Joining The Military To Get Away From Home.

In this Video I discuss whether or not the United States Military targets the poor for recruitment into the military.
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Intro: 0:00
Targeting Poor Highschools?: 0:30
Does the Military only recruit poor people?: 2:55
Economic Conscription: 4:40
Stereotypes: 7:28
The Real Cnscription: 8:17
Rich people who joined: 8:44
My opinion 9:13
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[@AaronbTV]

What do you guys think ?

[@JiggFoe]

Dassa fact king but lowkey its a good way to escape the hood

[@LarryBWilliams]

I go to basic on Jan 8 for Artillery I’m 19 and I really wouldn’t of made it anywhere in my small town barely anybody makes money here or even has a job 👍

[@LarryBWilliams]

Do you have any advice you can give before I leave ?

[@ghostlyoperator]

@@LarryBWilliams Brother, I wish you the best of luck during your journey. You got this, man. keep your head held high and do your best.

[@ghostlyoperator]

@LarryBWilliams I have to take my ASVAB and attend MEPs on the 20th. Hopefully I'll be right behind you if I make it through MEPs.

[@nate.infinity]

Me personally the main reasons I decided to enlist in the air force were because i wanted to challenge myself and go on some adventures. Not everyone joins because its their only option.

[@ghoulishpugold2348]

I joining because my civilian life is boring, and making friends is hard.

[@AardonyxYT]

Same here man, I'm joining the air force after high school. I just don't see myself in college (yet, well idk).

[@nate.infinity]

@AndrewSFM. might change your mind about college later. The air force has tuition assistance which is excellent.

[@AardonyxYT]

@@nate.infinity yeah recently I’ve been doing lots of research about the Air Force

[@reniqz6679]

Im 16 out of secondary and in the hood im gonna join because i know it will benifit me alot in the future

[@Emilio-np4dk]

Yup sum it up perfectly right here in this comment, it’s cause the military actually give good benefits to those that are less fortunate

[@AziaGreene-Robinson]

Me too! 😊

[@prodsage2719]

Yes bro just I swore in last week I'm 21 and wish I joined sooner

[@reesethestone412]

Very Helpful,currently on the process of joining THE ARMY,all I have to do is pass the ASVAB and physical but I agree The Military is an stepping stone and can open doors for you.

[@korinnalane7761]

Thank you for being a blessing. I'm 27 and when I was 17 my highschool had a ROTC program for the Air Force. It was cool, I wasn't going to join. I just knew that I had kept the thought in the back of my mind. After graduating highschool I didn't have a university in mind other than community college and the local 4 year university in my town... It's best for me to say I would have done better by 27 years old if I went to community college for a 2 year program or if I went to the Air Force at the time. I have debt from 2 four year programs and I wasn't able to finish it. (too expensive). I applaud you for having a strong understanding of self to go for the discipline and the adventure of the military (or anything else you want). Your videos are informative for people who are considering to transition from civilian to soldier, so they don't get played. Have a blessed day hun! I'm considering national guard because I have a little one at home.

[@Marco32144]

Depends on the branch. The Air Force and Navy are more selective because if you get a good job in those branches you can go on to make the BIG BUCKS when you get out. My current career field in the AF leads to well over $100,000 in the civilian sector. It is annoying to be heavily underpaid working next to my civilian counterparts but I know I'll pretty much be them once I get out with all the certs and qualifications.

[@rea280]

If you went in with nothing I gander it was worth it?

[@Marco32144]

@@rea280 Yeah!! If u went in with nothing it is worth it. Literally improved my life 10 fold. I have a bachelors now and I’m looking to either become an Officer or go on to the civilian sector and make the big bucks. I genuinely love the Air Force and would like to do the 20 but I’ve had my fair share of the enlisted bullshit. If I don’t get picked up for OTS I’m getting out to make big money on the civilian side. The AF has already made me a better candidate the civilian college brats with no work experience. 🤣

[@rea280]

@@Marco32144 how long was your term of service? How long did it take you to finish your degree? Did they pay for it? I also love the experience factor because ik people who graduated with bachelors and are still working sub 40k jobs in the stem field.

[@Marco32144]

@@rea280 I got a bachelors in engineering. I signed a 6 year contract to work on fighter jets. I already had an associates when I went in so it took me only 2 years to finish when I started taking classes online again. They have different methods for paying your college, and the best is the G.I Bill. However I chose not to use the GI Bill since I was pretty much almost done with my degree. I used tuition assistance from the AF and used my bonus to pay for my final 2 years. Yh college won’t guarantee you anything. It’s about who you know and connections.

[@Marco32144]

If anything I’ll join the reserves and pass my GI Bill down to my future kids once I’m out.

[@ronnie.a.k]

You continue to help and inform the youth ‼️ we need more like you

[@PmoneySkates]

This is what I needed, I left a frantic comment out of super frustration but looking into your videos convinced me I’m in the right place, thank you

[@AsttroKnot]

I definitely relate to the intro, i knew i wanted to join the military but i also wanted to go to EMT school so i plan to just combine the 2. As for would we have much enlisting if we had universal healthcare? I’d say it’d be in the middle. Still decent amount of new recruits but not nearly as much.

[@cosasquepasan3163]

Damm bro we did reception together, I am out now, I happy to see you doing good, I don’t know, but I remember those fights in the barracks and hiding food in the ceilings lmao

[@DemondJacksonTv]

Another BANGER aaron 🔥🔥

[@AaronbTV]

Thanks my boy 💯

[@mantonchannel6321]

Shipping out as a 31b next week for the army to help out with my family with immigration so none wont ever get deported and get citizenship faster and also to live in a different environment.

[@AaronbTV]

Intro: 0:00 Targeting Poor Highschools?: 0:30 Does the Military only recruit poor people?: 2:55 Economic Conscription: 4:40 Stereotypes: 7:28 The Real Cnscription: 8:17 Rich people who joined: 8:44 My opinion 9:13

[@bambidawg5376]

Starting marine bootcamp in feb going in to be a embassy guard

[@nelson5382]

Going to basic @Fort Sill soon (14G) 🙏🏽

[@RushinsGarage]

Dang bro I was getting ready to go to South Korea too! But if I’m going to Hawaii now

[@zayderese827]

Aye man been watching your videos before I joined and I go to fort drum just like u did 😂

[@scp-0962]

Aaron, I am considering join the RCAF. (Royal Canadian Air Force) I've heard loads of those pilots make decent amounts of money and some even become astronauts, what is annoying is that it is insanely hard to get into the RCAF. As a Infantry man it would not be the hardest but Pilots have to dedicate loads of time to it. What do you think?

[@imsohussein]

For instance, I wanted to join since 2019. One year after high school but due to I-551 I'm stuck in the process four years now. I could be an NCO if I joined back then. Still, there is light at the end of the tunnel

[@jeffreyagbenouwope7014]

4 a future video, can u talk about JROTC and whether or not if it’s a military recruiting tool

[@markerx12]

The reason I’m enlisting is for change of scenery. 31 years as a civilian. In high school I did wanted to join the military but I was distracted from other things. I worked different jobs/careers and even had a job that had me make $100k. Lost everything, back to square one And I see possible WW3 happening. So I ship next month on the 2nd. Question you mentioned bout pursing college while you are in active duty. Is there a success rate for infantry people having time for college? Or any stories you heard bout their struggles or something? I wanna choose between these so I can contribute to the military for 20 years as a officer later Geography Strategic studies Military history Political affairs Military science degree Defense analysts

[@golfery5119]

3:58 thats assuming you get sent to a unit that actually has you doibg your job because if you get sent to a unit like aaron did then youre going to be in the field more Best to just join the air force or space force and you wouldnt have to worry about the field getting into the way of your college work at all

[@OldWizard-tt5lt]

Recruiters are assigned to an area of operation of zip codes. That’s it. You can join the Air Force without any education all an applicant needs is a 65 and above on the ASVAB. There is more benefits besides tuition assistance, certifications, license etc VA home loan, federal employment, retirement at 20 years The number #1 reason people join is because of travel When something becomes “free” the quality & value goes down. No one will value a bachelors degree if it’s free. For me it’s what I’ve done in my life, at the end of my life, if I am shown a movie. I’m gonna be proud of myself. That would not happen if I just went to college and “worked”

[@shinychris0400]

College education, healthcare, and family benefits. The top 3 reasons for most.

[@kameronallen2181]

All I ask for future potential battle buddies is look into what you want. Do your research and think long and hard about it. Also try and get everything out of the military because they’re sure as hell going to get everything out of you😂😂😂

[@golfery5119]

To expand on your last sentence, one guy I knew who was getting out told me "don't take the Army too serious, because they don't take you seriously"

[@snappyshorttv]

BCT complete, AIT complete, now in germany as a 13J

[@kelving8886]

Bro drop the bud on how to get the beard waiver

[@golfery5119]

Shaving profile where you tell your primary care provider (the doctor assigned to you) that you get bad bumps shaving. A lot more common in black males. Also for special religions like Muslim service members

[@macmatt9417]

Bro when I called my recruiter he told me to come in an try to go through the process with a felony an no ged… but I do have to do 4 college courses for a total of 15 credits so I have a lot of work to do the regular person would have to do, so wish me luck y’all lol but I really want this an they can tell

[@blanksheet6627]

From India,here the reason why there is a large serving members are due to the advertising and other stuffs,we have something similar to an NCOs which is subedar who are recruited by taking their PFT and mental aptitude,their pay scale is pretty decent compared to an officer,to serve as a soildger in this country is a matter of honour and respect thus there is a lot of respect in the society for these guys unlike the US and they would also get subsidies from the government.And if you have to become an officer you to take a written test with multiple rounds of interview to qualify after which you would make shit ton of money in the serving with lots of privilages

[@francischan4001]

I'm enrolling in canadian navy and everyone around me thought it's not a good idea to do so. Even my reservist friend(engineer) said "no one want to join military here" "US army is too tough and busy, training in your trade must be easy"

[@rodolfomorenoiii135]

I joined Coast Guard last October and quit a month later couldn't handle the stress a lot to study and felt intimidated by the company commanders in bootcamp. Couldn't maintain my compuser got an administrative discharge. I could still enlist in 4 motion from now, but need a waiver sign by a physician. Who knows if it's wise for me to give it Another job, but been thinking Navy cause airforce rejected me time back

[@MarcoBeSomething]

What happens when you get an administrative discharge? Does it affect your civilian life?

[@rodolfomorenoiii135]

@@MarcoBeSomething Just apply for jobs if your employer ask you what happened explain to him throughly. An administrative discharge is neutral discharge. The one that causes serious problem is dishonorable discharge

[@MarcoBeSomething]

@@rodolfomorenoiii135 ah okay, so it doesn’t negatively affect your record and you receive no benefits from your small time in service right? That is one of my biggest concerns, I feel like I can do it but at the same time I don’t want to jump in and force myself to stay through the whole contract. Especially if I instantly see I’m not going to fit and make my life worse.

[@rodolfomorenoiii135]

@@MarcoBeSomething Which branch are you planning to join? I was thinking about going back and do Navy, but no I'm not military material

[@MarcoBeSomething]

@@rodolfomorenoiii135 I went to MEPS after getting a 57 on the PiCat, I got my physical and then tested. Took as long as I needed and ended with a 70 on the ASAB, then had three Air Force Recruits try to pressure me to sign almost immediately after. I got anxious and backed out, at that point I had only spoken to two recruiters two weeks each and followed what they were telling me. No deep discussions prior, I went to MEPS expecting a physical and test so I could review the job offers with the recruiter before deciding. I asked for the sheet while I was there and they reluctantly gave it to me, it’s in black and white so a bit hard to read some of it. Still looking through it but I’m trying to see which ones would help me build the foundation for my career.

[@PmoneySkates]

5:27 personally I wouldn’t think so

[@unc1221]

Most people in America poor now bruh. 😂

[@RosethornJMF]

How many people do you think join for immigration reasons? To take advantage of military parole-in-place for their immediate family members or to be able to naturalize?

[@Quan2fit]

Dude meps doctor is taking forever with my paperwork

[@maebunny5298]

Yea get use to that…my process has taken almost 2 years cause of my medical history and Im no closer to joining than I was when I first talked to my recruiter. They do not care about you 😂 you just gotta be patient

[@AlejandroHernandez-zh3om]

Im from Colombia, but born in the us, being here (us) is such an unfair advantage im joining the Air Force and it’s crazy to see Americans complaining about this country. It is fucked up in lot of shit but you don’t understand other country’s problems.

[@ronaldsuarez6389]

Aye yo tambien soy de Colombia pero tambiem americano ….estoy pensando en unirme tambien

[@shadayarickards6040]

Yes I do

[@hueyrotorhead]

I had vocational training and couldn’t get a job, was partying way too hard, and was getting into trouble. I joined the Army and worked with helicopters for 22 years. You will meet awesome people and assholes for sure. I lived in Germany, Alaska, Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky. Every place had something different to offer. As far as dying, guess what sparkle farts, you’re going to die anyway.

[@prettyboishah2898]

How old where you when you joined the army?

[@chandlermason9350]

I been working with Publix for 7 years now,and it's not like working with them,No i LOVE working with them and i got alot of military service Men and woman or Normal clothes come by all the time or most of time even retired ones and Police as well,Cause I plan to join in 2024 after i learn how to drive first,I have plan and what to do.I just wanna go at slow steady paste first,cause the military is slow,so it's better to be slow then fast,I wanna take my time and make sure everything goes well.even if means adapting in a new world that i'm not use to.And well branch.Air National Guard.

[@Unrealenting]

Start the process now. You need to know if you’re medically qualified, you may have something you don’t even know about that disqualifies you, then you may have to obtain a waiver and/or speak to another branch. You never know what can happen in the future, best of luck

[@chandlermason9350]

@@Unrealenting I know.

[@Unrealenting]

@@chandlermason9350you most certainly do not know lol

[@codygardbrant2058]

I leave for the 09m program January 9th I got a 30 on the asvab (yes I’m dumb) signing infantry when I get out the program

[@jafaw]

Yoo I'm going to fort Jackson as a o9 mic in January 9th

[@codygardbrant2058]

@@jafaw ayyy im not alone lmao 09m 💪🏽

[@jafaw]

@@codygardbrant2058 yeah I might try to get 88m I heard infantry is just mopping but I want a bonus tbh

[@codygardbrant2058]

@@jafaw the funny thing is bro I keep switching between 88m and 11b 😭 that infantry bonus looks good but I also wanna drive trucks bc that’s what I will do if I ever get out military idk maybe the 3 weeks in 09m I’ll have my decision but I can’t make my mind up I was leaning more towards infantry before

[@jafaw]

@@codygardbrant2058 I haven't checked the asvab for the 88m hopefully it's low I got talked out of infantry by so many people so I wanted 88m because you can get CDL and other licenses

[@anthonyyoung5314]

What’s the name of the app that you use to promote for people in the military the one where family can see pictures and get password and etc

[@alakumuskerak7980]

i have the same Rode wireless mic system but i cant be within 5 ft of it or the audio blows out, did you ever have that problem, if so how did you resolve that?

[@macmatt9417]

I noticed all y’all tell people if you are afraid to die pick a job that doesn’t involve or little to no combat but if we keep telling everyone that we’re gonna end up with a bunch of scary ass people in the military not wanting to fire a gun a do the dirty work an that’s scary. I say don’t join if your scared of dying for your county!!! But hey that’s me

[@coolbreeze7132]

Did you get a shaving waiver, and if you did was it strict to get one?

[@HazzyFcrazy]

My reason so stupid bro I can’t stand my family I can’t stand the direction all my favorite entertainment going now a days and I can’t see anything new for me to do to get away from it all but join up

[@maebunny5298]

Not stupid at all. Im joining cause civilian life is boooring and you get nothin out of it. Graduate high school, go to college, graduate college, get a job, and then boom now you just working until you’re 65. Military sounds way more satisfying with all the opportunities. Basic training, moving away to different bases in different countries, going airborne, chances to reclass, veteran programs and cool hidden benefits, not having to worry about making rent or paying for food and shit. I know it aint all sunshine and rainbows but it sounds a lot more exciting than civilian life. I wanna experience things and see the world…too broke to do that now. Good luck on your journey my dude

[@user-qm7xf1cs9n]

how do I ask questions in the discord

[@christianniekamp2383]

I don’t like the military but I absolutely NEED a way out of my house for my safety and sanity. Recently I’ve been considering joining so I can get out of my house fast (specifically the navy, ik any branch would work for that but I digress) but god damn this is a hell of a moral dilemma

[@golfery5119]

You do realize that the military especially if you are enlisted and not married which means you're stuck in the barracks is probably not going to be any nicer than home? With the navys floating barges for barracks, I don't know. But at least with the navy you can get out of the barracks at e5 if you get allowed to get promoted (though I think in some cases you can get out at e4), vs e6 or e5 in the Army.

[@jperez9888]

Hi! I need your help! I want to be a 25b (information technology specialist) to later be in FBI or CIA as cyber… what you think?

[@maebunny5298]

Eyy that’s the mos I plan on doing too! Good choice

[@golfery5119]

Do cyber. Regular IT isn't going to translate like that

[@Saniboyyyy21]

I’m a 11b I go to basic January 8th

[@golfery5119]

Have fun with painting rocks, sweeping the motorpool in addition to the connex layouts, mowing lawns, and scrubbing toilets.

[@maebunny5298]

Have fun on your journey but be smart. Can’t do nothing with infantry on the civilian side. Make your military career count and even if you hate it, make a plan for when you transition out. You have the option to reclass into a better mos so don’t just get out cause you hate your job. Like I said…be smart and have a plan

[@austingray6885]

I’m about to enlist and I’m 27

[@golfery5119]

Go about it the right way if you do, especially since 27 is getting up there. It's not just the physical stuff you got to deal with but also the emotional stuff the military and especially the army (which takes it to a further extreme than other branches) put lower enlisted through

[@Unrealenting]

@@golfery5119easier to deal with mental when you’re older than typical, I’d say is the physical that will challenge an individual enlisting at his age. Especially if you neglected being active.

[@austingray6885]

@@Unrealenting I was a professional dancer for 10 years and I go to the gym at least four days a week. Definitely going to implement some more cardio though and keep pushing with the weights

[@austingray6885]

@@golfery5119 I’m planning on joining the Air Force and I want to get a job in cyber warfare or defense so I can start a cyber security career when I get out

[@golfery5119]

@@Unrealenting I doubt it. I seriously doubt it. The Army is much more a young kids game not only physically but also emotionally, than the other branches are. Plain and simple. When I reclassed my mos and went through ait for it again, we had several older Army trainees who complained about being treated like small children while the Navy and Air Force kids got to be treated with more maturity. You have 18 year old Air force kids who are allowed to go outside by themselves, but at the same time a thirty something year old Army trainee in the same place who is married and has kids has to be punished if he doesn't have a battle buddy come with him to the bathroom because he chose to join the wrong branch. The military basically punishes enlistees for not being married by making them stay in the barracks. The Air force guarantees that if you are stateside you will be out of the barracks by e4, and in many cases even e3. The Army, unless you are in an extremely unicorn situation (like one guy who told me recently that his son is in an Intel job on a space force base), will not let you out of the barracks until (if) you make e6, with some cases maybe e5. I've heard older soldiers complaining about having to stay in the barracks for so long. If you listen, you'd only have to stay in the barracks for at most a couple of years. The army deals with mass punishments more than the other branches. Yeah find an older person who wants to steal deal with those games like that. So no, being older and more mature does not in anyway whatsoever mean you can tolerate the sheer nonsense and absolute bullshit the U.S.Army puts on lower enlisted soldiers, ON TOP OF the standard nonsense that all the branches do. That's why I would advise older people considering joining the military to either a) try to come in as an officer instead of enlisted, if possible Or b) join national guard/reserve instead of active duty Or c) it's been said countless gazillion times, I know, but try to give the Air Force (or space force or coast guard) some consideration. You get paid the same money with the same benefits, without the extra bullshit and nonsense.

[@jamesmarshallll5532]

Americans should have mandatory 18 to 21 military service . Fresh out of high school

[@m3vm3]

I wish we did also. It would have helped me

[@AyeBeeG]

Disagree. Not everyone was a loser at 20 like you.

[@zaterdose]

I want to explore and serve but i don’t want to be in heavy combat. what position is good for that.

[@stevielujan1002]

navy aircrewman

[@MegaTheosmith]

Navy IT

[@golfery5119]

This is the military aka armed forces. Come on. But if we were at war, basically most jobs in the air force, navy, coast guard, space force would keep you out of combat.

[@user-rq1yl5lz8m]

I think if free college and free healthcare already existed. It would make people more proud of nation and have more patriotism

[@theoffor647]

Bingo, I was thinking that shit

[@dex7251]

Even with universal health care and other benefits the military now offers, I believe there will still be people joining. (Let's not go into recruitment goals, etc.) The United States, more so than many other country out there, are deeply in rooted in the sprit of military service and the core of what the military stand for. Not every country in the world is like that. Others (like those in country with conscription) may see it more as a legal obligation ("Do their time and get out because it's the law"), only worse of the worse do that, or perhaps other service to country is more important (teaching the new generation, etc.) and so on. The United States has a long history of military service that doesn't mirror that of those in the world (some of it may have to do with U.S.'s age or comparatively rather "mellow" things that the military has done). With that deeply rooted spirit, there will always be folks joining. For whatever reason. Another great video!

[@Christian88025]

Hello Sir, is good to come across ur page and I'm so happy... quick question, pls how can i join the military? I really want to join & serve as well...i will be waiting for a response pls.

[@Coral333]

🫡🫡🫡

[@DTaze]

Did you get out?

[@golfery5119]

No , he's still in

[@JuniorLadybug]

Started a new channel for my baby..new subscribers are appreciated..interesting content will be uploaded daily

[@austinshannon4197]

I think…… Kevin Durant is the nba goat.

[@golfery5119]

Why

[@hectorcedre2821]

Hey blessings brother I was thinking of joining part time airforce I wanted to ask if you have LinkedIn to connect and if you we can connect ihave some questions. Thank you so much for videos it's so helpful. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@22foreva]

Would it be difficult to get a waiver approved for my tattoo? Its a scorpion on the right side of my left hand, its 2by3 inches I really wanna join the army

[@Unrealenting]

No, not at all, I had seen in person a female get in with a neck tattoo that was visible, even the meps DR was surprised.

[@maebunny5298]

Talk to a recruiter

[@AaronB1522]

I agree tho facts

[@AaronB1522]

FIRST 🔥🔥