5 Mistakes People Make When Joining The Military

[@AirmanVision]

Who else is glad Kyle's Beard isn't this long in present day?! 😂😂

[@enzovico6882]

I’m thinking about joining the Army, I plan on going to college first then enlisting, is this a smart path?

[@nola3864]

@@enzovico6882 if ur going to college try to get a bachelors and commission, better quality of life. If not yeah enlisting is always fine you get a higher rank.

[@LAUGINGBATZ]

Dose laser eye surgery cost less if so good that makes me want to join even more cause i don’t want to have glassed in the army they get in way

[@Artobacco]

I was hearted in this channel once

[@josiahbatalla9015]

Duck Dynasty beard

[@Shalerboy101]

5 mistakes when joining the military: 1. Signing for 6 years. 2. Signing for 6 years. 3. Signing for 6 years. 4. Signing for 6 years. 5. Signing for 6 years!

[@therogueflieger]

Yep. I wish I did my year off at a community college busting stuff out so I could join as a 4yr E3. I'd also be done with my CCAF by now, I am three classes away currently at almost 3yrs in.

[@hanason3082]

My contract is for 6 years and I go to bootcamp Wednesday

[@1heavv]

Hana Son i think you can change that. say something before you sign. unless you want 6 years.

[@megankj008]

What if the job u want forces you to sign 6

[@mr.meeseeks9802]

@@hanason3082 heyyyyy a guy in my DEP will be there Wednesday

[@EdgarLopez-fx7sr]

Me here worried that 4 years was a lot and turns out there are people who want 20 years who haven’t even joined

[@williambrown-u1v]

i joined the ARMY at 17 retired at 37 i never expected an easy ride you have to take the bad with the good in anything.

[@badgerattoadhall]

no more 20 year pension. you can contribute to a 401k type program when making $1100 a month.

[@RodneyDempsey-o8w]

​@@badgerattoadhallthere still is a 20 year pension it is 40 percent of basic pay instead of 50 percent.

[@badgerattoadhall]

@@RodneyDempsey-o8w i thought they got rid of it 5 years ago. i remember there was a transitionary period were you could have the 20 year or 401k

[@MA-yv8dw]

Well said❤

[@gunner2gunner]

I was born on a military base, grew up as a military brat and enlisted in the Navy right out of high school. Time must of flew by because 20 years went by fast. I retired at age 38 and never worked again, and that was 14 years ago.

[@Zara-zq7gk]

My main concern is missing out on my youth? I'm 21 now and only feel as if I want to invest 4 years max, but even then I feel like i'll be missing out on so much... any advice?

[@jbookcoo6288]

I’m in my 30s now. I wish I joined in my early 20s. I regret it so much. I’d say go for it. You’ll be glad you did.

[@xLiLtEmPeR]

@@jbookcoo6288 but somewhere out there there's a person in their 40s who says they wish they joined in their 30s. Just join

[@makiatsusoka6910]

I'm just signed up I'm 18 years old. I kinda want to only do 4 years but idk. I'm kinda scared but I think im good at the same time.

[@xLiLtEmPeR]

@@makiatsusoka6910 what branch

[@gavinsnana]

💰 I’m the grandma of a 23 year old Air Man, now in her second week of tech school. I also have a 19 year old grandson in the Army in his second year of four enlisted years. I know what you’re sharing is golden. I’m sending this to both of them . Thank you for doing this!

[@PPikes]

Because I've wanted to join for a while; people who don't know anything military have always asked me "how long do you wanna do that" but just me being naturally I'm always like 🤷‍♀️ "I dunno" and they give me crap for that saying stuff like "you must not be serious about it if you don't know"....😕 But having been raised by a Vietnam vet and an older bro in the corps; I have been given this kinda info in the video for a very long time. So it's hard to explain to civilians with no military interest or knowledge

[@nobody-hr1lo]

Excellent.

[@AddisonCrowe]

Ive always said that id like to do 20 years but i just gotta see first how the first enlistment goes

[@elRAPTORv6]

Addison Crowe good luck I said the same thing and now I can’t wait to get tf out

[@christianwood1891]

Hahaha YOULL want out as soon as you go in !!!

[@AddisonCrowe]

Christian Wood I might but that’s exactly why I said I just gotta see how the first one goes

[@DigitalApex]

Usually how you should do it. Sign for 4 and just dip your toe in. Don't like it, get what you can and get out after your 4. Enjoy it, then just stay in 20 and set yourself up for retirement. I have a senior master sergeant in my shop who started out as 4 years and always said "I can't wait until I'm done so I can get out" now he's going on 22 years.

[@lulzimazn]

I said the same thing bro, but man im exaughsted of it. The same reason kyle got out is the reason im thinking about getting out.

[@lucyn4062]

I feel so incredibly blessed that I have been given the opportunities to directly talk with people in my desired AFSCS

[@meow._.meow.-.]

Watching this 3 years later and this info is still very much relevant!!

[@scarvello]

Yes he’s spiraling facts I’m in japan now but the cerfew for AirForce members is to be back on base or in a place of residence by 1am

[@Dennis-wd8np]

I was like "im doing 20" and signed a 6 year. Rip me

[@trevorwarner6087]

Sleepy ooh yah

[@mr.unfavorable6831]

Oof

[@andrewjohnson5780]

Hop your not a virgin

[@momozoo2842]

Is that bad or good?

[@artate92]

@@momozoo2842 they need to explain lol

[@kabbyhearts]

I would like to do 20 years and retire from the military. But realistically I might only do about 5-8 years. 5 years for my IT job. Re-enlist for 3 more years. Just to make sure I'm set up for an outside job in IT.

[@PadawanofLife]

It’s kinda funny you left for BMT on my birthday and got out a day before 😮 you are a big reason, after watching hours and hours of your videos, I’ve joined the Air Force! Going through the recruiting process as we speak and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for everything you’ve done! From your service to this KZbin channel. Just thank you!!

[@rm85ism]

Kyle I like when you, Micky, JT, Donny, and Austin talk about the financial side in the military.💰

[@alejandroreyna2828]

💰 Thanks for the video. Highly considering joing the Airforce and plan on speaking with a recruiter soon.

[@oldphart-zc3jz]

Always give yourself maximum life options. It is wise to INCLUDE preparing a career whether you are or are not, because that way you don't burn any bridges. Excellent video!

[@shaggy_cloud9126]

I was uncertain about joining for awhile and I realized, I'm 22 yes old I for sure want to join the army now and be a infantryman because both my parents were in the army an I just want to keep that going. Mom was an combat MP, dad was field field artillery. I love ur inspirational ways man thank you, keep it up🙏..... oh ya and 🤑this is the closest thing I could find to the moneybag lol.

[@AMD7027]

Did 30yrs and 4 months. But then I grew up in the military and had a clear perspective. One thing, retirement has changed big time. Now they have a more or less 401k such that you can leave before 20 and take it with you. I was one of the last group that got the original 20yr/50%, 30yr/75% deal

[@anwoke8204]

I absolutely love this video. My dad joined in the 80’s in the army. I joined in 2000. The night before I shipped out for basic training, the showed me the first half of the movie full metal jacket and said now Kacie, this is the absolute worst that basic could be like, but as long as you do what your told and don’t be tore up, then you should be just fine. I went to basic with a positive attitude, looking for fun and an adventure. While yeah there are times that basic flat out sucked, there are some things if given the chance, I would t mind doing again because they were fun.

[@oDon44]

No one in my early enlistment (1970) would admit to being a "lifer". I tried to get out during boot camp, retired 23 years later.

[@KnightInGale74]

Thank you so much for making this. I've been seriously thinking about joining the military but I never thought about planning for retirement so I'm glad that it was brought to my attention before hand. 💰

[@kurtb8474]

I went to USAF basic in 1983. My AFSC was 811x0, Security Specialist. The squadron I was assigned didn't do much to motivate me to make it a career, although I was willing to at first. Maybe it was just that squadron. But, I didn't want to risk PCSing to somewhere else that might be worse. Like he said, don't commit to a 20 year career until you've gotten a good look at the military.

[@jasonjones9238]

Leaving for Air Force basic November 25th, I appreciate the advice man!

[@waitwha4761]

How was it bro?

[@jasonjones9238]

@@waitwha4761 basic was pretty boring tbh. It wasn’t hard or anything, the biggest issue was that I missed home a lot more than I expected but that’s about it. I’m glad I did it though because now I’m in japan seeing places I could’ve only dreamed about before I joined .

[@Jayjay82828]

@@jasonjones9238 what’s ur AFSC

[@jasonjones9238]

@@Jayjay82828 2A532B Pavehawk crew chief

[@EricHexaFury]

Going into the Navy! TSP information is very helpful.💰

[@martinmorales2715]

I was medically discharged under honorable conditions after 5 years and by then I knew I wanted to do 20 but obviously could not

[@xbr_osrs]

That haircuit in the thumbnail lmaooo

[@anythingbutmyrealname]

🤣🤣homie got me ded

[@musicals_rock]

That's the 6th mistake

[@SuperBoomshack]

@@musicals_rock exactly, douchecanoe haircut

[@MrPinkyRingy]

Here, they consider that “Out of Regs”. It should be blended but that “hard part” is considered “faddish” which the AFI clearly states is actually prohibited.

[@mr.cooldad3441]

@@MrPinkyRingy Actually the AFI removed the word faddish. But that haircut is a mess.

[@Gshocker290]

I ship out July 28th! Going to Missouri for basic and then Texas, 35 November!

[@simply_bree9363]

Viktoriia Kharlan I’m thinking they’re in the army...... NATO alphabet lingo 35N is an army MOS

[@leviathanmouth6639]

Shout out from San Antonio Nate .

[@whitehorse4318]

Marines join for the glory. Fight on the land, sea and air. First to fight, first for glory.

[@garouuchiha4041]

ARMY focuses on numbers, quantity over Quality Quantity

[@marcmeinzer8859]

As a barber for 20 years who was both a navy sailor and a merchant seaman for 12 years total I would always tell high school kids who said they wanted to enlist to enlist initially for as few years as possible just in case they end up hating it. I also taught school for 7 years so I know the mental limitations of teenagers. I would also recommend they get an A school guarantee leading to a trades certification which can be used on the outside, because after all, most people do get out. The way most of them screwed up was by enlisting for too many years and not getting an A school guarantee. Enlisting for too long is encouraged by the delusion that navy technical training is a university substitute and therefore it’s okay to enlist for six then immediately extend for two more to get a big reenlistment bonus. This is insanity on a par with taking out enormous student loans to attend college then not even graduating, which is common. And you don’t need to be in a technical rate. Just enlisting for three years active reserves as a cook is just fine, because when you get out you can be either a chief cook in the merchant marine or even attend culinary school to become a chef.

[@jadenspires1891]

As a junior, thanks for understanding us teens

[@marcmeinzer8859]

@@jadenspires1891 You’re welcome. Never forget that the navy recruiter will insist that you spend the night prior to being sworn in with other recruits in a hotel, ostensibly to keep you out of trouble by for instance getting too loaded with your buddies from home, but more likely to keep you under their influence so you don’t change your mind. Once you got to boot camp you’ll never see your recruiter again in all likelihood which is why you need to resist sales pitches to enlist for too many years. Never forget that even reservists in non-technical rates starting out with three year enlistments can become regular navy simply by reenlisting. Furthermore, even people like cooks and boatswains mates can eventually become warrant officers or even get an appointment to the naval academy or even the merchant marine academy at King’s Point, Long Island. So don’t limit yourself by trying to do everything up front. Also think about possibly going into the SEABEES or the Construction Battalions [combat engineers] for something else. People leaving the SEABEES can make big money in the Operating Engineers union when they get out running earth moving equipment and so forth or even getting a regular construction trade like electrician or plumber or carpenter.

[@richvarela9636]

Right exactly .. if it’s so wonderful why can’t you quit in basic training and leave ….??? Cause for the most part it sucks .., thus most don’t stay 20 years

[@Blackwaterwillow]

Good points. I I was in the AF for one stint. Enjoyed it but enough was enough. Most people stay in and do 20 for two reasons. Spouse and kids. It’s a scary thing to take that plunge and get out when u have a family.

[@jiyoungkim5203]

Thank you so much for all the information. I hope my son who joined BMT 2 weeks ago and signed a contract before he left marked on the 5 percent on the new TSP system.

[@ericthiel4053]

I retired after 20 and for anyone thinking about it, just know that they got rid of the old "20 years 50 percent retirement" and went to a "blended retirement" which you have to invest in. It's not a "bad" plan, but just know that to retire in 20 years you'll have to put in some of your own money starting right from the get go and in most circumstances, the BRC can't be accessed until ages 50 to 60. Definitely do your research on the program prior to re-elisting. Tricare for life and all that is still the same for the most part. It definitely sucks they got rid of the old retirement, it was pretty much the main incentive for retaining senior NCOs and Officers.

[@veganjotaro]

💰 Thank you sooooooo much!!!!

[@kainwi]

I joined the Army when I was 19 years old for 2 years to avoid the draft. There was no drinking age. If you were on the base, you could drink.

[@Jmealss392]

I was 18 when I joined the navy my recruiter made it seem like the navy doesn’t do anything and I went with it I was physically not ready to be away from my parents that long and I struggled so bad

[@brunoiniguez9137]

Rashad Roberts Do you regret joining? How are you doing now?

[@yea8625]

so do you not recommend it?

[@pepsilove6306]

@@yea8625 depends on your personality and what your willing to give up in my opinion. Im really introverted. So when I went to basic. It was pure torture for me mentally. being away from my family was the easy part, being around a crap ton of ppl 24/7 freaked me out.

[@Damnitman78]

💰 you absolutely did a bang up job on this video!

[@sonnysantana5454]

1' open contract , 2' not having a clue 3' extreme lack of research and preparation , 4' joining the wrong branch not suited to their character , 5' getting out during basic training, even if you find out that it's not you finish what you start you swore an oath and signed a contract

[@timelliott4117]

Great video I added a few thoughts of my own. When I first moved into the dorm, I was 18 and lived in the sticks, so I had a huge culture shock and I hated everyone around me. If posable go to an ATC base, they are very visible to the powers that be and are kept modern and state of the art. Get on the good side of the first SGT. The first few years you will screw up and appear brain damaged. The first shirt expects this so just don't lie and if they tell you to do it, do it better than what was requested these people are you God They can make you and they can break you. There are many activities you can join like Color Guard, or base sporting teams. I made the base fastpitch team and when there was a tournament, I got TDY pay on top of regular pay. What a wonderful touch, I was paid to play softball, the coolest thing ever.

[@polianaciliento2725]

💰 thank you for the advice. I’m planning to join soon and I love saving money. Thank you for the advice, your Chanel is always helpful!

[@erikwillems6466]

Couple of mistakes to add: - Bringing your own gun - Bringing our own "medication" - Not knowing what the physical demands are and then not prepare for them

[@apiasylumforthepolitically7310]

I will be joining the Marines in a couple of years and I found this advice very helpful thank you! 💰

[@funkvids69]

Don't believe the recruiters saying you get free crayons while on active duty..

[@DennysMakesMusic]

What im planning to do is do 1 enlistment and then decide at the end of it if i want to do it for the remaining 20

[@5Aug23]

No point in doing 20 with no pension

[@DennysMakesMusic]

@Jandsbaskette i thought you got pention by doing a total of 20 years

[@RooBear1104]

My old man works in public transportation. Mechanic for rail cars. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Tansit Authority. Like you said if was working on a car and he signs off and something happens to said car if he could face prison time.

[@Trash.baby.2004]

I’m joining when I’m 18 in two years! Thank you

[@caseyscott3588]

I've had my mind on air force for the last 3 years but recently I've been second guessing it, my biggest peice of advice even though I'm not in yet is to not settle, of there's something you want to do and the airforce won't provide that then don't settle. Do what you need to do to be as happy as possible. I myself don't want to sit behind a desk which is a lot of airforce jobs, so I'm realizing I need to keep my options open which I recommend you do as well.

[@water4649]

Marines all day OORAH

[@raypezzoli2517]

All sage advice...especially with DUIs. Here's some good advice: get familiar with the cab companies. They usually run 24/7 because it's a military town. The companies know guys are gonna go out and get drunk so they go out of their way to provide service. That and it's guaranteed money. Better pay the 20$ and be done with it that get jammed up. As for travel, yes, they can dictate travel. This is due to possible deployments, manpower numbers ( military is a numbers game ) whether or not you are standing a RRF/ QRF exercise, ect. Also, depending on liberty, they can dictate how far you can go....if it's just a weekend, you can only go so far. If it's a 96hr ( 4 day liberty) you can go farther. They do this for 2 reasons: first, they don't want you traveling and driving tired ....guys tend to head back at the last possible minute and drive long hours through the night to get back on time. They don't want you speeding either because tickets are a PITA. They don't want guts getting back late for when they need to be back. It's really for your saftey and I've seen guys have issues because they traveled to far.

[@scottreynolds3565]

Great advice. I was in the Army over 35 years ago. I had a two year enlistment, 5 months training in South Carolina a year and half in Italy. I worked in an Army Post Office. I served in an Army Reserve unit in Arizona for 2 years after that. Went to Community College on the G.I. Bill. I will be retireing after 31 years at the post office this year. The Army changed my life for the better, maybe I was very lucky. If I could give young people that want to enlist advice. The military really values education. If you can stay with Mom and Dad for 2 years and go to Community College and then enlist do it. It will open up more options for you both in the military and after. Good luck future Veterans!

[@tommy11sixorozco9]

Planning on enlisting next year as 25B, 25N, or 17C. Finishing my associates in computer information systems this year then planning on working on my bachelors in cybersecurity while in the army when I can.

[@scottreynolds3565]

@@tommy11sixorozco9 Hey Tommy sounds like a good plan. This gives you more options. If you love the Army you can stay in, having the extra education makes it easier to get promoted to E-5 and above. If you do get your bachelors degree say by the time you are 26, Officer Candidate School is a possibility. If you decide to get out after one enlistment you can always get your bachelors and have the G.I. bill pay for it. You can have the option of joining the reserves or national guard if you dont retire from active duty and eventually get a retirement. Also if you get out without retireing and get a civilian job with the federal government you can have your years in the military added to your time at your civilian federal job to get a bigger pension. That's what I did the added my Army time to the years I've spent at the Post Office. I wish you best in your future and thank you in advance for wanting to serve our country.

[@BillyBelk]

If you have a home of record in a state that has state income tax , that will be taken out of your check even if you have not lived in that state for decades . But, if your from a state with no state income tax you get to keep that money and over a ten or twenty year period that would be a lot of money. If you can establish residency in a no state income tax state you will get to keep that money .

[@wondrousphilosopher7825]

💰 TSP sounds really cool. I sure will invest into it.

[@tomvonneefe4269]

I remember having like a 100 air mile radius travel limit during like 48 hours of time off. And then 150 air miles for a 72 or 96 off.

[@tommylewis7231]

#1: Thinking as an individual.

[@richyy358]

Joint the army in a few weeks 💰 glad I decided to do some more research and find this video

[@wigglybiscuit7940]

About to talk to a recruiter for my first time in two weeks to join the airforce. Hopefully i score high enough to get an intelligence job wish me luck!😅

[@TMarie-hn4ps]

Tell me how it goes

[@wigglybiscuit7940]

@@TMarie-hn4ps pushing it back a bit to get paperwork in order but will get back to you when its all done

[@TMarie-hn4ps]

@@wigglybiscuit7940 ok Ty!

[@jxnxh05]

I might do one 6 year enlistment because I want to become a state trooper after.

[@jessicayoung7132]

I'm interested in your TSP info. Thanks for your video. 🙏

[@MaxMagic29]

Hey Kyle I'm a 1N0X1 All Source Intelligence Analyst. I might be able to help alittle on that career field when you do the video on that career.

[@hooey98]

Aye man, long story short youll be a briefer/intelligence expert. 1N0 is basically the jack of all trades intel. typical days revolve around doing research on a bunch of stuff then briefing it to your leadership so they can make proper intelligent decisions. It can be a very rewarding or very boring job but it's all about how much you put into it. (There isnt a lot of information on it anywhere because a lot of the stuff we do it classified, but you'll pick it up really quick in training) Oh and also they call us powerpoint warriors for a reason so hope you like giving presentations! Good Luck!

[@MaxMagic29]

@@hooey98 shizzle, I am already doing the job. Been at my duty station for a minute. Appreciate the input tho. Mostly accurate

[@hooey98]

Shi totally read that wrong 😂

[@MaxMagic29]

@@hooey98 all good. Trying to enjoy that DGS life lol

[@hooey98]

😂 Omega oof

[@angiepatterson6338]

It’s harder for people to do it long term in the Navy. They get put off because of how tight living conditions can be when you’re out at sea. You get your rack in a 60-80 person berthing area. In the Air Force everyone gets their own 3 bedroom house.

[@raypezzoli2517]

It's mostly paperwork and maintaining your section.

[@TheConservativeMexican95]

Watching at 5 years later cuz it got recommended

[@alanstrong55]

Make certain that you have 2 years of ROTC from high school. It will get you guaranteed E3 promotion after basic. It is worth every bit of fuss and fumble.

[@MichaelLabriola-f8s]

#1. Joining the military. #2. Combat MOS 200 days in the field. #3. Any MOS that goes to fort polk! #4. Thinking a wish list for duty assignment is taken seriously! #5. Thinking you wont be a janitor, painter, buffer, pot scrubber as a private!😮

[@adhd_with_pennies4867]

I do 5 and if u really wanna look good doing 20 years quit military and do private military company make ur base buy land and make the real 20 be u I make wonderful money for doing my job on my base u will love it u won't complain u don't like the job and it pays WELL

[@RenegadeX2112]

Great Job Soldier !

[@klohr311]

Pros and cons when it comes to traditional retirement vs tsp…

[@rebeccawagner8404]

I am retired air force and am shocked that dry drugs as a mistake people make was not even mentioned. Well folks it is the biggest mistake right next to alcohol. Bottom line is if the military tells you not to do it then listen up and never ever do it and id they say to do it listen up and make sure it gets done asap.

[@n0anime342]

I leave for BMT Monday, thanks dude

[@rmaria95]

💰 thank you!!

[@jacksenus8263]

I’m only 11 but I wanna join the military

[@kevinmontes2847]

I'm thirteen and I already can't wait I wanna go infantry in army 🙂

[@jacksenus8263]

yeet

[@fiamedknuff]

I did save 10% of my base pay into TSP (no match at that time). I now got $180k in retirement savings after retiring from the military. Definitely put into money into TSP.

[@monty5339]

Air Force is not for me. Joining the marines as soon as this contract is up.

[@23shipoopi23]

Why is it not for you? Im wondering because im considering joining usaf

[@anthonyjrtigerstephen5987]

@@23shipoopi23 immature is the air force first name?

[@Johnny3Tearshaters]

Let me tell you... I said I wanted to do 20 years of Active Duty military. Now I am almost 2 years into my 4 year enlistment. I want to GET OUT now

[@vonw.3294]

Why do you want to get out? Is it because of active duty?

[@drakeb6168]

Nice vid dude. Doing my diligent research as well. dunno how to do the money bag emoji on pc though ........

[@thehaloofthesun]

Thanks for the info! 💰

[@kalensilva5814]

Im joing at the age of 17, I have an appointment with my parents and the recruiter on December 23, 2019. To join the army national guard, what should I be worry about the most when wanting to go into the medical field,? and what does me wanting to be in the medical field effect of what I should study for the exam?

[@Bryan-gn6wh]

Kalen Silva are you doing split training?

[@comedyspot2168]

Kalen Silva you should be worried most about not going active duty

[@gorraksmashskull]

So, how did it go?

[@Dorkusbrug]

I can either do 36 years like I planned, or I can go live on the streets. Yea, I'll be part of that 15% over sleeping on cement any day.

[@Fundaykidzz]

Great video - are you a representative for the bsr program ? Just asking .. that went to promoting bsr real quick

[@thatguybitter4573]

Me : *wants to join the military* Also Me: *what if ww3 starts* *but then I get to fight ww3*

[@666Troll999]

Please WIN, WIN, WIN.

[@chba5569]

Who do u think is gonna start the ww3

[@chrisawesome3091]

Uhh Buuuh China

[@thatguybitter4573]

Uhh Buuuh Russia Or China

[@chba5569]

Vento he made peace with Russia lol and isn’t goin after China in a violent way

[@llibitin]

dude ty so much that e book really gunna help me out i had no clue

[@spi71]

Warren Buffet would definitely approve this video, but seriously it makes sense.

[@InsertTitleHere-]

💰 The last part was the most important part imo, I've always followed the rules, have several backup plans if I don't like the air force, and don't drink so the last part made the whole video for me. I've always been thrifty and am good at saving and having patience for future benefits like this. Do you think the air force would match my TSP input if the amount taken out of my pacheck was 30% or more? I'm not going to have kids so I don't need that much money when I'm young and able to work.

[@AirmanVision]

They only will match up to 5% but you can put in more if you want. I would recommend doing no more than 10% though. Invest the rest into other assets that are more liquid and accessible so you can use that to buy a house or other large purchase. You can’t use money you put into a retirement fund to buy a home or other large asset.

[@InsertTitleHere-]

@@AirmanVision aww bummer. Thank you for responding! Still awesome! I appreciate your videos a lot, been watching quite a few these last few weeks

[@bosoyuki4895]

Could you make videos about the Air Force reserves

[@richardlott579]

I thought that I would have done a career in the military like my father, but I ended up leaving after 18 months!

[@soniczforever5470]

Want to enlist but dont qualify by the looks of it. Im going to look for alternative.

[@schaef2355]

#1 Believe nothing your recruiter tells you unless you have it in writing!

[@mottsseaunuu4457]

Great video.

[@markbriddick6863]

Fulda, Germany was the best? Also your right as I went to France, Spain and Monte Carlo while I was there.

[@constantchanga]

Mad helpful, love the retirement fund advice. *moneybag*

[@AbdulAbdul-wo8vl]

Well said. 👍

[@TomWakeman-ul7om]

I joined Navy in 1981 nobody in bootcamp wanted to be a lifer.

[@topcommentator8573]

Do 4 years and if you want more years you can resign for more years before your contract ends I joined at 18 yrs old

[@TheJrj430]

I didn’t join the military… I enlisted into the Marines. 83-91

[@mrfancypants29]

I enlisted in the USMC in 1996. I stayed for that 4 year enlistment and got out for a number of reasons. I’m not trying to scare anyone away from the military here. I wouldn’t change my decision to join for anything. In fact, honestly, I wish that I would’ve stuck it out for the full 20 years if possible. There are pros and cons but overall the pros outweighed the cons for me. When I was 18-21 years old the military felt like a prison. When you sign the dotted line on your enlistment papers you become government property. Just as he said, they own you. You are expected per the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to be behave and treat yourself (not destroying government property) as government property and as a representative of the US Military and Government. You sign away all of your Constitutional Rights (you are now government property). You are afforded privileges (wearing civilian clothing and leaving base even) that are able to be withdrawn at any time. Those are a couple of drawbacks. For the pros, you are (or while I was in anyway) now able to utilize free healthcare for you and your dependents. You are provided food, clothing and dwelling accommodations and tax free purchases in on base exchanges (stores) during time on active duty to name a few. This is a GREAT DEAL! After your time is complete and you and you return to the Civilian World you are now able to utilize healthcare in VA Medical Facilities, disability ratings from injuries received in the military for life(monthly payments and free medical treatment for said conditions) for life, free college via the GI Bill, aid for mental distress that occurred during your time in the military and a myriad of other benefits relating to virtually anything taking place in your life, many are there that aren’t apparent unless you look for them will benefit you and your family for life. Overall, I would call it a definite plus joining the military, especially now 24 years after the end of my enlistment. I would’ve re-enlisted after 9/11 if not for a traumatic brain injury that resulted in seizures shortly after returning home. Because of the training I received in my unit, I believe that I would receive the chance to be assigned to that unit again. I’ve become brothers with all of the people that I served with that are in many ways closer than family to this day. Everyone isn’t the same and you need to use your own judgment on whether to enlist or not but hopefully this gives you an indication of what to expect.

[@joebloggs5318]

This doesn't just apply to military. You should enter every job knowing that it will end one day.

[@jondstewart]

Joe Bloggs so right? And all these youngsters joining the military thinking when they get out that the real world will be easy.

[@nobody-hr1lo]

Very wise words gentlemen.

[@NoahWilliams-hd4pp]

@M Bane if you're second guessing yourself on whether what you're doing is what you really want, then sit down and take a deep breathe and let that fresh oxygen get to your brain, Now is the Marines really what you want? Or possibly the airforce with so much more potential after you've done your time in the military? Younger people like to rush into everything blindfolded, just take a second and do some soul searching cause if you're not 100 percent certain in your choice you might regret it later

[@treyblack1997]

Ok I'll

[@lightpawshird]

Everything ends.

[@theatmaweapon]

The Disney World comparison is actually very spot on. You will literally wait in a lot of lines, so expect it.

[@georgedixon7586]

Hurry up and wait is the military motto.

[@stinkydill9511]

#1 Going to a recruiter for advice

[@ctsteve1967]

that is not the way to go

[@arizonarangerwithabigirono1520]

Gonna get lied to bro

[@zahkarii7933]

@@roysimonetti4003 why not do college in the military.

[@dandohh5199]

Roy Simonetti yeah y not

[@IzzyMartinez01]

@@zahkarii7933 hes joking Im pretty sure

[@ArtyAnt]

The military is all about mindset, a lot of people join knowing of the commitment but then once they’re in they feel trapped. Your not trapped, you decided this because you believed in it. Don’t stop believing just because it’s harder than you realized

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

Check your ignorance. Like I said, an estimated 26,000 veterans were sexual assault victims when there were 238 convictions in military courts.

[@ArtyAnt]

⁠@@ChrisTopherBunnellI’m not sure what this has to do with my old comment but let me elaborate. I’m saying that it’s easy to forget what your fighting for whether you think you serving to protect your love ones or for a consistent pay check or even for work experience. When times get hard and you lose faith I’m saying to remember why you joined and keep that in your heart while you serve. Many people have horror stories from the military including me (ex navy) but for the majority it’s just long days and hard work. If you keep your mind right your service with fly. That’s what I mean when I said your not trapped you just feel trapped is because when you’ve been suffering time slows and you don’t realize how soon you’ll be out. I’m not saying people haven’t been assaulted or that if your depressed (or anything else wrong) that you shouldn’t seek help just that most should keep fighting.

[@patyarns7760]

@ArtyAnt amen it's a commitment you're da@# right, you signed the contract and took the oath NOW LIVE WITH IT, BE PROUD AND ACCEPT IT. It's an honor to be a veteran. I'm da@# proud of the 15 years I served (4 years Marine Corps and 11 years Army National Guard where I got shot at). I'm also grateful to God for the excellent, permanent compensation check I get from the VA. The losers that start whining or regretting that they joined once their in, get me sick to my stomach. Once again, it's a commitment and you should be proud of it.

[@johnshepard7630]

REview: 1-Go in with an open mind. You may serve longer than one term, or may just serve one. 2-Your job is not what you may think it is. Find someone who was in the job to talk to. Do not trust the commercials. 3-Follow the protocols. If its repairs, you are liable for someone's life if they loose it as a result of your lack of discipline in your job. 4-When you sign, the military owns you. You give up many rights and privileges. Where you travel, going on vacation etc. The 5th amendment doesn't apply as much. Double Jeopardy: If you get a ticket or get in trouble outside of the military, the military will double down on your punishment. You are representing the service as such, behave.

[@MA-yv8dw]

Fk America 🇺🇸 👎🏾💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@TheCornDavis]

"The military own you" legit! My aunt almost got in trouble for a really bad sunburn because she was 'damaging government property' lol if you can't work because of your sunburn that is no bueno

[@ItzSeannyy]

😂😂😂

[@myronmalit6050]

I've been retired now for 8 years after serving 24 yrs in the AF. This by far is one of the best, well spoken videos I have seen regarding the choices people make and the expectations they have when they join. I had spent many countless hours counseling young airmen on these exact issues he spoke of. One thing I always told my airmen was "you are an airman 24/7. unless you get out before retirement, you are always an airman, and always on duty." I'm very glad we have someone like Airman Vision to educate any future airmen/soldiers/sailors/marines. Thank you for your video and for your service!

[@patyarns7760]

He definitely is speaking the truth.