Joining The Army Younger VS. Older (2023)

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9 ай бұрын

Are you Joining The Army at an Older Age? Maybe you are joining right out of High School. You might be wondering how different it'll be for you, should you join the Army Younger vs. Older, well I answer these question and more in today's video!
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@TheBenAllen. 9 ай бұрын

How old are you guys and why are you joining? 🤔

@tinyperez8346 9 ай бұрын

29 because the civilian life is boring and to much out of pocket. I got a great city job and make great good money. But uncle and health insurance is killing me

@dskayla2357 9 ай бұрын

I was 17 when I joined and I was ready for something new in life. Now at almost 32 years old and I’m still in. Go marines! 😊

@nathdonplays2782 9 ай бұрын

Please bro I need your help yo it’s not life threatening right now but I just want to change the path my future on , I’m 21, I have a visa, I’m from Jamaica and I’m fit bro I’m currently involved in some stuff it’s not life threatening as I said but I just rather to be on the total right side. Green card wise I can’t seek asylum and marriage is something I can’t do by myself, please bro as an Military Member I’m asking

@AQlock 9 ай бұрын

33, it was always a dream of mine to be in military since i was a goober, ended up dropping out of high school and became super overweight, beginning this year i lost 65 pounds and just got my ged, going to try out for special forces and ranger school

@omarolvera1009 8 ай бұрын

I’m freshly 30 and have been training yo get my weight right and my school stuff I am going to join as soon as my school stuff is done but being 30 now has been weighing on my mind it this video and all the future brothers on her have given me peace of mind Ty you all

@blakehawkins8280 9 ай бұрын

33 joining the army and figured why not do it. It is my last chance to do it. Don't live with regrets.

@blakehawkins8280 8 ай бұрын

My MOS 94p and going in as E3.

@johnkim5593 7 ай бұрын

@@blakehawkins8280same brother. 32 joinjng

@bodhitree33 7 ай бұрын

I'm 32 thinking about it. How did it go?

@88N-TransportSoldier 5 ай бұрын

I went at 39 and I have no regrets. It was something I wanted to do that was on my Bucket list.

@Yesdjxnekdk 4 ай бұрын

35 going

@88N-TransportSoldier 8 ай бұрын

I went to BCT at 39 years old, I am now 41 years old and I am a E4 . I went in late cause life happen. Army BCT is hard physically and mentally but you can push through it, just listen to your DS and your Instructors they will teach you everything you need to know. So going early or late in life is still a good decision. I love being in the Army and still able to work my full time civilian job as and anaylist and raise 3 kids. So If I can do it at 39 anyone younger can. stay high speed !!

@golfery5119 7 ай бұрын

so you're reserve/guard instead of active duty

@Mr.Sanchez602 5 ай бұрын

How was BCT at that age?

@88N-TransportSoldier 5 ай бұрын

Its not that bad, Pretty easy if you can take the yelling and high stressful training schedule. But I always say remember what you signed up for and the mission you are expected to complete. There is no turning back once you arrive at receiving aka reception. Its alot easier to go through BCT if you lived life than going in as a teenager. @@Mr.Sanchez602

@88N-TransportSoldier 5 ай бұрын

Guards @@golfery5119

@88N-TransportSoldier 4 ай бұрын

Guards@@golfery5119

@isaiahsmith3621 2 ай бұрын

34 y/o married w/ 3kids, joining ARMY 68W E4 ACAS Active. Better late than never. Fulfilling my dreams, no regrets. Let’s go! CHHHEEEHOOO! 🤙🏽💪🏽

@narcissisticcapitalist443 5 ай бұрын

33, at 31 I decided I wasn’t dying 220lbs in that factory.

@nickratliff9448 9 ай бұрын

I'm 30yrs old and enlisting as an E3 Monday. I'm joining because I've always had a desire to serve and I want to learn a new trade as well as go back to college without obtaining debt. I got the last slot for Germany on my contract! I ship to fort leonard wood October 24th

@88N-TransportSoldier 4 ай бұрын

I went to BCT as an E3 at 39. You will do great. havig able to live life before service is a great tool to have while in BCT and AIT . Makes it so much easier to get through your training. believe I was 39 with no prior service other thant Army JROTC so it helped alot. good luck

@NeuroPrince 24 күн бұрын

You will love Germany

@user-ec2xv6ly3l 9 ай бұрын

I’m 40 and just passed MEPS. Been trying to get to this point for 20 yrs. From down the road in San Marcos. Thanks for your vids Ben!

@TheBenAllen. 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching bro!

@CS-ww3bs 9 ай бұрын

I went with a fella who was 41. He was a beast, professional powerlifter. So not the typical fella but he did well academically and socially.

@user-ec2xv6ly3l 9 ай бұрын

I’m not at beast mode anymore but I can hold my own. Did 20 yrs in the oil field and can honestly say I’m in better shape than 60% of the teens that were at MEPS w/me. I am worried about the muscle break down and not having as short recovery windows as younger people but I figured what I lack, they’ll train me up on.

@88N-TransportSoldier 5 ай бұрын

I went in at 39 to BCT at Fort Jackson it way better to go in later in your years trust me. I did. Good luck @@user-ec2xv6ly3l

@88N-TransportSoldier 4 ай бұрын

Awesome choice to serve. You got my support. even at 40 its shows alot what us 35 plus guys and gals can do in BCT . and the young generation love that your doing it with them. Hooah

@erics2091 9 ай бұрын

Joined at 29. Age helped in that I was already used to having bosses tell me what to do and working hard 8-14 hour days. When your young fresh out of high school no work experience or just a part time job working 4 hour shift one to three days a week it takes adjusting. However some older guys might not like having younger guys telling them what to do. But hell even in civilian jobs managers can be mid 20’s with employees in the 40’s. All mind set. Every job has pros and cons. …you will be called grandpa, old man, etc, but that’s a good thing. If no one likes you, no one will talk to you. Have fun all you older guys. Start running now.

@CS-ww3bs 9 ай бұрын

Older guys had plenty of friends. They were more selective, stayed clear of the bad elements. I personally got a few "damn your old dude" but that's it, then they take you for who you are. Never got continously got called anything but my name 😂

@kalebwithak818 9 ай бұрын

I reserved my spot to train as a 68W yesterday with my recruiter and it felt fantastic clicking that "reserve" button. Going to MEPS in a few days for my physical and to actually enlist. Your videos have been so helpful for getting ready and knowing what to expect. Thank you sir 🙏 Keep up the good work

@AQlock 9 ай бұрын

nice bro same here i go next week on Tuesday to meps, i hope i pass being 33

@dabosch11 9 ай бұрын

35 yrs old going thru enlistment process now! I like to procrastinate lol

@TheBenAllen. 9 ай бұрын

I feel that lol

@srgao91 9 ай бұрын

32 years old shipping out next week! 💪🏾

@88N-TransportSoldier 4 ай бұрын

Hell Yeah your will enjoy it! I went in at 39.

@adiishah1 2 ай бұрын

@@88N-TransportSoldier I'm 37 and waiting on my physical and hope to ship out in may :)

@allwedoiswin718 9 ай бұрын

Hey I just want to thank you for the video me myself I'm currently 27 going to be turning 28 and decided that once I turn 30 ( mostly because I was super out of shape / overweight which I've already made progress ) to enlist your videos have inspired me and are also helping me get in the best shape possible for basic so I just want to thank you so much because you're probably with the top KZbin channels out there when it comes to information for joining the army

@TheBenAllen. 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@SevroH2 4 ай бұрын

36 years old and I just passed through MEPS. I ship out to Fort Jackson on April 15th!

@MrKoolaidKrazy 9 ай бұрын

Shipping out on tuesday, MOS is 68A, Biomed Equipment specialist! Thanks for all your videos, the past few months ive had them on repeat! Youre awesome man thank you🤘🏼

@TheBenAllen. 9 ай бұрын

Thank you and best of luck!

@thomasthekicker9852 9 ай бұрын

Yessir ship out in 25 days in the 18X special forces pipeline. Good luck to you sir🫡

@MrKoolaidKrazy 6 ай бұрын

@@TheBenAllen. Writing this from my AIT room! Just graduated yesterday and am in Sam Houston for 68A ait! Thanks for everything man 🙏🏼

@MrSmido1 9 ай бұрын

Just turned 28. Now or never

@TheBenAllen. 9 ай бұрын

You got this!

@MrSmido1 9 ай бұрын

@@TheBenAllen. thanks man, I appreciate that. Your videos have been very informative

@dustinguajardo3122 Ай бұрын

I’m 37 and getting set to go this summer. I’m in great shape, 5’11 and 170lbs. Always been active, so BT should be fun instead of not.

@magjz3849 3 ай бұрын

I’m 33 and shipping out in 2 days for 11B. Been going to the gym consistently the last 9-10 months and eating good. And I’m in better shape then when I was 20. I will bulldoze you get me now. I cannot wait to dive in. No regrets

@CaseyAbrego 4 күн бұрын

A con for many of the older people is leaving children and spouses but at the same time they’re your reason to push through basic even harder

@NateAmado Ай бұрын

Enlisted last month at age 31, ship out November 12. I’ve been a health & fitness coach and a Jiu Jitsu instructor for the past decade. I am definitely fitter than 95-99% of people my age, but it’s true - joints just start hurting sometimes seemingly randomly. And I have a sustainable movement practice, too. Something I can mostly, reasonably do when I’m 90. I joined for several reasons: because I’ve always wanted to experience the military and be a warrior (everything I’ve done so far in life has been with the warrior mindset), while coaching was providing a great lifestyle for me (travel, experiences, connections, etc.) it just wasn’t cutting it financially enough to start a family, own land, etc., I’ve been paying for all the skills/courses/workshops/certifications (survival, fitness, combatives, firearms, land nav, etc.) out of pocket when I could be getting payed to do these things, to add to my resume when I get out and’s want to continue being an instructor for these things, and I’ve become very patriotic over the past 5 years or so. 🇺🇸

@dougtheeliminator1077 9 ай бұрын

Joined when I was 17, right out of high school. Best move I ever made.

@TheBenAllen. 9 ай бұрын

For reals!

@yehudapelta2154 9 ай бұрын

Joined when I was 17

@whoboy3 17 күн бұрын

38 years old right now trying to go through the process to get in.

@rn88avn 3 ай бұрын

I had a year break in service and could not get back in fast enough. 18 yoa for the first enlistment and 22 yoa on the second. Great advice.

@milehigh-familyman641 4 ай бұрын

Just joined The Army National Guard at 37

@ignacioc.delacruz1042 2 ай бұрын

Watching this now and thank you for making this video. I am 30 years old and I've gone through my degree programs and careers, but I am now looking into enlisting. I was wary because I am older now and as you said, my body is not as fit as when I was 18-25 years old. I will still look into it enlisting because it's one of those goals that was put on the backburner.

@freebeard1224 5 ай бұрын

Body breaks down because people dont take care of it and eating all this trash ass processed food and going out trashing their bodies on weekends. Your body is a tool. In construction we say “take care of your tools and they’ll take care of you” same applies to your body, vehicle and anything else you rely on to get through life.

@maebunny5298 5 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@JuanMendez-mw4kf 4 ай бұрын

Im 34 i just signed my contract yesterday. Ill be getting shipped out march 4. Ill be a 15-T Black Hawk maintainer

@woods.boston 9 ай бұрын

I am talking to a recruiter tomorrow I am 39!!! Just joined the discord would love to hop into a VC and chat.

@jayjayabr007 2 ай бұрын

I'm 31. Leaving for basic as an E3 13b Ft. Sill April 30!

@annaames2417 3 ай бұрын

I went to BCT back in 2000 at age 20. I am 44 now and lost a lot of energy that i did have when i was younger

@fabianserna-hk2il 8 ай бұрын

I have a question a little off topic. I enlisted last week and dont ship out until march 2024. Could i apply for citizenship after my first drill with RSP while waiting for my shipping date or will i have to wait all 5 months until i arrive to basic? I really appreciate it!

@DJ_GrimDark Ай бұрын

Im 28 just signed and swore into the army friday i regret not pushing harder in the past to join in

@davidgibson2029 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad I stumbled on this video I'm 24 but by the time I'm done with my diploma I'll be 25 and I plan on joining the army was nervous only being the old guy as dumb as that sounds.

@user-zx9dj3sy8u 4 ай бұрын

15:24 You will take what? I’m 36, kinda need this advice.

@kaidensavage 9 ай бұрын

Thinking about maybe joining, im turning 16 in a week and there still isn’t anything else I want to do. The five mos im most interested in are 89D, 19K, 18B, 18C, 12B. Has anyone here in the comments been in any of these and if so could you let me know how your experiences have been. Me and my friend have been talking about it a lot recently we both want to join just want to know what’s best

@maebunny5298 5 ай бұрын

So the jobs your interested in are combat related which might not help a lot once you get out of the military. Best advice is to find an mos that translates well into the civilian world. Not sure how relaxed combat jobs are and if they’ll allow you to go to school alongside your military duties. If you really want to do a combat, just have a plan for when you get out

@OGfirecracker 5 ай бұрын

Just signed on the dotted line. Infantry here I come at 27😂

@golfery5119 5 ай бұрын

One of the most naive and frankly stupidest things you can do is to do infantry at that age especially as enlisted. But if you as a 27 year old man really want to be a janitor (paint rocks, sweep motorpool, scrub toilets, mow lawns, etc) who's treated more like a farm animal and a little child then you do you. Hopefully you're reserves/guard instead of active duty, at least.

@SirWilliam75700 Ай бұрын

28 going through the FSPC here soon

@menwaka1905 9 ай бұрын

Can i join if i 4months into being 36 yr old???? Or am i too late???

@menwaka1905 9 ай бұрын

@@xelAppaR haha just made my day..im getting my cdls n then i want military all next yr when im 37...is that stupid or smarter to go now??

@golfery5119 7 ай бұрын

@@menwaka1905 It's stupid now, and only something you should do as a last resort. Don't join the military at that late of an age. Especially as enlisted. If you insist on it, then do guard/reserves. If you insist on enlisting on active duty, then do so in the Air Force because at least the Air Force will treat you a lot more like an adult than the Army will. Trust me, having to have "battle buddies" and be marched around everywhere after basic training will not be good at all at your age.

@munchies4529 8 ай бұрын

I'm 40 years old. Joining the army is something I've always wanted to do. Life out here has been a bitch. I talking to a recruiter now. Any tips you can give me? I'm going for 12N.

@golfery5119 7 ай бұрын

Don't join the Army at that age.

@maebunny5298 5 ай бұрын

Dont get a labor intensive mos…get a desk job mos like tech. You do not wanna be doing all that at 40 cause they will be working you 10-15hr shifts

@golfery5119 5 ай бұрын

The tips are, if you insist on the military at that late age (and it doesn't help you can't become an officer), is to either go guard/reserves instread of active duty, or try to see if you can join the Air Force instead of the Army. It is NOT an insult to your manhood to not enlist on active duty Army in a combat MOS. Please do NOT take it that way.

@golfery5119 5 ай бұрын

@@maebunny5298 Agree. Even if you are in fantastic physical shape at 40 years old, you should NOT be doing that crap like a 19 year old. You should focus on working SMARTER, NOT harder at that age. Personally I would say, if possible, just join the Air Force instead of the Army at that late of an age. The Army is not only physically more difficult but emotionally it's also more full of crap. The Air Force, while still the military and still having some nonsense, treats you like an adult more than the Army does. And old person enlisting in the Air Force might still feel like a high school teenager..... but you're REALLY going to feel like a little CHILD in the Army. The Army is much more of a young man's game with the "battle buddies," having to stay in the barracks for potentially years longer, not being trusted to do PT on your own, all the formations, etc.

@munchies4529 5 ай бұрын

@golfery5119 I don't take it as an insult. I appreciate the advice. Enlisting is something I've always wanted to do. Now that I am older and have a family. I want to provide a different and better future for them. I know it's a lot of hard work. I already work 60 hrs + a week, and it's a physically demanding job. Are you a veteran?