DAY IN THE LIFE | 74D (CBRN) | VLOG

hey battlebaes I’m bringing you guys a day in the life, being a chemical soldier (CBRN) my MOS is 74D and i am currently in a non chemical unit enjoy
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LOCATION: Fort Stewart, GA/Hinesville, GA
BIRTHDAY: June 1992
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HIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'2/120lbs
DAUGHTER: Amia, born September 2017
SON: Dariyon, born November 2010
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[@darinmelton8866]

I did 26 years in the Army as a Chemical Soldier. I get 65 % retirement and 80% disability You have the right mindset. Good luck Soldier.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you for that and thank you for your service 26 year wow my 3 years is Irving compared to that lol it amazing to think i would do that one day

[@blakebebout8306]

My mans making bank

[@babigurlable]

Hey girl i came across your channel a month ago and i enjoy watching your videos due the fact that your a mom and you served. I love your ambition. Keep up the good work❤

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you so much

[@HoneyBelleville]

I enjoyed this video. You have such a beautiful family. I can't wait for your next video.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you so much, such a sweet thing to say I’m glad you liked it

[@EpicDude4629]

Thanks! This is very informative. I'm a Junior in HS and I still got to go to basic training this summer. My recruiter got me a spot for 74D, and honestly I'm pretty excited for my advanced training in the following summer 😅

[@karolwilson2024]

Hey , what was your score ?

[@JorgeLeal-iv6xr]

Lol don’t be it sucks😭

[@lggonzo6749]

From 1 soldier to another, thank you for your service. NTC 1996-2000.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you for your support and service 💚

[@naverianinetales]

Joining as O9S this year so I can become a 74A. Glad I found your channel. Thanks for the information 😊👍

[@ANDREASHAVON]

That’s awesome! Congratulations. I’m glad i can help you on your journey

[@Gabrielle727]

Omg awwww...The “Not Nice!” took me back to when my daughter was a baby. She is 11 in middle school now, but she used to say that allllll the time when she was a toddler.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Pinkee Up awhhh lol that’s amias favorite words even when it’s her being mean 😅

[@warlord5295]

Howdy I've done 3 years in the Navy and I'm gonna transfer over to the army real soon deciding on 11x or 74d I was and undesignated and I mostly worked with the logistics specialists in the hazmat division I figured maybe 74d would be a good fit for my work experience or 11x for a completely different change. Also thank you for your service.

[@LOLEVAR]

I’m starting basic in ab 5 days and joining as a 74D as well, love the vid.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

You’ll love it i loved being a chemical soldier, just stay focused good luck, congratulations and welcome to the family 🖤💪🏾

[@aimeelockwood7084]

I am planning on going onto basic training next year!.. well I am for sure basically. I just really don’t want to die. I don’t know how to get over that fear fr fr😂 just have to work past it I guess! I love your videos and you are a inspiration to me 💓💓

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you so much for that. I know the thought of being in those combat zones are uncomfortable but it’s one of those things you just have to wrap your mind around and understand that it’s always a possibility in this profession ❤️

[@TheOfficialRickyBowden]

Bruh Bruh lol "Im going to knock him out" hilarious!

[@ANDREASHAVON]

The Official Ricky Bowden lol my daughter is just like me, a little firecracker

[@doandbebettereveryday202]

Wow. You are awesome. I was a 54B and ETS'ed from Fort Stewart back in 2001. I was the NBC NCO for A company 1/64. Chemical soldiers are needed now more than ever to train our leaders so they can make decisions based on living and working in a contaminated environment. I'm planning on making videos encouraging our leaders to consult CBRN soldiers and our civilian counterparts so we can come up with the best way to stay safe as work to get civilians back to work. There are Standards Operating Procedures for damn near everything. So we already know and have procedures in place to get soldiers back to work during a biological attack and those same procedures need to be taught to our leaders to get civilians back to work. All chemical soldiers need to speak up and advise our leaders on what is needed for soldiers and civilians to operate as safely as possible in this COVID-19 contaminated environment before more people die due to their lack of insight and training. Peace and love to you my beautiful black Queen.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you so much for that and thank you for your service. you are 100% right i was just talking about this with another chemical soldier just yesterday this is our time to shine and we aren’t being utilized when this is the stuff we train for. This is one is of the reasons i decided to reclass. CBRN would be a awesome MOS if leadership actually cared about it and took us seriously

[@exnbcnco]

An old 54B3L here saying hello to all you new Chemical Corps Soldiers! When I was in you had to fight for your right to perform in your MOS unless there was a major inspection coming up. Additional duties was something that came with the job and it was accepted as the norm by the command. Question...Is the An/VDR-2 Radiac Set still being used? Reason I ask is because I am seeing them for sale on eBay. Gas! Gas! Gas!

[@cherubfoxx]

I too, was a 54BL5, ETS 2000 Fort Stewart, Chemical Company. It's very different, being part of a chemical company versus being "the" NBC specialist in a non-chemical company. Thanks for sharing & thank you for your service!

[@hewhofindsreviews256]

First video I watched and subscribed 🤝❤️ 74D we got the same job 😂 gonna be checking you out more

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you so much for watching my videos 🤗

[@Anonymous-ip3oo]

Yay! now that you're here I wanted to know how long after basic training does it take to become 74d cbrn?? I'm thinking of joining for cbrn/biologist as a civilian career.

[@Puma3golf]

God Bless. 4th Chem and 436th Chem. 54b to 74d. Old Delta Dragons make CSM yet? You have some of the best leadership around.

[@liveyourlife495]

Imma knock him out mommy!! I just about died!!! LOL. So adorable. What a lovely video.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

It was so funny her and her brother are always going at it but she always what’s to be with him

[@liveyourlife495]

@@ANDREASHAVON That's so precious.

[@marcusduggins6575]

Good to see a strong black woman handling hers, I admire and appreciate the job you are doing in the Army and at home!

[@mvitureira0808]

would have been better comment if you left race out of it

[@vikkipinkston2532]

new subscriber and I love your videos! I had a quick question, I noticed in your previous videos you have a tattoo on the back of your neck and so do I! I passed at MEPS and have started the process for my tattoo waiver (it’s had to be redone FIVE times now it’s so discouraging 😭) but I was wondering if you had to get a waiver and if so how long after it was finalized did you get to enlist and ship?

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Vikki Pinkston thank you so much for subscribing! no i didn’t have to get a waiver because when i came in that tattoo was a really small name at the very lowest part of my neck that it was decided my meps that the tattoo wasn’t on my neck but the “upper middle back” after i came in i for a cover up and that’s why it ended up a little higher

[@vikkipinkston2532]

ANDREASHAVON okay! thank you

[@racha_park]

You are so amazing 💚💚💚💚💚💚 love from Quebec 💙

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Cujo Ryam thank you so much for that 🥰

[@racha_park]

@@ANDREASHAVON 💚😘 Thank you so much for your Service and your videos, I always dreamed of being a soldier, but I can't because I'm epileptic and asthmatic, and I have brain degeneration, but now I can see what is happening in this "soldier life" that I wanted so much, it brings a lot of joy in my life, THANK YOU 💚🤗

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Cujo Ryam thank you and I’m glad i could bring you joy. Being supportive of our troops is amazing because believe it or not there are people who don’t like us. Thank you so much for your support

[@racha_park]

@@ANDREASHAVON I do'nt understand why people don't like you/soldiers ! 😱 I'm a little hippie (vegan etc...) in my heart, and I'm for Peace, I'm against the War, but I would fight for my country, to see my mother safe at home, I understand the role of the army/soldiers, I have so much respect for you, all the negative (wars, the choices of the government) is not the fault of the soldiers, they are our pillars, our protectors, our SUPERHEROES, and WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH 💚

[@blkwarriorspirit5528]

Lord have mercy you go wit yo bad self my sistah what is the name of that song at the end of your video anyway stay strong stay beautiful Queen stay blessed 11b soldier here and loved mopp4 🙏🏿

[@rickeygreen7019]

You are a beautiful lady and soldier

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you

[@Kissy_Kristena]

New Subbie! Like I literally have to watch other female soldiers videos as I get ready to motivate myself everyday for work (I’m in the army). Lol I have to watch to remind myself that it’s just my unit that I don’t like it’s not the entire army 😭

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Kissy_ Kristena welcome battle! Trust me i hated my life at my unit i cried almost everyday but i realized it was just the people i was under in the unit because when i had finally had enough everyone knew about it and when the out me under GOOD leadership my life was different that’s why i think everyone shouldn’t just be getting promoted if they don’t know how to lead because your leadership will either make or break your experience. I would tell you to find people you can talk to on your base that your trust and can give you advice. I went and found a mentor in a completely different brigade! A MSG and CSM that looked out for me like no other! Your chain of command don’t even have to know when you are getting your advice from unless you want them to know

[@Kissy_Kristena]

ANDREASHAVON That was me crying out of frustration. But lately i just been numb and “embraced the suck” lol but maybe that’s what it is I need a mentor because I’m just all over the place and my motivation is gone. Being here in fort bliss makes it no better!!!

[@trionrobinson6164]

I'm currently at meps in tampa,fl and am inlisting as a chemical soldier. Do you think I would get bored or is there alot to do most days?

[@Ana_dee]

What is your work schedule like? Do you work weekends? What hours are you working? Thank you!

[@destinyyy2513]

😍😍😍

[@canary1609]

I’m going into the Army at 17 years old (female)- going to take the PICAT soon and then MEPS. If there is a contract open for it, would you recommend your MOS? I know it’s basically 50/50 if you’re assigned to a non-chemical or chemical unit but this MOS interests me. I’m not sure if it’s worth it if I don’t get assigned a non-chemical unit, though. I’ve heard it sucks if you’re in a non-chem I’m going reserves so it may be different for me but I will be going over to active duty after I finish my senior year

[@ANDREASHAVON]

I would definitely recommend my MOS. I love CBRN I just needed to get into the medical field to make it a bit easier (i hope) to accomplish some goals of mine

[@scarter0704cb]

We stan a queen who watches Gumball 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ANDREASHAVON]

I’m besties with anyone who enjoys gum all lol

[@hybridramper-futurearmy1160]

I signed a contract for 74D going in the army at 32. Did you had the change to pick your duty station while in AIT or after?

[@madamepaka]

Oh, wow! I didn't know you had a dog too. So cute! How did you get your dog to get along with your cat? My parents tried to get their two cats and one dog to be civil for years. The cats would keep marking their territory around the house and would refuse to eat all of their food. They had to get rehomed to owners that didn't have other pets, unfortunately. My parents kept the dog tho. Sorry for rambling!

[@ANDREASHAVON]

kodac is actually my sisters dog, I call him my nephew lol and when she raised him and made sure he was used to people especially little kids and other animals he's just super sweet and like to play so anything he can play with he does. and sam is adopted and was really withdrawn when I found her but she quickly got comfortable after she realized she would be staying with me. I think she probably lived with dogs in her past home. no problem I like talking about my animals lol

[@leonnajones1251]

getting them while they’re still a puppy/kitten and keeping them around eachother so they’re used to one another really helps!

[@marshalltravis3217]

09:19 and you are JUST going to work??? Gee I thought we warrants had it good! 🤣

[@karolwilson2024]

What was your score on the Asvab to get this MOS ? I’m not good at mechanicals

[@thebestvideosforyou1124]

hey thank you for the video. i'm leaving for basic training soon as 74D, do you have any material/information to send me so i can pass the tests and be ready?

[@7ink3347]

Currently in 74d AIT so I'm pretty sure you're coming here to fort Leonard wood for both basic and AIT. The tests are open book and at a 8th grade lvl I'm talking heat makes stuff evaporate and wind blows gas away easy. What you should know is you're fucked. You're gonna be guaranteed for 2 weeks then make sure you wake up early on day 0 of red phase I'm talking 1 hour prior to do everything cause since there was no shark attack they're gonna fuck you up when quarantine ends. Then when AIT is done you're gonna wait again for a couple weeks until an AIT building opens up because we have an overflow of 74D's, so you'll stay in either your basic training building or another one close by until all the 74D's that graduated AIT actually leave. Then when you finally get to AIT after a long time of believing your life sucks and you just need to get here then you get here and it's like day 0 of basic training but with longer harder smoking sessions if you're going to Bravo company Charlie is a bit more lax. The biggest thing you need to worry about in AIT is room inspections, that's when they bring a ruler into your room and measure all your shirts to make sure they're rolled 6" long and look exactly the same and a protractor to see if your bed with absolutely no wrinkles has a 45 degree fold on every corner otherwise you fail and you pack up all your shit in green duffle bags and leave the building in under 5 min. You then get fucked up for not having 120 people packed and out in 5 min because its impossible and you wont and come back inside and fix your shit in 5 min. The only thing I can tell you is bring a book or two to basic they will pass time and trust me will there be time so bring like 2 military ish books like american sniper I recommend that one. Its gonna suck a lot and pass times are the biggest thing you should worry about cause it's easy. You can carry coins around so I learned how to roll a coin across my knuckles. Good Luck

[@CoachAJ609]

I like that notebook lol 😂

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Thank you lol it’s my favorite one

[@Cetodontmiss]

How could I study for ait on cbrn? I would like to study before I go to basic training

[@C41Snow]

I'm leaving for basic in about a month, then AIT right after that, My MOS is going to be 74D, any tips before I go in?

[@ANDREASHAVON]

I’m can’t believe in just seeing this comment but i hope everything went well for you

[@thaialis3117]

Ayyy I’m a Starks🤟🏾

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Ayeee 😆

[@jaajohnson914]

Im thinking about being a 74 D. Are you guys in the field most of the time? or does it depend on the unit or the time period if there's a need for CBRN

[@ANDREASHAVON]

It depends on the unit you are in. For me, when my unit goes to the field i go sometimes. I was in a non chemical unit though. From what i saw and heard from my friends in the chemical unit you are in the field more and you train a lot more as well

[@Puma3golf]

If you get the opportunity to serve in a Chem unit, you’ll be on cloud nine. If you like the field, get into the combat arms. Get the 40option and make sure it is in your contract if you want it. Some people get screwed on 40 option. Make sure its in writing if you go that route.

[@travismingo7]

So would u recommend this mos? , I’m hearing bad and good things about it , I’m personally interested in this mos and I qualify for it I’m just waiting on my wavier I’m just edgy cuz like I said I’m hearing it’s good and bad

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Honestly yes, but that’s just my opinion i loved being a chemical soldier, it was be stressful but it’s too easy to know the job and keep up with the training. It’s really interested as well and every unit needs CBRN l. You get promoted fast and you can even go warrant officer if you wanted. The Chem Corps is a small corps so you will have a better working relationship with your branch managers for example i was able to call up and and ask question and actually get answers make request and things like that. So yes I’m reclassing but i wouldn’t mine going back to 74D at all. But that just me lol

[@Mc007-]

Could you give me the recipe for that yogurt treat please

[@jaydagrimeyman]

any tips for 74D thts the MOS i chose

[@infitnitycombatives747]

Im leaving for Leonardwood in 5 days for CBRN *(74 Delta). Im an environmental health specialist by trade. Im nervous. I hope I do well

[@ANDREASHAVON]

You will do fine, the course is short and from what i remember just be sure to study for hazmat that takes a lot of people out. I was recycled a week because i failed that test twice lol but it wasn’t too bad. Don’t be nervous you’ll do great 🖤

[@MysticallyMelanated]

Do you sleep on that side of your face? You may break out from little things like not changing your pillow case often

[@ANDREASHAVON]

That just might be it because i do sleep on that side i never even thought about that. I may need to get new pillow cases

[@SDC207]

Every 74D should jump into Tech Escort

[@FathersFuckingBiscuits]

Yo I’m about to graduate highschool and I will be going into college for 4 years in order to apply as a CBRN specialist. What should J expect in terms of training for CBRN?

[@FathersFuckingBiscuits]

And another question are you living on base or in the civilian suburbs?

[@tykirawilliams9632]

I’m a 74D too😂❤️

[@ANDREASHAVON]

It’s not a bad MOS lol it just wasn’t my first choice 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Itz_Ashley11]

Tys life you should do a video on 74D!

[@CoachAJ609]

Y’all women love extra hot showers and extra hot coffee or drinks lol 😂 good video

[@ANDREASHAVON]

I like my coffee to sting a little lol

[@chabichaffa4533]

Hi @andreashavon you did a video with Ricky on his channel about what to expect for 74D in 2020. You said few things that I was questioning such as get running on building my career. I’d love to ask you more specific questions if you don’t mind? How can I get in touch ? Email ? I really need an experienced 74D to help me out - I’m shipping for BT in 2020.02 - Hope to hear from you soon

[@ANDREASHAVON]

You can reach me on my IG @_andreashavon i can answer any personal questions there or right here in the comments

[@chabichaffa4533]

ANDREASHAVON Hello, can you tell me, as a 74D have you ever been deployed overseas ? What are the usual duty stations for 74Ds? What are the chances for a 74D to be deployed either overseas or war zones? Thank you so much for your feedback ?

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Chabi Chaffa i have not gotten the chance to over seas just yet but hopefully soon because i want to experience it. As a 74D you will be able to go anywhere because 74Ds are needed in all units. And as far as deployments go, the MOS doesn’t determine how often you are deployed it’s more about the unit you are in or attached to. You will do on deployments, rotations and stuff like that

[@HenryVandenburgh]

I was a 54E 62 - 68. My favorite job was teaching CBRN as a PFC for a year at Ft. Lewis (1963.) I was a battalion chemical NCO in Korea, 1964. When I was an E-5 in Germany, my jobs seemed to be mostly clerking. I tended to be in non-Chemical units. You can be used for many other things. There were no cages, or personnel at company-level then. No civilian application when I got out, so I went to school for psychiatric technician, then worked up to a PhD, and taught sociology.

[@NgJackal1990]

Damn you benry, stop bragging your success!

[@burritoburnett]

CBRN in the MD National Guard. Gotta say I like my job but I dont do it a whole lot I must say

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Yep that was me my first few years as CBRN and then all of a sudden i was through into the NCO slot and had to learn it all over again but i loved it once i knew what i was doing and actually got to do it

[@stevenheminger7882]

Wow I got the wrong MOS leaving the house at 0920 and all I heard was leave packet and personal business the whole time wow

[@ANDREASHAVON]

That was one of my slow days that’s life being in a non chem unit and other day it’s just too much being done to record lol being a chem soldier in a non chemical unit, your just an extra body until it’s time to care about chemical stuff

[@bossmanjt_]

You are beautiful 😍

[@nairbnotim4susej789]

I went 74 b school along with 74 c at ft gordon most we with sf what is a delta??? Sorry brain damage don't type very well..

[@nairbnotim4susej789]

I'm out btw 2003 medical

[@danteusa]

How much is daycare at base?

[@ANDREASHAVON]

It depends on your family income when it comes to daycare. It’s not a set amount

[@jaketaylor2923]

“I get break outs on this side of my face” do you sleep on that side? I get break out on my left side cause I sleep on my left side

[@ANDREASHAVON]

I do sleep on that side think that’s what it is i still breakout on that side more than the other

[@liveseythakingpin8784]

I want to join the U.S. Army. I really good in chemical and biological science. I am 17 and I'm russian citizen. I know that I will pass the ASVAB test. But it is difficult to get an american passport for me. I hope I will get a green card.

[@liveseythakingpin8784]

I wish everything will be OK and I will be enlisted as a 74D

[@ANDREASHAVON]

Hi there when you join the us military you will become eligible to apply for naturalization. If i were you i would contact a recruiter because they will be able to tell you all about the process of becoming a us citizen through military service. I hope this helps you a little

[@liveseythakingpin8784]

@@ANDREASHAVON thank you. I will do my best

[@skipstreet]

Maverick. Are you near a US embassy in your country?

[@liveseythakingpin8784]

@@skipstreet No, I'm not

[@hybridramper-futurearmy1160]

How did you save yourself from going to Korea lol after AIT

[@ANDREASHAVON]

They just assigned me i actually begged for Korea and didn’t get it twice

[@hybridramper-futurearmy1160]

@@ANDREASHAVONhey so I’m graduating AIT this Wednesday and I was wondering what to expect at my first unit. I’m going to ft Carson and I’ll be attached to an MP unit I’ll be the only CBRN there I guess. How to manage being the only dragon soldier in a unit?? Tyia

[@xilften1]

Have you ever been deployed?

[@ANDREASHAVON]

xilften1 no not yet I’m hoping to catch my first one after i graduate ait

[@xilften1]

I have a friend who just shipped on the 19th to Fort Leonard Wood. She will be doing basic and AIT there. She is very excited and watching your videos are helping me until I hear from her. Thanks for sharing your experiences it really helps a lot.

[@ANDREASHAVON]

xilften1 thank you so much for that and I’m glad i could help, that is where i went to basic and AIT as well

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