Why I Was Investigated by the Navy (not clickbait)

[@jtmnavy]

Damn bro part of the reason i didn’t make many vids when active duty ,,, ur a beast keep grinding

[@collinromero5476]

JTsuits where u been at bro

[@jtmnavy]

Collin Romero haha actually have a update vid coming out tonight Much love

[@collinromero5476]

Cant wait to see love u too bro

[@randyroberts5562]

AWESOME

[@AustenAlexander]

Yeah man it’s Still a new area that can be kind of “gray-ish” I appreciate that ❤️❤️

[@ARCHIEzzle]

Just keep doing your thing. Good that higher ups see the positive in your videos. I said it before... I had my fair share of investigations but at the end of the day I overcame the obstacles. Don’t stop making content man Military KZbinrs going mainstream now

[@KCViperYT]

Who did you have to go through with CoC about videos? I've been trying to find the PR person at my unit but I dont really know who to look for.

[@gijane880]

"Loose lips sinks ships!" Your stuff is harmless and informative, thank you :)

[@pamelathomas8291]

Dont know why anybody would be worried about your social media (unless theyre jealous!) You make the Navy look good! And you always have a great attitude!

[@redsalmon951]

My son is going to basic in January! Your information about the Navy was helpful for me I told my son to see what the air force had to offer but he already knew it was the Navy

[@jonathanhansen3709]

Red Salmon I grew up in the Navy, that’s why I served in the Air Force. And I never regretted it.

[@Chris-he7te]

Red Salmon I shipp to bootcamp on january as well, what day?

[@redsalmon951]

@@Chris-he7te He leaves Jan 13th. Planning my trip down for ceremony in March. He's been lifting weights and working on his running. Physically strong and don't expect any problems with boot camp.

[@Chris-he7te]

Red Salmon I shipp on Jan 20, I wish you're son the best! Hooyah

[@chappeah]

@@redsalmon951 I'm shipping Jan 14th, maybe I'll run into him

[@HollywoodMarine0351]

I would have bugged you for an autograph had I been aware you are a KZbin celebrity. Hahaha! Glad you got through that investigation. Keep up the great work you do!

[@savannahroseglembin]

So proud of you fam. Love this.

[@SovrenLabs]

Awesome. I'm happy to hear this about the Rear Admiral. Hats off to you man!

[@graymcgoldrick8388]

Very good to see you and how you are comes through. It cannot be faked the integrity you have is as an inspiration to all friendly people across the world. Please continue to inspire and take on more British challenges not sure if you have had a challenge with the Scottish regiments or not. But always good to maintain good contact with allies or making new friends too.

[@baustin2402]

Austen... the reason I clicked on ur vid, well... first was the name "Austen" and I'm Mr Austin. My son also an Austin will be shipping out soon to the Air Force, after listening to your story I just think you're a good American... Thanx man!

[@Lynch30]

austin: im hungry lets go to McDonald random lt of another ship: IS HE PROMOTING STUFF IN UNIFORM????

[@mikkat8613]

rohit pal 💀

[@lolopigus]

Not true at all, people in the military are a lot more sentient.

[@dansilvester661]

Yeah saw it on my Chrome feed here in Okinawa. Congrats on the coin mate, You deserve it. Keep up the good work.

[@tomdavison9107]

Making good use of doggy wee-wee pads to keep paint off the patio.

[@yellowbananas43]

Way to go! Ethics and integrity go a long way. Keep being you, and I’ll keep watching! :)

[@pamelathomas8291]

If social media is a gray area to the military because its fairly new to them, then you first guys to do it are setting the bar and they are going to make sure you set the bar at a place that makes the military look good and you my friend have the bar set at Excellence!! Keep up the good work and congrats on that coin!

[@SV-kr9fu]

So, when my old Chief was, directly, selling the Girl Scout Cookies (for his daughter) to me and other guys in the detachment, he was violating DOD/Navy regulations?

[@hanagranada6556]

Keep doing you man. Great content honestly. I've learned so much about the Navy and you give useful tips and information (not only in the Navy but military in general) that doesnt break the ethics and social media policy. Happy veterans day and I look forward to more great contents from you.

[@hannajackson4838]

I'm sorry you were under investigation. I am glad that you shared the instructions! I am so happy to see you doing so well, keep it up bro!

[@docholiday9911]

Dang bro sorry to hear about the investigation your a good dude just keep on keeping on

[@lilmrs.sprinkle9984]

Youre also damn good with financing advice even for non military like myself.

[@matthewthomasmcdonough]

Dope bro! You motivated me to start!

[@PapaSarto]

Wow! From being investigated by an LT to being given a naval coin by a RDML - all in the space of a few months! Holey Moley, that's intense!!!

[@mattleatherwoodjr.]

Wow, of all the things you can be charged with, "Promoting products while in uniform"....lol I couldn't stop laughing. Social media was in the dinosaur age when I served, but I guess that where we're at now. I enjoy your content. Keep up the good work.

[@Julzsavedandsetapart]

Right?! Dang. Stupid stuff. COMMON SENSE SHOULD BE A REQUIRED IN BOOTCAMP TRAINING.

[@lolopigus]

I guess the leaders just don’t want people taking advantage of their position to advertise and make more money. I’d say they’d have a good reason if that’s the case.

[@VeronicaG_777]

Dont stop making videos Austen, we appreciate everything you due

[@AustenAlexander]

Thank you 🙏

[@jhltexas6172]

God Blessing you for serving your our Country.

[@flusteredtorchic9024]

Man this is trippy. I had been watching jtsuits waaay before you came along and i thought forsure he was the main military youtuber, let alone the navy. Its trippy because iv been seeing you on my google home page. There is TWO articles about you. Good shit.

[@ferawatijuni3244]

Success for your activity darlyng

[@carolemerle9995]

Fantastic story about your coin, cherish that always. I was a nurse at a military base (Ft. Sam) and prior Army soldier. Since this base has a heck of a lot of different branches training now, it just feels like home from when I was in the Army. Now for my story about my coin. Anyway, it was a typical summer day, 110 at 4 pm. There was a DI (E-6) doing PT with his basic training troops, only you could tell they were literally passing out, etc. from the heat. I found the DI and asked him politely why he was out there. The first thing he shouted was "Take off your badge, you're off duty". I took it off and tried to ignore his rudeness. I asked if he noticed that his troops were in a bad way and that when I was in the Army, we did our PT about 5 am every day (back in the 70's). He tried to keep his attitude up and said well, there was water available. Now, when we were in basic, we would hardly ever go that route because it would make us look weak in the DI's eyes and make it worse for us. I imagine that's why the troops wouldn't drink any of the water that was available and told the DI that. The DI then told me that was the only time available for them to do PT, which was BS. Texas heat is no joke and everyone knows that.Anyway, when he realized I knew the military, the attitude came back up and he told me to back off. I looked at him, made sure I got his name and company, and told him the next person I'd be going to was his company/ battalion. I got there and found the Battalion E-8 and told him what happened. Now there's this female nurse walking into his battalion HQ with a complaint. He saw how passionate I was about it and that I was polite even though he had an attitude. I also told him that I was prior Army and knew the system and thought what he was doing wasn't good for the troops. He gave me a Battalion coin for it and said thank you. I tell you, that coin stays in my bag with me wherever I go to this day (this was in 2005). It's one of my favorite things I will cherish for the rest of my life. So, Austen cherish that coin. I'm sure you will just like I have.

[@Cable069]

Never Quit and keep up the good work....

[@59pengin]

Lol the blooper at the end with your dogs was priceless

[@Fabziy]

Austen, great job on the editing, love it! 👊🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@AustenAlexander]

Thanks my guy!

[@April-wt7zh]

Just found your channel and I love it!! I was in the Native Corps and I will definitely oh your channel!! Semper Fi!!

[@jogaid3766]

Awesome sir at first I couldn’t tell if you were really upset with what happened with the investigation but then I saw that you were just proud and it struck you very personally it did us too we are proud to be a member of your squad

[@davidpang5655]

I used to post on social media about my business and entrepreneurship. Had to take it down because of my sergeant . I blocked everyone i knew in the military and continue. good video.

[@ThatGuy33121]

😂😂😂 good idea your smart bro

[@losanti555]

Dam that sounds like they were just hating

[@KinGTeraTino]

That admiral is the style of leadership the military need across the board!! I am Active Duty Army and that very reason is why I have been super skeptical about doing it but ima get in the regs a little bit and self educate and get the ball rolling in 2020!!

[@lifeinthe5-069]

Good advice for anyone, whatever their job is.

[@sam-kx3ty]

I’m happy for you man !! Keep it up.

[@simerlyproductions9880]

thanks for dropping the instructions. trying to start up a page currently. this will be helpful.

[@Megalobytes]

Former navy sailor hear, medically retired. Keep it up my guy.

[@gdovidal3277]

Damn Austen, I felt bad about that but then every thing was ok. Thanks for the information 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@nicoleleche7447]

Kyle Gott, Bully Juice, Eazy Mac and now Austin Alexander. Y'all are single helping encourage those who want to join the military. Y'all are the best recruiters

[@darktoadone5068]

I was in years ago and the only thing I promoted is when we went to PI and told the boot camps you gotta try the smiles bars!

[@CyndiaBonaparteDiCaprio]

My big brother is in the Canadian Army and he can't be a KZbinr as you are because of the military policy in Canada, you're a lucky man!

[@debbiebelden4359]

well, i appreciate your videos, they are a nice positive change of usual youtube videos. and the box came out way nice

[@DTOXPUNK]

i luv this channel your always positive and you give us citizens the look on the inside of wat you and other branches do and go through congrats on your coin keep up the awsome work.... Robby

[@heavymetaljunkie76]

Hey there Thank you for your service!

[@AustenAlexander]

+James Lathouris Hey James I appreciate that!

[@veronicaperez8114]

Enjoy!!!! Watching your KZbin videos keep it coming please!! 😍❤️😍❤️

[@era_of_tech]

Dang Austen, this video is exactly what I needed to see and this time. Thank you so much!

[@Alexander-gy6nl]

Austen Alexander Is my motivation

[@Rangermedia]

Glad you got sorted in the end Austen.! Loving the new edits/broll. Keep up the great work 🤟🏻

[@ToniToussaint]

You are a great storyteller. I have no interest in the military but I'm subscribed!

[@wowperson1708]

When you see “not clickbait” on a channel that doesn’t usually clickbait and then begin thinking that you might be subscribed to the best clickbaiter

[@ChillPandaaa]

I love all of your video you are giving me some motivation for the navy I love your video keep the good work❤️

[@lashirnette]

You never posted military secrets, so what's the problem? I got a few coins from my time in. I got a picture with MCPON West when I was in...one of the highlights of my Navy days.

[@michag4337]

It's because the military is worried that if you say "mcdonalds is great" in uniform someone may think that as the military promoting mcdonalds. They don't want people getting paid to wear a uniform and make it look like the military is promoting ideas or products (was a MAJOR problem when i first got in.) Basically it's like how you aren't suppose to say "I'm private snuffy and i promote x person for president" but you can say "i'm joe snuffy and i promote x person for president" They don't want the military involved because it's a bad look for them, and if you give a perception of military endorsement and then that company ends up making nuggets out of babies well that's a who lot of paper work for the military. General rule i was taught: If you need the uniform to make a point, wait until you're out to make it.

[@deepc3924]

Michael W They shouldn’t have McDonald’s on bases then...

[@s.porter8646]

Man, Ricky West does not need coffee, hes enjoying riding his bike on retirement

[@tonydemetry5868]

sir. I love your channel. keep the great content coming. thanks

[@fnln544]

Austen, Drama aside, congratulations for the Admiral's Coin. It means even more when it comes from a person you respect and there's a meaningful reason. As you said, a coin with quite a backstory. Take care, MA2. K A

[@LPhoenix98]

Damn bro, I'd be proud to be singled out by a flag officer and given a spirit coin. WTG!

[@richs6205]

Glad the investigation concluded and all turned out ok. That coin is an honor and getting a bit sappy is quite ok.

[@edwardphillips7066]

Congratulations on your coin and getting admire from your high ranking officer. Its not easy to be a soldier. The military always have strict codes just don't get into trouble my friend. I like you videos.

[@IVY_YESTERDAY1]

I tried waking up like that and I slept good. It's like sleeping with your feet hanging off the bed. 4:45

[@ameertolliver4118]

Keep your head up Brother praying for you

[@rebekah-chriss-k4872]

Great video love the high speed drawing portion of the video thanks for the knowledge bomb

[@greggregory4654]

War story for you Austin, reference your basic tng lip cutting story. In 2003 my buddy and I are medics for a MP Co in Iraq. Arrived in country April 2003 in Karbala and December 2003 were moved to Abu Ghraib (we had nothing to do with the prison). The site is mortared and shot at daily. No big deal. Haircut. My buddy shaves his head. Has the Iraqi barber shave his head. He uses a straight razor. Just as he begins to make his 1st stroke boom. Right outside the open wall hallway. Then boom, boom, boom. 30 seconds of rapid fire mortar rounds hit. We all hit the floor as crap is flying through the air in the open hallway. I look at my buddy and his head is gushing blood where the barber's hand jerked and cut him wide open when the first round hit. Picture blood, shaving cream, dirt and I'm trying to stop the bleeding. He got stitches and a white bandage taped to his head. We called it a Kotex. Man did we laugh about that.

[@lolopigus]

Yeah no big deal... just large canon balls flying at your base at high velocity possibly threatening to make you lose your life.

[@tokyosan7906]

What a tough job that legal LT must have. 1. inform you of investigation 2. watch a bunch of videos 3. Exonerate lol ok i know there more to it than that but it is the first thing pop in my head lol

[@justinarmstrong540]

It's a different Navy compared to when I enlisted in 94...no social media lol. I miss it though.

[@newfoundland1956]

Great Videos love them KEEP IT UP

[@XxXDerCheckerXxX]

Hopefully your channel is growing a lot more

[@ussailor]

My Chain of Command did a preliminary investigation on me back in May 2019 for the use of social media also :( Make me signed 3 counseling chits. :(

[@alexander2685]

Well sir as good looking as you I would think you have tons of side jobs but you a very talented man so it's hard to miss.

[@atomictankcow]

Rear Adm. Brown is CHINFO, so getting a coin from him is a great honor especially since he is in a different Navy community than you. That's super cool

[@fussyparts3566]

aye austin we missed ya bud!

[@BobbyISS]

I'm glad nothing else happened

[@nats2988]

Keep up the good work 👍 luv ur videos ❤️

[@jamesbell7137]

I have a challenge coin for the Warrant Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy (Basically second of charge of the RNZN) and I am only on New Zealand Navy Cadets

[@Lydia-Roe]

Yes! Paint that damn box with excellence! And yes- know your policy & procedure!

[@AustenAlexander]

+Lydia 😂😂 yes!

[@frankiegoes4429]

Great videos keep it up!!!👍👍

[@sammydoughboi]

Would the BPN supplements you mentioned in this video be pushing a product. You have a discount code, which i assume gives you a % of the money from people using that code. Just wondering not hating. Keep it up brutha.

[@dalehenry4694]

Happy veterans day Austen.

[@christophersorrell8182]

Great as usual !!!!!!

[@taurahelms3068]

I was on active duty Navy and now work in the Fed as a civilian employee. If I wanted to monetize any of my channels (which I never have), I have to report it. If I'd known that early on, I may have remained civilian. That being said, I'm not planning to stay past 20 years (I bought my military time back, at eighteen in early 2024).

[@juhxmes]

Nice setup bro

[@Skoff1990]

Mate i love your videos and you , your a decent man and exercise is the best form of medicine , BIG LOVE all the way from the UNITED KINGDOM , ESSEX , - Keep up the brilliant work and making your mark on this planet - STEFANO !

[@kuilanirasmussen1793]

Glad it worked out for you

[@bobbiberry9650]

Love what you do

[@libbya2]

Haha, my dogs do the same thing when I lay down.

[@_next223]

My dad told me a story about eating immature peppers and peppers in general, and he was wired and unable to sleep. I assume strong reds has some pepper components or similar compounds.

[@meekrodriguez6438]

Excellent videos

[@joshuaziegler9820]

Intro cinematic as fuck. 10/10

[@reidspencer6230]

Glad to see that I'm not the only one that does a triple stack in the am

[@midneis]

Yeah, I was actually curious about that. I thought that you might not be active duty or discharged entirely. Didn't think active duty military/navy could have such a rich social media life.

[@FuzionBranz]

Midas Seinfeld You definitely can.

[@jimkenney134]

paint with the grain its easier, nice video

[@kennethprice2298]

I love how he put not click bait

[@danmedina2449]

Stay motivated. Keep the videos coming.

[@celinee7419]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🥰😂🙏🏼god with you for all your job 🙏🏼

[@jessicasmith8045]

Well this is amazing

[@vanscoyoc]

this is why you really decided to leave the Navy and I don't blame you at all.

[@virgennacion6654]

Hi sir good job good bless u and ur family

[@longshot398]

So glad we didn't have all this social media crap when i was in. Ya it was back in the stone age.

[@s.porter8646]

Remember running to get pix developed on base

[@theresathompson7964]

Oh poop. You would think that as a CT I would have looked at the social media policies in the last 10 years 😳 Time to read!

[@josieegold6758]

Sometimes its just better to keep your life private in certain aspects... Till this day no one knows what I do... There's always that one person that purposely takes what you say out of context just to mess with you.