Being Gen Z In The Military Is Depressing

[@AaronbTV]

Why do you think it’s depressing?

[@masterchi3flavaman]

First

[@tylerballman5447]

Hiya just came out of basic. I am in my early 20s at 1:37 I completely agree I have friends but they are not as close. I agree it sucks but it's just a matter of going out and doing things that you love. Maybe joining a soccer league or a football league. I don't completely agree that gen z is anti-social. I think some of it has to come from being inside playing video games instead of being outside and making those connections at a young age. I'm not too worried about inflation or retirement that stuff will work itself out as long as you invest right off the bat 5% to 10% of your paycheck every month for the time in service you should come out with plenty of money at the end. I'm not even concerned about war right now. 4:11 100%. I completely agree with your point in the video it's just a matter of having a good outlook on life. at the end of the video you say keep your body clean. That's even good though. I feel unhealthy habits are a bad lifestyle.

[@UhhIdontknow]

TLDR: People are the worst in the military I know because im in the active side. If you want more details on the story. Ask i can go for days. Let me tell you right now it completely depends on your job and your co-workers/chain of command, now im in the air force I know what people are thinking chair force this best stuff that, NO. You have never been more wrong in your life the barracks/dorms have mold, you sleep with spiders on your curtains because the dorm manager refuses to do anything. Reasoning: too much work or its a stupid reason. Not to mention the thermostat doesn't work. Now this is my experience and this was in 2019 basic training and tech school I loved. But my specialty just covers basic knowledge everything else is OJT. So my first supervisor said to me VER BATIM: "Im just here for a paycheck if you want to make BTZ im here but if not even better" So ofc I thought theres always one person. But this is a long story short basically 90% of the people I work with or rather used to work with worked harder trying to do the least amount of work. Yeah im sure some closed minded mf is already assuming "oh hes just a dirtbag" wrong. I have been in 5 years and I had a government job on an army base (Bragg) for 3 prior to joining. I know how things are SUPPOSED to be running. In my experience in the air force I was recorded in the dorm parking lot by my peers, I was alienated by my so called mentors due to jealousy so much the first sargeant had to get involved. 2 to 3 years later I got tired of breaking my back coming in at 3 AM (I am day shift) to fix my own shop because theres a trash NCOIC who is literally in his 30s MILENNIAL. Who is on tik tok with his feet up on his desk every time i come back from working or fixing the air forces facility. My experience in my 2A job is that people are lazy, vindictive, jealous, and lack self esteem, and are literally the worst kinds of people I have ever met in my life. I have been told I have the resiliency of a freakin rock, but let me tell you it doesnt get better. That is a lie. In my experience. They don't take new people seriously, I have said the same things when I first got to my base and no one took me seriously. I was in for 5 taking every kind of abuse you can think of minus the physical. I couldnt so anything but shut up and work by myself due to people ATTEMPTING to set me up for failure in return I became good at my job, but everyone else hated me or envied me. 5 years later im getting an honorable discharge with an admin sep because there are people who actually care here. Its also my 3rd commander and 6th first sargeant. So I got very lucky.

[@tylerballman5447]

@@UhhIdontknow Omg that is sad. I am in the army at AIT rn am noticing the dirtbag mentality that people don't care. I am hoping I don't have to deal with that stuff. Personally, I don't tolerate it. I am gonna be working my but off at my first unit I just hope I don't get discharged cause I ant this to be at least a 10-year career for me.

[@reece6235]

@@tylerballman5447yeah you're high off that fresh soldier bull shit they feed you be all you can be. What's your mos and what base are you going to. You better pray to God you don't go heavy if you're combat arms if you're not you'll be fine.

[@2004dale]

It's lonely and depressing being a civilian too. I doubt those aspects are unique to the military.

[@mvito39]

Military > Being homeless and having to worry about food.. I've noticed an increase in young homelessness and drug addiction. If you lack a solid family/friend support group and you're unsure about college then the Military is your best bet. Imo.

[@ryanrenfro6165]

I’m 21 now and I never went college after graduating and now I’m a little overweight. I’m willing to make changes now to join the airforce. I’m tired of dead end jobs that lead me no where. Time to take a jump and make a change. It’s been a lonely hard and depressing road. I doubt the the military could my those issues any worse. I’m the happiest I’ve been in a while and I’m hoping I get it.

[@AaronbTV]

Let’s go! See you here 💪🏾

[@CornPopXC]

Better see you in the skys brother ❤💪🏽

[@R3S3000]

I'm 22 and been saying the same about the army

[@adrianmarquez8792]

Exactly what you said is exactly how i feel. Im 20 and I work security at amazon, i have no future there however air force has always been a big interest in my life and is something im willing to do, i pray you live a great life and accomplish many things

[@chrisloedition]

I am in the same boat soldier

[@andyhwell8419]

I kinda disagree. Being older makes it easier to identify who the real friends are. They may have kids, and their own career, but they still check in on you and call you and make plans to meet up. Id rather have 2 or 3 of those versus 20 people who want to hangout everyday but won't be there when you need help.

[@SLRST3M]

As a prior enlisted officer, I genuinely disliked being enlisted, when I commissioned I realized it’s same thing, just a different pay grade. Being in the Military is nothing short of a sacrifice that doesn’t get enough praise or recognition anymore. All this to say, for everyone past and present that has served God bless you and thank you, you are important and you matter.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

all you guys who want more recognition for being in the military.. all us warehouse workers want more recognition too so eat a balls.. you prolly never even seen combat anyway.. cry me a river we all going through the same thing..

[@marvin2678]

so you regret it ?

[@denavar9704]

I’m in the navy E-5 IT. I have fractured relationships with all my friends and family members after being in for 3 years after going on 2 6 month deployments aboard a ship. My physical health went down with my hair thinning faster which isn’t normal in my family. All I can say is that choose a job that keeps you close to home. I have become very competent but at the cost of my health.

[@JJO117]

Because everyone in the military is making a sacrifice, so you aren't special. The only praise you get is from civilians. You dont need praise. It's not about that. Even the marine Raider ad said something like that.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

@JJO117 the librarian? Yeah right.. 2 years and you did more than my decades of manual labor? BS... barely anyone in the military is in a combat role and most of them that are don't see combat.. people in the civilian world have the same crappy life as anyone in the military who is forced to do what they don't want to do to survive..

[@tiffanygrever8092]

I'm a mother of a 21 year old marine that graduated in 2021 I feel like we let you kids down at least to some degree you guys have inherited a world that has gone up side down and on the verge of total war.

[@endypendy18206]

im am your sons age and enlisting in a few minths. my mother and i dont have a good relationship due to her pain and trauma. she asked me today why im joining the military- i walked away instead of saying, shes the reason im leaving home

[@tiffanygrever8092]

@@endypendy18206 I'm sorry, I hope you and your mother will reconcile one day 🙏🙏 the reason why my boy joined up was because he felt like he needed to be motivated he seen that some of his friends were directionless.

[@Czarcastic]

Currently 22, been AD Army for the last 5 years, and I agree with most of what you've said. It helps to make sure you're not actively alone all of the time. If you have chances to socialize, take them. Get your name and face out there. People start relying on people they see often, and once you become helpful to others, they'll become helpful to you. Law of Causality.

[@Donner906]

Fuck that, be friends with civilians. Don't trust people in the military. Have an off post life outside the military. Collect dirt on your platoon and snitch when it is advantageous.

[@MrRAGE-md5rj]

Up yours.

[@tyw2675]

Never be that guy who just stays in the barracks all the time. I tried to get out more when I was at Drum, but I was underage for the bars and I got placed in S3 straight out of basic rather than being placed in a line unit (which is much more tight knit and typically more welcoming usually). The guys in S3 were all anti-social loners who didn’t want to go do anything or have any fun. Go out and explore, safely, and find something to do on the weekends to keep your mind active. It’s too easy to sit inside on the weekends and just do nothing because maybe you’re a bit worn out. But hopping in the car and driving around the Adirondack park or going to A-Bay is a great way to decompress and stimulate your mind, and create some good memories. And you’ve all got to overcome that anxiety. When I was a young private I had the worst anxiety, and that’s just something that I think the army causes to happen, or just takes that pre-existing condition and makes it so much worse. Build up confidence, take college classes on the side with TA, and get out there. That’s everything I wish I had done while in service.

[@AaronbTV]

Listen to this !

[@chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220]

Yea just sell your soul to defend the state of Israel. I hope you have great fun with the PTSD and guilt complex

[@sarai.m.romero360]

Im currently 20 and in college to be a RN and Im really regretting not joining the military right out of highschool because my mother begged me not to due to being the only girl. Its depressing and I feel lost and watching this really wants to me to just go after my dream for the air force for Medic. Thank you Aaron.

[@donaldbowler4514]

No. You should probably finish rn school get ur bachelor's and THEN join. U get so many more benefits as an officer. The military treats enlisted like shit. I was former army. Finish school then go officer

[@sarai.m.romero360]

@@donaldbowler4514 Thank you for your advice I will get my BSN and then join. As well as research more .

[@NightSide1349]

@@donaldbowler4514Excellent advice, and on top of what you said the pay really isn’t that bad as an officer.

[@himehime1629]

Definitely join the military as an officer with a degree if you're in the medical field, research AMEDD programs or whatever the airforce officers for medical careers. I would recommend enlisted for those who have no sort of stepping stone or income for schooling.

[@freddymendez3655]

Still got time

[@broly825]

Im Thinking about joining cuz working 9 to 5 is stressful and i feel like im Stuck the inflation outpacing wages but i think joining the military is like another leap in life. Hope i pass the test but thnaks for the video now im feeling motivated.

[@xtremegaming5365]

I’m in that alone stage more then ever rn and I feel like this vid is a sign.💪💪 I’ve started watching you last month and I’m a outta talk to a recruiter about the airforce 🔥🔥🔥 thank you man

[@AaronbTV]

Use this time to learn as much as possible and workout! Build what you want to be around in the future ! It gets better !

[@Arthur5260]

Man, I wish I'd been half as sharp at 22 as you seem to be.

[@AaronbTV]

All good, it’s important you live and learn !

[@soulie2001]

When I was younger, I used to believe I was special, and that noone was like me Now that i am older, I realize they are all like me.

[@Lugnut-uv7ff]

22 and a firefighter. After seeing bikers and children lose limbs, cut up, and etc. Then go home just alone or people saying “hey tell tell me about your calls” you don’t need to know It’s fucked.

[@sparticuskin5211]

I’m joining the marines and watching your videos have really helped me get an inside look into the military I appreciate your videos man keep it up!!

[@AaronbTV]

Thankyou !

[@LosHitman]

Going into the marines aswell we got this brother 💪🏻

[@andrerochaix4111]

Just stumped across your channel, I'm 25 from new Zealand, I have my upcoming army intake and couldn't be happier, I did a 12 week army course back when I was 18 (best time of my life) but tore my ACL really badly so detoured off joining but now I'm giving my absolute all! THIS IS MY PURPOSE IN LIFE. BEST of luck to everyone else in life!

[@AaronbTV]

Let’s go bro ! See you on the other side brotha 🤘🏾

[@rhysstanley7387]

aye lets go i just finished my interview for the army aswell. Going reserves might c u this year at Wairou.

[@andrerochaix4111]

@@rhysstanley7387 Goodluck brother! I was thinking the reserve force but opted for full-time while I'm young enough 😂

[@steve00alt70]

Are you infantry or support non frontline role?

[@JJO117]

Good job, mate. im Ex Australian Army reserves infantry. I left after a non service related injury, but im looking at other avenues when im better like law enforcement, investigations, intelligence, or government jobs.

[@BayouLongLegs]

I think why most struggle with transitioning back to society is because they’ve been a component of group for so long. I definitely recommend either going to school and join a student veterans organization to help build that camaraderie outside the military, or if school isn’t on the radar as of yet, I would try volunteer work for your community or a special cause, you’ll meet great people through both of these, as you transition back and find your common ground.

[@ItsDeaconOfficial]

I can definitely relate to this. I just graduated bct in the army and I’m currently in Ait and it is probably the most lonely I’ve ever felt. It’s incredibly hard but at the same time you just gotta push through. It’s not gonna be an easy path but I know that one day hopefully all of this will be worth it

[@himehime1629]

Push thru man, I finished AIT around 9 months ago. I don't know if its just me but when I put on that uniform I'm not myself and I guess it's supposed to be like that, your expected to be mature and respectful since you're representing your nation. The only thing I look forward to is maybe going into the reserves and use my experience to pursue my dream job/career. In the end it'll always be worth it and you'll only look back at the funny memories you've had. The only thing I really think about military wise is what it would be like in different branches.

[@ItsDeaconOfficial]

@@himehime1629 Appreciate you bro. Congrats on making it through! I’m on my third week in AiT and I’m so excited to get to my first unit. No clue what to expect but I’m looking forward to it:)

[@Donner906]

You can quit if you want

[@ItsDeaconOfficial]

@@Donner906 I could but I’m not going to

[@EriktheRaids82D]

Keep it up. Your contract obligation will go by really fast. Joining the Army was the best thing I ever did and it's not even close. The benefits are great. The health care for life is a godsend as well. Just whatever you do, when you get to your unit always make sure make sure make sure that you go to sick call when you get hurt. Those medical records are literal gold when you start dealing with the VA. Thank you for your service. Welcome to the 1%. AATW

[@DemonKingOFFICIAL]

Gen Z seems to always be depressed about something to be real.

[@darwingomez3384]

I’m 23 thinkin bout joining you have great info bro

[@AaronbTV]

Thankyou !

[@Radiomojave22]

24 here and thinking too, been doing the military physical test consistently and confidently but still lack on the written part, I am married so I don’t know if this will be a good move financially and mentally or not. Wish you good luck , write here your decision in the future 🏜️

[@cooper2904]

I’m already a pretty lonely person. Yeah I have friends, but throughout the week I’m still pretty lonely. Though I’m joining the Army, I want to leave my hometown but at the same time I’m nervous about leaving. How did you overcome the fear and nervousness of leaving your hometown?

[@Arthur5260]

Looked at the alternative. If I stayed where I was I would've had nothing. The Army really saved me in a way.

[@burningrivers0616]

By just doing it bro

[@verifiedgaming4461]

i feel the same way please lmk how it goess!

[@mke_zavala]

The way that I’m coping is by looking at what I’m able to gain instead of what I’m losing, if that makes sense. Also, I’ve familiarized myself with change as I’ve grown up, and though it still is pretty intimidating, I’ve gone through some pretty major things and can get through a whole lot more. I’m shipping out to Navy BT August 29th.

[@Boomy2nicce]

I weighed either staying wit my mom and he depressed or leaving and being depressed. The other option brought more sex money and a life I could live and fully blame myself on for bad decisions. The army is always here to fuck me with or without consent. But goddammit it’s a job I wouldn’t trade experiencing for anything

[@renosance8941]

No disrespect, but I don't think the military is a traditionally "happy" place for anyone.

[@trycoldman2358]

My first year in the army was the most depressing time I ever had. Afterwards the experience I got helped me work on myself.

[@tormentor502]

I enlisted during high school. I graduated in May and I ship out this August. My life began getting lonely in junior year. I wonder what's ahead of me lol

[@AaronbTV]

You’re gonna meet new friends bro! Just that transition period sucks!

[@Chiimp]

I also graduated in May and ship out this august! Where you headed for basic?

[@Thunderbird202]

I ship out august 7th to Fort Sill Oklahoma

[@tormentor502]

@@Chiimp fort Moore, how bout you

[@Chiimp]

@@tormentor502 august 28th to fort sill!

[@Nanster-gv8nf]

From my experience ALL Gen Z ers are depressed. I don't blame you for being upset about being in the US military under a Democrat President.

[@Romero20424]

It’s really good to have you and your KZbin channel. I’ll be honest, when I was deciding if I want to join the military, and I didn’t know where to start. Although there’s a lot of KZbin videos about joining the military but most of them are older videos. When I found your KZbin channel, I realize that your videos are kind of recent years, and I really feel very comfortable to see someone and giving advice about life and military in Gen Z world. Right now I’m 20 years old. And thanks to you, I’m actually and writing about my plans joining the Army National Guard for the year 2024. Keep helping others. The new world needs you.

[@jakepokemonman1227]

I am aircrew as an E4 and its lonely as hell bro. I want to get out because i didnt make a single genuine friend after basic that i kept and i basically spent the last 3 years in the military just completely alone. Whats the point bro. We live paycheck to paycheck basically too. Unless you want to buy absolutely nothing and do absolutely nothing. Its just ass bro. Not an enjoyable life at all.

[@jacklawlor5679]

There is no hope for any of us outside of Jesus Christ alone.

[@R3S3000]

Im turning 23 soon and no college but tired of fast food jobs. Been had the army in mind but wanted to see what the civilian life is, but the civilian life is getting me nowhere.

[@AaronbTV]

Do ittt

[@R3S3000]

@AaronbTV Say Less!! I'm going for Physical Therapy Specialist or 68E for my MOS

[@golfery5119]

@@R3S3000 study the asvab HARD

[@R3S3000]

@mysticstrider Have u served??

[@chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220]

Don’t join the evil United States military. You will serve the state or Israel and be sacrificed like cattle to defend their borders. You’ve been warned.

[@austinshannon4197]

Bruh. Those nco’s in the army having been talking about the millennial soldiers for years now because I can remember when I was in AIT in 2016 and we had an AIT platoon sergeant female yelling that at us outside in formation. I was 22 myself back then. I’m 29 now. I have 8 days left in the U.S. Army IRR on my 8 year term.

[@itszeyy7478]

should i join the army or marines

[@checkdown3774]

If you're gonna join. Be ready to hang out in Ukraine.

[@larrywoolfolk8224]

Most people think the "sacrifice" youre making is putting your life on the line when the real sacrifice is not only the life you left behind but everything forward as you adapt to a militarily lifestyle. Even with all that joining is the best decision ive ever made

[@moosepunch8482]

Did 22 years and honestly all this is true. Just keep your head up man. There’s a lot you can do when you get back to base and I don’t know about now but the USO was a good place for me. As far as close friends, brother I got some of my closer friends in the military than civilians. Maybe it’s the brotherhood or when I was deployed for “x” number of times we all became family. Just keep pushing man. You can do this.

[@harrisoncastle09]

Hey man! I found your channel a bout a month ago. It's fantastic! I'm binging all of your videos now. I'm 14 and want to be a Commando when I grow up (Australian version of Navy SEAL), and I have just started training. I'm doing several hundred sets of pushups, situps and planks, whilst doing 4-5km runs daily. I love watching your video's because it gives me a real look to the OTHER side of being in the military (as in, personal life and stuff like that). You've helped me a lot, and now I can't wait for your video's when they come out.

[@AaronbTV]

Thankyou Harrison! Let me know when you’re a commando, we’ll be waiting !

[@harrisoncastle09]

@@AaronbTV Will do! Cheers, mate!

[@harrisoncastle09]

Why? I'm not enlisting for 4 years, but I can start training now@mysticstrider

[@NewYorkLover22]

I'm watching the vid now and on my way to Fort Jackson SC RN. Its already pretty lonely NGL. Edit: I'm 17 as well

[@AaronbTV]

Your still in the transition phase! It gets better ! Find yourself, build your foundation and everything else will fall into place

[@soy.ingrid]

Is the Air Force the best branch?

[@golfery5119]

The best things about the Army is that supposedly our recruiters work the fastest to get you in because the Army is more about quantity over quality. An Air Force recruiter might be more standoffish with you especially if you make too low of an ASVAB score. You'll notice a tradeoff in the differences after you join. The Army is said to be "the only branch that guarantees you your MOS" ....... not telling you that depending on the type of unit you get assigned to after AIT, which you have no control over, you might rarely if ever get to actually do your MOS (that's if your MOS can be done at all. Obviously you would never actually DO a combat MOS like infantry unless we were actually at war). As a result a lot of soldiers wind up spending their time in a motorpool where they are emptying and repacking connexes (storage sheds) all day. I asked people in the Air Force do they do the same thing and none of them understood what I was talking about, and said they actually do their AFSC's (what they call MOS). Also if someone tells you about the Army "it's what you make of it" ...... *keep in mind that only goes so far* You CAN'T make yourself, if you're not married, get out the barracks before the rank of E6 or "maybe might maybe depending" E5. Everyone in the military, because it's the military, has to do physical fitness training in addition to PT tests....... However, a lot of people in the Air Force, are trusted to be adults, and keep up their own physical fitness..... in the Army, in most cases, it is mandatory that you go somewhere early in the morning in the cold and you'll not only be doing PT but you'll be doing a special type of organized PT unique to the Army called "PRT" which looks pretty silly and you'll be doing this just about if not everytime you do PT....... You can't decide for yourself what you want to do for PT in most cases in the Army unless you're a high rank or officer. So.... you can't make yourself out of that. You can't make yourself get out of going to the field and shitting in the woods for weeks or a month at a time, with no cell phone or internet service to communicate with your family (someone in the Air Force might go on a temporary duty assignment, but guaranteed in their off time they are going to have some Internet/cell data access to communicate with their family). You can't make yourself get out of a long ruck march. Apparently the Air Force is not completely free of ruck marches, but it would be a safe bet that most Air men don't do as many as soldiers do. In Army during AIT you'll be treated more like a kid compared to the other branches. The other branches don't have to be marched around EVERYWHERE and have to have "battle buddies" come with them to the bathroom whereas Army does. Can't make yourself out of that. Etc. Etc. Etc. So if anybody tells you the Army "is what you make of it" keep in mind that saying is usually code for "this shit does suck more for no reason" *TL/DR We can't outright tell you that the Air Force is better..... but............ ummmmm........ **-yeah-*

[@owenw9400]

In basic, AIT, and my first duty station (Korea) I always had lots of friends within my unit. Going out to eat every weekend, going to the gym etc. now, it’s harder to make friends back stateside.

[@dex7251]

Great edit with the Discord fade in. Good stuff. I thought in my 20s I would be enjoying the changes I've made in my late teens and to cherish those changes and enjoy the little things in life. It wasn't so. Life is too short. Just too damn short. I'm not sure what the rest of my 20s will entail. Just take it a day at a time, I guess.

[@Failure567]

Im 20, 10 months into the navy and yeah I’ll say I’m lonely only have two people I’ll actually call friends. It’s mainly because I don’t fit in with most people my age like I enjoy basketball, working out and playing the game while most just drink and party😒.Welp go on deployment tomorrow, I’ll try to make workships that’ll hopefully turn into friendships. Hopefully it’s alright only a 3 month deployment, I plan on reading multiple books and getting my artistic skills back on point.

[@AaronbTV]

You’re only 20 bro, you got a lot of life left, keep doing things your passionate about in a social environment and the friends will come !

[@beingmeshach]

i want out now bro and i’m 27 and i’m depressed all the time and battling with myself all the time….

[@AaronbTV]

Definitely go to BH and get some help bro ! It gets better

[@mohammedlawal6238]

Why? Is it cos of the loneliness?

[@cooleymontana8385]

How long you been in?

[@golfery5119]

@@mohammedlawal6238 the military is frigging depressing after you've been in for a few years. I think the army (and also the marines since the marines are most similar to the army) can be worse. Not only toxic leadership and loneliness, plus the craziness of being in the military in general, but the extra pile of crap the army and marines also pour on.

[@golfery5119]

@Kamil15158 I admit I'm one of the people that crumbled. My time in the army hasn't been the best and Ive been seeing behavioral health lately. My contract is up in two years, and unless something crazy happens that makes me feel like I HAVE to stay (if they even let me stay) - like say a kid pops up (not too sure when I'm going to get the opportunity to do what has to be done for that to even happen) and I couldn't find a job on the outside and I feel I HAVE to stay and do another contract so i could support the kid and the mother and have medical benefits for them - best believe I do plan on getting out. And if I had anything else to do with the military it'll be for reserve/guard and even then, if possible, it WILL be Air Force, NOT the Army. Even though the Air Force has problems and isn't perfect, I am SICK of the extra "hoah" nonsense of the Army that is ON TOP of the standard military nonsense and work politics.

[@Emaninthenavy]

Appreciate it mane I’m joining the navy soon hopefully it isn’t bad nd I enjoy the experience cs life rn boring

[@chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220]

Hey Aaron can you make a video on why joining the military and serving the state of Israel is a great idea?

[@ascendantjustice1173]

Lol I went from 17 year old PVT to 21 year old SGT to 23 year old LT. Been grinding hard and busting my ass to get to where i am. Yes it is hard but it isn't impossible. Good video definitely hit some of the points i hear many troops mention.

[@nikkysenpai5562]

18 and I'm shipping out next month August 30th for my bct. Hopefully I can improve myself as fast and efficient as possible

[@forthdimension686]

As a 29 almost 30 year old millennial. I want to let you know you're on the right track. Dont feel behind, its an illusion. Everyones lonely, thats a symptom of technology.

[@Shammsterr]

I’m 24 and currently trying to get back in the army I got a bloodclot in my leg which caused me to be overweight so now I have to lose some weight but this is what I want to do and your channel helps a lot just wanna say thank you man

[@icehoof]

22 right now, joined the army national guard 4 years ago It's a mixed bag, i love my unit, hate my life, i lost almost all of my friends joining, but made friends in basic and AIT that i still talk to almost daily, and play games up until the early hours with, it let me grow as a person, but i don't know if the amount the military has fucked me so far was worth it, who knows If i could do it again, id take the advice i give to everyone else, just join the airforce, it's probably a better life, the space force is probably way better than collage for work, and the navy seems like a good way to see the world of you don't hate boats, the army is the fun alcoholic uncle, and the marines are the super cool relitive the family doesn't want you to hang out with cause of the abuse charges

[@MukhtarBek-n8z]

Hey Aaron, I've been watching your videos for about a year... What is the (IRR) Individual Ready Reserve in the military? Is it possible to get a honorable discharge resign after 4 years.

[@Youtubeaccount472]

After your 4 years you can get called back if there’s a war

[@jairo_gonzalez3770]

Battley my bro I agree with the video but I think you should change the tittle like you’re really not talking about the military being depressing but our society itself and the world gen z lives in. 😂maybe change the world military with society lmao

[@AaronbTV]

I agree with you ! Stay tuned for a video that’s more specific !

[@KrakenNate]

Ma boy you got a shaving profile?

[@AaronbTV]

You already knowww

[@philrose7716]

No!

[@desertrat03]

quit being soft boot

[@White_man_from_town]

Im going in as an Officer in the Air Force. Hopefully there will be enough opportunities to meet new people.

[@wassamg2361]

Hey bro did you get accepted because I was hearing that it takes two years after you submit application to potentially become an officer, and the rejection rate is high, can you tell about your process please brother?

[@White_man_from_town]

@wassamg2361 So I am going in as a nurse. I was accepted into their Nurse Transition Program, which is specifically made for new nurses who have less than 6 months of experience. I believe this path is different from most other officer careers, but try to research and keep in contact with your recruiter. They should know the process and can help you with any questions. Sorry if this couldn't answer it.

[@Bloodyplague]

Alone is the absence of People. Lonely is the absence of Purpose.

[@kingmaverick4499]

Imma have to bite my tongue on a video like this but damn I think it’s more of the person than the military itself. Gen Z grew up in the age of technology and for that reason was already fighting an uphill battle no matter what route you took in life. I always ask myself how much better life would be if we didn’t have technology, if eve didn’t bite that apple.

[@reedsmall2601]

Did you move out the barracks?

[@AaronbTV]

Perhaps 👀 why what’s different ?

[@caribbaviator7058]

I a junior in college and am almost 24 and yes most of my time is spent alone. I do have people to hang out with but that's barely once or twice a week. The good with High School I had my family to be with. I had no friends in High School due to moving to moving to the US. It is difficult to make friends in the US unlike coming from the Caribbean where its so easy to get a vibe with other Caribbean people. Socializing here requires so much more effort unless we have something in common.

[@AaronbTV]

‼️LIKE THE VIDEO ‼️

[@xtremegaming5365]

Pin ur comment^^^^

[@9686-n3l]

Gen Z is gonna be depressed no matter what theyre doing

[@aerobaticdancing]

I'm with Robert McNamara on this one... infantry = expendable peon cannonfodder... The only queen of battle around here is me.

[@twnskndept]

If you could change your branch what would you choose?

[@golfery5119]

only the most 'hoah' people who are swimming in kool aid will tell you they would still go army/marines. and even then they would admit that the army and marines has a lot of pointless unnecessary extra nonsense that the other branches don't have. most everyone else honestly is going to say airforce (or maybe space force if possible) coastguard or maybe, maybe navy.

[@ex7229]

Pretty sure the revolutionary, civil, ww1, ww2 , korean, and vietnam viet nam generations were harder.

[@shank2Nolovecupid]

Keep the content coming dawg 🔥

[@AaronbTV]

You already know 💯

[@amirmontgomery1155]

Great video, Battley. It’s some real important advice that we all need to take

[@AaronbTV]

Thanks Amir !

[@JP-lf5tp]

So I just turned 22 I spent the last four years playing video games and relaxing, I know war with foreign powers looms over us but so I want to join the military; mostly because staying inside all the time sucks I wish I was gen x it would suck cause I’m trans but not having the internet would be so much better having friends who cared even monetarily or just so they had someone to play arcade with would have been so much more fun nowadays my gen x parents were afraid to let me outside, because when they were kids they were way more social and but peer pressure was actually dangerous and they lost friends right in front of their eyes, but if my friends left this world I would never even know because the social networks in my rown only consist of church goers. So I guess my life could be better, I how I make it into the military nothing is more important to me right now.

[@yearofthedawgs8581]

Oh no, working for 20 years at some desk job, getting a VA loan, free education, and retiring in your mid forties is sooo depressing 😂

[@ntkmw8058]

I don’t care how irrelevant this is here, cause the importance is greater than the relevance, but ima ask this really important question for anyone here, whether you have faith (in God) or not. When you die, do you think you’re going to heaven or to hell? If you think hell or you don’t believe, just stick around. God’s gospel (his good news to the world) doesn’t end at condemnation but brings mercy in accordance with God’s requirement for absolute justice. But if you think heaven, why? Is it because you live a good life? Cause let me show you an analogy of what it’s like if God were to let you into heaven by your good works: you are a doctor and you’ve saved hundreds of lives but you go to a bar one night and you screw around and get violent and end up killing a man. Days go by and you’re in front of the judge, about to make testimony. You tell the judge that he should acquit you because you’re a doctor and you’ve saved a hundred lives. The judge looks at you insane and deems it not valid. Now im not saying you’re murderers, but in God’s perfect judgment- you are!!! Unjust or or even frivolous hatred of anybody is murder, to give you a taste of God’s standard of moral perfection. This analogy demonstrates that God can’t let you into heaven by your good works. You need perfection to get into heaven, and no man has that. The Bible, and aswell as our conscience, tells us that “none is righteous” and that we’ve all broken God’s law thats been written in our hearts. But God in his great love, didn’t make us for hell, he made us to live with him and for us to worship him and enjoy his presence. And he is a just God, so he demands penalty for sin, which is death (i.e., hell/eternal punishment) to cover the eternal offense of sin. So he in his love, wanting us to be made right with him, and demanding justice and payment of sins, agreed to send his eternal Son down to earth. He was made into a man and he lived the sinless perfect life, which God requires. And he died for ALL of our sins on that cross. And he rose again on the 3rd day. If you’ll simply believe (aka trust) on him for your salvation, you receive what he possesses and merits and has merited (eternal life, sinlessness, perfection in God’s eyes) and you have received it justly because in Christ is the payment of all sins. This is called imputation. By believing ON his Son Jesus Christ, God’s righteousness is imputed to us, and our sins are imputed to him and they are washed and absolutely absolved because he paid for them by his death on the cross. And get this, the life which is in God’s Son is EVERLASTING meaning it never ends. And it is our spirit which inherits it, not our flesh. So the works of our flesh will never get us unsaved. The works of our life will determine not our salvation, but our rewards at the judgment seat of Christ. If someone is saved (simply by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ) and his works are nasty, he is still saved. 1 Corinthians 3:15 “But if any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire” Salvation is by faith alone because first of all the bible says so (ephesians 2:8-9) and because you possess the substance of what your faith is in. For example if you put your faith into a stock by investment, you possess whatever that stock contains. So if you will, say this prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, I am a sinner. And I believe and trust on you alone to save my soul. I believe you died for ALL my sins. And I believe you rose again on the 3rd day. Amen” Welcome to the family of God brother or sister 🙏✝️

[@jarodsmith7664]

31 now and been active the whole time since 2012 this is a “issue” with multiple angles. The Junior guys now are definitely less social and it’s understandable. They have lived their entire lives with cellphones and cushy things living in relative safe places. A lot of them don’t have life skills essentially raising themselves while their parents worked to provide for them. On the other hand the military especially over here (navy) has become so ass. Upper chain is so detached from their people that they just dish out work with zero concern for the mental stability and health of their people. They have nothing to say unless something is wrong. Misery loves company. A lot of these E-7 and above are miserable and make no secret about the fact they have no work/life balance. I’ve had several of them flat out say my wife ain’t here or I’m divorced and home bored so we can be here all day. It’s extremely selfish and toxic. Most of them need to retire and get actual lives rather then causing havoc on the ranks.

[@M3l_0N666]

More like an Extrovert problem. Not being military in any formal sense unfortunately, is my dream job, but because i live in a hostile country in Southern Africa where institutions like the military are mostly just militants with little to no standards, and usually politically captured, we got a death toll and general violence higher than that of the current war in Ukraine. So from when i was old enough to train, was learning from actual Veterans while on the Job. Theres no war, but it's just violence perpetuated by government corruption that ultimately ruined the nation, poverty went up due to job loss thus high crime with the police also being useless, captured and generally corrupt. Africa, nothing new. So the private sector basically steps in, better trained, better equipped, and we work mostly alone, for days on end. Now if your someone who prefers company, thats your problem, but anyone used to being a loner, being alone is when you are at your best. Overall, you lot have it easy. Americans dont actually understand the concept of hardship. But of course, when you live in such a well off country all your life, of course anything abnormal will seem alot more to you than say someone like myself, born in a hostile, unstable environment with no certainty of anything.

[@rockfire1669]

How much did the military pay you to make this video? The fact you aren’t cussing is proof to me you are either trying very hard to fill the youtube’s TOS, or were paid to do this.

[@dariuslee2413]

Been active for 8 years now, I don't feel anything when I PCS anymore. I think I have numbed out. I will say when I see people from previous units years down the road....things pick up how we left them. technology is a great way to stay in contact.

[@SlugSage]

This happened to me yesterday. I ran into a guy I served with four years ago, and we just started talking like it I just saw an PT formation.

[@mrbane2000]

3:50 It's not the dying is problem, it's being hurt or being disabled or something. I see death as better then life, if it's only black and no pain, you no longer need to bother about anything like, thinking about human needs for food, air, heat or ever feeling pain. Yes life, can provide beautiful things, but still you have humans needs and feelings, which i don't like to have, because it makes me feel like am controled

[@Rooster72]

Retired 11B here, 25 years and 2 combat deployments, also a father of 2 daughters. It is hard to prepare people for life. My generation is way different that others. My best friends in life came from the military. I made friends at ever duty station, every military school, but never really did as a civilian. I feel bad for Gen Z. Both my daughters are and there isn't much socializing anymore, yet y'all crave it. Wish I had advice for that. As far as the Military, when the time comes to deploy, release all attachments. Focus on your mission and if you are a leader focus on bringing your soldiers home. I miss being in and despise being out. Best off luck to you.

[@Rooster72]

@@pizzahutquackenhiemer1957 solitude and a small circle. I am now trying to find like minded people in my area. It's not easy. Like you said, relating is hard. Sometimes I have to try and turn off the military mind and realize that other people's problems are still problems, they're just not my problems. Hang in there. We may be needed again one day. Just remember...with every good shit there's a Grunt.

[@oliviabridges8908]

I’m going to be a Junior trying to graduate early but I still I have no idea what I want to do with my life- I’m pretty lost even rn so I can imagine what I’ll be like as an adult- I’m scared I won’t lie, but I’m willing to work for what I want

[@Shawnmfieldsjr]

Im 21 im a social butterfly ive made connections lately but ive often struggled keeping a job lately due to inflation my hours being cut etc im literally trying to join right now

[@vviimmi]

I think just identifying as a "Gen Z" is depressing

[@Linkolite]

I’m just a person. I’ve met millennials who were a lot worse than me. I think generational markers are irrelevant; are you one of those modern debutants who looks at their phone and has no hobbies? Or were you raised with values and see that the world is worse than it ever was? These are the more important questions. I think the issue here is that there’s just more chance that a Gen Z is going to be one of these valueless, nihilistic modern shitheels who’ve long been hijacked, sometime since birth, by iPads and porn and sugar and media.

[@jaskarvinmakal9174]

I did something similar, got out and spent a lot of time alone both in and out of the Military. It is lonely and does suck some times but what saved me was a bunch of stuff but mostly work and learning. Spend that time alone working towards something, eventually you won't be lonely and you'll just be great. You have to do things you don't want to and that's hard to get going but if you build good habits they will carry you the rest of the way. Good luck, God bless, and thank you for your service. Good things come to those who wait and especially to those who work for them.

[@Monkey25]

I randomly found this video and I already love this guy I plan on joining the military and I struggle a lot with socializing and his life lessons really helped me

[@MarkkPow]

Nice vid. Joined about ten years ago lived on the ship. It was lonely then tbh I’m out now and just kinda wondered. What it’s like now. But I’d say also adopt a religion, it took me going to rehab to figure that one out. But stay strong 💪🏾

[@axscy9685]

idk what my purpose is in life and I'm about to be a senior and don't know what to do with my life

[@Linkolite]

It’s a joke at this point. I was in the marine corp for a year before I sold some liquor to a kid and I strangled my roommate so they kicked me out. During the pandemic too so it was all locked down once I got to my MOS school. I really bought into the hype, and I think physical fitness and structure is good for kids, but the people are just completely moronic teenage kids without any values and you really think you’re going to be changed or feel different… but it really just gives kids a huge ego and they get burnt out easy because nothing is really enjoyable after bootcamp. I definitely think it’s on full display here. Gone are the days of actually just doing your job; kids have to be enlisted and make a KZbin channel or a fucking Tik Tok and basically embarrass themselves and their command 24/7. I remember sitting down to duty one day and the officer on deck was making Tik Toks. This dude had to be like 5 or 6 years older than me too. Very very disturbing world we live in- and you’re only gonna find more of it in any service branch. Remember how you joined to fix your fragile ego? Now we’re gonna put you in a city full of people just like you and see what happens. That’s basically what you get. It’s not an issue with the military, it’s young bourgeois kids who consume too much media and have limited life experiences suddenly having responsibilities and expectations and their brains hit the floor like a sack of potatoes.

[@PurpleLibRight]

Everything in life is depressing. I'm surprised that you're depressed over there. Outside the military or almost anywhere, is there loneliness.

[@SunshineQuan]

I need male friends like you 🎉glad i found your page thanks for ALL the info

[@bilaweyummy3108]

If u don’t drink or smoke it’s even harder

[@ajax7ox729]

Get a job

[@Shawnmfieldsjr]

At this point if i join the military its to enjoy life if i die i want really care at least i know i enjoyed life to the fullest

[@jairodebord5334]

Hey Aaron, I watch your videos a lot, and I was wondering if you could do a video on the MOS that I wanted to do: MOS 7051, which is a firefighter in the Marine Corps. Always wanted to be a Marine. They got firefighter in the Army as well, so I was hoping that maybe you could do a video on that if you've seen them around or have any kind of experience with them. I'm talking to a Marine recruiter, but I just wanna see what you say too.

[@AaronbTV]

It’s a very rare MOS !

[@jairodebord5334]

​@@AaronbTVRare is what I need lol. I just want to have a job that'll transfer into the real world, and I want to be doing something that's meaningful and something where I gotta get my ass up and do something physically demanding every now and then. And thats also another reason why I'm joining the military. Suits me perfectly.

[@himehime1629]

@@jairodebord5334 My advice is to bug your recruiter until that MOS is open, whether it be national guard or active duty. Trust me these recruiters are hurting for people but also make sure everything on your contract is correct when signing.

[@marcellxxiv]

I joined at 20 separated at 24 with a Honorable Discharge & A General under Honorable conditions. Ion know what it is about re enlisting but that second contract people don’t tend to make it through. We grow up in a content driven based society so shit is different nowadays so it’s even worse than the previous times. Also people fail to mention it’s always going to be something going on in the world so it’s never the right time to get out the military

[@deepshotone]

You think its hard to make friends at 22, wait until you're 50

[@varnergaming1199]

i enlist tomorrow 🫡

[@quartytypo]

You go through LGBTQ+ in boot camp.

[@Monkeydeeluffeee]

I just took my asvab at meps on monday i failed with a 19 i kinda got discouraged and like i let my recruiter down, so he told me he will work with me until i get in, i got myself a local tutor from the library and now i have 29 days to study for my next attempt at taking, youre videos help alot btw ty

[@SoakedHoagie]

Goodluck bro

[@Monkeydeeluffeee]

@@SoakedHoagie Ty I have 16 more days this time I’m actually working with a local tutor :)

[@SoakedHoagie]

@@Monkeydeeluffeee you got this bro and good idea on getting a tutor. If I had any tips I would give them but I have not joined the military yet just starting to do research.

[@Monkeydeeluffeee]

@@SoakedHoagie it’s kinda easy when you understand all the points and careers/jobs but you really have to study I graduated hs with pure Ds so i really have to put my brain to sweat you got this aswell 🫡😁

[@ryan5758]

“Fear of death” “ptsd” 😂😂😂 yeah how brutal that you have ZERO COMBAT DEPLOYMENTS

[@TerellTheG9697]

......

[@Thadopeera]

My mom and dad met in the Marines.. They both told me not to join the military..

[@ron5454]

Don't you believe in God Aaron, your spirit lives on depending on your relationship with Him. Either heaven or hell, do you believe this?? I hope you do. I like your videos, my son is in Fort Sill getting ready to graduate in a couple weeks.

[@AaronbTV]

Amen

[@jacklawlor5679]

Death is not a reward, it is a payment for our sins to the judge. And jesus christ pays for our sins to be forgiven with his sacrifice on the cross.

[@lord4270]

Facts, they are so lost and in perpetual bleakness. We must pray for their souls.

[@JoeNegan]

Hi, just found your channel with recent info about joining the military. (most are several years old) Thank you very much 😊 I have a question to ask, not about myself, but about my grandson. He will be 18 in November, and will graduate high school in June of 24. He has already enlisted, passed physical, and has been to MEPS and passed the ASVAB. He has signed his contract. He is going to his BCT at Ft Moore, Ga July 1, 2024. My question is: he is a very introverted. He has always wanted to be in the Army, serve his country. Is there anything that I can do meanwhile, to help him overcome some of this? I'm just a very concerned grandparent. I support him emotionally as much as I can. His parents are divorced and he hasn't seen his mom in years. His dad and I live with him. His dad and I support his decision to have a military career. Any advice would help. Thank you

[@golfery5119]

nothing you can do since he'll be away. you can send him care packages in the mail once in a while though.

[@kartersanamo]

Proud of my country, not my generation. I’ll be in the Army in less than a year.

[@labased2539]

Good luck troop, served 6 years in the army got out in 2020.

[@DonnyDondada]

Glad to see you’re still posting, I found your videos when I first started rotc. Now, I am commissioned and ship out for BOLC in October. It’s interesting you made this video because this was something that was on my mind. 2 minutes in and I already liked the video. Sometimes you just gotta Charlie Mike, best of luck to you.