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Comments by "Metal Mike570" (@metalmike570) on "4 Reasons Nobody is Joining the Military" video.

I never heard of such a thing. An honorable discharge always equals the GI bill benefit and more. He needs to go to the VA and raise hell.
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Some of the rich have their children in the service too. Except they have bachelor's degrees, and so they're all officers. You would need to salute them and call them Sir or Ma'am depending on who you're saluting.
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Now that would be a long time ago.
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That's a BS political trial and you all know it. Get over it he's 100X the right man for the job.
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Thay are taking care of me though - I can't complain. I was in the army for 12 years and the Reserves for 8 years. I started at the old age of 33 and by 54 I was retired. Vets must learn how to file claims for injuries and problems and the VA will hear you out. Most people can't retire in their 50's, well I did.
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@BmorePatriot Thanks for your service! I did many years in the enlisted side. 12 were active and 8 were in the Reserves. Only an E-5 / SGT but that's 20 years. It had it's ups and downs and I do believe that Vets that speak up, file claims for any problems mental and physical are treated with respect and taken care of. ANd you file a claim to get VA comp, get your monthly check I know I did.
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Maybe the American Army would take you 😁. You do need to serve I think you would do well. Like the other guy in the thread said: try again.
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@semperfi6801 I see your name, did you serve?
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@petervanschepen8809 I was in the Army for 12 active years. First in combat arms as a Bradley mechanic for 4 years and I didn't even join until near the cut-off age - I was 33 years old. Then I went into the Signal corp, reclassfication MOS beacuse I had some health issues as a mechanic. I finished the next 8 years with one year overseas in the middle East, but the fighting wsa really done in Iraq by then. I had a wife and 2 young kids waiting for me back in the states. When I returned home I wanted to leave the service so I did not re-enlist, but now well into my 40's I knew to continue in the Reserves with 12 years of service I needed to go for the 20 years. So about 4 years ago I retired and was only a SGT / E-5. I complained many times about not going to ALC, Advanced Leaders Course so I could be promoted to Staff Sergeant. But my lame ass Platoon Sergeant who was a Staff Sergeant did not advance me, instead he played favorites for someone that lived closer to him in South Carolina. I complained via e-mail to the Senior NCO's and they took notice and had the date set up for ALC. However fate played a hand in the Reserves HRC sending me a retirement letter, the infamous 20 year Retirement Letter which I accepted. Igave my school seat to a younger NCO that was already wearing the SSG rank but still needed the school or he would lose it.
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@timf2279 Yes I agree. I've used the VA Heathcare from time to time and I'm fully covered in any ER in any hospital 100%. Right now it is my medical insurance provider and I have almost no payments to make, a very small prescription co-pay. Every veteran that has served needs to enroll in the VA Healthcare sytem and carry that ID with you. I know I do. Also, some veterns never do injury or mental health claims. I encouage them to do so because they can end up a compensated veteran, and the money helps a lot in these dark times.
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Marines is the toughest branch to be in though. It always was. If your wanted looser standards then they should have joined the Army. I put up with favoritism many years in the Army, and I did join in my early 30's and I say that was the reason the others were favored. I retired from the Reserves an E-5 / SGT almost exactly 4 years ago. You can get what you want out if it but YOU have to want it, nobody else. I ended up going back to the VA for claims including PTSD, but then that's how you become stable finacnially.
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@ambiarock590 Well you have a point but I was employed in the Army for a long time - and it can be a rewarding CAREER!! Also, your point is kind of like defund the police, that to me is a stupid thing to do. I understand that some police abuse power but that is the down side, there are victims, it super - sucks.
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@masterchaoss I heard that a big part of the military's budget actually goes to the defence contractors. You know the ones - General Dynamics, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and on and on.
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Those standards would loosen a lot if Shit Hits The Fan really happens!
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The truth is that because you have a "worthless degree" - find worth in knowing it's worth something if you join the Army. You get to go to OCS (Officer Candidate School) after basic training, or it is their basic training. After graduation you are a 2nd Lieutenant , the first rank of officer so you will be saluted by all enlisted personnel (soldiers) if they walk by you outside or happen to be next to you. You get to go to meetings with officers that run the Army and advise all NCOs (Sergeants) on just about anything. You get to be in charge of all enlisted soldiers and Sergeants under your section. If I were you I'd consider going this route. It would only benefit you.
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@Zemlja_je_ravna I served for more than a few years, and I always thought about my family, friends and felt like well this is how I earn my living. You never think about the rich people. Therefore you're fighting for your people and yourself 100%. And also when you go overseas you even think about those that may have been there before you.
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@Scoreos77 And of course it will result in exaggeration and even untruths, bashing of the military and the government. I don't think too many GenZers will join a voluntary service in the Army, Navy , Marines, Air Force etc.... If many troops are required and we get low or thin on the homeland then the draft would be re-instated and that would be very interesting!!
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Well most are taken care of, the Dept Of VA is there for that purpose and I personally can't complain. The medical care is not the best though, except for surgery. The VA Hospital system is there but the clinics need improving.
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I've known soldiers that served an entire career without even going overseas. Many one termers never even go overseas they joined mainly for for the college benefit. Really we don't need a huge military force of foot soldiers, marines, airmen and sailors, and coasties anyway because of the ridiculous weapons. It would come down to pushing buttons but it should be over quick.
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@masterchaoss The marketplace seems to be the answer to buying healthcare. I hear there are some low-cost plans there. I'm just using VA heathcare and it's okay but I don't have a dentist and haven't been to one in years. There have been suggestions about a program for heathcare like a VA healthcare system and to have it for everyone. I don't think it's possible, the people still have to fund it, I don't think the government can, There's many more times the amount of people compared to the the number of veterans. That's a big difference in money.
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@scottandrews947 Well all they really need to do is plan, and their careers are the most important factor when ready to buy a house. Why not serve 4 years in the military just for the VA home loan by itself, I won't even talk about 100 grand for college. In 2021 at age 56 and after a divorce a year before it I bougt my house with $1000 down - and they say it's nothing down but I think it was for an inspection and something else. My house is a three-bedroom townhouse and everything in it works. My son, who is disabled with autism stays here on the weekends. What I'm saying is having the benefit, and because of an honorable discharge when leaving the service (whatever branch) isn't enough, he / she must also time the market. The market in 2021 was a buyer's market...... low intertest mortgages and a little better prices on houses were there. All that will return, all they need to do is plan their futures, work towards them, eventually leave the service, time the market and then same thing can be had.
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@brighterphantom4530 I served in the Army for 12 years, and I was a contractor for a short time after I got out. A large part of the military budget, I would guess at least half is paid to the contractor companies such as Raytheon, General Dynamics and more that have unfamiliar names. As long as the USA is safe as far as another country doesn't try to invade us or even pick a fight with us based on our proven record I'd say it's worth it. I remember having a conversation with a Staff Sergeant who said "What is the Army's purpose?" Answer: To defend the USA and fight the nations wars. That's one answer but also an answer is To deter the nations wars. A show of force is simply, for example Two thousand American troops in uniform on the line. How good we look and our military presence alone fights and wins wars doing nothing else - sometimes. Other times you're going in, it's as simple as that.
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@zomanzero You need professional advice from people that are there. Good luck to you in search of a job that's more than a job. I think like you do. Is there A Navy too? I have no idea. I can't believe just because of ADHD and from years ago.
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@likeawhispr I agree with your statement but not entirely. I served in a combat arms MOS the first 4 years I was in. And I enlisted at he age of 33, much older than most of them that were like 18. I did it because I was newly married and suddenly out of work. I served in an Armoured Cavalry Unit that had a long history. I was in Colorado for 4 years. Anyway, I like this the most because - I'll dare say it. It was 98% guys so I didn't worry that some lady would want my job at all. And secondly, they were alright people, you felt that you could trust them and possibly with your life. The officers were young too but they were responsible for keeping everything on track towards whatever the mission was. The sergeants were really the ones responsible for the lower enlisted though, but a lot of them wanted to sit on their ass a lot. I'm speaking as a lower enlisted mechanic, and I can't give out any other detail.
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@theexplorer7139 😆
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@COOLAUSTINO I served at an older age than most everybody, so I was not effected mentally as much as a young recruit (well that's what I thought). However after I left in 2010 things did not go my way as far as employment. And I was the provider for my family and I started to crack under pressure, I had to move out and do whatever jobs I could get, and I wound up with a misdemeanor assault on my record! To get to the point here I had to do a VA claim for PTSD, and I can relate to you though. I ended up with a rating for mixed anxiety and depression and it added like a 40% increase to my physical injury rating of my right arm. So the VA Comp is worth doing the claims and examinations. I hope you're doing this and at least get the financial benefit and the health or mental health help you need.
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@Me-eb3wv Oh like Taco Bell, Apple, Hilton, Walmart, Facebook, Hyundai, Toyota, LG, Samsung, Raytheon, General Dynamics etc..... Now how do these yoyos influence the military? Oh gimme 100,000 troops over here. And please put some destroyers and some aircrafft carriers over here.
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@COOLAUSTINO I wish I saw a couple more than what I did in Kuwait. And one other base I won't disclose. You are counting FOB's as bases some are very miniscule I'm sure.
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@Alex-07C2 The Vets with PTSD and are homeless (or not) need to be evaluated by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Each former soldier or Marine or whatever branch needs that 50% PTSD rating in order to help him / her survive. That's about $1400 a month compenstaion pay right there, and not counting any physical injuries from serving. Honorable Veterans need to use ALL of their benefits, because they are the ones that should never be homeless.
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@Alex-07C2 It's been a while for me but traditionally it's been the college award, I'll call it that but the wording could be different but it's college for 3 years, to include housing pay (BAH). ALso the cash bonus for completing Basic Training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training); that is for your job / career. This varies per MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) but mine was $8000 back in 1998, so many should be higher. After completion of contract and separation from the military there's the VA Loan. Buy a house with virtually no money down. These benefits are available many years after your honorable service. Also any emergency room coverage in any hospital in the US, or of course a VA Hospital. Healthcare is free at any VA Hospital or clinic. Also options to re-enlist like cash bonuses to stay in AKA Reenlistment Bonuses per MOS.
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Not true all they had to do was file a claim and get it to intake. I filed more than one claim and that turns into VA comp, you get paid. Also with an honorable discharge from service all you do is go to a big VA hospital and get in-processed. There ya go you get free medical care, and you get your medical ID card.
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@nopenope1186 Well the average guy or gal isn't aware of BAH in the military. They only see the base pay charts. And they don't understand what base pay means!
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@templin7 Go like this, $17 an hour is like 17 X 2 =34. It's more like 34K a year. the formula just works, I figured it out many years ago. $17 an hour X 40 hours = $680. 680 X 52 weeks = $35,360 a year. Pretty close to 34K. You can do it with any hourly figure. $20 an hour = 40K a year. So it's probably 42K at the most.
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@timf2279 Well said, and thank you for your service too. God bless all the soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, and the coast guard for serving everyone in the United States. We need them more than ever in these volatile times. Let's pray we don't get involved any deeper in the Ukraine - Russia conflict.
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@travisjacques633 First ones in that's why it's tough, and a tough mentality. I think Marines do better in respecting rank though from what I saw when I was around them. I was in the Army from 1998 to 2010, and most of it I wasn't combat arms. I think I liked being in combat arms better, they looked out for each other a lot more. Espirit De Corp I think that's what it means. And I know Marines say Semper Fi. Thanks for your service.
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@travisjacques633 I see, yes and I must agree that the respect is earned. it should already be there for higher rank but it's tough to understand the young generations. They will learn as they go the same as all of them, but will get busted down with too many repeats.
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That is a problem - they shouldn't force military people to get Covid - 19 shots.
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You're done so why do you want to deter others?
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@33ZackG No prob, strong standpoint. I might go back, maybe a contract and as a civilian I need the money!
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@vincentperratore4395 Normally POW's are considered heros is what I've seen over the years. Exactly how does a guy in vietnam make his way back to the US? The easy way would have been to go to a US Embassy in Vietnam? I don't know if they had them then, but there are several in Vietnam since the 1990's. So he would have needed to go to a US Army post and tell them he got away. He would have been taken care of 100%.
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Young people can get out of poverty through the military. They are the ones most likely to join. This won't change - I think!
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Your trapped in your life anyway; but joining the service isn't for everyone. I did my time, and it was worth it.
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@Welsh7133 Ha, so you're in the Navy?
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@lawrencefrost9063 And what is the McDonald's mission?
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@brighterphantom4530 They will always need large numbers of troops in the military though, because at some point they must go in even to secure the aftermath.
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@midgetydeath If you like to serve and end up getting promoted it can become a career. I served 12 active years in the Army, and left an E-5. Then I served 8 more in the Reserves. If you complete 20 years you get a pension but can't collect until you're 60 years old. I'm about to get mine soon. Only E-5 pay but I'll take it.
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@stanwolenski9541 Yes in a way he was lucky to get positions that all had a pension!! I have heard of double dippers, that is someone that got 20 years military in and then got a job in the government and worked at least another 20 years. many of them have 401K / Thrift Savings Plans while they work so... Like you said Police have good pensions, well deserved - the good cops. Firemen have good pensions too, etc....
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He should have joined the Army - they don't give a damned, Sergeants would probably have laughed at him. My recruiter in 1997 told me - just don't say anything!! True now they can get your medical records digitally and scrub them. You probably have to tell the truth!
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Becuause it is quite possible the civilian / private sector sucks even more. The military still offers way more than the shitty private sector. I know I worked 15 years after high school.just getting pissed off. Then at age 33 I took a chance and joined the US Army. I served 12 active years leaving as a SGT / E-5. Then I did another 8 as a Reservist. That = 20 years and a pension. I retired at age 54. Some people were astonished!
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@zomanzero Even for the Army? In 1998 my recruiter told me for something like allergies just don't say anything. Back then medical records weren't pulled or requested unless yo said this or that happened to you or you have a condition. I enlisted in February 1998 and I was 33 years old. And the cutoff age was by your 34th birthday. So I served for 12 years active duty, the first 4 years were ina combat arms MOS, a 63T Bradley Mechanic. And then 8 years a 25S a SATCOM operator / maintainer. And then 8 years in the Reserves so I served for 20 years. I am a VA Comp rated veteran - it's like disability pay. And my pension begins at age 60. So it begins next month. And I am pretty much done working, I can do the things that I always wanted to do like be a rock n' roll bass player, or a guitar player!!
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@zomanzero So is your case under review? Looks like you could downgrade and join the regular Army, or other branch.
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@Cant_find_good_Handle 💯Thanks for your service.
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PTSD - Well if a veteran does get rated for PTSD, it's automatically at least a 50% rating. I remember getting rated 40% for an injury to my arm. ANother 40% for Anxiety and depression a few years later. And requesting more for unemployablility. So, Sir that's a 100% rating. You know what in 2018 I retired at 54, I work some part-time because I want to. Otherwise I wouldn't have to. I provided evidence to my claims and a doctor's letter for backup. The VA works and it serves those that simply follow the rules that are there for veterans that take the time to read them. I had to support my wife (even though I chose to get separated) and kids. I did the right thing but it's kind of difficult at the time but veterans please try.
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Did you go to college after serving?
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Possibly because of the fact that you served, Sir. Officers usually get good jobs because their resumes have that background.
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@joebeta1837 Okay, and in combat arms? Thanks for your service.
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@Alex-07C2 I'd say it's worthwhile to enlist, or serve, there really are many benefits. And like I said when I mentioned honorable discharge from service.That's very important, some soldiers I've seen did drugs and we got tested in a random fashion or unannounced. Testing hot on a urinalysis results in a reduction in rank, and a loss of some pay. Repeating it will get him or her a dishonorable discharge and loss of most of the benefits, if not all of the ones I mentioned above. When I served I was very careful not to bad-mouth a Sergeant or the commissioned officer side. They are Luitenants, Captsins, Majors, Luitenant Colonels, Colonels and Generals. Now the benefits the brass get are more pay, enlisted soldiers must salute officers when outside and passing by them. Officers also have offices that's why they're officers! They are in charge of all operations and planning, They often have meetings and the Sergeant First Class / Platoon Sergeants and First Sergeants go to these meetings too. There is a lot of planning in the military, by the career soldiers and Officers (soldiers too). If you 'make it to retirement - 20 years or more service you will have it really good.
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I heard that they are admitting that was wrong and may call the soldiers to come back?
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@travelingadler Don't you mean 20 years? People that serve more than 20 years are high level officers and top NCO's only. I did 12 years Army, rank was SGT / E-5. And then 8 years Army Reserves so that's 20 years, but pension starts at age 60, just this month.
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@travelingadler Wow, well 30 years is a long time even if they're only a few years away. I turned down my ALC seat (for SSG) because my 20 year letter of service went into my email, it means you can retire I just had to check the number of good years I had. To go to ALC for a month and get my E-6 I would have had to agree to 3 more years so I opted for retirement in 2018. I kind of regret not doing ALC and 3 more Reserve years becuase it's a good pay increase, but I enjoyed finally getting out. No regrets.
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@MrRFAvery And if other countries think we're weak, then Shit Will Hit The Fan (SWHTF).
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@jesseprice8919 We'll you're already stuck in your ways! But being open and honest about your position. If there ever is a draft and you get called in, just them them that and it may actually work.
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@JuanDiegoCorreaQuintero-ss1pd Truth be told, I never even had to fire at anyone. I trained a lot stateside for a decade, then I was overseas 2008 -2009, and the Iraq (Global War On Terrorism) war was finished by late 2006. I saw a few things where I de-escalated a situtation but mainly I served in Kuwait. Just because you serve does not mean you'll be sent to a war but these are unsure times, it's a roll of the dice anyone coming into a branch of the armed forces right now. Also the MOS you select, after you qualify for it by first taking tha ASVAB test could be a non - combat arms type of job (MOS), making it more unlikely you'll see field action. People that pick combat arms MOS's like Infantry soldier are asking to be on the line.
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@melanimatejak6821 Yes, my first MOS in 1998 I was a 63T. It's a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Mechanic. So I was assigned to a unit in Colorado, and it is a Armored Cavalry Unit. That consists of soldiers on the field that are Cav Scouts, Tankers, Dismount Cav scouts, Forward Observers, Cavalry Sergeants, Calvary Officers. In those MOS's they are designed to be on the field. When they trained on some missions I went to the field too for about 3 weeks. I stayed in an area where mechanics hang, they rolled out of the camp with all the equipment to go exercise - battles. We were all combat-arms soldiers though, myself included. There were 5 units like our Troop. I saw only one woman out of hundreds of soldiers. I have no problem with that. The infantry has entire Divisions of soldiers. Our Cavalry unit was a Squadron sized element, maybe a few thousand soldiers. And the cooks, also soldiers I didn't mention earlier, and medics too. All in combat arms, not necessarrily combat soldiers but they were in combat arms units. Many of them - won't be in the field they stay in what's known as the rear. This is the Army I'm talking about. I realized that the Marines use a different system, but there is still Marines in the rear, administration soldiers, higher ranking Officers. The Marines are more geared to be in the fight in my opinion, are far more organized and respectful of someone's rank, even one rank higher. And I believe they take what they do more seriously, based on what I observed I was out of the military and delivered food to a Marines barracks many times. Anyway, back to the Army, there are many MOS's there still like 200 or even more than that, 200+ MOS's to choose from. Something like Cyber Security is not a combat arms MOS, or IT Soldier is also not a combat arms MOS, but they can get deployed too.
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@jesseprice8919 I read your paragraph again and actually what you said still made sense. When I served I remember we called each other by our last names unless one of us got promoted to Sergeant. The you better call him Sergeant, especially if you're in a combat arms unit. I reclassed to a non-combat arms unit later and it was ran too loose. Usually what happens is if you make Sergeant you're move to a different platoon, actually just a different shift. It was a 24 /7 operation and I went to nights (for example). When I made SGT I should have changed shifts not be around the same guys I was used to, but that was what happened. Some were getting out soon so I didn't make a big deal out of it.
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Not true though. those are just the base pays, the enlisted pay chart that he's showing there. You have to add about $2000 a month to the base pays because you also get an apartment (Barracks apartment). So it's housing and also the chow hall, you can eat for free every day at the chow hall if you desire to.And also your utilities are covered. And also your medical is fully covered. You're making at least 35K a year even at the lowest ranks. And your next two or three ranks / promotions are virtually guaranteed by time in service (TIS). So Jack knows Jack shit.
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@samuelroselli138 You still got some good benefits from being in, like the GI Bill for Education, and someday can buy a house with almost nothing down.
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@southerntiger3107 HOOOAH!
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@fluffles9591 PTSD is an automatic 50% rating once it is examined and approved. That's about $1500 a month for life right there.
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@nopenope1186 True, still I remember that most of the guys, gals I knew in the Army all got out before 10 years of service. They were pretty confident in doing that, because they were still in their 20's and knew they had the Post 9/11 GI Bill. They are doing real good now anyway, and probably making more money than if they stayed in. A lot of them went for Cyber Security and / or IT degrees you see.
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@templin7 💯Cool
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@timf2279 Veterans with an honorable discharge should all know how to file a claim. Veterans compensation helps us financially and some feel like they didn't earn it or they're unsure if they really have a problem such as PTSD. Someone doing a claim for PTSD could end up with an approval for anxiety and depression. This is also a compensation worth submitting a claim for. Thanks for your response it is spot on.
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@@desperateneedofscotch Thanks and congrats on being a US citizen. Did you follow up on joining a branch of the military?
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@daquetreed5522 Now that you got out how's it going? Are you going to college?
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@jonathanwatkins6951 As a civilian one job didn't cut it anyway, many people work 12 or more hours a day anyway. Grow up. You could have had a career!?
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@Supreme_Noodles I was active duty Army 1998 to 2010, I was stationed at 3 different posts. I was married so I lived off base, but many times I saw barracks being upgraded to decent apartments. They spent Billions of dollars on upgrades so ..... and the Marines too there's a lot of money going into this all the time. The world is changing - you will change with it!!
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@somacoma2219 Okay and how are you doing now? Did you go to college with the Post 9/11 GI Bill? That's why 90% of them enlist in the first place. You could still be a weekend warrior after you got out. I finished in the Army Reserves - I'm a RETIRED E-5 / SGT. That means I invested 20 years of my life. And unless you went through hell, like combat it isn't that bad, no worse than wasting years working in unrewarding civilian jobs!! I didn't hang out with other Joes though..... I was married and styed in a lot during my 12 years of active duty. The other 8 years after I got out was in the Reserves. I don't regret it because I used every benefit that I earned.
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@@desperateneedofscotch Is he a bit too old to do delivery work like DoorDash? I had to do this for more than a few years. I did it from a restaurant that paid me with cash. I had something on my record that stopped me from more than a few jobs and I was mad. It worked though, and I kept doing the Reserves too because I was going to complete the 20 years!!! If your dad has a serious problem getting work as you've stated then you must think outside of the box, like I did. And how old are you now?
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@@desperateneedofscotch I remember form your last, that you think the pay cut if and when you join the Army is serious because you can't help him as much. The Army gets more rewarding after a few years, and you could have the possibility of a career. The delivery job or jobs is just a good side hustle, sometimes it's all some people do. It was the first thing I think of because it works or worked for me in the past. Did you say your father was a veteran? I don't remember but I think he should have filed a VA claim - if he was. What kind of work is he looking for? I mean what was his specialty?
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@daquetreed5522 Thanks for the reply, I think many young veterans can transition successfully - and some like yourself are entrepreneurial. Have a knack or the smarts to become business owners. I had the dream too, I went to college in my 40's ... late because I served at an older age but needed to use the GI BIll. So it didn't work out that I did some business, but I did get compensated by the VA for medical issues and it gives me the time to be a caregiver for my son. He has autism and is non-verbal.. I get paid to care for him through resources available in our state (Virginia) and the county. Our son is really at a young man's age but years behind. Anyway I was impressed with your accomplishments, and best of luck.
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@somacoma2219 That's a great analysis of your time in and then getting out and using the benefit to help with college and a decent transition. Many times I get the mixed feelings too, there were some tough times and I was even in my 50's in the Reserves and only an E-5 / SGT. I found myself losing patience with those out-ranking me, so instead of going to ALC for E-6, I opted to retire. That last 8 years in the reserves was tough and I had to change units and MOS's just to survive. I retired at 54 from it. No regrets on not staying in for 3 more years for that Staff Sergeant rank!
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@somacoma2219 I'm glad that it worked out good for you too. And you're on a successful path.
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@suhailreads Yes I had a similar experience.
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@ultimatebdawg Yes I once got a misdemeanor assault on my record for tapping a woman on the hip with my finger - in a classroom!!! That bullshit blocked me from good jobs for like 7 years! All this nit-picky shit will go away if there's a real war. Their stiupid asses will be begging you to join. I'm done now I managed to retire form the Army Reserves in 2018.
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Oh 💯 We need John Wayne or a guy like that back. Also Rambo took care of business baby. Men with a big pair of nuts, not being made into some kind of sensitive guy scared of fucking snowflakes all over the damn place. And when SHTF finally does happen the men will become real guys again.
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Some people still say "thanks for your service" to me once in a while. 😄❤
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I doubt there is a shortage of recruits; the military has a lot to offer. Just the college plan alone is a lot of money. And then later they can buy a house will no down payment.
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@JohnSmith-4U Maybe with todays tech advancements we don't need as large a force? I'm talking about ground troops. There's robot development and also drones can be flown in that are weaponized. As a former soldier - but an easy tech - signal corp one I could go back in, maybe go overseas but I'm in my 50's. You still have to carry required equipment at times and run a 2 mile test, adjusted for age. If the SHTF there's guys like me that could step up. I retired from the Reserves 5 years ago; time goes by faster the older you get!!
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@andywalex Well put, I was a Reservist for 8 years after serving 12 years enlisted (Army). And that does equal 20 years and in 2018 I retired only an E-5 / SGT. I recently heard from a LTC (Lt. COL) I knew during the last few years I was in that a young Major (early 30's) refused the jab, through texting is how I was in touch with the LTC. By the way I retired at the age of 54 it's along story. Anyways I would guess the major resigned....... I don't know if they re-relist like the enlisted side but I think he got out on principal. He still had a good federal job kind of related to the unit. It's a shame he is bright and outgoing with the men (and women). Anyway, I heard on the Mark Levin show today..... or the one before it that the Army and the military is asking them to come back now. And really admitting they are wrong or were wrong to make good soldiers get out with an other than dishonorable discharge for not getting the jab when ordered.
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@chrish7336 If there really is a shortage of new recruits - I heard it was because of the transparncy in medical records access. All this computer access becuase they sign a records release. I heard that there are just as many that want to join but are getting disqualified unexpectantly.
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@Dan-di9jd Too many of Gen Z would rather play video games and sit around than concentrate on being productive, working hard and having goals. I'm just saying if it's tough to find a path to some kind of a rewarding career, than really consider the armed forces for a career. First, what branch do you think you're interested in. Talk to a recruiter and prepare for an ASVAB test. Nothing is for sure until a contract is signed, nothing to lose in preparing. A person can always changes his / her mind before signing.
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@borrago In the post it didn't say he was Reserves or National Guard. The first 4 years I served at Ft. Carson was active duty - that is the USA. And that is all someone would need when you go regular Army! In 2000 I went to Egypt for 1 month; a training exercise with Egypt and other countries military but that's besides the point. My point is if he was regular Army it wouldn't matter where he served. Also a guy like that trying so hard to get deployed when all he would need to do is go regular (active) Army is stupid, in my opinion.
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@ambiarock590 Well if you can get to that pension (yes it's 20 years) you'll be sitting on your ass a lot, but with a lot less worries. Also the health problems and injuries, well Vets file claims for those. And the VA helps with health care and we get paid for injuries and sometimes health issues too.
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The fighting thing overseas should really be the first reason against enlisting but it is the military. I was in the Army a long time, and now knowwing what I know I think the Navy is a better branch. It seems safer and not so dirty you could go to field training in the Army, and set up tents and all that stuff. LIve out in the base camp.
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Yeah that's crazy, you would think that any First Sergeant would get in the way of that discharge, with the backing of his Captain or Lt. Colonel. My time in the Army was a little different and I learned that in a Combat Arms unit the Frist Sergeant just kicked ass. A short 5'3" black 1SG that if he didn't like it he'd rip that paperwork to shreds. The Captain would agree and people would go back to business. It was an Armored cavalry Unit in Colorado. When I went to non-combat arms in a different MOS a few years later it was soft as hell. Easier for me though, Iwent in a much older recruit and all, but it just didn't feel the same as time went on. The snowflake crap that happened to your son .... well in combat arms he would have gotten over it because they will push the hell out of you!! And that's the shit I miss.
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@dparks68 The guy with the Data Electrician job is doing well with that so really there's no reason to leave a job that has the possibility of a career for the Navy, altough, in the Navy - they have some high tech , high value occupation MOS's there I'm sure. And they get to travel and see the world when they stop at the ports. I know a couple Navy vets, well maybe it was just one but he told me a lot of stuff that I thought was great.
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And the standards to come in would get a lot better too. Less nit-picking.
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@George-x2s2s A VA Hospital should be able to give you medical care. I get mine through a VA clinic but the follow ups are slow. The things I could use more care on are not as urgent as yours are though. If you got to the VA Hospital for Emergency care (at ER) then they will need to help you.
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@lawrencewiddis2447 You've got it. Anything that requires quick action will get it. Just go into a VA Hospital ER with your complaint. I did more than once.
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Maybe it was lunch time?
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@donald8354 OK and how long was your Dad in the Air Force?
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@vincentlukeking Well for me it wasn't all that bad. I don't want to get into but it can be rewarding, it kind of depends on the person. My time in service 1998 to 2010 active duty Army. Age at entry was 33. Army Reserves 2010 to 2018, retired SGT E-5. Retired age 54. I have my own little house in Virginia.
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@vincentlukeking In this world it seems that anything can happen. Be prepared to fight for the little bit you've got.
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@donald8354 He had a good job in the Air Force and after that he probably got a good one. He's right about how he feels about his time in, of course.
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@colincampbell767 💯
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@jonathanwatkins6951 If someone is somehow pushed out of the Army after 15 years, well I was a Reservist and knew a female E-5 / SGT. She was let go from active duty Army at 15 years because of failure to make SSG. I can't remember the proper terminology right now but it's true. So she joined the Army Reserves and completed 5 years there. If you retire at 20 years then you'll get the pension at age 60. I did the same thing but I chose to leave the regular Army an E-5 after 12 years of service but I did the contract to be a Reservist before I even got out. The I served for 8 years in a few different units. Never getting promoted to SSG though, and I couldn't get my secret clearance back I lost it for some domestic problems at home, it weas always my wife going crazy, it wasn't even me. But I kept serving anyway, the clearance was to look at more sensitive documents and to go overseas for a few weeks - sometime. So it wasn't 100% necessary I just stayed stateside. Anyway I turned down ALC, a 30 day military leadership school that is required for promotion because I receieved a 20 years of service letter at the same time. So then I retired in September 2018 still just a SGT. My pension begins next month!!
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@valkyriefrost5301 The VA in Cali is run by democrats. Think about it.
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You must have served a long time ago. I served 1998 to 2010; Army. And 2010 to 2018 Reserves. I've found that for me civilians treated me just as bad, if not worse so I ended up moving on, or getting pissed off enough to curse someone out higher than me and getting fired. So I live on VA Comp, and expect my Army pension next year. It isn't for everyone but for me it's what I have some pride in.
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It's just that GenZers are mostly entitled kids and just a bit too lazy to join any branch of the military. It is a scary thing though I realize that. I joined the Army well past the age of 30 in 1998 because my views had changed and my choices for a career were getting very slim.
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