Should The Election Result Deter You From Joining The Military?!?

No matter who you support, if the other person wins the presidency should that affect when/if you end up joining??
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[@andrewtarnowicz]

I was just thinking about this. Well said.

[@MattWard89]

Thanks!

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

Jestisz Polskiem jest :) ?

[@jaketaylor2923]

Hirum Biffidum most American poles don’t speak polish anymore, many of us changed our names

[@Etienne_M_D]

Future marine.. I’m shipping out next month wish me luck guys

[@bryanzody6505]

Let us know what your favorite crayon is, guy

[@mcc9040]

I and my family will vote for President Trump; because he and God Almighty will have your 6 ~ 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@unityswift3652]

You got this

[@noaharms7857]

Personally, do you like the taste of elmers glue or rubber cement more?

[@kemolowlow]

Good luck in Syria. Creepy Sleepy Joe won.

[@aydinjbuckley7217]

At the end of the day, I think it should come down to our allegiance to the country. Regardless of who our elected leader is, we should be proud and appreciative of our citizenship in this great country. I have very strong beliefs, but I plan on joining the U.S. Army even if our leader doesn't reflect said beliefs. Our country needs dedicated service members more than anyone.

[@SpiderrManX]

blind loyalty is dangerous. i bet hitler’s troops used to say the same thing lol

[@juanfelipe8484]

Be careful, Biden will put your life at risk. Especially if you are in a combat role. His endless wars will continue

[@aydinjbuckley7217]

@@SpiderrManX Hitler's troops said something quite different. They had a cult of personality. There is no cult of personality here. Perhaps you missed the point.

[@aydinjbuckley7217]

@@juanfelipe8484 And I do very well understand what you're saying. But the stone i'm trying to throw right now is that we need service members, REGARDLESS. The United States military has been and will be the final bastion for this country, its constitution, and the safety of its citizens.

[@juanfelipe8484]

Aydin J Buckley ik. It’s the last stand if we get to that point.

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

Whether myself or anyone else likes it or not everyone should be careful what they say anywhere they are no matter who they are around because it's worse than proper social behavior and politics it's like we're in an alternate reality and you never know what might come back to you.

[@Erebdai]

I joined the Army in 2003 and retire in 3 years. So I’ve served during three different presidents

[@Jimmy-Mc]

Were there big changes you noticed in 2009 or 2017?

[@rebellious_greaser5737]

I'm joining the guard as soon as I get out of high school,you've always gave the best advice

[@MattWard89]

Good luck and thanks!!

[@williamhowardtaft2481]

go infantry

[@edpro9332]

I am thinking of joining next year...but confuse between air guard and army national guard....any idea?

[@williamhowardtaft2481]

@@edpro9332 depends on your goals. do you want an administrative job , a job where you're in the field a lot, or a job that will help you with a future civilian career?

[@edpro9332]

@@williamhowardtaft2481 thanks....I want a job that will help me in future career.

[@damikey85]

Thank you. I can’t wait to join

[@_kentuckyclay]

good topic. thank you for this.

[@skylinegtrally18]

Politics can change while youre in the military, so there is no reason to be concerns about who is in charge when you join. You may have a transition while you are active.

[@skylinegtrally18]

I leave in Feb, we will see who is on office then. Either way i am looking forward to the challenge.

[@nlcoleet]

In my opinion serving under bad leadership is even more necessary.. either way the results will not change my mind in anyway.

[@xero4158]

I've always dreamt of joining the Army for as long as I can remember. From when I would play fighter-jet arcade games and visiting Civil war memorials in Kindergarten, I've been fascinated for my entire life about the military. I am 100% sure that joining the Army as an Officer is what I want to do with my life, however, it's difficult because my parents are against it. My mom doesn't like the idea, mainly out of fear that something can happen to me, but she has remained supportive and says that I should do what I want, but my Dad is massively against it, and gets pissed every time I even bring it up. I don't really know why my Dad is so heavily against it, as his own Dad was an infantryman during the Cold War (He never saw combat as he got out right before Vietnam), but apparently, he knew a bunch of guys from the 101st and Special Forces while he was in Kentucky for a couple years that gave him a very sour taste. It's hard to stay motivated when my own Dad hates what I want to do, especially because I need to get in better shape (I'm only a Junior, and I probably still won't join through the ROTC until after community college, so I have plenty of time), however, despite that I've made it clear that I want to eat better (we always have junk food lying around the makes staying away really hard), I do have a suspicion he is purposely ignoring me and continues to only buy junk food so I continue to be out of shape or something. Sorry, that was long, but I just needed to vent, and if anybody has some advice, I would really appreciate it :D

[@brocklister3101]

Do what you want, don’t make someone else’s opinion impact in what makes you happy. Help your parents understand that. My mom doesn’t want me to do any combat so I told her that I want to be an engineer. Little did she know that I meant a COMBAT engineer😂 Anyway, good luck man, don’t let someone else’s opinion shatter your dreams.

[@scoobydoo2644]

Xero all I can say man is trust your gut. Do what you want to do because in the end of the day it’s your life and also joining the Army is a positive thing not a negative thing. My parents aren’t completely on board with me joining the military but it’s what I want to do and my career and it’s for our country. Go for it man. Like you said you have time but time is something we can’t ever get back so trust your gut. Good luck man👍

[@ugs192]

This is really late but keep following your goals. As long as you somewhat care about your school grades, physical condition, and stay out of legal trouble, then it’s absolutely obtainable.

[@iJustNguyenSon]

The Office of the Presidency is much bigger than one person. At the end of the day, you’re loyal to the Office, regardless of who holds it. I joined the Army because I love my country, and that sentiment won’t change just because someone I don’t agree with is President

[@Nightsight971]

Hi Matt I just want to thank you for all of your advice when it comes to BT and military life. I ship out on Oct 5th to fort leornardwood with a 12m contract! Again thanks for everything. :)

[@JPurgatory]

Hell yeah another video! Always look forward to having more information, thank you sir for the knowledge and thank you for your service!

[@armyguy986]

Hey Matt have a question if you can help. Ok so I'm leaving the reserves to go active going 11x it's osut for 22 weeks so would I have to do basic in the osut being prior service

[@toribelcher7067]

I have a question. I have always wanted to join the military, but the past few years have been making wonder if I could even go to basic training or even go to recruiter. I’ve had a couple of concussions because I’m an active teenager that plays contact sports. Can I join the Army with concussions like they one done basically I haven’t had any bad side effects from them

[@rileypart1]

Happy Wednesday Matt! It’s doesn’t matter how politics goes eventually you still serving own the country.

[@ShaneFleming2016]

The world's greatest Army.

[@aarontschetter1743]

Sir, please do a video on what benefits reserve / National Guard member who have never deployed get. I just got in a car crash leaving me with servere nerve damage, (so bad I may get medical discharge) and am curious if I'll get anything out of my time in the military. Thanks.

[@Jimmy-Mc]

With a 4 year contract, you're going to be in the military for at least 1 election. If you're ready to join, just go for it.

[@027betz]

How weird is it that the top military leader in this country usually has zero military experience? I would respect my commander in chief if he earned his rank and has first hand experience of serving. I think then they would be more careful about putting the young men and women in this country in harms way.

[@rubeno_2463]

I can get behind this

[@scoobydoo2644]

Mimi I agree with you. In my opinion I think to be president you should have military experience.

[@essentialfinesse9507]

If I signed up and qualified for a bonus before the election period, is it guaranteed regardless on if the military budget is cut?

[@elitekiller2kproductions191]

I was thinking of this, I don't really want Biden to be leader if I'm in the army

[@juliearmymom7807]

He would go back to the Obama era Rules Of Engagement, which would put your life in jeopardy. Also, his family members profited off the war, we wouldn't be scaling back involvement in the sandbox, we would be going back in balls deep.

[@C-jam_]

Hey but that’s why it’s a democracy

[@peyton1731]

same. biden and his people are war hawks while trump is actually trying to get troops out of the middle east

[@C-jam_]

TRUMP 2020

[@lordalpharius5928]

Politics shouldn’t affect you until you’re O-4+ and above E-8!

[@angelruiz-2508]

Great video. I'm getting ready for Fort Benning. Shipping on January.

[@captainstreets3345]

Finally more good Hecking Information

[@OfficialBigElle]

"you guys are lucky you got me" so humble Matt lol just messin

[@emmanuelcolon9273]

I've been thinking about this for a few months.

[@JoelSmith-ec8et]

I like how he says “your lucky you got me know” Matt you’ve been gone for three years we would like to hear from you again 😔

[@ImJustinxGaming]

Hey Matt I’ve never been this early to a new video I’ve been jus been binge watching all your old videos because I’m in Fort Benning right now! I’m at Camp Kelley and Fort Benning is completely different at the moment. I was at 30th AG for almost a week and then my bunk mate tested positive for COVID-19 so they placed me in Camp Kelley for 2 weeks so I jus wanted to thank you!

[@williamhowardtaft2481]

I was at 30th for 2 and a half weeks and while I was there we had 20+ kids test pos for covid and got sent to kelley. I arrived at 30th on June 2nd

[@ImJustinxGaming]

William Howard Taft oh man that sounds awful. I’m leaving tomorrow for 30th and hoping me and my roommate test negative. Very annoying I jus wanna start basic already

[@williamhowardtaft2481]

@@ImJustinxGaming I know the feeling. Spending so much time at 30th sucked the excitement for basic outta me honestly. you'll get through it though its only temporary

[@ImJustinxGaming]

William Howard Taft very true! I’ve been talking to guys who were at 30th for 2 months like damn that is so bad and hopefully I can get to basic as soon as possible

[@yacobcastro]

Wait you have not started yet? I leave in two weeks.

[@youikaz2524]

Hey Matt I don’t know if you’re going to read this comment or not, but who gets sent to war zone? I’m looking to join the army but I’m not really looking for fighting in the front line. Does reserves get sent?

[@iamtobyxp]

I don’t care who’s president. I want to join because I want to💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@xxcosmicxx5556]

MERICA

[@mcc9040]

You should care so you know who your Commander in chief is. Do you think all of the Nazis supported Hitler? I assure you, they did not.

[@xxcosmicxx5556]

@@mcc9040 Exactly

[@iamtobyxp]

@@mcc9040 Even if it was Hitler, I wouldn't care. I'm joining out of the allegiance to my country and the constitution. I'm voting Trump but, that doesn't have any influence on me joining.

[@mariojordan7316]

What’s up Matt, just had this conversation with my sister the other day telling me I should wait for November. I’m considering going active and OCS. I’m prior service 11B in an airborne Nat. guard battalion from Texas. Grad school is not for me at the moment and rather start a family with my long time GF.

[@JuanGonzalez-vq2og]

Shipping out to fort Jackson next month oct 6

[@jgl4494]

Either way still going into the AFSPECWAR pipeline

[@Purrserker]

Honestly, I feel people who are not even in the military should know this. I remember when I worked at this one job I had this Soldier come through our car wash and said something derogatory towards Trump and my Liberal manager said “Funny how he’s fighting for Trump, yet doesn’t like him”. The arrogance in that line man. When you swear in its not “I affirm unholy allegiance to the president”, no it’s to the constitution and its values. If you go in for the purpose of fighting for something, even if you’re a strong BLM advocate, you’re fighting for what America stands for.

[@jaketaylor2923]

Sons of Liberty75 Obama turned it into a social experiment. Transgender, homosexual, women agendas all took precedent over the question “does this make us a more or less effective fighting force”

[@jaketaylor2923]

Sons of Liberty75 I only know what the drawdown in the 90s was like under Clinton. It was awful, the troops HATED Clinton. 80%+ did not like him, but I can only imagine it was terrible under Obama too. I don’t know how bad he drew down the military

[@mattevo889]

I'm thinking on going for air force (SERE op) and i want to know if there is any advice i could get from anyone in the comments

[@Am10935]

Join if you want. Presidents/ elected officials always change. And not one person has all the power it’s many people in office with power they come and make decisions. Their term isn’t forever by the way. You should join if you want to serve this great country. Good video you explained everything well.

[@joeylee8098]

Analysis: a follow up video to what you can say or do as a service member would be nice.

[@bridger6101]

I have a similar situation as you, my dad has different political views comparatively to me. Luckily I research things myself 😂. I plan on applying for the Naval Academy and Westpoint when I graduate high school, just do what you want to do, don't let politics dictate your life.

[@bridger6101]

@SR 71 Politics don’t have to ruin your relationships is what I was saying, not that they don’t affect you. Personally I research and am into politics very much.

[@oscararceo7808]

Just thought about this lol, don’t want Biden causing a war

[@Lshadows13]

Cant let dementia joe win

[@MattWard89]

lol

[@iamtobyxp]

EXACTLY 😂😂😂

[@davidcarothers3311]

The president is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, so his/her political ideology can make a Huge impact on the quality of your service experience. The America-hating Marxist Obama Hated the military and this was reflected by military policies...and Lives!! Obama had 30 members of SEAL Team Six Murdered in Afghanistan...many of whom, so we're told, took part in the raid that Took Out Osama Bin Laden. And Obama's secretary of state at the time, Killary Clinton, presided over the murders of U.S. servicemen in Benghazi, Libya. This means that the commander in chief plays a Vitally Important role in the lives of the troops who serve under him....

[@xxcosmicxx5556]

Exactly right

[@damikey85]

If people look at it being bigger than themselves, it doesn’t matter who’s president. Plus if you got super great goals, it shouldn’t matter anyways

[@calypsohandjack9278]

Easy to say when you're black, you don't have an entire media/government trying to genocide your race.

[@surfnturf2329]

Calypso Handjack oh wow man. that was a pretty mask-off moment 😬

[@calypsohandjack9278]

@@surfnturf2329 Yeah you're right. There's no "trying" to it, they're pulling it off quite successfully.

[@surfnturf2329]

Calypso Handjack how so ?

[@officialwrldofzey]

Calypso Handjack easy to say? You must not live in the Us or know history.

[@davidcate5479]

What is a good total number of pushups to be able to do for basic training??

[@theoneonlymichelle3.082]

I think you can google to find out what it is. I want to say it’s 40-45 in so many mins. Like 2-4 mins but be sure it’s proper pushups the military wants same with sit-ups and running the miles as well.

[@lydiadale]

Look up ACFT because push-ups have changed (you need to release you hands at the bottom) and the old APFT (90° or lower) style pushup is no longer in use.

[@daltongramboiii9958]

Anyone going to Leonard Wood December 29th?

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

There is a video of an actual green beret saying that you don’t join the military base on who is the president

[@NG-xn4dd]

Name in our system? I know you can remove it. but when does it end. Do you know anything about recruitment online or should it be better face to face

[@neqqs3265]

Well I don't have a choice anymore, shipping to fort leonard wood Oct 26 :)

[@derrick4584]

Are you becoming an MP

[@neqqs3265]

@@derrick4584 88m

[@sunsetbeats299]

Good luck

[@tomascandelaria778]

My boy is over there no in bct

[@bryanalfaro6438]

Hey. How are you preparing? I am shipping Jan 12

[@talonbriggs8100]

Planning to join but don’t weight enough to qualify, metabolism is through the roof

[@marygiedeman2789]

The recruiter I spoke with said the covid vaccine when it's finished will be mandated for all military??

[@talonbriggs8100]

Not sure if any previous videos answered this but. Is there ever a time during basic training you don’t have to yell back to the DI

[@MattWard89]

Yes, when it’s more of a conversation. Or if you are asking a question. Really you only need to speak loudly when they tell you too/early on at BCT when things are hectic.

[@talonbriggs8100]

Matt Ward ok thanks, planning on basic after I graduate

[@TheBeesKnees42]

Should I wait to join intill the Army creates its budget for next year ? Do you think the Army will offer some sort of Corona incentive pay ? I assume recuiting numbers are lower then normal during this pandemic.

[@jaketaylor2923]

If you don’t already have a degree get a degree first then if you really want go in. I recommend that to everyone because you’ll basically be in the same place as someone who enlisted out of HS, but with a degree. The military privileges people with degrees and incentivize it when you’re in. It’s much harder to get one once you’re in, you start as E4 or an officer if you have one, it’s all around 100% superior. The only people that ignore that are just too impatient in my mind. By the time you get a degree none of the other questions matter.

[@jaketaylor2923]

However, answering your questions, the budget should only affect your decision if you’re really concerned about promotion opportunity or experience quality. Lower budget=less opportunity and less enjoyable career (the Clinton era drawdown was awful. Horrible time to be in) No the army isn’t current planning incentive pay but if recruitment falls too low they will increase bonuses for certain MOSs. And yes I do believe recruitment is lower rn

[@adamduke6836]

Left or right. Your someone's pawn

[@calypsohandjack9278]

Das rite Mr. Fincesitter, don't let them trick you into protecting your country genius.

[@adamduke6836]

I already did my years lol

[@user-ex2vn9zh8s]

I'm independent, I personally think, neither Trump or Biden will do THEE BEST for the country but no matter if any other country trys to attack us, I'm still gonna join lol

[@user-ex2vn9zh8s]

@dog It is fine if you like or dislike Trump, people have their own options. I don't see a reason to argue about it. Besides, I did not say anything to offend people who like Trump, nor the same with Biden.

[@deathbypingpongball566]

I am joining the National Gaurd, and my mom has tried to dissuade me from joining because of political turmoil.

[@prestoncross2604]

My Fiance and i were just talking about this....weird

[@sunsetbeats299]

I was just thinking about it like 15 mins ago haha

[@keelywinter4916]

I’m sure it’s a little different in terms of national guard just on the basis of riots/protests and things like that in certain towns that gets heated by the presidents actions and words. Reserves and active duty probably wouldn’t be affected too much by the president.

[@keelywinter4916]

That being said it’s still not going to have a HUGE impact

[@trevormurray617]

Definitely a video I need, I was in the mindset if Biden wins I don’t want to enlist. Hell now the main thing is choosing option 4 or 40 lol

[@sunsetbeats299]

Same haha sleepy joe

[@Zahrio]

Option 40 obviously. Who wants to be in a conventional airborne unit when you could be in Regiment?

[@MattWard89]

Lol

[@trevormurray617]

Zahrio mainly to go to the 82nd, I’m not sure if I’ll be physically ready for rasp but hell why not never know until you try

[@Zahrio]

Trevor Murray give rasp a shot. Worst comes to worst you end up in an airborne unit anyways. If you pass rasp you get to be in one of the best units in the entire military and have a path to Delta or SF afterwards if you want

[@sunsetbeats299]

I was just thinking about this in the shower haha.

[@MattWard89]

lol

[@alvinyakitori8720]

lol

[@hanzzer21]

lol

[@Vlad-ri8hb]

lol

[@aaronsmith8253]

lol

[@sethj36]

I ship March 16th 2021 to Fort Sill

[@enrique9495]

Joining Air Force have to get down to 202 lbs first. My recruiter told me to let her know when I got there 😢

[@enrique9495]

Avakain Brian Thank you hoping to be there by December.

[@thytonebone2596]

Keep working man you’ll get it, I actually ship out for Air Force BMT the 22nd

[@trevormurray617]

ThyToneBone good luck man

[@enrique9495]

ThyToneBone Thanks men. Good Luck give us an update of how it went when you can.

[@outdoordiaries7841]

They told me the same thing I was 199 I'm down to 171 and BMI is 19 percent but they still telling me I need to be less weight but the role me fo be at 19 BMI which I did but there just messing with me so gave up on em but dont give up though

[@Jordan-mk1ch]

The real question is why did u want mitt Romney to win

[@teethsjuice]

I’m 15 and struggling with school and think I want to enlist at 17 thoughts

[@adrielreyes6471]

Do it

[@emmanuelmunoz9842]

Well Matt let me explain my situation I was born outside this country I was brought here at a young age age of 5 and have been living in the United stated and working with a type of work Visa now all my life all my life I wanted to join the army and I've done everything to make that dream possible now our current commander in chief wants to get rid of me deport me and even tho I am willing to sacrifice blood sweat and tears for this country my county some people still don't want me so I'm left in a dumb waiting game to see where I'll end up one side our current president wants me out the next side our former vice president dosen't only want me to stay but he want to give me the chance to serve so sadly all I can do is pray and wait

[@jahirgonzalez6020]

I was also brought at a young age at 4 years old and want to join the military but Trump wants us immigrants gone. There are probably also thousands of people like us that would love to serve this country but can't because of how ignorant Trump is. I am too waiting to see what happens so that people like us can join.

[@alvingayee]

I WANT TO KNOW IF THE UNITED STATE MARINE OFFER ECONOMIC AND FINANCE BECAUSE I WANT TO JOINT THE UNITED STATE MARINE. IF YOU GET ANY IDEA CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

[@zielkeking9075]

Shipping to boot on September 28.

[@conradstringer1988]

Leonard Wood? 28th is my BCT start date

[@ethanhunt305]

Hey what’s up y’all I’m shipping to benning on the 28th!

[@richardlynch4570]

Ethan Hunt for OSUT or basic?

[@ethanhunt305]

Richard Lynch yeah

[@conradstringer1988]

@@ethanhunt305 WHOO!. I hope to end up at Benning sometime after AIT for AIRBORNE!! Best of luck to ya brother.

[@reddudgeon7279]

Are you gonna reclass? I have heard a lot about you wanting to do ranger school, many videos on RASP, Airborne, ect.. That'd be a cool video! "I, 1st Lt. Matt Ward, Ranger" Also, I am a C/srA in the Civil Air Patrol. I want to Join the Army as a 19D. Tanks for the advice!

[@MattWard89]

I wish I could do Ranger school. I’ve been trying to make it happen but it’s going to be unlikely

[@reddudgeon7279]

@@MattWard89 aw. I bet you can do it. I guess it depends on the needs of the Army, but when it comes to the physical aspect of it, and also the mental, I bet you could do it.

[@jake12.48]

Personally Im just worried about my paycheck haha

[@calebthompson8391]

Any news about why the merch is taking forever to get shipped to me?

[@MattWard89]

What’s your name on the order?

[@calebthompson8391]

Matt Ward I got it right as I got back from meps today it’s massive on me though so I gotta size down a bit.

[@calebthompson8391]

Matt Ward Name on the order was Caleb Thompson

[@realtvdacreationstation7587]

It plays a HUGE role in my decision. I would never enlist under bad leadership (Obama). Im swearing in 9/11/20 btw. Your dad is smart.

[@rileyfreeman7122]

When people talk about bad leader ship, they are talking about direct leadership that actually has an impact on day to day life. Not the president who isn’t going to effect how your unit operates

[@realtvdacreationstation7587]

Riley Freeman what’s the Presidents position? Commander in chief? Sounds pretty direct to me.

[@rubeno_2463]

@@realtvdacreationstation7587 you wont ever interact with the comander in cheif lol

[@realtvdacreationstation7587]

Rubeno_24 you don’t know that. But I understand what you’re saying

[@rubeno_2463]

@@realtvdacreationstation7587 i do know that as an e1 to e3 yoinwont ever need to interact with the us president lol

[@jair4707]

Hey matt is 12B a good MOS

[@conradstringer1988]

Shipping out as a 12b on the 14th! if you like construction, demolition, and borderline infantry life, 12b is a great mos

[@aadilahaaidahaadabplatonic4637]

I'm a girl from Ghana Please I want a help to join British army

[@captainarrow5177]

Why didn’t you go 18x?

[@MotownWes]

I graduated in 97. I waited until 2001 after Bush was elected. Honestly I wish I hadn’t waited and enlisted in 1997.

[@curtisjohnson2433]

Idk, joining end of year, little nervous with Dementia in chief rn.

[@cameronash5492]

I hope Trump stays but isn't gonna stop me from enlisting

[@abuddyofmine2524]

Same im now just waiting for corona restrictions to let up so i can do basic normally

[@cameronash5492]

@@abuddyofmine2524 I got 2 years I'm only 16.

[@abuddyofmine2524]

Cameron Ash have you thought about the option 40 contract

[@cameronash5492]

@@abuddyofmine2524 What's that?

[@abuddyofmine2524]

Cameron Ash it gives you a garateed stop in rasp so you can become a ranger

[@theoneonlymichelle3.082]

Why do recruiters tell you to lie about medical things in the past? What should you do when you are honest at Meps and then everything is dropped bc the recruiter wasn’t honest and now feel like the ball was dropped on the person that was trying to join. Would appreciate advice on how to move forward. Or why recruiters aren’t getting back to you what should one do?

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

Find another Recruiter and tell them what happened.

[@theoneonlymichelle3.082]

Mr. K.I.S.S that’s what we did. Army did that. Now been waiting 3 plus weeks to hear from AF.

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

I mean find a different Army Recruiter. The AF has a smaller force and therefore can be more selective. Your best bet is Army or Navy. Recruiters want you to get through MEPS so you can sign. Some do it the right way and some don't. Finding a Different Recruiter in say another area may be your best bet. Be up front and say what happened and that you're not going that route again.

[@theoneonlymichelle3.082]

Mr. K.I.S.S that’s what we plan on doing and what we did going to AF was went to a different area and office. But AF seems to be getting no where. He said if he doesn’t hear back in another week. Then he was going to go to a different army recruiting office and be up front in hopes someone will help with the process and get a medical waiver if needed. Thanks so much.

[@gotemha4002]

What was your GT score?

[@davidcarothers3311]

Mine was 124...

[@gotemha4002]

@@davidcarothers3311 Mines is a 102, but I don't think ima retake the asvab until 26, or while in, if possible

[@phantomwriter2629]

I don't know what everybody is worried about, its not like there's a difference between Republicans and Democrats.

[@benny98ize]

Regardless if it's a police officer or military, uphold the US Constitution of the oath when people raise their right hand

[@OpenBiolabsGuy]

Here’s my take on it as someone who started applying in 2016 before the election and got in in 2018: We here in America elect Presidents, people who serve for a LIMITED time (4-8 years) with limited power. If you’re looking to be a 20 year person then you’re going to serve through the terms of multiple Presidents. I didn’t avoid the service for the loathing of either Clinton or Trump, and I didn’t join the service for the sake of either Clinton or Trump. At any point in your career a president will get elected that you don’t like. Stay off of social media, or don’t be too opinionated on it about what you think about whomever is POTUS at the time because it could get you discharged. And yes, the president doesn’t affect military life as much as you would think, not for most people in the service.

[@loganmartin59]

I do care who wins, but I know when I join my duty will be to defend my country even if I don't like the president. Leaders can change, but we cannot allow America's status of greatness to change

[@Chourus14]

This comment section ain't it, chief 💀

[@tjwilbourn0126]

Idc who's the president I'm joining the army because I want to serve my country not because I hate the president it doesn't matter if you like or respect the president

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

I joined the Guard during the Clinton Era

[@yacobcastro]

You gave up an 18x contract? Damn

[@MattWard89]

Yepp..

[@slowmo4757]

You shouldn't have let politics stop you from joining the military. You take an oath and it is what it is.

[@MattWard89]

I hadn’t taken an oath yet?

[@ericchergeico9940]

go to sleep to garage, soldier!

[@duglife2230]

What if Kanye wins? lol

[@melvinelder3587]

You gave up special forces and became a POG, WHATS WRONG WITH YOU, lol😂

[@MattWard89]

Lol at the time I was really into what the lifestyle of SF would bring. I also didn’t even know about the career I’m in now and all the technology passions that I have. So I went the career path of tech vs SF.

[@melvinelder3587]

@@MattWard89 yeah it's still a cool career path as a 25B if that's the stuff you like, just SF would've been really cool, I don't even know how you get offered a chance to go SF

[@iantorres8253]

To be honest you can make your decision based on current events, but to be honest the president does not make a huge difference. I joined and I don't care if Trump or Biden is president because I'm still serving the greatest nation

[@ericthehalfmexican9187]

Lol, I just told my step son wait to see who wins the elections. I gave him this advice from my own experience. I was not political when I was 17 and joined the military for the last year and a half of the Clinton presidency. We didn’t have the money to keep the ships or planes in good working order, buy tools, pay for training, etc. I had to purchase my own tools when I first got to a ship. I saw an enormous change in the moral, resources, training, and pay after W got elected. In the 3.5 years of the Bush presidency, I saw the pay almost double for an equivalent rank. I think I was making around the mid $50k mark by the time I got out in 2005. Around that time I compared the same pay to 1999 charts of an E5 with the housing allowance of that area, the pay was only high $20k to low $30k range. By the end of my 5 years I became very politically conservative.

[@haydencook682]

From experience, it depends on your job. In the case of 2012, your dad was right and unless he's had a massive change in political views, he'd be right again...99% of the military is hardly effected by the President, but some Presidents have used the militaries heavy hitters as legacy builders. Trump did not do this, but Obama did. Trump allowed military leaders to make the calls and on more than one occasion, Obama did not. This is not info that is hard to find. We lost guys to some rushed bonehead calls that were a direct response from a landline phone at the whitehouse. Again, this video is mostly spot on, but Biden is not going to offer the same funding or support. He's not going to pardon anyone for inappropriate behavior (cause you are supposed to kill with class smh).

[@mirandaescuderob2730]

Hola!! Quiero decirles que me estafó, es una persona vil y cruel, que falsedad la suya esto no puede ser posible.

[@hanzzer21]

I pray Trump gets re-elected. I'll be joining the military soon, and I kinda won't feel comfortable with Biden as president......

[@edpro9332]

Trump has been chosen already....MAGA2020

[@1Nathanc]

Edwin Pro are you WWG1WGA

[@OpenBiolabsGuy]

As pointed out in the video, at any point in your 20 year career someone will get elected that you don’t want in the Oval Office. If you care too much about things you have no power over you will burn yourself up inside over those things. It’s like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die. Like Epictetus said: It isn’t things that upset is it is our judgments of things.

[@sethrottman8754]

Same here brother. Trump 2020

[@Ant424]

2nd

[@LiaWarren]

Meeting with a recruiter tomorrow.... Biden 2020 🇺🇸

[@Lshadows13]

Biden 47 years in politics has done nothing good and remember he was one of the main orcastraters of the Iraq war and pushed the lie that they had WMD's. He has American and Iraqi blood on his hands!

[@jaketaylor2923]

Lshadows13 shut up

[@lordsteppergod7269]

If trump wins reelection, I might consider joining the Space Force

[@mrrazrback2471]

I really don’t like Trump and hope he loses but I still want to join regardless. Besides, he’d only be president for 4 more years.

[@tomascandelaria778]

It shouldn't matter but we shouldn't be fighting wars we have no business in. Service to our country is number 1 but go back to the ME for oil im not for it. We need a strong commander and chief not one who for 8 years deblete our military. Trump2020! America 1st!

[@mattbassett7843]

Trump 2020

[@AngryAsian69]

I'm at the upper age limit working with a recruiter so I can join because I want to be able to say I worked for Trump! The best President in history!

[@tomdavies9144]

Absolutely 🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸