Wha would you change about your decision making process while still active in the military?

[EricDaMAJ]

I would've saved all my Basic Training paychecks so I wouldn't be broke on payday.

[LivingTheDream]

My first year in service I was a combat soldier in Vietnam in 1969. I would have saved all my letters that I received and would have kept a very good journal on my day-to-day activities as a combat Soldier. At 73 years old it's difficult to remember the details.... .

[reginaldrutherford]

Get that guy to the unit...fast! What a little trooper!!!

[onlyoption]

I would avoid that party I met my ex wife at

[ES-cpqe]

Sat here and read all 700+ comments.
Just want to give a thanks to everyone who shared there wisdom

Things ppl listed the following..

-Not Get Married

-Save money

-Change MOS

-Not become Alcholics

-Take things more seriously & study

-Do more schools when younger.

-Pushed harder to be the best

-Not spend all there money on cheap women and alcohol

[jordanhill]

I’d divorce my ex wife before she got the chance to ruin my life, lost everything because she abandoned me and left for another man, Nows it’s just my dog, me and the world. She took everything…

[youngen]

go active and stay single... if the corps wanted you to have a girlfriend they would issue you one

[anotheythomas]

Nothing, so long ago! And did it well, and honorable, done! Thanks everyone’s. Service and the ones to follow! TheChef USArmy

[michag]

Not try and be a tough guy, and take the 6 weeks off for multiple broken bones in my ankle. ended up becoming chronic and was responsible for me getting out. Sounds like bubble wrap when I walk up stairs :(

[sailorbychoice]

I would pay better attention to the first group of friends I made aboard ship.
Fresh newbies attract all the slackers, military haters, and bad attitude misfits first. They will drive your personal morale into the ground and make life hard to deal with. Find those with the positive/can-do attitude and you'll be much better off.
I recommend being friendly with everyone, but choose your friends wisely.

[SpiritChild]

Nothing. I believe I did it right up until I tried to settle down but that took a turn for the worst but 10 years later, I’m afforded the opportunity of a reset, now I’m 100 times better than I was after basic💪🏿
Stay strong brothers, if a woman wasn’t with you before basic, stay single and get your coins up and invest as much as you can. The 1st ten years will be the head of you stick to your guns. Travel, date, have fun, most of all, get your passport and enjoy your hardwork 🇯🇲💪🏿🙌🏿

[AlexGInfR]

i would keep a better eye on my best friend who was a brother and push him down the right path and guided him more so he wouldnt get out and overdoes alone in a motel and never wake up ..

[isaiasgomez]

Not go into strip clubs and be broke for two weeks

[johandominguez]

Shipped out 2-3 weeks later. Would have gotten a 20k bonus instead of 3k instead

[Marfoir]

Nothing I was in for 27 years and it changed my life for the better, gave me an education & inspired me.

[deathlikedruid]

I worked with this guy before lol nice seeing this vid again love you J. R

[verycreativename]

Regret nothing. Undo nothing. Life only goes in one direction... learn to love it all till the bitter sweet end. "Amor fati" - love your fate!

[patrickmcclellan]

Gone to ocs like the co recommended. I earned the stripes but damn I would have retired a major. I still loved it.

[highvalue]

Your girl when she uses the magic wand on full speed 😂

[MikeyBruh.o]

Thanks for the advice, Heading into the Airforce If I dont skip town yet 🤣