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[@davidc1520]

Military vet here. It’s best to go in with a plan. You gotta make it work for you. Do your research. Save your money. Set yourself up so when you get out you can work toward stability.

[@FreedomTravels720]

If you did your research you would feel ashamed serving the empire of debt and death...Astute vets who figure out the Scam get out quick 😊

[@davidc1520]

@@FreedomTravels720 Exactly. I served, got my benefits & got on. 😂

[@denisemeletiche8816]

I lost my son in Afghanistan they got him at 17 to enlist and waited for his 18 yrs when he graduated he immediately joined . He was also promise a lot of accolades . I tried to get him out because he also wanted out but they kept pressuring him about jail or a discharge that’s not honorable . He stayed because of these threats I wish I would had fought harder I thought he was trapped with no way out . Then after death his master sergeant said there was a way out now after but while he was in no one said anything . Definitely I been grieving the family will never be the same and I know he died a hero but for me I’ve always said it was a scam . RIP my dear son your sacrifice will never go unnoticed .

[@lplyons8685]

My condolences 🙏🏽

[@FreedomTravels720]

Marines gaurd the poppy fields to this day...and the CIA traficks in heroine...look it up...

[@PhillipCruse-e2w]

I narrowly escaped recruitment,I could see the writing on the wall,may a special healing come your way

[@ErutaniaRose]

I’m so sorry you lost your son to this. You and your family deserved so much better, and having unwilling soldiers also just sounds like a very bad idea based on the job. I hope you are able to cope with this and that more people are not forced into your situation. And I hope the US stops fighting useless wars, invasions, and imperialism that is killing our people and others people en mass.

[@mypiebecamepizza9503]

Sad

[@isardonic8601]

How I know the government is bs? The one girl said she makes $11 an hour, and makes $2k a month. I make $21 an hour, and I make $2k a month. We're all getting screwed.

[@stephr126]

I did three years and GOT OUT. They keep contacting me and asking me to re-enlist and just keep ignoring those emails. I did my time. I got honorably discharged and I’m happy. ✌🏾

[@cypherlock01]

@@stephr126 same, and am forever thankful for the VA medical and the housing loan.

[@pamelqtaylor8335]

Didn’t know it was only 3 years! Do you get pension afterwards

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

Bruh, That's what happens when you don't have no plan and you believe what people say to you/ being lazy. I can't have respect for someone like that.

[@makailacarter523]

@@pamelqtaylor8335pensions are for people who do 20 years

[@morecents7680]

how did you get honorably discharged to only do 3? i heard it's 4 years active duty and 4 years IRR

[@cypherlock01]

It’s designed to help you push yourself up. It helped me a lot! But I went to college and grad school and then went in so they’d pay it all off, which they did. Owed $60K, they paid $20K/per year for those three years. Walked out student loan and debt-free right into a private sector job. You go in with a plan.

[@o_o8203]

You expect disadvantaged high schoolers to have a plan? Cuz that's the type of kids recruiters target.

[@KeyAirTarot]

Exactly they expect to live for free and have everythigg by handed to them wtf

[@FirstnameLastname-yc2mt]

@@KeyAirTarot ... you do live for free. you dont pay rent or utilities, or even food. heck, health care is free???

[@FreedomTravels720]

ORDER FOLLOWER for organized crime...smdh 😊

[@KeyAirTarot]

@@FirstnameLastname-yc2mt but they are complaining?????

[@TrendyTroylynSlots]

I'm a Veteran whose benefited from the Army. Maturity, education, home loans, medical, travel, etc. Would I want my child to join? No.

[@elizabethcartagena-vp5tp]

Why not if you're blessed because of it? (real question)

[@FirstnameLastname-yc2mt]

inflation is different today...

[@jeromec7595]

I’m a Navy veteran and I’d most def support any child to go

[@scottandrews947]

@@elizabethcartagena-vp5tp I'm a veteran too. I plan on heavily pushing my kids to join the military. I did the same with my younger brother.

[@scottandrews947]

@@jeromec7595 I'm not a Navy veteran, but same.

[@troypropes1182]

Was promised a house, respect, community and family. I got none of that. Please don’t join the Military, it is not worth it.

[@esthermani6376]

Well at least you're alive. The innocent civilians you unalived on behalf of your warmongering country aren't

[@1962joeshmoe]

I spent 6 years in the Navy starting at 17. I lived on the ship and sent every check home and was able to buy a house when I got out. I didn't even have to use my VA Home Loan, which allows you to buy a house without a down payment. My federal veterans benefits paid for my undergraduate degree and Texas Hazelwood veterans benefits are now paying all of my daughter's undergraduate tuition. The VA covers my medical care with just a small co-pay. Being a veteran has even helped me get jobs. I didn't join for benefits, but because I felt a duty to my country. But to say that there are not excellent benefits from military service is just not true.

[@SaiquanCanty]

​@@1962joeshmoe I just said this in a comment

[@troypropes1182]

@@1962joeshmoe yes you can get good benefits, but the truth is that most people come out of the military with crippling, PTSD or a disability that requires constant attention and does not allow them to live the life that they did before joining.

[@NoDayzOff200]

​@esthermani6376 you must be new to this planet 😂

[@msmarks1130]

Served 8 years, 1 deployment. Only good thing that came out of it was meeting my Spouse and the school money. When recruiters try to call me to go back in I tell them I'm dead.

[@KC-rn3bd]

💀

[@lionessontherise2403]

😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@Justinn229]

"What politicians promised vs Reality" lol

[@BluuJourney]

These are things I never noticed until I got out of the military. The chow, Free or paid Housing, Free Medical. Service isn't for everyone ...try not to complain too much get what you are there to get out of your enlistment and bounce. Here's something they won't tell you. When you make it back to your hometown, Everybody will still be doing the same thing they were doing when you left. You're not missing anything. Make the most of your situation and document every medical injury you receive with medical while you're in service... so you have evidence for the VA when you get out.

[@duancoviero9759]

Wow, look at those babies in uniform!!! "Why you join the army?" Vazquez: "I don't know" 😅😅😅

[@Withnail1969]

They dont exactly look able to fight any wars do they.

[@CyberMachine]

@@Withnail1969 Our ancestors wore quite young too. Many soldiers lied about their age to join in fighting in WW2 and were minors.

[@mikek72]

I joined in 2003, at 17, and retired in 2023. I have been to 6 continents and multiple countries. I fought in wars and helped people during disasters. I got my degree in aviation, own my own home and a little bit of land. I had fun and worked hard. The army isn't easy, but it is what you make it.

[@droidgunner3840]

Nice story tell it to readers digest

[@r.dalegoodman1048]

@@droidgunner3840stop being so snarky

[@scottandrews947]

Eh, owning a home isn't really a flex for your generation. It was very easy. Today, VA loans won't do much for people. So it's probably something the military shouldn't advertise as much.

[@iammagicdonron3014]

So you were a thug and a murderer for wealthy elites and have a good life off the blood of people you don’t even know just because your government told you to and for money….do some research on your government you were a sicario

[@rusty6365]

All you ever have to do or had to do during your service to find a terrorist was look In the mirror

[@ambrosia-venusbelladonna835]

Anybody else think $20,000.00 is too d*mn expensive for a CAR?!!!

[@DH-mf6jf]

Especially as a first car

[@ErutaniaRose]

Ya…tho tbh idk what the rate of various cars are in this economy. My Dad gets a car when he needs one, usually ever 5-10 years and always buys used with mileage guidelines and a range of how old the car is.

[@musicalprodigy1]

My motorcycle was more than 20k, you can make money in ameri(k)a

[@MisterAnonymously]

Walking’s free

[@anonnnymousthegreat]

I almost joined the navy when i was 21. But certain things with my past medical history disqualified me to join in the screening process. So i think it was a divine intervention for me to not ending up joining completely.

[@slavvalb3933]

Oh well, whatever they promise, if it sounds too good , it probably a fiction. Sorry, to say I feel no obligation to serve a country that made my life hell.

[@ldub288]

I grew up rough, tough neighborhood, crap family, and ultimately ended up in the foster care system...I figured out quickly "systems" don't give a rip about people, let alone kids. I was 13yrs old when I came to that conclusion. When I come across those that serve or have served in the military I always ask just one question...Would you fire upon civilians in your home country if given the order... It's a call to their conscience and I want to know the answer..

[@FreedomTravels720]

Many would do it for the paycheck...the military and even police dont want principled people...they want order followers...😊

[@amyswallow742]

that's a very good question and i don't think i want to know the answer...

[@ErutaniaRose]

Literally this. As a disabled person I def understand the systems hate people. I was never in foster care, have only researched its fucked up ness from afar and from some people I know who were in it, so I can’t fully understand, I just mean I get that systems in general fucking hate people, especially kids. Hope that makes sense. 💚😵‍💫

[@kerry-j4m]

I was in the army and I wouldn't fire upon US citizens in america,but,you do have some idiot robots who would tho.

[@dustinbladow2997]

If you have any resilience and can manage at least 4 years of shit. It is absolutely worth it. VA disability, VA loans, post 9/11 GI bill. Military can set you up if you aint messing around the whole time.

[@yunisblu3412]

Yeahhhh! That’s why so many of them VA are homeless and committing suicide at a higher rate than the general population😑. Yikes!

[@yunisblu3412]

That’s why so MANY of them are homeless and unaliving themselves at a higher rate than the general population.

[@joshuashields1326]

But not higher than EMTs

[@11cBoom]

For sure

[@esthermani6376]

Ruining developing countries so you can get ahead in life... America deserves its immigration crisis!!

[@hong-yehuang1602]

I was in the Marines 2003 - 2007, but it's a love/hate. But I don't recommend anyone joining nowadays since our lovely government want us dead.

[@waltdiesel]

Just be careful joining the military. Do your research before joing the Army! Make sure 👉ALL👈 of your questions are answered before you sign anything. Remember the saying, "Needs of the Army!" The military will always have priority when it comes to your personal affairs.

[@Withnail1969]

Not something you want to do unless there's no alternative. I hear Air Force is the way to go if you have to.

[@duancoviero9759]

@@Withnail1969 yes, we are treated very well but you need your diploma and good ASVAB scores. Especially if you want to be in the top career spots like pilots.

[@FreedomTravels720]

​@@duancoviero9759Top Spots for organized crime 😊

[@shanaleasha6550]

I had a meeting with a marines recruiter at 18, he was telling me about all the benefits and so I asked him what were the downsides(I’m smart enough to know there are pros/cons to everything) and he kept dodging the question. I was like nah, this ain’t for me

[@tiara2crown]

😂

[@tamarahines6975]

smart girl

[@WriteMeASong7]

My kids high school has Mary recruiters visiting every year. My opted my children out of the recruitment. What that means is, the school is not allowed to share any information about my children with the army or military. Opt your children out if you can.

[@jbhatts610]

Wow very eye opening! Hate to say it but most those girls at the beginning of the vid ain’t protecting us from nothing!!! I felt the dudes towards the end. I do feel most join the military as a last resort, it’s equally a shame and understandable

[@VendieSolde]

They're doing more protecting us than you, and you're a 'male'!

[@creativekg]

As a former Army soldier, I see they've gotten really laxed with the hair standards while in uniform. I liked being in the Army but I hated regulated pt. I wish I'd done more research before joining but I honestly don't regret the experience cuz if not for the Army and my current veteran status I'd be fucked in this current economy but I utilized the resources afforded me and putting in the actual hard work. I think that the military is a great bridge between childhood and adulthood in this crazy new age world if you are mentally and physically strong enough to handle the pressures.

[@marissa._]

This is very sick, angering and sad to see! They target the most vulnerable and disadvantaged! They target homeless people to join the military and that's disgusting, reprehensible, revolting and reproachable! Keep in mind, if you're disabled (*like me*), you won't get in.

[@ErutaniaRose]

Yup. If you are homeless and disabled, jail is basically guaranteed. Or police killing you. Edit: I am also disabled.

[@kerry-j4m]

I'd rather be in the military than homeless,at least you'd have free room& board,3 free meals a day and a pay check.Then you'd be in a good position when you leave the military.

[@marissa._]

@@kerry-j4m Not always. I agree, if I were in shape and not disabled, I'd rather be in the military too. Learn how to fight, 3 free meals, room & board, paycheck, etc. HOWEVER...that doesn't necessarily mean you'll be in a good position when you leave the military. Remember, there's homeless veterans too.

[@kerry-j4m]

@@marissa._ Yes,there're homeless vets,but,most of those vets have alcohol and drug issues.Some are ex-combat vets suffering from ptsd,anxiety,etc,etc,..you have to put your self in a good position when you exit the military,it's all on you,no one else.For every homeless vet,there're 10 successful vets ( you have to help your self ) no one else cares about you or your issues,but,you.

[@sherrryann]

Enlisting & serving for a period of years can really be taken advantage of in major ways that will set you up for life. But you must be disciplined & self accountable & stay focused & dedicated to the tasks at hand.

[@stevenwashington2656]

right; it’s not for me, but i can’t say it wouldn’t be for the next person

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

Most kids these days don't know nothing about the last part, they need to think they're in there for a greater purpose.

[@yabadaba1858]

Stop fighting and dying for the rich.. you don’t know these people and they don’t care to know you.

[@ericklozada2440]

As an army vet myself...alot of these kids outta of high school shouldn't be in, they're not mature enough...that being said I joined older then some (27yrd old) I did my time and got out, it's not worth it I'd say. I wasn't exactly lied to by recruiters but it wasn't what I thought it was.

[@tamarahines6975]

True

[@christopherivy6599]

I did 9 years and got out it was fun it was rough but it paid off. It was just a stepping stone to get to next phase and career in life. It was fun met some damn good people. It’s what you make it .

[@veroniquefaison]

The US military 🪖 is so different from when my father was enlisted. The benefits have decreased.

[@darylyost7273]

Do tell us,just what benefits did your father get that soldiers don't get today!

[@esthermani6376]

`Getting benefits for destabilising other countries is crazy

[@TexasMade903]

How have they decreased?

[@SaiquanCanty]

It started with Obama.

[@TexasMade903]

​@@SaiquanCantySo you blame Obama but not the previous administration who got us into two wars. Not to mention, mislead the American people about weapons of mass destruction.

[@Priinsu]

If you can tough out the 20 years you get to retire at earliest 37 or in your 40's with a pension and get paid for the rest of your life just for existing. Along with super cheap healthcare. Being active duty doesn't really start paying off until you hit E-5, and even then, depending on what command you get, it may suck so much that you dont want to stay in. I'm currently an E-6 at 10 years and I'm pulling my hair out, because I want to get out so bad. I'm currently working on my associates degree/certifications for IT/cybersecurity, the government is paying for it and im not using my GI bill. If I dont get the type of orders in I want in 2026.✌️😂

[@Lenah_C]

Do they pay good?

[@lionessontherise2403]

Yeah my young sons a Marine and it’s not what it was for my father uncles, brothers, do not make any money it’s more the benefits and how you use them towards your future when you get out of there my son is doing his four years and I pray for him daily to make it through those four years. He is at 2 1/2 years now. He came from Japan stayed with us a week and now he’s headed back to Lejeune. And he will go to Germany and I’m just praying every day. For his healthy return he has three plans and every last one of them for him a better lifestyle and more money than the Marines

[@TexasMade903]

I joined the Navy right out of high school back in 2002, and to this day, it's been one of the best decisions I ever made. I was able to get bachelor's degree with tuition assistance and GI BILL. So no student loan debt for me. Also, I was able to purchase two homes through the VA home loan program. The interest rate on my current home is 2.63% and I do not have to pay mortgage insurance. I'm now receiving 100% Va disability compensation due to the PACT ACT President Biden signed in 2022. With my current disability rating, I no longer have to pay property taxes. Also, my dependents can go to any public university for free under Chapter 35. Last, my veteran status helped obtain a great paying federal civil service job. I would never discouraged anyone from the joining the military because I know how life changing the benefits can be. The military is what you make of it. The only regret I have is not putting money into my TSP account when I first entered active duty.

[@lucianmalkoro5747]

This is the reason I’m thinking about it. I’m like 27 live in a dead town and my trucks transmission went out more than a year ago. I’m still having to live with my mom cause I haven’t been able to find anything close by. I just keep thinking if I had a place to hang my hat and save money I could afford another used vehicle and learn a job that would pay good outside the military. Just completely start over and fix what I screwed up so far.

[@TexasMade903]

@lucianmalkoro5747 I was from a town like that as well, which had very few economic opportunities.

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

I worked at a meat packing factory right after high school, by age 32 my investments paid my bills and funded my penny pinching minimalist lifestyle, retired at age 33 without getting sexually harrassed or PTSD.

[@deiongoldsmith515]

​@lucianmalkoro5747 do your research on rates in the navy. Navy can be a good gig depending on your rate.

[@whiskey_tango_foxtrot__]

Do four years. Learn a skill that applies in the civilian world (not infantry). Get the GI Bill. Go to college to get a STEM degree or to a trade school with zero debt at graduation. You are set.

[@CandlestickTV]

My recruiter was totally honest with me 😂

[@jennifern.5305]

I've always find it interesting that the military is the one job where you're not worried about prior work experience, at least that's the way it appears( unverified opinion) . If you go job searching anywhere else you're always worried about the experiences you bring with you as you apply.

[@lucianmalkoro5747]

This I know they train you but 15 weeks in AIT then working on planes/helicopters is kinda wild considering if you’re civilian you’d probably need a 4 year college education to get anywhere close to that.

[@FreedomTravels720]

The recruiting numbers are way down...they will sign up felons and gang bangers these days...here take the jab and wave the flag lmfao what a joke 😅

[@amberlym122]

Eligibility for military occupations are based on how you score on the ASVAB and some other factors that vary depending on what the specific occupation requires. The exam provides an idea of your potential to learn certain jobs. You don't need experience because the military trains you on their protocols, regulations, and how they need to perform the job. The job training length depends on the job. It can range anywhere from four weeks to two years. I know some websites say up to 52 weeks, but that does not take into account language school for the linguists. Many languages are a shorter length. That also depends on the language. Another observation, the soldier that is complaining, is still in training herself and does not know what life in the real Army is like, nor has she even started her job. She is also not taking into consideration that housing, meals, and health care are being provided to her completely free of charge. Not to mention, she can get college credits for the Army training she is receiving. A lot of people these days end up with less than what she has after paying for all of those expenses.

[@dre5229]

3:37 wonder how her reaction was when she realized there is more than 2 weeks in a month 😂 $464.31 a week is ridiculous 😢

[@KurisuSebastian]

I’m just using the Military as a means to an end. Get the training, the certs, do it for 1 or 2 contracts, get my benefits and then get out.

[@Jacob-sr2wd]

Yes! It’s the same for me; a means to an end. All it is for me is work experience for when I get back to my civilian life, finishing off my bachelors with no loans to pay, and receiving numerous benefits to help with the rest of my life. If you go into it with a plan and knowing what you’re getting into , it’s one of the best decisions of your life

[@herveythrasybule8827]

Free place to stay and food and what they pay you. It is what it is but not what you expect in a bad way.

[@Dachozan1]

Yes I too was sold dreams to enlist in the army not only that he SA me I didn't tell anyone for years I've been trying to find him but can't bc I've been wanting to take action against him

[@SaiquanCanty]

There's a lot on context missing from these rants. The one girl that makes 2k a month is also living COMPLETELY for free. No rent, light, for food bill. The food is free at the mess hall. Most jobs in the military are 7:30 - 4:30 with a one hour lunch break. While you're in the military will pay for your BS, and all your medical, vision, and dental are covered. In the Army, you make your money overseas. When your deployed, all your pay is TAX free, and you get paid more depending on where you are. You can easily return with 50k plus BTW ARMY stands for "Got Yo Ass Now!!"

[@TexasMade903]

I wish I would've gotten a part time job while on active duty, and just invested my military pay into the roth tsp and ira. Especially considering that all my day to day expenses where paid for.

[@rockfire1669]

I know that tax free pay is a straight lie.

[@makailacarter523]

"they say that in the Army the pay is mighty fine, they give you a hundred dollars and take back ninety nine." 😂 The pay is decent for someone who has never worked a job, but can be a bit tenuous for those with families or previous debts. Plus in relation to the cadence if your gear is lost or stolen (lots of thieves in the military) its comes out of your checks

[@openmindchannel1978]

Who are these bums in the US army..😂😂😂

[@AmAyANiQuOlE]

The U.S military is just like any other job. There are pros and cons, good days and bad. If you have other options I'd say don't join, unless that's what you really want to do. However, if you have limited options and choose the military, go in with a plan! Talk to more than just the recruiter, talk to other veterans of verying backgrounds, and asks lots of questions.

[@simonemorgan5139]

Someone said because it was gonna be easy? EASY?! It’s the military sir!

[@PentaRaus]

This excuse was valid before the internet and youtube.

[@danbrown-pl6tc]

okay. I am a usaf police veteran, from the late 1900's. The military is not an answer for your life problems. The military is going to use you and try their best to discharge you in a way that they do not have to pay those benefits that the tv commercials talk about. The government wants to use you, without paying you for the rest of your life. Your supervisor will be unqualified and probably throw you into the line of fire, to cover for their mistakes. Oh, the military does not like alcohol or parties or clubs. If you give them a reason to, they will reduce your pay. Join the military ,if you want to sacrifice for people that do not care about you. Join the military if you want to live your life on a probation sentence with constant micro management.

[@dianad3080]

I joined the Navy after getting my Associates degree in Business/Accounting. I chose to go the Enlisted route instead of Officer. I have zero regrets. The military like anything else is what you make of it. You get three hot meals, a roof over your head, free medical and dental. If you are smart, you don't blow all of your money on take-out and drinking and you should have enough to get your own place when you get out. You get the "experience" that many companies are requiring to hire people. If you have student loans, it can get paid off. I make six figures, my house is paid off and have zero debt. I attribute it to my time in the military. People are going to complain regardless. My son served in the Marines and he has zero regrets as well. Just make sure not to sign any contracts unless it states your desired job (MOS), otherwise they will stick you wherever needed or doing something that will make life miserable for four years. Is the money great? No, but when you take into consideration that you don't have to pay for housing, health insurance, get on the job training , GI Bill to go to college and can buy a house with zero down when ready, then those benefits are worth money and make up for the pay. It's a job like any other job. The difference is you are expected to not act like a fool out in the civilian world or get yourself in trouble. The discipline and what I learned in the military is what helped me get to where I am today which is not struggling like so many are today. I am blessed.

[@tryagainb9669]

Ms $11 an hour ain't thinking about she ain't paying for health care or vision, she gets discounted auto insurance, banks that cater to you, VA loan, school benefits.

[@mcon30]

The title should be changed to " US ARMY Recruiters Promised vs Reality" LOL

[@brandonalvarez107]

I just want a rx 7 😂...felt it my guy. Felt it.

[@duancoviero9759]

Yep, rotary power passion. He's just gonna have to settle for titties when he gets off base cuz those prices ain't coming down.

[@creativekg]

As an Army veteran I know all too well about this pain. I truly thought they'd help me with school but nope. They are slow asf when it comes to processing anything other than deployment orders. My recruiter had me thinking that basic training was going to be like a vacation. Told me I could bring extra clothes and was gonna have weekends off.

[@mypiebecamepizza9503]

Well then Mike, when will you start thinking for yourself, you know the whole system is .... Most of us knew it at 10-12 years old, a national prison system is what this system is

[@SureBud14]

It's hilarious watching people act like they didn't know what the army was 😂 I thought it was common knowledge that being in the armed forces was difficult. Duhhhh

[@monique77771]

and those recruiters get a bonus for recruiting kids

[@seriousblakk]

Wow the first one at the beginning is damn 😍

[@slavvalb3933]

My stance on rhis issue. If u live in a country that gave you deserved opportunities through your hard work and sacrifices that I is one thing why one might feel patriotic. On the contrary seeing so much socioeconomic plight, injustice ,poverty, broken life and health, one feel disdain . Here goes the question. Why should u join military and riisk your life for the society that is like incompatible with your inner self. When matter collides with antimatter, inihilation results, the law of physics is so correlated here

[@jeffreyalanjustice]

Military loves company.

[@scotthearts9634]

More motivated to go now! 😂😅

[@truelyyourz]

I joined in 2011 and got honorably discharged due to an injury I def don’t recommend unless you have no other options

[@cockatooinsunglasses7492]

How many years did you do?

[@joaquinm7502]

Wow I had a completely different experience and I would recommend it to strangers and my kids. I think you need to have goals and in life and work towards them and have an upbeat attitude and you will have a good experience. Join with a guaranteed job that you are interested and work towards your goals while you are in. Don't drift and just looking for a good time while being paid. I did 10 years in IT and translated that to an IT job as a civilian. Don't join to travel and to get paid because you may not travel as I did 10 years in California while visiting Saudi & Iraq and your pay is OK but not great. I was able to get my degree, certifications, and experience and translated that to the civilian world.

[@Han-yh4zp]

They think it’s a joke but come war time.. your ass is on front line or else

[@kimonie06jones]

Not free as civilians certainly not free as military personnel.

[@Djcool-w9c]

My brother use army as stepping stone took advantage of free education

[@jeromec7595]

Welp I’m a Navy veteran and I most definitely benefited from it. But it was tough tho

[@KARS215]

It's simple minded to compare the military to an hourly wage. It's basically a salary position where you're on call 24/7. The only way to make more money within the military is promotion. The school thing is true btw.

[@chronos401]

Re the guy at 05:30 -- What is up with his eyebrows?

[@HueyTheProdigy]

Honestly u can’t be mad at anyone but yourself if your in the military because someone lied, this ain’t the 90s we literally have the internet, any questions u have about the military u can just look up, that have whole Reddit pages for each branch for just questions about anything related to it, if the government tell lies best believe the people serving the government will lie as well, y’all gotta do better, complaining solves nothing

[@trafficcontrol2420]

Agree with the second girl. 18 is young to make such a big commitment.

[@ErutaniaRose]

I’m disabled, thank the gods they don’t want me.

[@Djcool-w9c]

I never heard any military branch was easy or fun just benefits

[@ErutaniaRose]

I had an friend from middle and high school who joined the navy. I hope she is okay…

[@luckilew]

They are looking at this kinda the wrong way. You gotta research things before jumping in. I had a blast and would recommend it.

[@chastitylampkin6028]

I definitely needed to hear this video, because so many folks has said the military and the navy was a plus, fun , excitement !!! getting so much money, so call promise benefits !!!! Christine chastity Lampkin t.v.

[@pabloescobarschanclas]

that first guy keeping it 100% 💀

[@trxxblx-wxs-hxrx]

Well amerifas military spending is the most on the world so I’m not surprised people in the military aren’t putting 1+1 together

[@esthermani6376]

I'm surprised they're eager to serve a warmongering country at the expense of the developing world

[@ewidontlikeyou]

The military stinks moreso because of the types of people that join. The military should stop lowering their standards. The personnel are no different than the filth you see in school or at Walmart. If you do join - score high on the ASVAB and secure a technical job that will transfer will into the civilian sector (IT/Data Analyst/Bits) etc.

[@JackDutch-b2n]

Getting a high ASVAB score does not guarantee you a higher job. The military can put you wherever they want. They can even alter your contract at any time. You thought you signed up for a job. The military can change that at any time.

[@ewidontlikeyou]

@@JackDutch-b2n That's now how the Navy works. Sailors choose a rate at the beginning for what they qualify for based on our ASVAB results and we remain in that rate. Are you referring to when the country isn't a peace-time or something? You must be in a different branch. From what I've seen, those with intel rates, stay intel or IT, etc.

[@ewidontlikeyou]

​@@JackDutch-b2n The skills they paid to have sailors learn, they want them to use. duh. This is why I highlighted technical rates such as intel/IT. Why would they want someone who is awesome at analyzing 1s and 0s to be some grunt in the kitchen? lol. Maybe on a ship....

[@JackDutch-b2n]

@@ewidontlikeyou I wasn't Navy.

[@JackDutch-b2n]

@@ewidontlikeyou because that is what the Airforce does 😄

[@cryptohound]

They said it’s like camping with friends....benning ga 1995- summer🥵😈🔥

[@slimaintplayan]

Make sure you get 100%

[@mundifantastic2949]

What kind of army is this?. It looks like a circle. The main purpose of being in a military force is to defend and protect a nation, and is also to follow the rich people’s commands, it is not about the money. They should teach the reality of military history.

[@ShadowHolmes]

😂😂😂

[@cnemekiabrown5580]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Daneiladams555]

the government is dark, why work for them?

[@charmskool4402]

selling oneself into indentured servitude in 2024, wtf are you doing?

[@4129codubtheman]

I think it's because most go in without a plan and a vision.. You kind of gotta be built for it. I wanted to join ..but that's only to become tactically ready for survival situations . But hearing about the situations . It don't seem worth it.

[@benjaminharrisongray9079]

While some have a point, quite a few of them just sound dumb.

[@conchitasnacks]

I laugh at so many folks opinion while serving, many never lived on there own and do not realize how expensive it is to live on your own. One lady on here explaining her schedule, problem is, that after an hour of PT from 630am to 730am coming back at 930am, she is leaving out the part of at 1130am she most likely goes on lunch break until 1pm and after 5pm formation has really worked 7 hours for the day, now there are always wrenches thrown in there, but add in weekends off for many, not all soldiers and now you had a 35 hour work week, she excluded the free rent the barracks or housing provides, the utilities paid for, the meal in the dfac if she uses it. It comes more closer to 30$ an hour and is not bad for a young person just starting out, at 19 i had a 3 bedroom and 2 bath house in housing, but for my job, we always deployed and many times on just 1 shift, i was a cook and working 6-7 days a week with 15-16 hour days, for me i realized i would make more working at burger king and cross the street to mcdonalds if i was going to work these hours, now the guys in my infantry or field artillary units talking about making more money getting out, i would tell them, make sure and do the math, your getting paid a lot more than you realize. I would here I am going to make 20 dollars an hours back in the day, i would tell them, your going to need to make a lot more than that to live on your own in the civilian world.

[@bencintron2368]

When i was in high school i considered joing thank god i never did.

[@TexasMade903]

I did and it was the best decision I ever made.

[@bencintron2368]

​@@TexasMade903Are you latino

[@TexasMade903]

@@bencintron2368 Nope, black American.

[@melteddarkchocolate000]

I was so close into enjoying the army, I’m so lost… I’m going back to community college but 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

Please join

[@danbrown-pl6tc]

i'm a usaf police veteran. Please do not make a commitment that you don't feel good about. You won't find any answers in there, just more people giving you more problems

[@G.Freeman92]

Quotas are trash in the Navy. I’m talking E4 quotas. Stay away.

[@sntmdsa3628]

The “Kids” in these rants are fresh outta high school. The fact they they are showing their face, rank and name speaking down about their job on social media for thousands or millions to see is mind boggling stupid. Even in the civilian workforce, I’ve come across this goofy behavior amongst grown ass civilian coworkers. When people around you start complaining about the job all the time - get away from them.

[@yeamore6324]

The army was great for me and a lot of these people on tik tok broke and complaining could use a VA check but they didn’t serve so owell. Go in with a plan and it will be fine. Glad I got out before the record every part of my life generation started to enlist

[@Nader_61]

All of these people talking crap in uniform just seems totally wrong. You would think they'd have a class on the first day of basic training teaching them that stuff like that is against UCMJ...and why do our service members sound so uneducated?

[@kurtstovall5040]

Just don't do what the young PFC did in South Korea finish up your time make sure you have all medical conditions ready before receiving your Honor discharge certificate and DD 214 I wish the best

[@HopSkipRun22]

Depends on where you are and your rank 😂I know E5’s that make 80k+ after taxes 🤷🏽‍♂️. And that’s only from the military. But yeh this shit a scam

[@ViceCoin]

Most of the youth joining the military froom ghettos annd rustbelt Appalachia have few other options.

[@ErutaniaRose]

If you become disabled they will not care about you living or dying even more than they do when you can fight for them as an Abel body.

[@somethinggrand144]

It’s this our future military, dude just get the robots 😢

[@amramr9516]

Im not American, Im surprised the military pays that little to new enlisted soldiers.

[@DH-mf6jf]

You also get really good benefits in addition to that pay. Your housing and food are either provided or subsidized (additional tax free money on top of your base pay). Health/dental/vision for you and your dependents. Life insurance is pretty cheap. All the branches offer some form of tuition assistance if you wanna go to school while active duty. Many members will also qualify for the Pell grant in addition to tuition assistance. When people say “Oh I bring in like 2k a month”, that’s true but they don’t have to use it for basic necessities.

[@TexasMade903]

All you really have to do is be where you're supposed to be 15 minutes prior.

[@cruisycai]

If you pay attention, you can tell who's brainwashed & who's not. The comments, under this video 🤦🏾🙄 Heartbreaking &&& sad.

[@cryptohound]

Gotta rank up for max pay sgt

[@simonemorgan5139]

That first guy can’t be in anybody’s military