sweet Delica

And we're suffering and doing it all for elites who sees us as pawns in their agendas

I did 4 years in the Marines. Deployment was fun as hell, stateside was almost the complete opposite, at least with the exception of certain field exercises I did, especially the ones I got to be driver for. My last year in, it felt like my unit was just getting worse and worse as the days went by. Even better was the fact that the new staff we got within this timeframe were trying so hard to push this idea that we were a family, as the amount of stupid shit we were doing increased and only seemed to get worse (I have been told that they started marching to the chow hall sometime after I left), and morale was so bad that NCOs were fighting each other. I would say I picked the worst time to promote to Corporal, but I was 4 months out from EAS, so I really didn't care. The fact that I was able to move out of the barracks with 2 months left probably saved what little sanity I had by the time I went on Terminal. I made the switch to ARNG, and compared to being AD Marines, it feels like absolute paradise. I was mulling over the idea of possibly reenlisting, but honestly, the boat long sailed away before I even hit my halfway mark. Meanwhile, I'm thinking about signing on for another contract, and possibly even taking this to retirement

Did you get the va disability

Joining the Army was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. My second best decision is leaving it.

I did 21 years USAF. The one thing I got tired of was being used or thrown under the bus so other people could get promoted. When I had airman were getting out I encouraged them to weigh their options. I didn’t encourage reenlistment.

Watched a lot of dudes just blow thru LES every month - saved instead and lived lean. Got out, didn't have to work a day while I attended college, got a nice dependable vehicle and invested some too. Save your money y'all you will thank yourself so much

I’m about to embark my journey in the military. I am excited;however, I know why I’m going in and I know when I want to leave. I’ll proudly serve my country, and provide for my family, but I know what I will get in return. Its reciprocal. I wouldn’t recommend doing 10-20 years in the military or in anything in life for that matter. Keep fining ways to be better, and keep your money moving. Go to church, have a family, be happy.

Would love an update on what's going on with you.

where are you? the place is beautiful

Good discussion and review -- thanks! Got mine through an official Kovea distributor here in California. Did get a sale price off of what was likely a slightly higher original markup (a pretty common experience), but the customer service is worth something more than just peace of mind sometimes! I like the product very much, but there is one thing about butane fuel that users should be wary of -- even though I haven't had to experience this with the Kovea. From my backpacking days, a cold cannister of fuel would sometimes produce an unexpected flareup before preignition fuel flow is established after a short period of operation. Put simply, liquid butane doesn't behave like the gaseous version -- you can easily singe your eyebrows, or the curtains! In extreme cold it might be a good idea to pop the cannister into a sock at the bottom of your sleeping bag so there's no surprises in the morning . . .

Did 12 naval officer. Didn't resign my commission. IRR indef works for me

take showers at the gym on base

Does anyone has a problem were the mechanism inside won’t rotate to secure canister into place ?

I saw this video when it first came out. Now having experienced many of the things you mentioned, rewatching it resonates that much more. I hope you are doing well and havent had any regret for the decision to get out.

I'm not military (though I've been thinking of joining) and its interesting to hear so many complaints that I feel apply to regular civilian jobs: No meaning in daily work, burnout, mental health issues, long hours, bad management, having great friends that quit and you never see them again. Just my perspective but it feels to me that work itself always sucks, doesn't matter where it is, we just all have a case of grass-is-greener thinking there's got to be a way out of this misery. Maybe there's a job out there that allows a great life, I haven't found it yet.

Wonderful! 😍✌️

love it how raw this, its surreal to me how amazing it is to be a civilian. To leave on a good note I have 4 more years left which is a good chunk of time and i’m not saying it’s all that bad but I will never forget the nutrition, freedom, fitness, ext that I had and still somewhat experience as a regular human. I’m subscribed now keep being awesome your beautiful

I love how smart and beautiful you are

This should be required viewing for anybody wanting to join the military, but especially the Army. Everything this soldier says is 100% true and is presented objectively and plainly and would help anybody avoid the ever so many pit falls that we often find out too late after enlisting and signing up for things. Keep up the good work and keep them informed.

Thank you for this!

I don't know why KZbin pushed this to me. I just turned in my gears......

Ok I’ll say this it was around 10 years on active duty. I finally got a really good chain of command. And I was loving it. After the new commander came in thank god I was ETSing to Fort Hood.. and right back into any other shitty unit. It’s been 15 years and most of my career I have been fighting being over weight. So I got out due to I was done fighting. It had its toll on me. Mentally,physical and emotionally…..

She sill on FTX.

Military is the best job you can get.Best benefit and retirement package. Got me off the streets back in the 80s when crack cocaine destroyed my community and stayed in for over 25 years. Actually enjoyed deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and Desert Storm best damn job I ever had. Met my wife in Germany had 3 kids all who have graduated from college debt free thanks to my GI bill. Joined the army with a GED but now have a master’s degree in mental health. Retirement and disability checks, free health care for life for me and my spouse. What’s to complain about. I just think this generation has seen the real struggle and I feel a lot of the people who are so anxious to get out will probably do no better as a civilian. I am 55 years old but look much younger due to all of the physical activities and good lifestyle. Yet I understand that the military is not for everyone but it definitely was for me❤ Actually miss it and would gladly do it again if I had to. Certainly miss my brothers in arms and kicking ass world wide HOAH! Suppose you can be happy living out of a van in the woods, but some of us have families to feed.

Military is the best job you can get.Best benefit and retirement package. Got me off the streets back in the 80s when crack cocaine destroyed my community and stayed in for over 25 years. Actually enjoyed deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and Desert Storm best damn job I ever had. Met my wife in Germany had 3 kids all who have graduated from college debt free thanks to my GI bill. Joined the army with a GED but now have a master’s degree in mental health. Retirement and disability checks, free health care for life for me and my spouse. What’s to complain about. I just think this generation has seen the real struggle and I feel a lot of the people who are so anxious to get out will probably do no better as a civilian. I am 55 years old but look much younger due to all of the physical activities and good lifestyle. Yet I understand that the military is not for everyone but it definitely was for me❤ Actually miss it and would gladly do it again if I had to. Certainly miss my brothers in arms and kicking ass world wide HOAH!

ARMY best damn job I ever had!

Your a very beautiful woman I see peace and life in you ♥️

How old were you when you joined ?

I wanna do tht stuff. 😅😅

💯👍

Freeeeeee bird! 🦅

Before joining the guard I had a plan, I already did tons of research and planned out 80% of the next 6 years. The 20% was really the unknown that I couldn’t plan for. My final year of college was also when I ets’ed from the guard and then I got quite a lucrative job before graduating. I just used the military as a stepping stone to provide me some life experience but that being said I definitely would not go back. I do believe most people who stay in “need” the military. Many people also stay in because civilians tell them randomly they wished they had joined when they were younger and so those who joined are really lucky. Others have this fear that they can’t adapt to the civilian world. The civilian world honestly is not that bad, it does take a little more effort but the opportunities are much greater for success and a healthy life.

GRADSO sounds good for people who want to make the Army a career. I spent 9 years in the Marine Corps, then I got out in 2018 and joined the Army in 2020. It has its ups and downs, but overall, I've enjoyed my time in the Army. When I came back in, I had the intention of retiring. What I will say, is that I do enjoy what the Army has provided me, but I also understand some people do get shafted, and its not for every one. You earned yourself a sub. Also, I will say, that I am a SSG that works at a Regimental level right now. I have a bachelors and I did think about going the commissioned route, but when I considered it, I had too much time in service. Now, based on what I know, what I've observed, I respect officers, but I am glad I am enlisted. I do find fulfillment in what I do.

Wheeeee let’s get more vets outdoors and finding purpose in new ways! 💪🦅

I regret on going to BT minutes before leaving MEPS, Best decision ever! That was 13 years ago!

I got out in 1980. It sucked back then.

Woohoooo let’s go! We freeeee 🦅

Thats the only thing keeping me from joining the army, the time is alot people say 4 years is not alot but it is life is too short, you can't leave, and your not in control of your life

I definitely was ready to go. I also planned it and made sure we as a family were ready. My wife left first, two years later I left. I think it’s smart for service members to look at their long term goals and start planning towards them early. The military gives you the safety net of doing so. Start now, and even if you think you’ll stay in, have a plan just in case things change overnight, because sometimes they do.

Yo. Was this through skillbridge or something else? Might try to do it at my base.

Im getting chaptered out soon Im nervous but my mental is going insane and I cant sacrifice my family no more for this

Got out of the Corps in 09. My company commander tried his silly tactics and I informed him I had recently finish my bachelors and had started my masters. I had already accepted a contracting job in AFG at 250k a year and I had 60 days of terminal leave so I’d be getting double paid. He attempted to tell me I couldn’t work overseas while on terminal. I simply smiled and said yes sir and didn’t anyways lol. I was in AFG with an active duty Sergeant CAC and an army contractor CAC. Everything worked out just fine.

Idk about that... for the most part, these days the military gives you PLENTY OF TIME, from 12 to 18 months to transition out and get everything figured out. If you don't get on the ball, you WILL fall behind because there is so much more that you have to deal with in civilian life. You don't have the military keeping track of your appointments and shit like that anymore. It's just like graduating high school. Most that take a break before college, never end up going at all...

That deliberate time to take a step back was the most important chapter of my post-military life, for sure 🙏🏼🩷

1982 to 1988 AZ2 VS-41 and VS-33 two west pacs, after 7 years and making second class petty officer and the two west pacs I was on where the USS Ranger CV-61 burned in the I.O. for 12 hours 6 died 48 hurt and that was it for me.

Im up for it

As a NCO with 12 years in I was given this chat by my squadron commander back in late ‘07. I just kept my reason short and simple and told him “I’m leaving for the same reason I joined, I want to.” and left it at that.

Nobody wants to join the Army these days. Those have been in are working on their paperwork to get out. One of the main reasons is the toxic and political leadership from the top who are secretary, CGs, brigade commanders, and battalion commanders. SFAC, SFAB and Army South are examples.

Counseling statements officers have to sign before their ETS...The same with the NCO's..When I transferred from TPU to IRR I was counseled to advise me of losing Tricare benefits. I learned I'm eligible to pay for Tricare Dental in the IRR at a higher premium $28 a month vs $11.00 a month in a TPU single soldier no dependents