Pros & Cons | Joining The Military At 18

If you are thinking of joining the Army (or anything else) let's look at some of my pros and cons for joining at a young age
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[@llamawearingsombrero6764]

Pro: When the apocalypse starts and you have military experience your chances of survival increase 100%

[@Lerdik]

@Abdullahi Farah For situations like this one, there Are people with military experience, Amen soldiers :D

[@ObjectivelyBias]

@Abdullahi Farah Many airmen would fall

[@mrshovelbottom7475]

Just PLF bro

[@TheVegaBro]

After months of working with MEPS, I'm finally getting to enlist this Thursday! Wish me luck y'all! (I'm 17 btw)

[@liyahlene]

Gideon Anderson : GOOD LUCK

[@thomasblack49]

I enlist Thursday too!

[@robertturner7326]

Good luck dude

[@timelyblock1702]

Good luck

[@kellycarswell3846]

Wonder how this guy is doing now

[@ejjimenez23]

Joined at 18, currently on active duty, age 25, rank SSG....I have 7 years in and have no regrets. Matter of fact I thank the Army for the life it gave me...I owe the Army for making me the man i am today. I had no guidance or ambition coming out of high school. I had no idea what I wanted to do. I was a young father and had to find a way to take care of my child and wife. The Army literally saved my life when I was on the streets That's why I continue to serve not because I dont want to get out but I feel like I owe the Army back for taking care of me when I had nothing. It isnt perfect, it isnt the greatest paying job but it's the greatest job ever in my eyes. I will be retiring at 38! 👍👍👍👍

[@llGZAll]

😥so heart warming

[@pradag533]

How much do you make ? And what are the benefits ?

[@robertbruhcuh3634]

@Professor raccoon isn’t after 60 yr old not after the 20 years

[@jeremygrigsby7456]

I joined at 19. I'm 41 now and still in. The Army helped me grow up, mature and become educated. It helped me deal with difficult situations, be intellectual, innovative and relentless when necessary.

[@moderncrusader9904]

Ill be joining next year after school ill be 18 that year haha might serve for 10 years

[@jeremygrigsby7456]

@@moderncrusader9904 go to college first.

[@moderncrusader9904]

Jeremy Grigsby College isnt really for me i also wont make soldiery as a career if i retire in my 30s ill probably start a business lol

[@jeremygrigsby7456]

@@moderncrusader9904 it might not be your thing now, but earning a degree will make you more competitive in the Army.

[@blarstone9322]

One con of joining the military after high school is unable to plan a career path in civilian world, then ended up reenlisting due to fear of unknown.

[@MadWolf1980xxx]

A lot of people can make it to age 40 in the civilian world, and still never find something better than military benefits and pay...

[@YouReallyDontKnow]

In what way does that stop you from planning a career civilian side..? If you join the military and still haven’t found something you wanted to pursue in the real world after your 2,3,6 year contract is up that’s on you and nobody else.

[@robertosanchez6803]

Ill be bóxer after contract

[@winds1010]

@@MadWolf1980xxx only if you're an idiot.

[@robertbruhcuh3634]

@@MadWolf1980xxx yup 20 years at mcdy ain finna do anything you’ll work forever for nothing

[@MichaelBeaneA]

I will be 26 when I start basic training. I believe that the years outside of high school matured me by a good amount, especially within the last year.

[@arcangelmaaze7804]

Same I'll be 26 at basic

[@jamesmadison7551]

dude, I think thats good time really, I joined when I was 25 and now, Im 30, still young and can still Drop Kick 18 year olds into the water on the PT test :).

[@mariahcarey50]

Joining at 28. 😬Parris Island January 2023.

[@SgtAl]

You guys joining at an older age are going to do well if you can get past the fact that much younger guys are going to be in charge of you until you earn some rank. Most of the older guys I knew that came in later in life you will make rank pretty quick because you're going to take it more seriously and have maturity keeping you out of trouble. Good luck to all of you.

[@maxbass9812]

Joined at 19, I’ll be 20 when I ship out. And 25 after my contract is up.

[@markell190]

Same

[@The_Black_Knight]

"Joining the military and enduring a full career means giving up a life of stability for a life of adventure." Notice I did not say structure, but stability for reason. For those that go on afterwards into retirement, you can "recoup" the time lost and live life to the fullest, even with injuries. Not many professions allow retirement as early as 38 years old!

[@jamesmadison7551]

20 years half pay, 30 75% and 40 100 %

[@robertosanchez6803]

@@jamesmadison7551 noice

[@just_nguyen4790]

I’m still in high school, and I just sworn in as a 11X, with Airborne in my contract. Im shipping out in July 14, really excited and nervous.

[@averagehighlights7387]

You a different breed fam.Godd luck tho

[@chloricyew9669]

I leave the same exact day for Fort Leonard Wood. Got my promotion to E-2. MOS is 68k.

[@elrisky0]

how are you bro

[@SuperEman500]

You remind me of myself kid, 11 years ago in June of 2010 I enlisted in the USMC, I remember being shipped out to Iraq, it was a crazy experience to say the least.

[@calvinnguyen1097]

just checked your ig and twitch. you seem to be doing well bro

[@paulinebadenski197]

Enlisted at 27. Was the best thing I ever did. Drills brought out positive qualities I never knew I had. The experience has helped me so much throughout life. 71 now and miss it at times.

[@mariahcarey50]

That's encouraging. I am going to Parris Island January 2023 at the age of 28. I really hope I can say it's the best thing I ever did when my fours years are up in 2027. 🙌🏽

[@sadies.6573]

Joining at 18✌️

[@taylor6614]

Same, because mom and dad doesn't want me to go.

[@sadies.6573]

Yup same 😂

[@43gone03]

Same here

[@robertosanchez6803]

Ma dad said he wants me to go and get killed AMD get da money AMD spend it in the beach with wimin

[@blitsxcextra4336]

Same

[@Jayschannelll]

I don’t know what I wanna do with my life and I feel like I should just go into the military. My mom did it. I should keep it going.

[@user-tp4jl4xt6w]

Did you do it?

[@janelleyyy8270]

joining at 17 🤷🏻‍♀️.

[@bliss__44]

Exactly what I was going to say. 😂

[@asaadaddy]

whats ur @ 😳😳

[@Lowkeyalltheway]

Janelleyyy G goodluck! I’m joining at 25 😂

[@nunyu7513]

Jose Perez You the guy from Cardoso’s channel lmao

[@edgarceja32]

Same

[@SteveSmith-os5bs]

I joined the Army Guard at 21, I went active Army at 24, l left active duty at 27 and joined the Air Guard, I retired from the Air Force Reserve in in 2014. My military benefits paid for my bachelors degree, when I went to the Air Guard I received new education benefits which paid for my oldest sons bachelors of Aerospace Space Engineering degree and now I have health benefits and I am receiving retirement pay check for life. So for me at 60 years of age the military was one of the best decisions that I had made in my life.

[@jayvee2334]

23 thinking of joining! Love the vids

[@chaseskinner3282]

What would keep you from joining?

[@-zerozeronegative52]

me tooo

[@zexsisfaux6228]

I wish I would have joined at 18

[@MattWard89]

Same

[@jeremiahcoles2205]

Hey man, I joined the Army at 18 as a 15P and I graduated basic at fort benning Dec 17 2019. I’m currently in AIT and I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and to say your videos are extremely helpful is an understatement. Thanks for your content, Sir!

[@DarkMagicianStar]

Joining at 27. I regret not joining at 18 like I wanted. But I exhausted traditional routes, (college , internships, professional jobs) and I wasn’t happy in any of those. So hopefully I find some kind of fulfillment within the military. I’m joining for so many other reasons but ultimately I am in search of a fulfilling life. To me, retiring at a slightly older age isn’t a fate worst than death. Working in a job I hate is. And I have been stuck in jobs I hate for the last 4 years. Thanks for all of your videos Matt! They have been encouraging and helpful as I navigate this new transition in my life.

[@mariahcarey50]

How has it gone so far? I am joining the Marines at 28 January 2023 so I would love to know your experience so far.

[@DarkMagicianStar]

@@mariahcarey50 so far it’s been good for me. I adapted well and have had some really good opportunities. I think a pro is that I don’t get sucked into drama and can easily see past unnecessary bs compared to my 18 year old self. I had a different mindset than a bunch of kids did which helped in the Long run. I hope it’s going well for you!

[@CaptainShanklesbeard]

Perfect timing! Thank you so much, you've done more for me than my recruiter lol

[@thesecretcultofthesacredsa6310]

Same

[@Evelyn-dc8nf]

I was thinking about joining at 19 cause I graduated high school a year early and I am going to community college

[@joehnisquinones799]

Evelyn fultz that’s what I’m doing

[@jamesmadison7551]

Depends man, it took me doing idd jobs and going to college hating life to going into the Army and finding a Brotherhood. if you dont mind culture shock from Army Values and how they deal with their soldiers and get past that, you will make allot of friends and go on allot of Adventures and traveling the world. I joined when I was 25 , im 30 now still kicking your age groups ass at PT :).

[@dontayetuggle2440]

I’m getting shipped right now with a bunch of others for basic training and we all discovered that we watched THE Matt Ward.

[@komoto_kane5351]

I signed my contract last year. Leaving for bct in june of this year. And I am still in highschool

[@aaronbonatz9485]

Just signed up for the FL National Guard at 17. Hopefully I get my job that I want and get shipped out to BCT this summer. 88M.

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

If you do 4 years in the Military Active Duty then go to a Senior Military College or Military Academy. You will be more appreciated by your younger peers, upperclassmen, and faculty. By your peers you will be their lifeline for 21+ products and more likely to have a car to drive them to and from, you also will be the go to person for leadership within a small group because of your age and experience. Upperclassmen will respect you more likely than a typical Freshman and incorporate them into their social groups. Faculty will assume maturity is already established with you so can be trusted.

[@jamesmadison7551]

I joined when I was 25, still in as well IM 30. I had College credits to boost me to PFC when I got in now Im 30, got out for a year and missed it to much and Im reenlisting back into Active Duty. Army is where I belong :)

[@edwinmartinez814]

I am 28 but going part time my fiancé held me back from active duty I wish I went at 18 but no complaints here its only part time I’ll make it a 20 year thing and retire at 48 and the cool part about being a cop and a reservist or Guard I can double dip in pay if I am doing drill or deploy overseas the agency pays me my yearly salary when deployed on top of the army pay.

[@devinhartlaub8221]

A con, but also a pro I’m noticing being a year in is “missing out” I’m missing out my family back home. My friends are growing and having fun at college, and I can’t be apart of that. But the same time Ik I’m bettering myself. Two years left, and I’m out active duty, and I cannot wait!!!

[@MoonHawk01]

I’m Joining the Marine Corps at 19

[@ryndancer592]

I shipped to basic right after I turned 18. Your videos helped me out A LOT! Thank you for all the great content! Hope you have a good year!

[@Tehsoultaker]

Matt, I just wanna say I am not in the Military I do really hate it especially when I get to see it's commercials when it's all because I am not academically smart for the asvab. I know I can keep trying but, for my alternate I signed up to be a Firefighter, I may be struggling on the basic test. But they know I am not academically smart, and they do appreciate that I do go in to training and help the best I can while I can follow any order in the book. I am a proud Fire fighter, but I want to thank you an every member of the military for your service as I do wish it was my career, but I am happy where I am as a First generation Fire fighter!

[@rednecksniper4715]

Thanks for all these videos Matt I’ve lost 52lbs and 14% body fat in just 4 months I’ve only got 8% to join should be ready by March thanks for all these tip videos really helps ask the right questions I’ll be joining at 25

[@willhenley9027]

Going to meps in the morning then once I pass I should ship out next month to for Benning. Love your videos matt ward helped me out alot

[@Guppyg53]

My dog rolled in something outside now she smells like poop

[@MattWard89]

lol

[@maliketh1369]

Haven't watched the video yet but how does this relate?

[@deet2440]

Probably Poop

[@arcangelmaaze7804]

Smells like her owner

[@robertosanchez6803]

@@arcangelmaaze7804 yw

[@Jsd-zg2cz]

It's a good idea definitely. If your active duty and do your 20 you retire at 38.

[@jamesmadison7551]

ill Retire at 45 :)

[@sirstingnasty1945]

did just this. So far so good. At tech school right now and i honestly don’t regret it.

[@888fuxfate2]

Im 15 and I'm gonna join the army at 17 So for the next 2 years I'm just trying to get fit and finish most of high-school

[@moderncrusader9904]

Gonna be joining next year just waiting for the school year to end I'll be signing a 10 years contract and then retire at an early age and enjoy the benefits lol good luck to you!

[@888fuxfate2]

@@moderncrusader9904 good luck to you as well my friend

[@danielarroyo9639]

I’m at the airport waiting for the drill sergeants to head to reception for fort Benning

[@liyahlene]

Daniel arroyo : whew, good luck!

[@kyronparris396]

🤟🏿 "too easy" Good luck bro

[@kyronparris396]

I'm 18 now but joined last year, somehow got the minuteman scholarship. Worried a bit about being the best guy/officer I can be but I'm getting the best of both worlds right now

[@aarontschetter1743]

Best way to do it: join National Guard at 18. Use National Guard state and federal grants to pay for college. Finish your National Guard contract with a college degree and become a comissioned officer by age 23. (Bonus points if you attend ROTC at college so you don't have to go to OCS.)

[@jsosa0032]

I’m def joining, currently a senior in high school, 18 and am ready to retire at 38, it’s a big commitment but with a strong mind and determination anything is possible.

[@cp-skii5332]

Ha ha. I’m turning 18 in July and going to enlist right away 😉

[@rileypart1]

Happy Tuesday Matt!

[@MattWard89]

You too!

[@maddoxhyndman5535]

Hopefully I will be able to join at 18 Marine corps🇺🇸

[@ryanreynolds2845]

Fox’ed I am 13 years old and my dream is join the marine corps than go to colleges for some computer related major and than I want to be in the Seceret Service Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@bumliyyt9608]

Sadly I have one more year to join because I have to finish highschool so when I do join I’m going to be 19 and I want to go in as a MP🇺🇸

[@ianrodriguez4463]

Nice I’m currently shipping off on September for mp training somehow i got airborne on my contract as well and I’m joining as an e3 and I’m 18 so I definitely took it lol for now no regrets

[@shihabosman4386]

Joining 18 mybe 19 I just don’t know what MOS I want

[@coIey]

Join earlier dude like you probably won’t stay at 20 years the earlier u get out the better lol

[@shihabosman4386]

frostedy0 when I graduate I’m almost 19 that’s why

[@hernanandrade1560]

shihab Osman lol I chose infantry and I’m 17😅

[@nathanmaguire1941]

MOS is just like your job basically, if u want to be a driver then that’s your mos or infantry or whatever

[@NathanKirby2001]

11b boi or 88m

[@SgtAl]

I joined the Marines at 17, turned 18 in Boot Camp. Pros- in 1979 I had no other options, the only job I would have been able to get was working in a cotton mill. School wasn't and option since we were dirt poor and I didn't really dedicate myself in high school. Cons- My first 4 years 17-21 years old I wasn't mature enough to take what I was doing very seriously. I was good at my job but I was wild and didn't have a lot of respect for authority at the time. Results- In my 2nd and 3rd enlistment I took military life more seriously and shaped up. I never really earned much rank but I did 12 years active duty and after a 10 year break in service did 8 years in the N.Guard and earned my retirement which will help me when I retire from my civilian profession later this year. I firmly believe that joining the military at 17 was the best thing for me, for other people it may not be but no matter what it's not a waste of your time.

[@thomasblack49]

Enlist on Thursday. Go to meps tomorrow and swear in on Thursday. Once I graduate I head to boot.

[@SecretAgentLamarScrotus]

The drum beat had me thinking it was the extended PH intro😂

[@MasterCasterTv]

I joined at 17 and I regret it cause i let my “young-adulthood” slip away. While i was out in the field sucking. All my friends back home where going to college and partying, enjoying life My tip to you younglings is to wait a year or two after you graduate high school. Enjoy life for a little bit before it gets stripped away from you (Im 18 now, currently cavalry)

[@kitarashi67]

Worked for a few months and got so busy I missed the chance to get enrolled into school so I was like "I want to serve this country for everything its given me" so I joined 3 months after becoming 18 and graduating

[@The_Phill_A_Blunt]

Another pro is if you are still young and got out and you want to go back you can, I did that, all though I had to do basic training again because too many years past but I still had one of the top pt scores 💪, I was 31 the second time, 🤣I was the “grandpa” but I showed them up and gave the others the heads up because I did it as an 18 year old

[@michaelmoore6745]

Wow, been watching your videos for a while now and just finally had a real opportunity to sign in and subscribe, leave some likes and a comment. :-) Thanks for all of your info and hard work, right along there with your service Matt.

[@ugnem.khanra3752]

Turning 18 in the middle of basic bc I ship out June 15.. and I’m split ops bc I’m a junior in high school. My brother is 24 he’s E3 in reserves and my dad is almost in white phase of basic training in fort Jackson, whats funny though is that my brother went, my step dad is, and I will be (all of us) doing boot camp in Jackson. I’m excited for basic, got 3 months left until then though :)

[@themainman8464]

13B, I joined at 17. Going to Fort Leonard Wood May 27th (I'll be 18 when I ship)

[@josecarrillo9510]

Duuuude me too 13b I leave May 26th then AIT at Fort Sill

[@themainman8464]

@@josecarrillo9510 bro! What's your insta?

[@brianhernandez5399]

I’m joining at 17 too I’m going to MEPS for physical and contract and gotta wait till I graduate till I ship out.

[@themainman8464]

@@brianhernandez5399 sadly I have to wait to ship out. I have a dermatologist consult

[@jamessouthey4825]

Bottom line: Joining means surrendering your freedom. That is really the crux of the decision. Also, there is absolutely no guarantee that you will be able to stay in for 20 or 30 years either. I respect/appreciate our service members and their sacrifice/stress. I have served myself. Keep posting these videos!

[@macburger5026]

"lso, there is absolutely no guarantee that you will be able to stay in for 20 or 30 years either." Yes, more than 80% of people dont stay the whole 20 years. Less than 20% actually do and it varies between the branches.

[@dakpriso5242]

Been watching your videos forever! Ship March 17th! Thank you

[@suburbanburrito210]

I’m currently in the enlistment process never really cared for school or partys

[@kashrenae476]

I take my test in march!! Wish me luck!

[@Edwin-xs3fb]

ash Kash good luck!

[@lilam7851]

Thank you for the video. I had a 3.5 gpa my entire school career. But screwed up and now I have no money and a low gpa. I've been considering joing the military at 18.

[@dalahast06]

1:36, IF you do not die in war ofc. 20 years in war increases chance of dying.

[@CalebStriplin]

Leaving next month for basic at 17, see y’all there!!

[@stairwayuptouptown]

How’d it go?

[@CalebStriplin]

@@stairwayuptouptown pretty good. I’m at fort Campbell now, been here for awhile

[@stairwayuptouptown]

@@CalebStriplin cool, well have fun!

[@fireshepherd1159]

Joined at 17. Now I'm 18 and shopping to FT benning in July 7th!

[@yes.6707]

I plan on going right after high school for dentistry!! wish me luck❤️

[@roderickunderwoodjr3925]

18 🤠 I leave in june

[@Edwin-xs3fb]

Roderick Underwood good luck!! 😃

[@stairwayuptouptown]

How’d it go?

[@ih8rx__191]

I’m 18 I’m already doing the process can’t wait to go to boot camp

[@Edwin-xs3fb]

Good luck! 😁

[@johnbarslund8716]

I had no options I had enlist because I had a draft number very low. In 1970

[@kylestephens3943]

18 and Swore into Navy DEP in November cant wait for june to go to bootcamp!

[@V00ify]

it doesnt matter your age, it matters if you are motivated and competitive and like the job you picked.

[@jamesmadison7551]

True Im 30 Kicked 18 year olds asses in PT like no ones business. got to make sure you take care yourself.

[@hashslingingslashers]

Im 17, just verified my asvab at meps with a afqt of 70. Going to medical next week trying for 11x with airborne on my contract, wish me luck

[@Underliner07]

Hey, Matt can you do a video on what the Army requires to go to college. I.e SATs, post GI Bill, other stuff as well.

[@reyC1523]

I'm 18 and I'm shipping for basic in March

[@markschroer5940]

Does the Army have an organization for teenagers to learn what it is like to be on active duty.? The Navy has the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. This program allows teenagers to learn about the rates they can become once they enlist.

[@kodymorgan9751]

I’m leaving for the marines July 27th a month after I turn 18

[@imgaybut7134]

June 29th ✊

[@kodymorgan9751]

Hunter Schippers good luck bro!!

[@imgaybut7134]

@@kodymorgan9751 hell yeah! You to bro ✊

[@drewjames2237]

There are no cons. I don't support negativity. Live for something or die or nothing. Stay hard

[@shalamchairez5858]

Can you make a video about some ACFT prep home workout routines, that aren’t the recommended PRT workouts? Fellow reservist here and working 12hr days as a nurse makes it hard to get into the gym.

[@-zerozeronegative52]

joining at 22 years old and will serve for 13 years since i did decide to join the army at 13 years old!

[@edomaru5282]

I was the 1k like... just to put that out there

[@tylerroberts6556]

Fort Benning 11x leaving soon love your vids

[@rykebean9812]

I'm still only 15 but I'm joining right after high school

[@Bruh-bc4tb]

me too but im from canada

[@isaiah1931]

Im currently 18 years old and I opted to come to college to work towards my degree in Civil/Construction Engineering. Originally I wanted to join the navy as a CT rate but college was the best option for me considering the rigor of the degree I’m working towards. Luckily, I’ve chosen a state university and I’ll graduate with relatively low student debt so I can apply for the CECP if I still want to join the Navy or move into a civilian career. Nonetheless, going to the military first does have benefits but people should also look into military college programs because going in as an officer is always beneficial.

[@bridger6101]

My friend just joined the army in September as a 19D I'm thinking about joining later but right now I am not old enough but I think I'll join the Navy as reserves and go to college

[@davidlindsay8122]

I need more to know more of the cons because I am deciding whether to allow my son in the military. When I look this up online it's like they are non existent which I am surprised by.

[@FireDragonPrincess6]

I tried to join at 17 but I tore my ACL and had surgery about 9 months or so ago. Now I'm trying to join at 18.

[@Travis01]

Frankly, I'm joining to get out of small town America. And the way out for me is joining the military.

[@scaryoctoberchild4993]

I went to college and will be 23-24 when I enlist, currently 22

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

You can go to OTS or OCS and commission as an Officer in the Military if you already have a Bachelors Degree.

[@naamanjohnson2198]

I’m 18 and enlisted leave the 27th for Benning

[@franchescodiaz8791]

Hey man I have a question I’m currently thinking about joining the marines as a combat medic but I don’t know about going to medical school, I haven’t been to great at school and I don’t think that’s what I want to do when I get out of Highschool. So my question is do I need to go to medical school to be a combat medic or any other information, It would be great if you made a video on this. Thanks man love your vids 👍🏻

[@MrLilskoop123]

Franchesco Diaz you dont have to go to med school but being a combat medic is extremely difficult.

[@abizainalcala1740]

At 19 for me basic September 5th, and it’s Gonna be my birthday during basic dawg ima be 20 October 22nd

[@LightYagami-uq8ed]

I joined when I was like 18 one semester in college I got entry level separated they told me I can join 6 months later I’m like 26 now I don’t know if I should go back. They had digital uniform when In 2016

[@macburger5026]

Keep in mind that as far as sticking out for 20 years and retiring, less than 20% of people in the military actually stay in for the whole 20 years. And it may vary between branches.

[@ElSings]

What about if we go into war though? What should people think about in that arena? I really want to join the Navy after high school, but my mom posed next the point that I have to be willing to shoot at people and die for my country if I join the military. (Cuz that’s the main point, right?) but what if I get a job that’s just ship life and on land, like a BMH or something like that? Is it still possible they could move me to the front lines during a war? Even if that’s not what my job was? I do think dying for my country is honorable, but I would prefer to leave the shooting and the field warfare up to people who like the idea more. Should I join? Or is this not a good idea for me? Because I really want to, and this is the only question/thought keeping me from saying yes just yet. P.S. I know this situation is very unlikely, but it’s possible. I just want to know a truthful answer. I totally want to join. I’m up for it. I will die for my country. I’ll shoot at drones, missiles, whatever. I’m just not sure I could stand shooting at a possibly innocent mother and child or something crazy like that. Would I have to do that? Can someone help me with this? Is this something I should be thinking about or should I not worry about it?

[@JJBrewing]

I joined at 17. Did one enlistment. No regrets. That was 30+ years ago.

[@brandopantaleon8239]

Funny enough just came back from meps yesterday

[@georgeharder8196]

I’m 17 and I wanna join the military but I can’t cuz I’m not a citizen. I’m from Canada

[@Finn-gx6ir]

i think u can. i think you can join any army as long as your country is allied with them. im american but i wana join the german army to gain citizen ship but apparently the german army has closed so no new recruits have been there since 2010-2013.

[@georgeharder8196]

I’ve just heard that you use to be able too but they stoped that for some reason if that opens again then I’d be able to. But then again I don’t know but thanks for that advice

[@Finn-gx6ir]

@@georgeharder8196 Best army to start off is your own country. but i havent been to any military so i shouldnt be talking but im talking to recruiters. not sure if i should join. im not worried about iran im mostly worried because i dont know how it will be like. i was very close to enlisting into the U.S army but i had second thoughs and maybe i might join or not.

[@enrique9495]

So if you do 20 years in the military you can retire after that. Does it have to be all active duty years or can they be reserve.

[@cptbear4915]

I sadly cant join due to my mental diagnosis. I hope they change it unless they did

[@mgtmwilly8285]

18 almost 19 leaving to ft Jackson on the 21

[@cujo8212]

Goodluck brother

[@jessicaann4560]

I’m joining at 17!

[@morgankampe7904]

I'm the 52nd comment and the 800th viewer. Yay! Hey, great content Matt. I love it. Great job.

[@jenbee8669]

I’m 18 but I’m doing ROTC in college bc degrees are importnant☝🏼

[@The_Phill_A_Blunt]

Yes if you want to be a career person join young so your body will hold up