WHAT’s THE DIFFERENCE? | NATIONAL GUARD VS ARMY RESERVE

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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[@lucianorussi6236]

I went through yellow phase before it was officially yellow phase. It was hell we did absolutely nothing and we couldn’t go to the dfac for a while. Wake up at 03 to prepare for inspection and couldn’t sleep until 2100

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@lucianorussi6236 That sounds pretty accurate. Thankfully, it has evolved since it started. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mamaboy78]

Update on yellow phase (for FLW at-least) in BCT for the last 3-4 months. Meals outside (so no dfac), social distancing, they do PT outside distanced. Most the day seemed to be in-doors at the barracks, I've heard & observed (of our four companies I was near) it's class-room time.

[@deegold4360]

I’m 39yrs old male and will be going to basic in 3 months. Never give up and always chase your dream

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah 💪🏼🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@mambounfiltered]

wow shipping out on 4/20/21 and this is quite motivating am 30.

[@mlidie]

Thought the max age was 35? Or is 39 max for reserves? Lots of different info out there. Thanks!

[@vagabond789]

@@mlidie 39 is for the Air National Guard

[@jermainesullivan3330]

You’re awesome, hope you did well in basic!

[@rr.2194]

This is well made and very informative. I joined the Reserves and went through BCT then OCS. Got commissioned and realized how much I love the Army. Only regret is not joining sooner or had the experience to serve enlisted time. Advice to all, If your heart is set for joining, just do it. I can't tell how you many time I've talked to older folks whom regretted never joining. Don't make the same regret. From there you'll earn the right to wear the uniform with pride.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 I appreciate your compliment!

[@TouThoj07]

I went with my younger brother to go see his recruiter shortly after I got out of active duty Army, his recruiter gave him a list of jobs he qualified for because of asvab scores, I asked my brother to step out real quick so i can speak with the recruiter: "Look sergeant I'm not trying to undermine you or anything but all these jobs are bullshit, Petroleum supply specialist? C'mon man that job sucks no matter how you slice it." And he was honest with me telling he knows that most thse jobs sucked but my brother needs to improve his asvab score if he wants a "better" job but more importantly he's a high school kid and like so many high school kids they don't really understand the weight of what an MOS is and asked me to speak with my brother in earnest on what he really wants since my brother was unsure on a lot of things but had me there to at least be real with him on it what the army is and isn't. My brother now serves as a 25B in the WI national guard, $20k bonus and is 1 semester away from graduating with a degree in IT.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Outstandimg! Yes, ASVAB Line Scores drive through train on opportunities. Most High School kids lack skill sets to score for more MOS opportunities. That’s a great MOS! Glad it worked out! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@danielscott683]

Team Swartz I have a question long story short I’m embarrassed to say this but back in 2013 I enlisted in the army for active duty it wasn’t long before I made the decision lightly and I say lightly to get out my Battlion commander at the time even told me thing about my decision very carefully however at The time I was young immature and stubborn man . I was ELS and was chaptered out as a 5-17 JFK or JVK . I basically said a bunch of shit that wasn’t true just to get out and with the process of trying to get back in went to see a clinical phycologist to to get the letter saying what was put down on my DD214 was never true to begin with meaning I don’t have adjustment disorder or signs of depression or anxiety and have never had a history of it going back to my childhood . My main question is I already went to the active recruiter they shut me down real quick and am now trying to get back in the army but into the national guard I realize what I have done but a lot has changed during the time I was discharged till no I have a wife a son I’m not the same person I was when I was 21 . I was just wondering if there is even a chance for me to get back in even if it’s only for a few years in the National Guard ? I appreciated you taking the time read this and responded when you can I’m not proud of what I did but I know I have what it takes just asking for a second chance .

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Daniel Scott I hear ya buddy and happens more times then it should. Best case you can make is under go professional mental health evaluation. I recommend 1-2x monthly for a year or so. Tell them exactly what you said and at the end of that year or more of counseling, gather all the notes from the mental health professional and gain a memorandum based on their assessment that you don’t in fact have x, y, z... and that based on their opinion you’re mentally sound for military stress and duties. Only then would a recruiter or branch of service take your request seriously. Without doing so, they’d be like, “Hard pass.” With the 1+ year of counseling gives you a leg to stand on and more substance other than the statement, “I was young n dumb.” Get it? Otherwise, it really is a waste of time for a Recruiter. Also, when you do so ask for a Recruiter really good with waivers. They’ll better assist you than a new recruiter or Recruiter that doesn’t like to do waivers. Understand it’s going to be a long process but if you’re down for the cause, GO FOR IT! I’m rooting for you! Stay blessed and thank you for watching! I’m sorry it took me a month to see this comment and respond. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@randya103]

92F Petroleum supply doesn't "suck" especially if you are in an aviation unit. 25B? in case you wan to be a fobbit, go for it.

[@js5072]

@@randya103 agreed, imagine 20 years of serving and filling up gas tanks, sounds chill.

[@alyssasomerville3056]

I’m graduating college in a month and just enlisted in the National Guard as a 27D (Paralegal) last Friday. I put a lot of research into joining and had a phenomenal recruiter but this video was still SO helpful and informative. I want to go to grad school & this really reassured me that I made the right decision!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad I could help and Evan more Happy to hear about your experience with your Recruiter thus far! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@simply_bree9363]

It’s a good job my friend is one she’s AD, Ik it’s different for Nah but good luck. AIT is pretty easy

[@AXELTHECR0W]

National Guard 12b shipping out to FLW next month the 17th, at 29 years old. It's never too late!

[@AXELTHECR0W]

Joined to serve something greater than myself and defend this great nation. HOOAH!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Jared Clendenin Hooah Freakin Lujah! 💪🏼🇺🇸 IT’s never too late until it’s too late lol Thank you for watching my video and taking a moment to respond!

[@Jacob-gi6ig]

national guard, 12 bravo. Was gonna ship on March 30th but the Corona virus put that on hold for the time being. Good luck man!

[@malcolmxraw1342]

Im 29 too wanna enlist NG as 11B but Corona got everybody actin funny right now 😓😠

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Jacob Leckie Ship fates are back and you’ll be shipping on time. Unless it changes again. Be safe, stay blessed and thank you for watching! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@29thizzle]

Air National Guard for almost 26 years. Enlisted as an E1 in 1995, crossed over and commissioned as an O1 (when I was an E5) in 2008 and today, deployed as an O5. Im a military technician (full time, federal civilian worker wearing the military uniform) GS 12 step 4 currently. As a kid coming from the Magnolia Projects in uptown New Orleans, single parent household (mother), I've been to many deployments, TDYs and activations including Afghanistan and Iraq. I have my Associates, Bachelors, and two Masters degrees through the Air Guard. I'm not bragging, just telling how a lowly ghetto kid's trials and tribulations turned out for good not just for me, but for my family as well. No religious offense to anyone here; I have been and currently am completely and totally BLESSED. I can't BEGIN to tell my story as to how God has blessed me... Again, my personal spiritual beliefs not meaning to offend ANYONE.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for sharing and Yes, if you give 200% like you... Anyone can do it if you believe and put in the effort. Congrats, thank you for your service and best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@29thizzle]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank YOU for posting the video. This is arguably one of the best videos I've seen explaining the differences between the two. Since my commissioning, I have been swearing people in faithfully and proudly. I can speak to the 'older style' boot camp and tell the newbies and their families how it feels to not get that kite at mail call. I tell them don't send care packages until they graduate BMT. Sounds like I know a little sumpin sumpin for an old occifer, hungh?... lol Ive been blessed to supervise and manage soldiers, sailers and marines as well as airmen in my colorful career. So, thank you for your service to our future men and women who will lead us into battle whether it be near or far, against ALL enemies, foreign or domestic. I just continue to pray that I do the best to support you all, discipline when need be and praise often. I also ask ALL of my folks to call me out on my BS (respectfully, of course, as I am respectful to them) because that will make ME better which in turn makes US better.... And just to think it took me 26 years to figure that one out...... LOL! 😆

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@29thizzle lol. Thank you again and I truly appreciate your compliments and support to my channel. I def agree and wish you the best. Thanks a million!

[@NaturalStateDepths]

I have a friend in my civilian job, who was an active duty Coast Guard, who deployed with an Army unit to Iraq. I had no idea for a while that even Coast Guard deploys OCONUS.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Not Another LT 100% lol. They don’t like to advertise that 🤦🏼‍♂️🇺🇸🤣

[@stinky_puppet5158]

Not Another LT the guard goes over seas also. They’re part of the military

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Stinky_ puppet Yes, as stated within this video.

[@hansm.picazo2550]

What would the coast guard even do over there? They already have the navy?

[@koanarid]

Thank you sergeant. I will be joining soon after i done with my asvab book.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

daniel k Hooahlujah 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@ChamberSix.]

I was considering active duty, but I realized I have very important people here at home that I can't leave for a long time and I want to be with them. But at the same time, I still want to serve my country. I was considering reserves, but I don't like how little they can be calked out compared to National Guard. I still want to be here at home, but I still want to be involved in something that can be a little time consuming. So if that means I have to be called out to help, I have no problems. I'm in Arizona, so it's a pretty big state with a pretty big Guard, so I know there'll be times where I'll be called out for AZ emergencies. Especially in our summer months, we're one of the states that have wildfires annually, so there's always a time to be called out here. I still want to serve my country in some way while still putting in time, but also want to be here at home to he with the people I care most. So after these last 6 months of high school, I'll be planning on being apart of the Guard.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

AliasClyde Both the Reserve and Guard are excellent options but based on what you shared, the Guard sounds like a better for you. Good news is you can always upgrade later during your contract to active duty with the conditional release option. Unless you eventually find an active duty position within the Guard. Mind you it is an option but could take up to 30-180 days to process. Thank you for watching my video and I’m always here to help! Take care and stay blessed!

[@MrCamoman12]

I finally found someone who sees it like i do, im a volunteer firefighter, im 21 and have been pursuing a career in firefighting since before i was 18. In indiana you have to 21 for any department that meets the govt. requirement for 20 year retirement in the fire service. And actually am applying to another department at the end of next year that i intend on applying to come hell or high water and still being a volunteer firefighter in my fathers last couple years in the fire service which i dont want to miss (hes told me his end of service is coming soon because he cant physically or mentally handle it anymore) but i still want to serve my country and recently learning that i can go stateside come natural disaster and use not only military training but the education i have in the fire service, its lit a fire inside me. And not only that i have more guard buddies who catch deployments than i do reserve buddies eho catch deployments which if im going to sign my life away for i want to be completely involved in. Im glad i finally found someone who sees it like i see it because most arent like us, i still want to see my family, i still want to see my fire brothers and sisters, but on the same hand i want to serve my country also. A firefighter cant fight his fight if a service member doesnt, but i want to be fighting with both fist, i want to be protecting against all threats foreign and domestic while taking care of the sick and protecting against chaos in my home community and most just dont get that, but thats why i believe the gaurd is superior

[@MrCamoman12]

Team Swartz and oh my god, i had made that comment before i made it to four minutes in and didnt realize you were also a volly fighter, this video has related to me in a way no other will, but im actually sitting down with a couple of service members in my family this thanksgiving and me and them are breaking the news to the rest of the family that i want to serve. 1. Thank you for this video 2. Packs or plaques i got your ass

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

MrCamoman12 MrCamoman12 lol Thank you and yes, you get the best of both worlds serving in the Guard. I loved that aspect of the Guard. Not many of us are out there with the same mentality and most join just for the “Benefits.” I’m really excited for you and your journey. You can join the Guard now and begin your service. With us your time starts now and by the time you ship out to training, you’ll be advanced to the next rank (e2 with 6mo of time in service) and you begin to work (Drill) one weekend per month until you graduate high school. I joined during my senior year as well and wished I joined sooner lol. Best wishes and thank you for watching. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@bricescott5654]

@@MrCamoman12 Amen brother

[@ryanbaxter5287]

You know it’s kinda funny. I joined the reserves yet I still get the Wisconsin GI Bill. I joined as a split op and went to my unit the first weekend I could so I got active pay status, hell they even auto promoted me to Pv2 for taking initiative and finally I’m doing ROTC so I’m going to get non-deplorable status not to mention I got my MOS I wanted (36B) and my unit is literally 30 mins from my college. Compared to my buddy who did national guard who gets the same benefits and has to drill out of Madison I’d say I’m better off. I’m glad I joined the reserves and I don’t regret a thing. My biggest recommendation is as SSG Swartz says DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!! Thanks for putting this video together. :)

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Ryan Baxter My pleasure and thank you for watching! Congratulations on joining the Reserve and going ROTC. I’m not sure what the Wisconsin GI Bill is bit of you’re saying it’s the 1606 Select Reserve GI Bill, we all receive that with the 6+ year enlistment. You’ll also receive the FTA up to $4k and that’s it unless you qualify for regular financial aid. As for STA, that’s only reserved for the Guard only because of our responsibility to the State Mission. Just so you understand, until you’re in your Junior & Senior year of college, you won’t be non-deployable. You’re only non-deployable once you sign your SMP Contract in your Junior year. You’re smart to go to your unit to be in active drilling status and it sounds like they gave you the waiver to e2. They should have waited until after you got to e3 and then used that one time waiver to e4. 36B is a great MOS and glad everything worked out for you. Stay blessed and make us proud!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Marcus Sealy By Army Regulation, the unit commander can ONLY waive a rank advancement from e1-e4. That’s not a myth. If the unit does a second one, it’s illegal. Why a unit would give you the waiver from e1-e2 was cool to get you excited, but it hurts you in the long run because if you advance to e3 in a year or less... you have to wait until you reach 24mo’s of service and 12mo’s in grade before you can be advanced to e4. So they should have used the waiver after you we’re advanced to e3. But you would know more than me. Either way, I’m happy for you and your decision.

[@lazybagpipe]

I did both I can tell you reserve is a lot better. Anytime it was snowing I was on high alert with the guard and couldn’t make plans. I also had to sleep over at the base every drill. Reserves was just 8 hours a day and never had to worry about the weather

[@Jdelli0916]

What was your MOS?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hi Joey E. First, thank you for watching my videos. You posted a comment that I'm assuming you deleted because I cannot locate that comment when clicking on your reply in my notifications. You said, " The pattern on your rank bothers me. If I was still in, I wouldn't know how to address you unless I looked like a moron staring for a while. Besides the recruiting patch, obviously. That can be any NCO though." I am sure with your military experience you wouldn't have looked like a moron and would have addressed me properly. Thank God I introduced myself on video so you wouldn't be confused but if we had met in person, I am not egotistical. I hear you on that comment because I am red/green color blind and struggle to see officer ranks. To correct you based on my recruiting patch as you stated, some states allow SPC Promotable to become a Recruiting and Retention NCO. I feel it should only be an NCO becoming a Recruiter for it is a lot of responsibility and if you don't adhere to the Army Values, it can be pretty easy to get mixed up into some trouble. Thank you again for watching and taking the time to comment below my video. I appreciate your support and stay blessed my friend.

[@katiegoodchild1018]

I've been considering joining the Army for years now, especially this past fall to now. Still have some questions and just not sure yet, it's a big decision and commitment. This video was helpful for comparison. Thanks for uploading!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Anytime and I agree, this decision shouldn’t be taken lightly! Thank you for watching! If you’re in NYC or close to it, I can help you lol 🙏🏼🇺🇸 be safe and stay blessed!

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Did you ever join?

[@Lomelip19]

Wanted to come back to the channel and give out an update now that I’m back from basic for vbl. Everything mentioned so far, has been accurate. The new physical fitness test was on point. Passed all of it and was easier then I thought it would be. I’m currently on week 6 of white face and I’ve got the anvil as soon as I get back. They also have the forge coming up the week after on week 7 or 8. They are also trying out a new thing for each platoon depending on the company that your in. My company is Delta and my platoon is currently set to be used as the weight lifting platoon. We didn’t get a 4th platoon. But, the first platoon is focused on stretching, second platoon is the snack platoon that gets snacks in between breakfast lunch and diner and mine was weights. For the ladies. I’d recommend working on abs quite a bit. Most of the ladies are having a hard time doing leg tucks. I practiced doing inclined sit ups with a plate on top. each individual can increase weight depending on their own endurance. Use the acft video. It really does help! Best of luck to everyone and props to this channel. It really is helping me get through basic.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so much brother! Glad I could help and thank you for the additional info on current trends in BCT! Keep up the hustle and continue to workout while home on HBL... stay blessed!

[@spc9538]

thanks for the video SWARTZ im going to join when im 17 to help my community and other people in the states

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Excellent choice!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@CptnCobblestone]

I got a lot of clarity listening to this. Thanks a lot. I think i’m leaning towards National Guard. I’m 22 and i’m thinking about going back to school but i’m not even sure what I would go back for. I want to take advantage of the programs though.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so much and both are excellent options. As you now see if college money is important, the Guard is your better option on that alone. If not, either one would be phenomenal... Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@pianomusic15]

#teamswartz Hands down the best, detailed video to help those deciding between the two - including me!! I’m auditioning for two different band units (one that is national guard and other that is reserves) and I know I will eventually have to decide between the two. Thank you so much!!!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million!!! I appreciate your response and I do my best! Once in… 🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@jorgeleon338]

Just did my initial greeting with my National Guard recruiter today! GA National Guard to be exact. Definitely need help with my math skills for the ASVAB but overall very excited and proud to be joining!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Jorge Leon Outstanding! I’m excited for you and thank you so much for watching! Here are some websites I recommend using to help increase your AFQT Score on the ASVAB Test: www.ASVABtutor.com www.KhanAcademy.org Good luck on the test and fee free to keep me posted! What’s your reason for choosing to go Guard?

[@magjz3849]

This is an amazing video! Just turned 33 and spoke to a recruiter this week about reserve options. Once I finish my Asvab I’ll speak to a NG Recruiter and go from there. This answered a lot of in depth questions and really stressed the importance of YOUR choice.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Happy to have been able to help! Good luck in your decision making process and best wishes! DON’T JOIN THE ARMY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moemimqqe7yGgqM NATIONAL GUARD STRAIGHT, NO LIES: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYSYkmqKhN96mK8&feature=share&si=EMSIkaIECMiOmarE6JChQQ NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION BENEFITS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anezY6qnZd2ChdU Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@charlierichardson9207]

Hope the following insight helps anyone. I enlisted into the National Guard last week as an O9S (Officer Candidate). The reason I chose the national guard because I feel the guard is more family/career oriented. I work in my field of study and currently attending grad school. Also, I would rather stay within my state (SC) to supplement my civilian life as I feel it’s more flexible. As someone who wants to serve the country but also loves their civilian career, the National Guard is more appealing. Moreover, I have no interests I going full-time/active duty, obviously unless deployed. Go Guard! South Carolina!! #teamswartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@Metachief_X]

Hey Charlie, how's it been since joining? Im 27 and making six figures as a software engineer and considering joining the NG for the same reasons (stay close to home, support family). Trying to gather as much experiences from others in the NG as possible before i make a determination. Thanks!

[@Momwithanheart2023]

I’m leaving active duty and would like to commission in national guard. How possible is this ? Is it the same training as active duty OCS?

[@dj4clubclassic]

Hey SFC Swartz. Tennessee national guard recruiter here just dropping in to say THANK YOU! I forward this video to everyone who asks me the difference between the 2 because you sum it all up in 1 happy place. If you need info on Tennessee benefits down the road feel free to reach out. Keep up the great videos :) #teamswartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Mark P Thank you Brother!!! I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you for watching, commenting and especially got sharing!!! Haha 🙏🏼🙌🏼🇺🇸

[@mtucci966]

Hard time deciding between navy or army, I grew up mostly around friends and family in the army and artillery was one of the mos’s that intrigued me but after looking into the Seabees with the navy, it’s also something I’m interested in.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

MTucci96 They are an excellent option as well. My step father loved his experience. If you go reserve they can guarantee you one of those MOS’s within Seabees. AD is tougher for they love open contracts. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@Dawsonk300]

Just joined the Minnesota national guard super excited!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Super stoked for you and huge congrats! Welcome to our family and Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! BEST WAYS TO PREPARE FOR BASIC TRAINING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKvpICna65-l7M BASIC TRAINING PACKING LIST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ6UZ32aoNeVe6c

[@LauderdaleJoeM]

Certain Air National Guard Units deploy (CONUS) and overseas about as often as Active AF. So Army & Air Nat'l Guard + Reserves may deploy much more than often than believed. Plus depending on state/unit, some deployments can be on a voluntary basis.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@KentPaul]

Most comprehensive video about the difference between guard and reserve. I am interested in the AF and this was very helpful

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Always happy to help and glad you found it helpful. AF is an excellent choice and good luck in your journey through the enlistment process. Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 MHS GENESIS OVERVIEW: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5uUpKGuib2HhrM MHS GENESIS UPDATE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGLPfnqBa6t_j5I If you end up needing a medical waiver: US ARMY MEPS MEDICAL WAIVER GUIDE & BEST TIPS | WHAT IS THE US ARMY MEDICAL WAIVER PROCESS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGVnGCheNKHn9E Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@bholden1507]

My new unit drills a quarterly. It’s weird going from 1 weekend a month to a 4 days every other month. It’s nice to have more of a gap between drills! But never knew units drill quarterly.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

That’s def different! DM me on IG @TeamSwartz I have Dike questions lol Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@maxwaddle1002]

I plan on joining the Ohio National Guard as an 18D and getting the college scholarship as well. Great video and very informative!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so much for watching! Excellent choice and thanks for your compliment! I really do by appreciate your support. Stay blessed!

[@antoineb9371]

Thank you for being clear, concise and to the point. I’m starting grad school in the fall and I’m looking into serving in the national guard or reserve. This really helps

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Antoine B My pleasure and glad I could help! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@9SagaFilmz]

I appreciate your service and you especially you doing these videos seriously… I’m the type that NEED stuff like this so I know how I can prepare mentally and physically and especially because I’m the one that Wants Nothing but the TRUTH feel me. Like so I respect 100x more for bringing the truth to us all it’s much appreciated if no one told you that I’m telling you thank you seriously & im not the type to just believe anything you know but it seems like your being 💯 you know but yea I appreciate it a ton

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and I appreciate the feedback! Checkout some other videos here: FULL TIME NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3-ZoXWVo9qArtE ACTIVE DUTY vs GUARD/RESERVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moKTma16idt3mqM NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION BENEFITS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anezY6qnZd2ChdU DON’T JOIN THE ARMY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moemimqqe7yGgqM 🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@LordHopeful]

I'm 16 right now, and I don't really know what I wanna do with my life. I've always just wanted to help people as much as I can which is why I'm now seriously considering joining the military. I know I still have time to think about it since I'm not even out of high school yet. I think I'm gonna try to join the Marines, though I'm looking into all the different branches to see if the Marine life is really for me.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Follow these tips: DON’T JOIN THE ARMY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moemimqqe7yGgqM Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 You have plenty of time to figure things out. Best wishes!

[@jonathanhuertas2703]

Hey brotha , you’re still soooo young to make life changes going decisions. My recommendation, wait and experience life 2 years after graduation and see where you’re at. If you’re still having that though of serving, then go for it.

[@denellgraves2397]

I am currently in the VA Army National Guard and have served for over 9 years, going on 10 years. And it's had it ups and downs for me now that I'm completed college and because I'm an 88M (truck driver). I got CDL because of the guard, which I'm thankful for. However, at my a the point in my life that I want to switch to the Army Reserve mainly for the 88U (railway specialist) and that because they don't have a dual mission and video like this from Team SWARTZ really helped

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@TaylorTatorbugHansen]

I joined the reserves 8 years ago. It wasn't until after joining that I wished I joined the National Guard. I remember the NG coming to my High School and having a BMX... What a waste of money. It didn't give me any information on what the Guard was. I wish there would have been videos like this when I was joining the military. This is the most informative video that I think anyone looking into either the Reserve or Guard should watch.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you and I remember hosting one of those exact BMX events at my high school. Cool show but ineffective at providing information. I hope you share this video in the future if you hear or know someone looking to join part time. Stay blessed!

[@jayduong9838]

Thanks Sgt, I've been looking for this vid before I reenlist

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Jay Duong 🙌🏼🙏🏼Thank you so much for watching and feel free to Share! 🇺🇸

[@CJGfarm]

My husbands is in the National Guard. He's required to deploy every 4 years, but his unit asks for volunteers every 2 years with the typical deployment lasting 6 months long. He likes to deploy. Your video makes it sound like people usually try to avoid it, but sometimes deployments are fun and pay better than staying home.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I know plenty that go often voluntarily and love deployments. It’s the fear of the unknown for most honestly and MOS of course. Once deployed and they see it’s not that bad, they volunteer more. Weird but it happens. Some have aggressive goals and that don’t want anything to detract them from it. Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@kollegeman1]

Considering. This is Veeeery informative.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@isawisa1996]

This video is amazing and very informative! I’m an active duty Marine nearing the end of my enlistment and am considering transitioning into the National Guard if I get out the Marines 👍🏽

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Excellent choice and feel free to keep me posted! Thanks for watching and stay blessed! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@WWEFanation07]

I just join the Connecticut National Guard last month and I’m getting ship out in June for BCT! This video is very interesting and helpful so I’m definitely going to share this with my friends and people that are interested in joining the Guard! Great video Sgt!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

CR7 Congrats on joining!!! Plenty of time to get ready and thank you for watching!!! If you do Share the video... THANK YOU!!! Why did you choose the Guard over the Reserve and which MOS did you sign? Stay blessed!🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@WWEFanation07]

Team Swartz thank you Sgt! Last year, I met with both National Guard and Reserves recruiters to see what both branches offer. I chose the National Guard over the reserves is because first it offers more benefits and second I want to stay home in my state and focus on my college career first so that I don’t have to worry about it in the future. After I get my degrees and finish my education, I would love to take my military career to the next level like getting deployed or go on missions. I signed a 6 years contract as 11B and I’m planning to stay in the Guard for as long as possible.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

CR7 Hooahlujah ! I wish you the best in training and welcome to our Family! Thank you for watching and stay blessed!

[@IAMFOOZY]

Because of all the information you offered I may just join the Army, Thank you so much for this video

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and thank you for watching! Stay blessed! 🙏🏼

[@jocia9017]

30 yrs old non prior service going through the process with the army reserves. In texas the national guard does not have 12M mos thats why i chose the reserves. But theres no bonus in the reserves so i might go guard haven’t decided yet.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Never do anything for money. As much as I’d like you to join the Guard, if the 12M is something you would enjoy more and can get that from the Reserve… Go Reserve. I will be impressed if it’s actually available though and I hope you get what you want. Thanks for watching!

[@jocia9017]

@@TEAMSWARTZ thank you for the honest advice.

[@DLopez-ml5eu]

Joining the Army National Guard, did the Asvab, just waiting to go to MEPS. Been thinking about doing either 11b or 15w.

[@DLopez-ml5eu]

Plus thank you for this very informative video.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah!!! Thank you for watching and good lunch at MEPS! Which MOS you like more?

[@DLopez-ml5eu]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I'm interested mostly in aviation but I'm also interested in MOSs that involve jumping out planes, search and rescue, and combat roles

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Agent E Awesome! Well, feel free to keep me posted! 🙏🏼 Thanks again!

[@zaya4024]

super helpful and made me understand the ARNG better. Going in as a 68w for new york !

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

isaiah ahmed Outstanding and always willing to help if I can. I’m actually New York Army National Guards Virtual Recruiter and can def help you out if interested. Shoot me a text “KZbin 68W” and I can reach out to you tomorrow. Otherwise, best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mattybserbia]

Tried to join the army national guard in December 2019 as a 19D, had some problems and had to wait 6 months 6 months later I contacted my recruiter and joined as a 15Q (air traffic control), just got out of AIT going to be getting my 20K enlistment bonus soon, best decision ever. Love the army

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

mattyb serbia Hooahlujah! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Congratulations on your recent graduation and best wishes! Continue to work hard and stay blessed! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@elijahromano8323]

What state?

[@mattybserbia]

@@elijahromano8323 texas

[@JohnSmith09123]

More power to you. That is one job I would not want to do. Too stressful for me to direct planes with that much on the line. All that said, serious props and respect for you stepping up to the plate and embracing it wholeheartedly.

[@mattybserbia]

@@JohnSmith09123 army only deals with helicopters, they're my h easier than planes

[@katiegoodchild1018]

I'm from upstate NY too! My dad and brothers were firefighters as well.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

🙌🏼🙏🏼 Yay!!!

[@BrezzyEntertainment1]

I have chosen National Guard because when I was living in New York for the time being I enlisted with the New York Guard which fell under to assist the Air and Army National Guard. But the New York Guard was the Army Divison. Although I served with the Guard but that was only just to assist with New York state only. I decided that I wanted to try something new and do state and federal missions as well. I can't wait to continue my military career with the Army National Guard. I like to look for new adventure training volunteering and giving back those are my new reasons on why I chose and decided to join the National Guard. I also had a few meetings with recruiters like you did but finally made the decision to join the Army National Guard I filled out an application and did exceptionally well for the very first time since taking the asvab in years. I'm currently now waiting to go to MEPS in two weeks my feelings are mixed excited and nervous about beginning this new opportunity that awaits me. My recruiter was awesome he explained everything I needed to know but was shocked on the info I knew and the questions I asked.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Out Freakin Standing! I’m uber stoked for you and happy to hear your quick back story. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my video! Which MOS are you going for???

[@BrezzyEntertainment1]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I was aiming toward Logistics or a MP I have a huge background with warehousing so most likely Logistics will most likely be my MOS.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

JaQuan Lee Awesome! Feel free to keep me posted on your progress and looking forward to great things from you! Who’s your recruiter?

[@BrezzyEntertainment1]

@@TEAMSWARTZ His name is Sgt Gomes and I'll be glad to keep you posted on my progress. He was impressed with my Prediction AFQT score of 59 compared to scores that I've got in the past. I'm glad that my story impressed you.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

JaQuan Lee Hooahlujah 🙏🏼🙌🏼 Thank you for watching! See you at the Top!

[@JulzGonz]

This may be a sign or it may not be… I’ve been wanting to join the military for a while now. I randomly came across this video to obtain some research and what blows my mind is that I was raised in Middletown New York after moving from New York City. My Father was also a volunteer firefighter for the Howells Fire Department. I want to make sure I make the right decisions when picking a branch and whether I want to go active, reserves, or even now considering the Army National Guard. Thank you for making this video!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@JulzGonz My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Also checkout these few videos to aid you in your research! ACTIVE DUTY vs GUARD/RESERVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moKTma16idt3mqM NATIONAL GUARD STRAIGHT, NO LIES: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYSYkmqKhN96mK8&feature=share&si=EMSIkaIECMiOmarE6JChQQ NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATION BENEFITS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anezY6qnZd2ChdU DON’T JOIN THE ARMY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moemimqqe7yGgqM Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you for watching and best wishes! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@JulzGonz]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you sir. Thank you very much. The first video is VERY informative. I’m going to watch these other videos right now.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@JulzGonz Hope they help you in your decision making process and stay blessed!

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

I’m a member of the AZ Guard, MOS 11B and I’m already in the border mission if you looking to get some money and are in the AZ Guard that’s a way to do it

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

GHOST Hooahlujah! 🙏🏼🙌🏼🇺🇸

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

Unknown camera room you pretty much scan the border area with cameras and if you see something you use the radio to control traffic and guide border patrols That’s one position I’m also a replacement Incase someone goes on leave for train inspection You search the train for drugs or illegals And I hear they might open more positions but the mission my be ending this year

[@expeditionoff-roadnorthgeo4020]

Hey Brother l, I’m a new GAARNG RRNCO and I love your videos and You have inspired me to build my own channel to inform my peeps.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Thank you and glad I could inspire you. Shoot me a DM of your channel link and I’ll sub to your channel. Best wishes and good luck! You’ve got this!

[@djsplash3000]

i leave march 10 to fort Jackson definitely nervous but i know I’ll make it through 🙏🏼

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Dj Splash Hooahlujah 🙏🏼🙌🏼 Whatcha concerned with? I bet you’ll do great! Thank you so much for watching!

[@djsplash3000]

Team Swartz i never left my family before so this will be my first time that’s all. The physical aspect I’ll be fine i played sports all my life

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Dj Splash Here is a video I did for Homesickness. Yeah, that can be petty tough but you can do it! Remember your why and focus on the now! Be in the moment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3Wykoaro6qngNk

[@mooh211]

Dj Splash I leave the 10th for Fort Jackson too!

[@djsplash3000]

Lenay Terry dang lol we might see eachother

[@tommymarreropr]

Did 8 years Army NG now Active duty.. thinking about going back as soon as I finish my active contract.. This helped a lot. Thanks.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and if you like to be active duty but stable in your new local area: FULL TIME NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3-ZoXWVo9qArtE Glad you found this video helpful! Good luck and best wishes!

[@jenniferquiroznunez5910]

I'm joining the National guard, my recruiter didnt give me the chance to choose and I'm honestly really happy!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Glad to hear you’re happy! Which MOS did you join as a s which state? Thank you so much for watching!

[@jenniferquiroznunez5910]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you, so muchh! I was able to choose inside the recruiting office. I leave for MEPS next Sunday as a 92W in California. I am lucky to have a bonus offer of 20k, school loan consolidation and the monthly pay incentive to go to school!!! I'm a first generation American, although i have more than a couple family members in the U.S military, I never realized how great of an opportunity this is. I hope I can still deploy being in the National Guard. I don't understand when and where I can be deployed as a 92W. Your videos have helped me SO much in pushing me to enlist. **Don't forget to practice social distancing. Take care!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Jennifer Quiroz Nunez Thank you and that’s amazing! So glad I was able to help and you as well! Stay blessed! 🙏🏼

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

@@jenniferquiroznunez5910 What do you do as a Water Treatment Specialist? Are you enjoying it?

[@USMCDOGOFWAR1]

I was in the USMC DEP from 2012 to 2013 and was an active duty Marine from 2013 to 2021. Now I'm in the Army National Guard and love it.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Freakin Lujah!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@J.B24]

I love it when people say "trust but verify". You can't trust and feel the need to verify at the same time.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Just because someone seems trustworthy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your due diligence and verify. Only fools take what’s said for them for face value. Whether it’s a “but” or a “and,” it’s best practice to verify. Thanks for watching and stay blessed! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@J.B24]

@@TEAMSWARTZ If you have to verify first then you aren't trusting first. A more accurate phrase is listen first, verify, then believe.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

JB24 You have a point if you’d like to be literal to my saying .its just a saying but you’re 100% right. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@_Bri777_]

Great job on this video , Sergeant ! I saw a reserves video that was biased that I saw you comment on lol and I came straight to this video ! I’m 100 percent interested in the GUARD !

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol I’m surprised he kept my comments there. Thank you and I hope I did a better job being fair and exploiting the advantages for both. What he doesn’t account for are others needs or situations unique to them. Just because you feel it’s a pro for you could be a con for another 🤦🏼‍♂️. Glad you liked it and thank you for watching! If you’re in NYC I’d love to help you out???

[@VituMV]

This recruiter is a winner. Wish I could join TODAY

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Vitu I try lol... Thank you! If you’re eligible to join... you should! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@VituMV]

@@TEAMSWARTZ not eligible yet

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Vitu Oh alright... Thank you for watching!

[@toddeberlein965]

Just popped into this and saw the video. Great work. For your what and why. I’m in USAR and an 890A (Ammo Warrant). I came in as a PV2 10 years ago and ranked fast (the army gives great things to those willing to help). I did it for the school money ( I’m a full time firefighter in Indianapolis), cause schools didn’t want to give cash. The only regret I have is not doing it earlier. Best decision ever but going Warrant was even better!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah! Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@juanmaprolatitudsur2838]

Amazing video. I recently signed up with the National Guard 11B , and this video is providing me and my wife so much apreciable information. Thank you so much. I would like to know more about changes in the length of OSUT INFANTRY training, also the new ACFT, Tricare and the benefits and specifications, and finally what's after signing up or swear in( is been two weeks since and I feel in the air , my recruiter send me the last massage to ask for my size for uniform, and after that no more communication to explain or tell me what is next. I will really appreciate if you could touch those topics in a future video. Again thank you for your time and hard work to make this pretty clear. You are amazing Sir.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Subbing at the moment but will respond soon! Thank you for your kind words and appreciate you watching my video!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I was “Driving” lol but thank you for your kind words. You can tell if you’re going to do the 21 week 11B OSUT or not. You’ll get level one combative’s certified, combat life saver qualified, more individual land navigation and much more. I plan on doing that video soon! I’ll also being doing videos covering the benefits in more detail as well.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’m also in the middle of working on a detailed video on the ACFT. FYI, all trainees 01 October 2019 forward are expected to pass the ACFT. 😬🙏🏼 but the minimum standards aren’t too bad honestly. Thanks a million and few free to DM me on Instagram @TeamSwartz because I don’t always get notifications for the comments below my videos. I’m sorry your recruiter forgot about you but I’ll help if I can. Stay blessed!

[@juanmaprolatitudsur2838]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you Sir , your videos and motivation are always a.great resource and very helpful.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

JUANMAPRO LATITUD SUR Thaank you and that means a lot to me!

[@UniqueLaws]

Love this guy! Clear and precise information.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

randy laws Thank you and thank you for watching ‘n commenting!

[@kingmercedesk5118]

Hi Ill be calling a recruiter Monday because I’m 16 about to turn 17...as soon as I do I’m enlisting In the national guard!!!! Wish me luck!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

KING Mercedes K Hooahlujah! I’m excited for you! Feel free to keep me posted! Best wishes and thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏼

[@kingmercedesk5118]

Team Swartz do you have any advice for me??

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

KING Mercedes K Research our official website, write down all your questions, your why, what you’d like to achieve by joining and make sure you have both your parents blessing in joining. If they don’t support you now, take the test to figure out which MOS’s you’re qualified for and then make arrangements with your recruiter to share with them all of who we are, what we do, what we have to offer you and what you could Be doing with us based on your scores.

[@kingmoon4320]

I'm going to join the national after I graduate from high school and become a MP, this channel is very informative thank you for the help

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@g1adia7or]

30yr old guy here leaving for the National Guard next week. I'm going in to be a 92F. I was only able to do one drill weekend for the RSP program and it's been about a month since I found out I got accepted. I'm not in the best of shape lol. I was wondering what kind of advice you have an old man enlisting.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Start the first week doing 100 body weight squats per day, 100 Push Ups per day and 100 Sit Ups per day. Then incorporate deadlifts and farmers carry workouts. And fun run for 45-60 every other day

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

That would be a good baseline to get you started or primed up for what’s to come.

[@g1adia7or]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I appreciate the reply. I've been running 2 miles every three days and doing 25 push ups and sit ups every hour from 430am until 5pm. I'll I'm concerned with is passing the fitness test.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@g1adia7or That's freakin amazing and already ahead of the curve. maintain that and start incorporating pull ups, squats, drags and farmer carry exercises every other day. That will help prepare you for the new ACFT all Trainees are required to pass now in BCT.

[@g1adia7or]

@@TEAMSWARTZ push ups ate my biggest weak stop. I thought they were starting the new ACFT in 2020.

[@chadcole674]

I enlisted into the AZ Army National Guard. My MOS is 88M and I ship to basic Feb 3, 2020. Looking forward to it!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah and congratulations! Thank you for watching and commenting. What are you looking forward to the most?

[@chadcole674]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Kind of everything. Can't really pick one thing specifically.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Chad Cole Lol Good to go

[@ittybittytractorworks]

Just got out of usmc after finishing my 6 years in the reserves. During my 6 years I primarily supported my wife while she was going to college and now that she graduated i’m going back to school myself. Trying to get my degree and try to get into army commissioning program. I was born and raised in Russia and would like to serve in a capacity where I can use my knowledge of Russian language and culture.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah! Sounds like a great plan! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Look into doing intelligence.

[@007fenwick]

# team source keep up the good fight!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and very much appreciated! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@inquirer1016]

In my days back in the mid 70's in the Army, a National Guard uniform would have a shoulder tab saying National Guard. But looking at your uniform, it's difficult to determine if you are National Guard. Is there a way to tell the difference now besides asking the soldier? This was certainly a good informative and interesting video. Thank you for your service Sgt. Swartz.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you and thank you for watching! I had no idea that we used to have a pitch distinguishing ourselves. I wish there was a way we could haha. I been in since 2001 when we wore BDU’s. Even then we didn’t have a patch that said national Guard. Only way to tell is our unit patches. Stay blessed and thank you for your service!

[@d.7819]

Awesome video. Very informative. Thank you so much for posting this to your channel. Stay safe and stay covid free. Thank you for your service. In nyc you hear alot more about the army , army national guard as compared to the other branches. Alot of CUNY students are in the army national guard. This is very helpful.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for watching several of my videos and for posting comments beneath them. I try to help out as much as I can. Stay blessed!

[@lebuford5029]

I was charged with a misdemeanor at 12years old but the state of Tennessee changed the petty crime to a class E felony and I can’t join the National Guard or any branch. It’s bs but whatever, and yes we tried to appeal it.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Le Buford Oh man that sucks! Sorry to hear that! When submitting the appeal, you submitted proof it was classified as a misdemeanor at the time?

[@lebuford5029]

Team Swartz Yes we did, we tried everything.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Le Buford Thats unfortunate. I have a guy now denied and even with an appeal denied for disorderly conduct, and possession of a weapon of a “Pen.” A freakin Pen, a writing utensil... He’s not Jason Bourn but they denied his waiver. 🤦🏼‍♂️ smh

[@11bsavage64]

I am working on enlisting into the North Carolina National Guard and I am doing it because I need to get the hell out of my home and be more independent. I am thinking of doing 11B and trying to go ranger but I am shit scared of dying in training or getting blon up and disfured or something. I need more of a kick or a push because I really wanting to get into medical school and paying for it going to be a proble with the guard I can hopefully get much of this done.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

The guard is an excellent option due to the lucrative state and federal tuition assistance programs. Call 800-GoGuard today or if in New York, hit me up lol Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@angelalacy1828]

I loved this video but for some reason the volume is extremely lower than your other videos. I am a mom and I am learning all I can for Army National Guard. My son goes to MEPS in Beckley, WV on May 19, 2020

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you mucho! That was my first super long and highly informative video with a ton of graphics added to it along with my first attempt to color grade/correct (i didn’t do great because I’m color blind) and my computer barely could handle the rendering. I need more Ram lol. I have a new computer coming soon but I actually almost lost that project. I plan to redo it one day now that my editing has gotten better and a stronger/faster computer is on its way. I’m happy to hear about your son and his decision to serve. Good luck to you both! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@slleach5]

I'm in the AF reserve. The jobs seem to transfer more to a regular civilian job on the outside and it's more like a Corporate office type setting. I thought about the army but have heard lots of negative feedback on how they treat their people. I'm happy where I'm at.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Excellent choice, all combat support MOS’s in the Army and all branches translates well in the civilian sector. Not everyone can be GI Jane or Rambo lol. You have good and not so good leadership in all sectors. AirForce is run like a Corporation and the closest branch of service that’s as close to being a civilian while being a service member. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@williamwegener1494]

Hey Sfc Swartz, I love your videos. My son is joining the Army and you have provided some great incite for me. I have another son who is in the Air Guard. The one thing you did not touch on in this video is the difference in VA benefits for regular and Guard. Guard members get limited (if any) VA benefit, unless they do a federal deployment over 180 days. Most guard deployments are being cut off two weeks prior to that tine line.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

VA Benefits are for all service members and the VA Websites lists the requirements for each feature/benefit. I will cover VA Home Loan/Small Business Loans and Post 9-11 in the future! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Glad I am able to help!

[@IonPoleac]

High quality information! #teamswartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you! Lord knows I try! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@alexanderpainter3232]

Im 5 years prior service active Army and i got out finished my Bachelor's and trying to get in the Guard as we speak, i got a dui 3 years ago and my recruiter is so awesome with helping with a waiver and getting into OCS. Pray for me lol

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Best wishes and make us proud! Good luck and thank you for watching and commenting! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@NateAmado]

I’m 31 and looking at joining either the Army Reserves or NG. Got a 93 on my PiCAT (97 on the ASVAB pre-test). Trying to get as much info as I can before joining, but feeling a little rushed by the Army Recruiter. Although I got a really good job (25H) lined up with bonuses in CO (where I want to be, currently in AZ), but don’t want to jump into anything to quickly. Gotta remember it’s just another day on the job for them, and a big life choice for me. Basically I’m torn between doing cool stuff (91F, 68W, 31E, and/or going to reserve SF with the NG after choosing one of those jobs), and financial security (25 or even better 35 series). I made it this far in life doing what I love (teaching natural fitness, primal health, Jiu Jitsu, and next up firearms), so undecided. I do want to learn comms, and I guess 25H would help with that, and get me good pay. Thoughts from anyone who’s been there, done that?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I have several videos for you to checkout that may be helpful to your research. Sounds like you’re extremely ambitious and lots of goals. I like that. SF as it sounds like you’re aware is only Regular Army full time and Guard. Not in the Army Reserve. Do your research and don’t pull the trigger until you’re confident or as confident as you can in your decision. Have you sat down with your local Guard Recruiter to see what your options are in the local area. For it would make it easier to go SF later on with you already being within the Guard versus having to request a conditional release that may or may not be approved. Both are excellent options in their own right but peep these videos: DON’T JOIN THE ARMY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moemimqqe7yGgqM WHAT JOBS DO I PREQUALOFY FOR AFTER I PASS THE ASVAB TEST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXLcfn1umq6YqNk GUARD TO ACTIVE DUTY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iml6V_rbusfrM (same process going Reserve to Guard mid-contract) You’re getting up there in age and honestly I’m not sure if there’s an age limit for SF. I’d try a chat with a Guard SF specific Recruiter. Call 800-GoGuard and ask that hotline for a SF Recruiter to seek best advice for optimal opportunity. Good Luck in your decision making process! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@aaronbonatz9485]

In the process of enlisting in the FL National Guard. I am doing The split option program and heading to BCT this summer.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Aaron Bonatz Outstanding!!! Thank you for watching and commenting! Excellent choice and make us proud! I’m rooting for you!

[@ArielKahane]

Excellent video sergeant. Keep up the good work!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

דניאל סטרנר Thank you! I’m trying! Lol

[@annesvlogs4763]

I'm considering joining the army I would like to be an infectious disease officer but I'm currently in college so the reserves for now

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You won’t get to choose which branch to commission as, as an OCS Candidate. You’ll complete a wish list and hopefully you’ll get what you want. OCS OPTION OVERVIEW: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIWkl3yDnb5ppqs Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@alonsogonzalez6879]

Glad I followed all your channels! This is the most accurate and informative video . This video is 4 years old but would you say everything you’ve mentioned is still accurate and up to date? I’m based in Arizona and definitely 99% considering joining Army or Air National Guard!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and yes with the exception of the dollar amounts for most things have changed. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@dpaper7962]

I've been discharged from active duty with a RE code 3. Since July 2019. O man only God knows how badly I want back in, but this time I would like to join National Guard bc I love my civilian job and make excellent money for me to just have a certification. Will be seeing a recruiter Friday to start my waiver process ASAP. Wish me luck! I Know it may be way to soon but hey, if my recruiter is willing to fight for me to get back in, I'm down!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

D Paper out Freakin Standing and best wishes! Thanks for watching and good luck! Stay blessed and I hope all goes well!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dpaper7962]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Hooah!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

D Paper Hooahlujah 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@stevecalise159]

Thanks so much for this Video. It definitely confirmed for me that the NG is worth joining then Reserves.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Steve Calise Anytime and Thank you for watching! We are a great choice and glad you’re coding one of the best! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@EG-O]

The thing I love about Wisconsin, is they pay 100% of your tuition:) as long as you going to their state college

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Same with New York! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@brianfabrizio3293]

Great video! Just a heads up the Reserves also has a Miltech program very similar to the national guard FMS/MATES. Either option is a great way to get your foot into the door to federal employment. I started out as a miltech at an AMSA and now I work as a DA civilian for the active component in Germany. I'm obviously a little biased having spent 16 years in the reserve and its provided me with experiences, knowledge and leadership abilities I otherwise wouldn't have been able to get in the civilian world.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing and agreed. Either one is an excellent option! Thank you for the clarification and will def update that in an updated video later this summer when I redo or remake this video. Stay blessed!

[@Gong14921]

This content is just incredible. Thank you very much for the time putting not only to the videos but to answer most of the comments made. Awesome. Can you provide some information about student loan repayment program in the guard and reserve? To be honest, that is a big reason why I am look at both of these. Thank you!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you! Thank you! Please share anyone of my videos and help others with my info... It’s def on my list to do but they’re the same for the most part except at times, the Reserve will limit the amount to something less than $50k. I believe at the moment both Guard and Reserve is currently up to $50k in Federal Loans only. No private loans or credit cards and must be in your name. Other eligibility requirements will also apply.

[@daithi1966]

Some states also have a State Guard. For example, the California State Guard also does the 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year thing, but it cannot be activated by the President. It can only be activated by the Governor, and they only serve within the state. They cannot be deployed overseas. However, their funding also comes 100% from the state, and it is a volunteer force, so they don't get paid for the 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. Some special units do get activated to help fight fires, but they do get paid for that.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’re referencing the “State Guard,” which in my analogy is like the Auxiliary of the Army National Guard. Only when activated for State Missions will they get paid. Otherwise, drills and AT’s are done with no pay from what I’ve been told by a few that were on the COVID Mission. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@FrumpyFriend39]

I started talking to a recruiter here in Upstate NY for the National Guard today. What attracted me to the National Guard was my will to want to be a part of the greatest Army in the world. However, I couldn't join Active Duty because my girlfriend is in the Army Active Duty and we need someone home with our baby. So National Guard was the perfect fit. I already tool my PiCat today. Hopefully my recruiter gives me good news! Where Upstate are you from, if you dont mind me asking??

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

FrumpyFriend39 Out Freakin Standing! Glad you’re joining the Guard and definitely compliments your wife’s AD Contract. I’m actually located in NYC 🙏🏼🙌🏼 Thank you for watching my video and always glad to help!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

FrumpyFriend39 I grew up on down state in Dutchess County

[@kitarashi67]

I just finished basic Training and now about to head to AIT, your videos were what made a few things much easier for me so thank you

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Blake Bob Out freakin standing! Congrats!!! AIT should be a cinch. Glad I could help is some way! I appreciate the follow up! What did you enjoy the most?

[@kitarashi67]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Personally while I was there I hated shooting because it was always pouring, but once I finished and qualified I grew to miss shooting and the shooting drills the most, the forge I had the most fun as strange as it sounds

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Blake Bob I loved the Forge! Good stuff and happy things went well for you. Really appreciate your responses. Stay blessed!

[@Cerealwinz]

You choose Army national guard or reserve?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

QuadTheKid You mean @Blake Bob ?

[@123443567]

Army national guard 13b shipping out to Fort sill for basic in October chose for the adventure and the difference.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for watching my video! Good luck in training and stay blessed!

[@estheragyapong3918]

I'm 34yrs female n I'm heading to the combact training next month.i will never give up.God be with me🙏🙏🙏

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@deegold4360]

You got it girl. Always be positive and remember why you joined

[@josenoehernandez6227]

God bless 🙏

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@UC4bDseKVWFiUsC1cB0DNuJg Go for it!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 If in New York, hit me up and my contact is in the description area... Best wishes!

[@stevehoppe3488]

Come on this guy is a joke, no real rank.

[@ohhCoOlStOrYbRoO]

Awesome Video !!! I plan on joining the National Guard this year or next . I hope I can come back with an Update soon 💓💓💓

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Out Freakin Standing! Good luck and best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@alekwasserman]

SFC, great video overall. One thing that is not accurate in this video, however - when you receive your SLRP installments, they only do a maximum of $7,500/year. After the taxes are taken off the top, what they're paying is $5,400 per installment (at a rate of one installment per year for six years). If you do the math, $5,400 x 6 years comes out to a value of $32,400 plus whatever interest you don't accrue as a result. $7,500 (rate before taxes) x 6 years would only come out to $45,000 in the first place. According to my state's ESO (my source of this knowledge, as I am an ARNG Soldier with an SLRP contract), you would need to re-enlist in order to get the other $5,000 out of the $50,000 that you are entitled to. Assuming this last $5,000 is taxed at the same rate, the NGB would only pay the Department of Education another $3,240 on your behalf. Therefore, the actual value of an SLRP sits closer to $35,640 (and that's with a re-enlistment; not sure how long is required). I will say, however, that the 15% deal that you mentioned is what's actually in my contract. I enlisted in February of 2019 (before this video was posted) and didn't receive my first installment until September 2020 (I was a split op due to my civilian job plus COVID-19 had me sitting in Gold Phase of RSP longer than I normally would have, so it took me a while). My assumption is that something in the policy changed in that time and that somewhere in my enlistment contract I agreed to "subject to changes in policy" or some other line of that nature. But again, my source of this knowledge is my own experience with having a SLRP. V/r, SPC Wasserman

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

That’s interesting and I’m gonna have to look into that. Yes, I’m now aware of the 15% or $7.5k annual payment since creating this video. Thanks for sharing and your name looks familiar!

[@dylannichols4021]

Going to the recruiter as we speak. This video help make the decision.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@burritoburnett]

im 28, My plan is to do a 3 year contract in the guard and finish my degree and apply for OCS towards the end of my Guard contract since I already have my associates. Is there an age cut off for OCS?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so much for Sub’ing and commenting! For Federal OCS you must be appointed or commissioned as a 2nd prior to your 34th Birthday, Accelerated must be appointed by 41yro and for State OCS must be appointed by 41yro. Hope this answers your question!

[@scny9142]

I’m 26 with no degree and work as a web developer. My plan is pretty much identical to yours: use NG to pay for college and then OCS before 35. Good luck!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sean Clifford Hooahlujah and I wish you the best! Thank you so much for watching and stay blessed!

[@paologarboza2151]

What is OCS

[@2010OEFvet]

paolo garboza Officer Candidate School

[@MrSfinn9mm]

Good channel I’m an army veteran served 8 years 4 active and 4 years in national guard

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Thank you, Thank you!!

[@lifewithtamk3903]

I recently joined the army national guard but when I get back from bct and ait switching to active duty because I want to provide for my family

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Excellent choice but keep in mind you’ll have to do 6mo with your assigned unit before you can request a Conditional Release to go AD and my recommendation to you when you request it, make it sound like it’s a hardship for you to remain part time and you need the stability of AD to provide for you and your family. 🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@lifewithtamk3903]

@@TEAMSWARTZ that's exactly what I told my recruiter nco and he's going to help me write my letter because it's my husband and two little ones and just wanting to feel like I'm serving our country and going AD will help me I've already been to school and just want to work on getting my debt paid off

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Art with Tam K Sounds like a master plan to me! Thanks again and stay blessed! I appreciate your comments! Hope you find my videos helpful.

[@lifewithtamk3903]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I truly do and I go enlisted in October 2019

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Art with Tam K 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@enriquemerli7215]

Currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard as a 68W. I enlisted last year and did the split ops thing. Hoping to do ROTC in college!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Enrique Merli Out Freakin Standing! Congrats and best wishes! Stay blessed and thank you so much for watching!

[@Vibe_withBee]

Army, my reason is I want to protect the ones I love and care for

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah 🙏🏼 Welcome to our extended family! Thank you so much for watching and commenting?

[@victorferrin6345]

I’m going to join the Army National Guard, in Oregon. I’m looking into the MOS of 31 Bravo. I’m a Junior in High School. I always planned on going into Law Enforcement my entire life. What’s a better way to join, Military First. Especially when you need to be 21 to be a Police Officer.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Victor Ferrin I couldn’t agree more! Thank you for watching and commenting! I wish I could have gone Law Enforcement for both too but I failed the color test. In red/green colorblind. Total bummer! lol

[@victorferrin6345]

Oh my, a color test?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Victor Ferrin Yes, you have to have normal colorvision

[@victorferrin6345]

What’s “normal” 😂

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Victor Ferrin Seeing all colors lol

[@RecapCity-OG]

Hey I’m still 13 but really want to join the national guard. I live in Connecticut and their isn’t a. Whole lot that happens will I get deployed overseas or stay

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

The Editor Deployment is a thing and can happen throughout your career. You can volunteer if your unit isn’t selected but you’ll get more than a years notice...

[@RecapCity-OG]

Team Swartz oh thank you and if I join military police will I still be sent to riots or protests like what happend in Pennsylvania. And can I volunteer to go oversees and be an mp at a base somewhere

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

The Editor Exactly how I described within this video 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@RecapCity-OG]

Team Swartz thank you so much and god bless. Must of taken you a while pot make this video

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

The Editor a really long time and shot 4-5 times before I felt satisfied. I ended up editing out over 30min from this video...

[@scratchfam3215]

For educational sarge, thank you for the service 🙏

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million!!! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@lexysagers9219]

I been thinking about going into the National Guard when I graduate high school, I'm going in 12th grade and I'm thinking about going to see the recruiter and I live in the tri of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Nice!!! Def check us out! If you decide to join the NY Army National Guard let me know. Good luck in the process and best wishes! Thanks for watching my video!

[@blackdemins42910]

Thank you so much! I haven’t said anything in any groups cause I saw people calling them DISGUSTING names for national guard! My husband is not just strolling through basic like I think it’s all the same training! I’m so proud of everyone serving god bless 🇺🇸😭💯❤️🤍💙

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

No worries and petty if you ask me but be proud! We do it all in the Guard and we’ve been dubbed the best kept secret lol. They just honestly don’t know much about us and as a result they just don’t understand. Friendly rivalry moat times... 🙏🏼

[@blackdemins42910]

@@TEAMSWARTZ LOL apparently everyone is like they only work 1 time a month I’ve seen and I’m like yeah y’all are morons 🤣❤️🤍💙 Thank you I’ve been wondering if people are actually that stupid I mean even different branches make fun of them yet it’s legit comedy on all sides 🤷🏻‍♀️ I definitely will be proud it’s so not easy no wonder it’s a 1% job! 💪🏻🇺🇸

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Welcome to our Family! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@blackdemins42910]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you it means so much ❤️🤍💙

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼