the VA loan.
Won’t get the loan until the 6 years are up
For real!? I got a three year contract I’ve been thinking I should have gotten a 6 year to get the va loan. But if I have to wait 6 years, by that time I’ll most likely be a millionaire already
I just checked, your right. For national guard it’s 6 years.
@@hsoldacct2905 lol.
Shit you said your old lol. I'm finally joining after years of hard life lol. I'll turn 30 next month
Same situation here.
Same, I am 28 in recruitment process
The whole point of it is attending college while serving in the army, not after
Dude I’m not even kidding, I went to meps and swore in the exact same day this video was uploaded
Eric Luong 🤣
Go active duty as soon as you can. Don't worry about going air force ever. You wanna get paid more in the long run. Best of luck.
@@douglassmith9445why is army active over Air Force ?
I turn 30 this September & I think joining the Army National Guard reserve would be pretty cool
Great content
I’m 25, and I wanna join the guard part time
i also have a kid and a regular job that would be flexible whit my schedule
I'm 27 and thinking the same way
Same. 27 and married. Prior service but only 2 years. I’ve been missing it lately
Same, man. That's why I only want to go part time, so I can still see my kid a lot.
Im 23 and thinking about it just a lil worried about getting deployed
@@grimworldgaming928 yea spoke to several people that have been deployed and they said people from the national guard get deployed all the time but hey your 23 by the time your my age you'll be chilling good luck with your life My G
I served in the Army Active Service, and everyone will have negative and positive opinions on it. You do deal with alot of bullshit, but it's not all bad. It's an experience I will cherish forever and everyday wish I stayed in rather than getting out. My life feels pretty meaningless now since I got out, it was definitely a life fulfillment.
What do you do for work now? Have you ever thought about going back in?
Yeah a part-time job but a full-time commitment it's more like part-time pay and a full-time work week
Im in the french army national guard, its interesting how similar the USand french national guard is.
Can a US citizen join man? Probably not eh
Damn bro I have a meeting with a recruiter this saturday to join the gaurd now seeing this has me fuuuucked up:/
Lee Harvey Oswald was you experiencing bad?
victor leal don’t join. I got fucked over hard. Once your name is on the paper it’s OVER. All the benefits take years to get and there’s lots of fine print the recruiters won’t tell you about
Evan Ortiz like what???
Evan Ortiz My National Guard benefit was ready for use after ait and coming back to my state.
Yooo Saaammee this Sunday. Also TODAY after ATTEMPTING registration I found out that the ANG is not Air National Guard, but my recruiter has been setting me up for the Army National Guard- not the branch I intended to get from the start
A prime reason for joining the NG is to serve your community if your governor deploys you for domestic emergencies, if that's your interest.
Go Active duty guys... I wasted 6 years in the NG. 6 years as SPC, No deployment. College, GIBill only gave me $400 a month, In Puerto Rico college is for free. After done with my NG contract I went straight to Active Duty. I been in 2 years and 6 month now. My 1st station in AD was Korea for 1 year, I’m now stationed in Fort. Hood. I got my P status, now I’m one 1 week to graduate from BLC and in 5 month got orders to go back to Korea. What I hate most in the NG is the Good Ol Boy... that is why I went active. 10 years SPC if you want to make a career of NG. Think about it. 😉
Luis Tarrats interesting tell me more
I made SPC in a year in a half as a 11b in the active duty army
6 yrs and no deployment???
This guy does not know how to comb his hair 😂🤣🤣🤣much love bro ..
I recommend that every young applicant go active first to secure your full veterans benefits ie full post 9/11 and VA healthcare. Then go guard or reserves to finish out your 20 years. If you join the guard first and never deploy, you will not earn all the VA benefits like VA healthcare. Go active duty first.
Sounds like this guy made the wrong decision and regrets it greatly. If you want to join then join, your recruiter should be straight up with you about everything! Do your research, invest in this opportunity, and work towards building yourself a better life. You better have a rock solid answer before you make any commitments whatsoever. Once you swear in, there is no going back.
I mean I’m 17 and the national guard pay while I’m in high school still and I want to attend boot camp this summer so idk🤷🏾♂️
do it with me brother
@@iPepy same
@@largoharmony5766 let’s gooo
That was my plan until I fail the ASVAB test now watching this video doing more research I just realized that I don’t think I’m fit for this I’m thinking just joining the Air Force
Dang .-. Over here about to go to meps and then I’m watching 25 and not knowing what to do in life lol.
I am doing reserved not active duty because doing reserve I’ll be able to get my phD and training, time is way more important to me than money
Thanks for sharing your perspective man, it really helps ❤
Debating going into the guard after I get out of the Marine Corps. The bonuses. 😬
Do you mean the bonuses are good or bad?
@@Tonistylezu 20k bonus for 3 years... if I only end up with the Drill weekends and AT that means over $50k for 126 days of work.
I got a few friends in the national guard who went from marines to national guard and they all say man its nice to not have to go on so many hikes.
@@SquigglyMothGamn ha, that sounds about right. You natty guard? What can you tell me about it?
@@RyanNelson0402 Yeah I am in the national guard been in for six years now. For the unit before covid-19 we went to field for most drills and every AT we were in the field. Since covid-19 most drills have been home station. It entails of making sure the armory is clean, vehicles are good to go, weapons are clean and NCOERs are squared away. When we go to the field it varys depending on the training lined up for that drill.
Watching this currently at 23, thinking of joining for college and the GI Bill to pursue my life dreams and goals
Asvab this Monday pray for your boy
How did it go?
I agree, I always said that the guard isn't good for kids right out of high school, especially since the post 9/11 applies only if you've done 36 months of active time. If you're a bit older and have your shit together it's a better option for healthcare and stability. I'm in the Air Guard and your career really depends on your self motivation. Depending on your job you can hop on orders and stay there, or pick up an AGR slot. For us, you can get up to E-6 on your first contract, after that you have to be willing to switch units to get E-7. I know plenty of people who ranked up faster their active duty counterparts. The only thing I'd gripe with you is the retirement, you can do 20 years and get the pension, you just can't collect until 62, however every year of AD it gets reduced by that amount.
I also agree, go Air Guard and pick a good job, I worked with Army a lot and feel bad for ya'll
You don't make as much money in the air force because promotions are so competitive, you stay the same rank on average much longer than active army. Clothing allowance is less too. You also don't do as much working out. Active Army is the hidden gem in the military.
I'm 28 about to be 29 in January, all three of my cousins are apart of the National guard, I plan on enlisting hopefully next year, I had spoken to a recruiter but after I told him I had a learning disability he wasn't sure if I could join, at that point I had given up hope, but after I had spoken with my uncle he had told me his youngest son/ my cousin had a learning disability too it gave me hope that I can still join if he's apart of the National guard, then I can join too, I want to join for the experience I could use it, all I do is play video games and watch tv all day, I want to be apart of something bigger then myself, I want my life to mean something,I want to serve, plus I want to do it for my mother. I also want to be a soldier. My only regret is I wish I enlisted when I was younger, like coming right out of high school like most young adults normally do, but I digress, better late then never.🤷♂️
Wish me luck guys and girls!😁
It's okay man. I have a learning disability. as well. I'm 26 & I'm still trying to figure out what branch is good man.
It's all good we had a few 30 year Olds join the guard then became police officers and 1 even went on to become a border patrol agent as well helped him secure his slot
One thing I’ve never heard is Guard Vs Reserves because the benefits are very different. As a result, it’s easy to go active duty than trying to get out the Guard. Also, being in the reserve’s it’s all fediral time Vs Guard your drills is state time until your called to active duty (Deploy).
I'm 30 in 9 months, and I'm looking at the National Guard next year. I felt as though I should've done this early in my 20s.
Think you For your service 🇱🇷 think you for what you do for us 🙏
Are you liberian
I should watch this video before signed my contact .
About five to 10 days before drill weekend , you shall be bombarded with texts and emails from leadership.
Demanding that you accomplish online courses not realizing nor caring that one might have a stressful cvilian job and family.
Too late lmfaooooo I swore in in Halloween going infantry 👾
I'm considering joining NG basically strictly for law enforcement. I like the idea of helping in disaster relief and hopefully staying local, plus I think it would benefit me for law enforcement purposes. Any advice or thoughts?
Go for it
I’m in the exact same boat
Infantry here. That’s stupid. You are better off just going in as active duty military police and better yet just going straight to law enforcement. Think about it. I’m gonna do this extra step to make it from point A to B when we know you don’t have to do that and it won’t matter what you’ve done in the past if you can’t compete against the next dude. Just save your time and body and go straight into law enforcement.
@@raulolvera-thorup263 I’m doing it because I can’t afford college. Military always seemed cool anyways. And I need the college degree to be law enforcement and I need to go farther in college so become a fed which is my end goal.
Same bro
I’m speaking to a recruiter right about now and me watching this video it’s like eh nvm 😂
🤣
💀🤣
Same
I just joined and swore in I've always wanted to serve not for college or anything. Only got a 35 on the asvab even after studying for a month. If I get deployments in I know itll sound crazy. I'll be happy with my life
Lmao 🤣 I like how you giving these kids all the wrong info.
"Four years active duty then move back in with your parents?" What an ass
Infantry marine for 4 years, Im just doing this shit cuz it’s easier and being infantry didn’t give me any skills for jobs in the real world so the guard seems like a good fit
did you go to combat ?
Thank you dude I was considering joining and this helped me decide not to
thanks for keeping it real unlike these other youtubers
I appreciate it, I just try to be as honest as possible lol
Good video Awesome job. Thank you for your service. I use to be in the ny army national guard a long time ago. It was a good experience. Stay safe and stay covid free. Awesome content.
I would also add the perspective of the Reserve/Guard being more for people that have a career in the civilian world already and maybe just want to supplement their income or add the additional benefits to their life.
If you’re working at something like foot locker and are considering the reserve/guard, I urge you to reconsider.
Guess I’ll go active duty instead. Appreciate your thoughts and insight. I was about to make the mistake of going guard/reserves.
I’m 34 I’m joining because extra money never hurts plus I rather live for a purpose, Lately it feels like living is not enough I need to take a risk NG was always something I’ve wanted to do 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾A lot of people that have served will tell you make a better choice😒like if this choice is not a good 1 fuk that 🥴I’m taking a risk
Legit only watching this cause I got some pamphlet about the Arizona army national guard with my name on it and I was just curious
4:17 --IoI same story bro, the National Guard was the first one to contact me. I mainly joined so I could still go to college and serve, but I want to go active, do 20+ years. :/ So I guess I am taking the long way round.
I’m hoping to join the active duty Army very soon!! If I can get my waiver 🙏🏼🙏🏼 but you know what they say... where there’s a WILL, there’s a WAIVER 😂🤞🏽 fingers crossed!!
Marcus TheConcept good luck!
Juan&Only thank you !!
I did 21 years what a great time travel, collage, and 3 deployments plus got to be a medic with a mechanized Inf group, a Cav group and the best a medic on Blackhawks best time ever don’t think short time think long term . 21 years goes fast and best of all at 20 years when you retire you get health and life insurance for free think a bought your next thing in life family , Ben if it’s etc. Think a head not day to day!
I'm 12 when I reach 18 ima get signed up and join the army
I'm also 12 and I'm also looking to joining the Army when I'm maybe 19 or 20
Why do you guys wanna join the army? You guys should be looking at other careers that are gonna better for your future
@@michaelmurdock7331 I've always loved the military and I want to serve my country, I'm too early to be choosing my career already but I'm thinking about it.
Army too easy. Join the Marines. More fun and get yelled at for no reason. :)
@@TheSushiandme People say that the Marines have the toughest bootcamps than any other branch, I was also thinking Marines but maybe the Army too.
Something that I would have liked to have seen was covering the fact that the national guard has State reserve time State active duty time then has Federal reserve time and federal active duty time but only that time that you spend under the reserves and active duty at the Federal level counts towards your retirement and benefits so if all you do is your one weekend a month and 2 weeks in the summer for annual training if you're in the national guard you ain't really getting any retirement and you're not really getting any health benefits either and so in fact you're really getting no benefits other than those benefits that the state provides
Join The Real Military (any branch), the Benefits after Enlistment Far Out Way those of the Guard. The Veterans Administration does NOT recognize the Guard Member as a "Veteran" Unless You Were Activated by the President to active service for a total of Two Years!
True Story!
Agreed
You can try to transfer from natty guard to active duty, but it is a lot of paperwork to do.
Or you can volunteer for deployment in natty guard
So you recommend the Air guard over the army guard? I want to join to serve my state and country and get to do some cool shit part time. What makes you chose the air guard over army guard?
Well the Air Guard is a lot smaller than the Army Guard. Because of that once your in the Air Guard, changing jobs is harder. They focus more on the engineering and mechanical work while the Army Guard is more focused on everything from combat, field work, human resources and medical.
@@concode102 Based on that, I'd rather focus on engineering and mechanics
cuz Air Force have it easy compared to other branches
A C could u explain more on that?
@@okokoklalala844 well Air Force does Alot of maintenance compared to other branches as far as I know they barely have any jobs for combat and no fighter pilot doesn't count I'm talking about infantry style the fact they require more brain than muscle pretty much say it also I'm just poking fun at the Air Force nothing personal
Me watching this after coming home from AIT
What's AIT? What do you do? How long is it?
@@Daphneeoh AIT is Advanced Individualized Training. It’s the next step after Basic training for Initial Entry Soldiers. At AIT you learn how the basic standards of your MOS (Your job in the military) After 10 weeks of basic training, the length of AIT will depend on which MOS you choose. AIT for me was 10 weeks, but other MOS’s can be as short as 4 weeks to as long as a full year.
In some circumstances, you will have OSUT. One station unit training. It’s basically Basic Training and AIT all in one go, with the same company from beginning to end. This is also dependent on which MOS you choose.
I am an Army National Guard recruiter. I also spent 15 years active duty. 5 of those I was a USAREC recruiter. Both have their benefits. The only thing I can suggest and do suggest to my applicants, is to talk to every branch and component to see what is the best fit for you. You are also giving false information on here (home down payment, education etc). You are all over the place in this video young man. If you are going to make a video which is your right and we greatly appreciate it, you need to be FACTUAL. You are a really young Soldier. Additionally.. the retirement is THE SAME and the pay is not a quarter. You are working 2-3 days a month, what kind of compensation do you expect for 3 days of work? The Guard obviously wasn't a good fit for you because your Recruiter should have steered you towards RA. However, there are Guard Soldiers making 4K a month off of just going to school (fact not opinion). We also DO NOT receive "points" or additional compensation for recruits. It's not all about the money. This is a very negative unbecoming video. I am not your leadership, but, if I were, I'd counsel you for this video. You are on her bashing the very institution that took you out of your bad situation. You are sitting there with your "brush" that's really a comb in your snivel gear degrading the institution that feeds and clothes you and gives you your TH-cam rating for speaking on the Military. We don't need you to brag on what you've "done", you'd be surprised what your Recruiters have done. This video goes against all the Army Values and is appalling.....
Additionally, the TIS and TIG requirements are the SAME. This is the ARMY National Guard..AR 600-8-19 applies to ALL components.
National Guard is boring because no war deployment
I got medically discharged for Xanax in the army national guard. I was harassed by the recruiters, they came to my house, threatened to arrest me and threatened to beat up my friends who let the recruiters know I was suicidal because they said it was "interference" between command and their soldier. All because I didn't fulfill my contract and they didn't believe I was "actually sick". I have no respect for those recruiters and that armory. I will never recommend it to anyone In my area who'd be going through that armory. Other than that I can't speak for the army national guard as a whole.
Damn that’s awful. But I’m glad you’re ok now!
I should’ve gone active. As a young person and not knowing what to do I should’ve gone active. Thankfully this contract is short and I hope to make something out of it.
How old are you now?Why would you prefer active
@@BubbleGutz lol. Great question. I forgot about this feeling I had in my life at the time. I’m 23 now.
It was weird, i finished AIT and got a bit jealous of the people who went active duty and were going to interesting places like Korea, Italy, Alaska, or stateside. Coming back home and seeing how things haven’t changed is the part that made me feel stuck in a way.
But I think it’s more of a grass is Greener type thing. The guard has helped me a lot, get a bullshit associates degree, covered the main tuition of school, got me to travel a bit, and met a lot of people. Every year I did something like DC, H8 recovery school, AT at Fort Drum, JRTC (absolutely awful), ADOS orders, and recently got a full time tech job.
It’s turned out a lot better than expected. Coming off COVID the first year was rough but 2022 is when I started doing more army army stuff and I began to enjoy it. Last year I had 6 month ADOS orders to work at a shop and do recovery and made great money.
My only thing for active duty would be to leave stateside to overseas for a while. But otherwise I’m okay with being army 9-5 and not 24/7 like active duty people. Both had pros and cons but AD doesn’t sound too bad either minus having your life being all mroensrmy
@@edgariva12 wow a year older than me I’m debating on if I should go active but I’m gonna take what u said in consideration
@@BubbleGutz Either or isn’t a bad option. Just don’t wait anymore or else it gets harder but you’re still young. Active is good if you’re young, no big responsibilities, can travel a bit, but be committed to the uniform 24/7. Or Guard if you wanna do school, keep or work a civilian job, get benefit while not doing as much time. Or you can go full time guard where you get to go home or you have to be on the clock 24/7.
Good luck bro
Clarified my thoughts on what to do, thanks for keeping it real 💯
Well we need them now
My grandson joined and I wish he wouldn’t have. It has taken over a year and a half to get surgery on his shoulder from a “training accident” caused by his Sargent. No direction from his higher ups on how to move thru the medical process to get his
injury taken care of.
Did you get the 20K enlistment bonus with joining? Also I know it’s been 5 years since 18, did you get deployed? Thanks for video man!
U have to score a 50 or higher, do a 6yr contract, or a job that gives you a bonus, or you reenlist. Are ways you get a bonus
Half the bonus gets taken away from taxes.
And you only get the bonus is increments and not a lump sum.
It’s too good to be true.
I didn’t get a bonus. 11B. So I got 3 years and am going to reenlist after my contract is over to come in as prior service.
Literally me, I never knew airforce existed behind from another country, just always heard about army and they the ones that reached out to me. My cousins was like girl what are you doingg, so now planning to break my recruiters heart and join Air national guard since they don’t get activated like the National guard
My opinion, if you planning active duty, join US Army. Especially now, during this Covid19 pandemic, I wouldn't want to be in National Guard. I did 12 years active duty US Army. Oh and another thing, pick your MOS wisely ;)
What's MOS stand for?
@@yushaumeri6292 MOS-Military Occupation Specialty: aka, it's a job you can choose, depending what score you get on your ASVAB test. The better score you get, the more options and better job you can choose.
why not
Why choose wisely? Are there not some not so favorable MOS choices?
@@jhaecarma2680
Depends on what you want. Just like at home there are jobs you'd like, and some you'd hate. Some people want infantry, some want cav, etc. Some people want to hump a desk. Depends on the person
Thank you man! This helped very much making my decisions!
Hey, I just signed a 6 year contract 😭😭 I know you said active has way more benefits and better pay, but I wasn't really focused on which is better, I chose NG because it's part time and pays for college. It's too late now, but if you're joining for the SOLE purpose of paying for college, is it worth it?
i don't think it is no one should join the military just for free college its just not worth it
Congratulations ,
If going to college is your only reason for joining then yeah the NG is the way to go. It's a lot faster than going active. A lot of guys in my unit get their 4 year degree while in the Guard then commission active duty.
@@concode102 That sounds good. Thanks for replying!
Look into joining the SMP program and going to a school that has ROTC. Once you get on with both you could qualify for the GRFD scholarship which takes care of 100% tuition and fees for 2 years in exchange for 8 year reserve obligation upon graduation
Would I learn more about construction in the national guard engineering or in the navy seabees?
Navy for sure bro
If you join strictly for the college benefit, join Active Duty?? Wow, horrible advice. If you prioritize college, join the Guard folks. Don't listen to this guy.
- 11 years Active Duty AF & Air National Guard
It always the oldies who knows everything 😂 ok highspeed thanks for the views, no body cares about your 11 years. This video is subjective so don’t get your panties in a bunch
Yeah im planning on joining the guard so i can do 2 years of school then switch to active duty
I have been interested in joining the National Guard for maybe a year now. I have yet to join, yet to take the ASVAB and I do have a recruiter from the Guard. He has been really open with me about the pros and cons. He also believes that everyone should have a chance in joining, but I hear so many people including yourself say to join active duty. It’s somewhat mind boggling to keep up with lol.
I really need to hear advice from someone who wouldn’t benefit lying to me.
Regardless if I join or not, I plan to go to the medical field. I specifically want to be a Respiratory Therapist. Should I consider the Guard still or maybe look at other options, such as active duty for all branches?
I'm in the exact same position right now. I feel confused, don't know what to do. I would also like to go for medical field.
I'm in the same position, I need the money, otherwise i wont be able to go to college, and i may end up homeless at 18, but I'm so scared that i wont like it or that i wont fit in.
@@SchrodingersGundid you join?
@@ernestovalencia6593did you join?
I Had plans on joining the reserve or national gaurd first but because I don't have plans on going back to school I'll just join active duty first and then maybe switch later on
I'd go to the Air Force too but it requires high score on the ASVAB test to get in 😕... What places have they deployed you too?
The minimum asvab score is like a 31 for the army it’s like roughly the same for the Air Force.
@@HateTheIRS I've seen that on the official Air Force website that 31 is the required ASVAB score to be considered for enlistment by them. Although some places have been saying that it's 36.
TheLordofSalem either way that’s not very high. I got a 63 on my asvab, I never studied for it, and I was rushing through it.
If you can’t get at least a 31 or 36, somethings wrong.
I dropped out of high school and don’t have a GED they said once I enlist in the Guard they will pay and help me get it
Do they actually pay for college or is it a scheme to get more people to sign?
Puppy Lover then national guard covers schooling up to your bachelors.
They pay 40k for public colleges and 50k for research schools! Those numbers are considered your lifetime cap so go to school wisely!
You have to pass your PT test and tape test.
As of now if you join and your a full time student there is a code that you can not be deployed as a full time student
Hey i’m 17 and still in high school. I really am interested in National Guard a lot but i don’t wanna be active duty which is that front lines over seas. If i’m just a regular National Guard does that make a part job, like is a regular National Guard a part time job or can it be a full time. Not talking about the over seas Active duty like i said. I don’t wanna be deployed overseas i just wanna be a National guard. I’m not sure if that made sense but that’s why i’m asking.
Curlyfriesjosh if you’re don’t wanna be deployed, don’t join at all. You can deploy over seas in the guard or active duty. Only difference is national guard goes back to a weekend a month, while active duty goes back to their base where they are working full time. Hope this helps.
Bro i just recieved a letter that says i should join?
Juan&Only
How often are you deployed overseas if you’re in the National Guard?
Dumisa Tony Johnson it’s all depends on your unit. How much are you needed over seas? Is the question you should look at when you pick your job and how much your individual unit deploys. That’s stuff you can ask your recruiter off the bat. If you’re looking to deploy. If you want to avoid deploying then don’t join at all and I mean that In the most nice way as possible 😄
I’m about to try to join the army after I finish getting my GED
Fuck... idk what to do, lmfao im trying to go to college at stanford and get a masters in cs, while i also wanna try special forces in the army, or atleast infantry, im trying to graduate before im 24 so i can get a good job, i was originally going to go active army, i didnt want to go to college, but now i do so i looked at army national guard seeing as i get to live anywhere in the US and still go to college and still get SF time... damn it what do i, im set on stanford and they don’t do online classes either.. 😂
If only I saw this a day ago