The REAL Sacrifices You Make By Joining The Military

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Whether it's the Army, Navy, Marines, by joining the military you will make plenty of sacrifices. In this video, I go into detail about all the sacrifices you must make when serving in the military. These sacrifices are often overlooked and therefore I will show these common military struggles to you.

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[jonathanwstx]

I’ve been active duty Army going on 15 years. Everything he is saying is 100% true and the longer you stay in the more real it gets.

[samlee]

I’m glad I enjoyed 9 years ago, sacrifices are being away from home, missing holidays and love ones, missing graduations and birthdays . Leaving spouse behind for 24 hour shifts . I’m out now and recieving benefited best decision of my life . For those of you joining the military please fulfill your contracts, wearing the uniform isn’t just wearing it to gain looks and respect . It’s about earning it and working hard . Not everyone will make it, it takes a uphigh mentality to do it .

[RobARug]

You are right, Aaron. It's not a question of if you are injured but when. I didn't join the Army with the intention of receiving a disability rating, but it happened while I was in service. I was hoping to retire unscathed. My advice to everyone is to get copies of all medical documentation on your injuries as soon as possible. It helped me with getting my VA Disability Compensation and healthcare.

[kristopherkuffel]

I spent 21 years in Army and National Guards as a mechanic. I ended up with a nickname "ALLSEASONSOLDIER" because of my temperature range between -40F to 139F. I have no problem adjusting to changes in the environment. And now it's my email. I like to face the challenges to find out were my limits are.

[tripsip]

Currently thinking of joining the marine corps. Not sure if the military is right for me but I’m not sure what else to do with My life.

[the_gold_canopy]

Joining the US Army back in 2007 was the best decision I ever made. The Army pulled me out of the streets, dusted me off, and showed me the world. Started off at Benning, went through boot camp, AIT, went home for Christmas exodus, then off to Germany, first Schweinfurt, then Grafenwhoer. (1st I.D., then 172nd). Then off to that beautiful sh*thole known as Iraq. Now i'm 42 and looking back, i'm glad I made that life changing decision. $50, 000 in enlistment bonuses, Post-911 GI Bill plus BAH while collecting unemployment for 2 years after my ETS, and of course healthcare coverage for the rest of my life, along with all the perks of being a veteran, from mortgage programs, vocational programs, and so on. And if you took away all those perks, the education assistance, the bonuses, etc., I would still do it all over again without a second thought. Because i'm American and I god dam love my country and everybody in it. 🇺🇸

[luigi_boss]

I don't regret joining the military. there are many hardships while you're in from what you've listed but joining right after high school watching everyone struggle trying to live and figure it out has definitely put me ahead of everyone and I'm glad. I get to travel and meet new people and learn new things on personal life or military life, what kind of supervisor I want to be by the good supervisors that I have or take the bad supervisors that I have and do the opposite of what they're doing. The military also builds character and shows you how strong you really are by adapting to new environments. Plus, it teaches you how to be an adult and mature a lot quicker than your counterparts that don't have a sense of direction and just go to college because everyone else is going. One thing I will say is keep hold of your values and beliefs, not everyone has those same values and beliefs but if you change them to fit in you won't recognize yourself anymore and it becomes a downward spiral from there. Stay true to who you are while also completing the mission.

[Slifer]

I was about to joined the airforce active duty but luckily a Vet told me "Whatever you do, don't go active duty! It's better off joining the reserve or the guard" thank God I listen to him

[Kk_]

Great video man! I'm in the space force, but I'm former air force, and I've been in the military since 2013. There are pros and cons to the military for sure. I don't regret joining, but I've definitely developed a love-hate relationship with the military over the last 10 years.
For me personally, the hardest adjustment is the lack of freedom you have- you have to do what they tell you, when they tell you, and how they tell you. There's no wiggle room in your life once you sign that dotted line, and it's draining to deal with.
The military gave me a career I can be proud of, got me out of a bad place in life, gave me great benefits, and gave me plenty of good habits, but at the same time, I'm doing my 20 years and getting the hell out! I'd love to be a normal person again, get to know my nieces and nephew (I only see them maybe once or twice a year), and have more of a say in my own life

[gmac]

I joined the Army because I ain't have nothing else to do. One of the best decisions I ever made.

[followingthelight]

"Do not marry a stripper." Words of wisdom.

[BarstoolBaghdad]

Be prepared to miss a lot of family and friend milestones... Weddings, funerals, holidays. The only time that you can usually count on having off is Christmas & New Year's. Good luck to all of you new / future service members!

[justalpha]

Also as a heads up for those reading this, a good amount of the moving around from base to base is largely based on Active Duty service. Reserves and National Guard operate VERY differently, and I strongly recommend for those of you here wanting to join the military, CONSIDER THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVES TOO!

[nunziovarricchione]

I joined the military in Italy, where I live, at 16 and now I’m 18. It’s been hard sometimes but the memories and the friendships I made definitely make up for that.
This job obviously takes a toll on your body and especially your mental health, but if you’re determined enough to go through those moments you’ll be happy of your choice.

[mondaymotivator_]

I fully am aware of the risks and sacrifices but I am still keen on doing it. I believe that I have been an underdog, a loser with nothing to my name for my whole life. I need this in my life. I’m fully aware of the risks, and I’m prepared for the best and the worst to happen

[jimflanary]

Excellent advice and insight, Aaron. I joined the Army in 1975 and retired in 2006 (had NO intent to be a lifer when i first went in). Funny seeing that the same issues we dealt with in 75 are practically the same now. Keep up the good work!!

[darthkillhoon]

I did the Religious Exemption for the COVID Vaccine and it was pending the whole time until COVID Vaccine was overturned by Congress. So I never had to take in my 4 years in the Army

[nintenwhoa]

this is making me realize if im already traumatized being in the military is gonna chew my ass up 😭

[FBIOPENUP]

So what should someone like me who has basically nothing to lose do? I don't have a social life or friends or a family. Only thing I need to do before I join is get my ged. I'm honestly gonna do whatever has the most amount of combat. My goal is honestly turn the military into a long term thing.

[mattr.]

This is a good video. Pretty accurate. The military is the most intense career path to take and with that comes a lot of sacrifices. Also, didn't see it, but if you're in the military you also sacrifice your voice to a certain extent. You can't really have a strong opinion on certain political issues and definitely cannot express those issues vocally.