Joining the Army changed my life (Good and bad)

I was in the US Army for almost 11 years. My time in the Army changed who I was and effect who I am now. Some of it is a good thing and some is a bad thing. In this video I am outlining how the army has changed my life.
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[@christopherchaos]

Why did I stay in the Army for almost 11 years? Watch this video to hear my story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJicc4OKhs6fitU

[@InquisitorM]

The army changed my vocabulary. "Jacked up", "Ate up", "Squared Away", "Tracking", "Roger", "Soup Sandwich", "A Case of the Ass", "High-Speed", "Cluster F's", "Gaggle-F's". I can instantly tell other army vets from their vocab for sure.

[@InquisitorM]

Oh and also not leaning on walls or putting my hands in my pockets 😂😂😂

[@nikkiwilliams882]

I join in September and I wanted to join since I was 14 but I had to take care of my mom till recently since we got her a caretaker and now I can join. My grandfather served for most of his life retiring as a colonel and I wanted to follow his steps of serving

[@darthflorida8687]

Your not your grandfather your going to get in then want to quit

[@nikkiwilliams882]

@@darthflorida8687 ah yes how did you know my grand plan of working hard to get in and then almost immediately want to quit

[@doylebrockman8225]

The 4 year commitment to U.S. Army was the best life decision for me. Became aware of the civilian life from a different perspective. Also, quick to think about civilians as suspect just because your life has been so stuctured. I always felt 180 different from employers and fellow employees. I had a successful career and retired at 52. Keep your values in mind.

[@bryanjarratt7277]

My dad was in the army and when he takes me to archery whether for class or for league we normally get there like 20-30 minutes early

[@rupvictoria3017]

i joined the Air Force for a ton of reasons as it changed me heavily! before i enlisted i was in high school i couldn’t join due to bein overweight and i couldn’t pass the ASVAB so i tried college and it didn’t work out so well as i thought it would so i dropped out in my third year of college and i started partyin a ton and it got me into gettin into trouble twice and i worked in two jobs which i got fired from as i didn’t get along with anyone and i started to do dumb things and i hated authority so much since i always gave an attitude and i always talked back to anyone who pissed me off even when i was in high school i still hated authority in college and in my first two jobs. all that wasn’t going so well so i finally enlisted in the Air Force and my life finally changed thankfully! have not enlisted i probably would have been arrested or dead by now

[@leokelly359]

I'm a combat army vet myself. all of the things you described are 100% true. the anxiety and crowds along with being on guard 24/7. I served in the 1st gulf war and the thing I have found that helped me. was something new that the VA is providing an that is battlefield acupuncture. it involves them putting multiple gold tabs in your ear. for pain depression, anxiety and some other things to. I was comfortable my wife noticed before I did. pain management is who you need to see. before you wouldn't have caught me dead in a busy restaurant, store even in my church I would sit all the way in the back near the door. being early and being late stand true too. drives me nuts when we have to be somewhere, an the Mrs. is dilly dallying around. thing is because I can't drive, I'm a functional quad in a wheelchair. it drives me crazy at times. lol😆

[@moisesperez4605]

Actually, mine started going into restaurants that were crowded, like yourself wanted to sit way behind in a corner, the filling was something heavy in my chest, and not able to breathe feeling.

[@SPC_Storey]

One thing I tend to make sure is that I'm in a building before 5pm

[@cbeasttv9472]

Great Video

[@adamrocks529]

Really great info and videos Chris. Appreciate the honesty.

[@vortega472]

Wonderful and insightful video and helpful I think for anyone thinking of joining.

[@teresadrewicki9360]

You are definitely in your element !!! Keep up the good work 😃 I am not a veteran, or in the military, but I enjoy learning all the ins and outs.

[@moisesperez4605]

I wholeheartedly agree with your comment as far as being in the military, and what it leaves us.

[@maxinthemilitary]

Brah great way of explaining the experience you had and informing people that you still live A normal life.

[@andrewstevens2364]

As an Austin Tx i allways try to park facing forward to just pull out forward. Like at the grocery store. Im just a general civlilian

[@lelandgaunt9985]

You doing good😊

[@txsniper75]

When parking I prefer to back in, but it is not a big problem with me. But when going to a restaurant I prefer to sit where my back is against the wall or an area were no one can get behind me. If I am seated at a table in the middle of the room, I always sit with my back to who I believe is the least likely to be a threat.

[@eaglet6703]

Time flies

[@Chiimp]

9:24 backing in is for cool people 😎

[@kevintappe797]

ALWAYS be early !!!!

[@moreycleveland2472]

MY FELLOW VETERANS ITS NO LIE ABOUT WORK FORCE EDD ALOT OF VETERANS DO NOT NO THIS UNTIL NOW THE HELP IS THERE 4 US AS VETERANS IN GETTING A JOB W/ CAREER & HOUSING & GOING BACK TO SCHOOL TRADE SCHOOL OR JR COLLEGE

[@aundreade9392]

I have plenty of reasons why... One cuz it will set me up financially and help me build my self confidence cuz I already failed ownership to a company once but it could have been avoided

[@malikgray6615]

I was in basic training before as well would you say your phone time has increased or decreased since leaving the military also what about your social media use? Increase or decrease

[@edanrussell5656]

I had a friend who’s grandfather was in the army and fought in Korea. He had a license but never drove a day in his life after his service due to the fear of anything on the road being an IED. (Trashcans, roadkill, free items, etc.)

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Check! Airborne!

[@michaelsautorepair9432]

82/504 with 3 deployments to Iraq the army changed me a lot. Ptsd is real. But the army also made me a better Man

[@Richard_H22]

It’s funny with the “recon” thing, I was re-Reconing the springs back in 2015/2016 and that’s how I found you channel. Great Video I understand and about 98% or the thing you talked about also changed me. I also have a bunch of other things that happened to me.

[@ronaldhardwick5167]

How often is the federal OCS school held?

[@wherecar54]

No question the US Army changes all of us in some way, it’s inevitable. There is good and bad. For me, I came away paying attention to the most detail of things, they train you to be observant at all times, and many soldiers find that stressful. To me it was a positive learning experience. On th other hand I learned that officers and NCO’s did not make good command decisions more often than not sadly. My advice is to learn and absorb as much as you can, it’ll help you in life.

[@austinshannon4197]

I joined in 2015 and ended becoming the greatest armed forceman who ever lived. I just recently overran the previous greatest armed forceman who ever lived in George Washington in my opinion. I only have 83 days left in the U.S. Army, then getting out. Many say I should re-enlist but what more do I have to do? I’m already the armed forceman GOAT.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

Are you off of your meds again?

[@mikevanroy9356]

Clearly not everyone understands sarcasm.

[@christopherchaos]

lol

[@teresadrewicki9360]

Hey Chris, how did you and Mrs. Chaos meet ?

[@christopherchaos]

Long story short.... we are from the same home town and were friends on Facebook because she knew a few of my family members. She moved to Colorado to be with her mom and grandma and then we went on a date and now been together for almost 11 years.

[@cemjgamer7388]

Is there a fat camp?

[@TheJuliusCaesar1]

Hey Chris, I plan on joining the Army after high school any tips on how to get prepared for it?

[@AR-qk3mg]

Not necessary but recommended you build up your strength and endurance, partake in rucking (hiking) etc and just get used to it and if you have any medical issues (literally anything) in your life, get it checked out by a doctor

[@haywoodjablome7822]

Start checking out things that would interest you for a job. Start doing PT tests on your own. Start learning basic things like your general orders. Work on training your vocal cords. Learn how to yell from your diaphragm and not your throat. Learn how to lead, learn how to be a lead. Positive mental attitude is a big part of life. Embrace that.

[@christopherchaos]

Of course watch all my videos....... but outside of that get in shape or stay in decent shape and maybe start talking to a recruiter and see about doing the future soldier program with the recruiter which will help prepare you and can even earn you a little rank to come in with.

[@TheJuliusCaesar1]

@@christopherchaos I’ve talked to a recruiter and i’ll have to talk about the future soldier program thanks

[@Luke-tx5qw]

I have diagnosed anxiety and depression as it is, do you think the military will make it worse?

[@christopherchaos]

I'm not a doctor but I feel like it would make it worse.

[@xemthemcr_emox4392]

My boyfriend is going to basic (marines) I'm having anxiety over it

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Don't,Emox,he'll be fine,nothing to worry about.

[@xemthemcr_emox4392]

@@powerbadpowerbad I'm very happy for him. And support him no matter what. But obviously I'm a little worried

[@SPC_Storey]

Did you say the jbcp system. What are the requirements to get certified on it

[@christopherchaos]

Its really just a 5 day class. Complete the 5 day training and get a certificate that says you attended 40 hours of training.

[@SPC_Storey]

@@christopherchaos ok. How can I sign up for it. I'm on ft Carson

[@jurban611]

Notification platoon

[@AntiReptile317]

Hey Chris. I hope you can answer this for me. I have a wife and three kids. A dead end job. I want to join the army because I want to give them a better life. I’m 27. I feel like I would have good support from my family but obviously like millions of soldiers I will miss my family very much. I really want to join still. I guess I’m just wondering what would that look like if I joined? I hope you understand how I worded this. I understand it’s extremely vague.

[@2A5X4A]

I would try Air Force, most base location are better for families.

[@christopherchaos]

Your initial training will be spent away from them and can be tough at times. After that training is done they will be with you. Its then like a regular job to a point. Go to work at 6:30am, lunch at 11:30 or 12 and then off around 4:30 or 5 ish. There will be times when you work longer but its not usually all the time. Then you have the field or a deployment that might come up where you have to be apart. Check out this video that I did about free time in the Army to get an idea of when you will be home with your family. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6rYnImAfamHm8k

[@AntiReptile317]

@@christopherchaos thank you so much Chris. I appreciate it very much. Just a little side question, depending on where I’m stationed for work will I be able to hop on a plane to get back to my family on leave?

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@AntiReptile317 Yes

[@georgemaxwell3467]

Are you rated for tinnitus?

[@gage5899]

I’m not in the army yet and already do those things lmao

[@kevintappe797]

Damn! We are so similar. It is the OCD thing but planning ahead, checking the maps and locations, etc. That's me but I was an Army brat raised that way. I could never go on a vacation without knowing where i was stopping overnight.

[@tuna8er2012]

Backing into your parking spots now days isn't a bad idea also, due to all the civilian "clock" tower shooters. In Panama, yes an Army reference, riots could pop of in just a few minutes. Since as civilians we are armed, and don't have a team or squad there to back us up either, so fight or flight.

[@moreycleveland2472]

4 US AS VETERANS THEY HAVE PLENTY OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES 4 US LIKE WORK FORCE EDD WORK 4 WARRIORS USA JOBS & THESE R NOT MOM & POPS GROCERY STORE TYPE OF JOBS I AM TALKING ABOUT JOB W/ A FUTURE CAREER THAT WILL GO W/ YOUR MILITARY BACKGROUND

[@billbaker2725]

Haha..I delivered dominos too

[@12345678927164]

Get you those 3M bucks bro! Time for them to pay up.

[@christopherchaos]

I don't think I've heard of anyone actually getting anything from that. lol.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

It will cost more to send the checks than what the return is.😂

[@poobutt5335]

Meow

[@moreycleveland2472]

LET ME EXPLAIN 2 U WHEN IT COMES TO VETERANS IN ON ACTIVE DUTY WHEN IT COMES TO SUCCEEDING & FAILING WHILE THE VETERAN THAT IS ON ACTIVE DUTY & HE IS PLANNING HIS FUTURE RATHER HE STAY IN FOR 20YEARS OR NOT HE IS WORKING ON HOW 2 GET A GOVERNMENT JOB THAT WILL GO W/ HIS MILITARY BACK ROUND NOW LETS LOOK AT THE VETERAN THAT DID NOT PLAN AT ALL WHILE HE WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY ALL HE CARED ABOUT WAS THE PARTING CHASING THE FEMALES WORRYING ABOUT BS BACK AT HOME & CANT WAIT 2 GET BACK HOME & BE W/ HIS GIRLFRIEND & SHE IS STILL CHEATING ON HIS A$$ EVEN THOUGH HE GOT OUT THE MILITARY 2 BE W/ HER & HE WANTS 2 GO BACK & HANG OUT W/ THE BOYS BACK AT HOME & GO RIGHT BACK 2 WORKING AT MOM & POPS GROCERY STORE OR A WAREHOUSE & THEN HE THROWS THE MILITARY UNDER THE BUS ABOUT HIS OWN LAZINESS IN HOW HE DID NOT PLAN HIS CAREER RIGHT

[@moreycleveland2472]

WORK FORCE EDD CAN HELP U GET BACK IN SCHOOL TRADE SCHOOL OR JR COLLEGE & GUESS WHAT AS VETERANS WE HAVE FIRST DIBS IN GETTING HOUSING GOING BACK 2 SCHOOL & GETTING A GOOD JOB W/ A CAREER JUST CONTACT WORK FORCE EDD YOUR NEAREST U