Leaving The Military | The Question I Will Never Forget

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[sincitybronco]

The things I miss about the military
1. The friends that I made.
2. Free Halo jumps.
3. Free static line jumps.
4. Free ammo and range time.
5. Free gym membership on base.

The things I don't miss
1. Everything else.

[brodethetoad-osui]

My Commanding Officer asked me the exact same thing when I told her I was not getting the vaccine and I would get out before I did. I feel you. This is great.

[TurboDogTX]

"Most" People indeed want to drag You down to their level. This is one of the best Truck Talks yet Chadd.

[latitudeoutdoor]

When I discharged from the Navy, they were shocked that I declined re-enlistment bonus and were talking to me like I was a biggest idiot for leaving. I quickly realized they were holding me back from fulfilling my life mission. Never let anyone hold you back! Hold your head high and pursue your life goals!

[jrbarilla]

I was asked the same question when I left the Army after 16 years

I responded

I am going to live my best life, my way and no one else’s ✌️

[idahogardengirl]

Exactly right. “They” have convinced everybody that the best career is one where you become a peasant, working for the “company store”. It’s good to break out of that mindset. It can be scary, but it is liberating.

[ralphmoore]

Thats what I did too when I got out of the Navy. I helped people. I worked for Highway Patrol and helped sooo many people. I worked in Corrections and brought GED programs to inmates, I became a college professor and have helped over 30, 000 students achieve their goals and have a better life. I personally have 5 college degrees and try to help everyone I meet. I like you traveled the world with the Navy and have so much knowledge and love sharing it and helping people. This comes back to you 10-fold. I have a half million-dollar home in Wyoming, Jeeps, trucks, all my martial arts stuff, a home gym, guitars. My wife and I even rescue dogs and save them. Currently have 12 dogs, 1 being my service dog, Germain Shepherd. Love ya bro, keep hitting it hard. There needs to me more of us.

[SultanofSpey]

I had a similar conversation with a Command Sergeant Major when I left the Army. I told him exactly (well, almost) what you said that you wished you had said. They love to belittle and make you believe you're no good because they've spent sooo much time making you what they thought you should be. I had my speech rehearsed and I never took my eyes off him. I drove off base a few hours later for the last time.

[Euro]

I passed up Marine OCS recently and got the same treatment from a HQ MSgt. Then I let out that I was a prior Marine Sgt, had my degree obviously, and my own business. Stared him dead in the eye and signed my voluntary release.

He started back tracking trying to take back his insults and play friendly. He basically validated my reasons to NOT sign the line again for a few more years. Wise words my friend.

[JohnSmith-izmk]

God Bless you Chadd. My son is on the short ride and they ain’t making it easy. Got 3 years to go. I just sent him this. Thank you brother

[markreed]

The thing I liked about this episode was Chad talking about how he wanted to have a good family, buy some land, travel and help people understand his wins and losses. That’s a remarkable vision. Most people would say “ I want to be rich and own a lot of stuff, travel the world, partying; Instead Chad talked about true prosperity, love, freedom and serving people. That’s gold!

[johnelder]

I worked for the federal government as a LEO for 20 years. I retired at 52 rather than put up with their crap to mandatory retirement and even my coworkers asked "what are you gonna do? I'm living on acerage in SC, with a little rental property income and my pension and spend my time with my wife and sons. I've got enough to do (now in my 60s) just looking after family (father-in-law, aunts, nephew, etc..). It's like having a job but you've got to take care of your own. Nobody else, certainly not the government will.

[simpledirectjkd]

Just what I needed to hear. I left a government agency after 20 years and everyone talked the same way.

[jalapenoprepper]

Chadd…..You just shifted gears on the “Truck Talk” forum! Very meaningful message and perspective. The NAVY was simply part of your life, rather than the meaning and definition of your life. I can relate….We all have chapter’s in our own book of our life, but it is the finished book as a whole, that matters MOST! ✝️🙏🏼🇺🇸

[Mailman]

The post office has this same mentality. They want to beat you down and continue adding more and more work to you. One time I had just bid on a mail route. It was a pie route. So easy. I thought I had it made. A week later they added about 2 and a half hours to the route in the slums. About that time I started listening to Chadd and 3 of 7. I said I wasn’t going to let them drag me down again. I started losing weight and working out. When they saw that I was delivering that big mail route plus running crazy amounts of mileage, they realized they couldn’t hurt this dude. They couldn’t drag me down anymore. People always talk about man I’m going to do this and that when I retire. So sad that people aren’t living their best life RIGHT NOW, while we are in our prime. If you’re waiting to live your life when you retire, you’re dead wrong.

[NMFF]

I didnt do anything close to what you did in the military but that's the same line of BS they lay at our feet when we leave. And that mentality is the exact same reason i left the air force after a few years. People ask me why i left the AF. I tell them this...Much like when I left home at 18 I felt like i matured past the point that I needed my parents. That was the same way I felt when I left the AF after a few years. While I was grateful for the 6-7 yrs there it was time to more on...I matured past the facade of the military life. Many "normal" folks struggle after military life let a lone some like yourself that has been through the ringer in the SEALS. All the best to you sir and continued success. (love the channel)

[Rentcollector]

As a retired Vet myself, during my discharge experience there was no questions ask what I’m going to do, as a matter of fact I got the feeling that command viewed it as a bother because it was more paper work for them! I do think there should be support for members discharging! In my case the army spent probably over $100, 000 on my training to effectively kill people! They created a trained killer then they just release you without any decompression courses, counseling ect! Does that makes sense to anyone? Sorry for the long post it got me pissed off. It was the best time of my life and the worst time of my life!

[nastynizzle]

GOOD FOR YOU MY BROTHER!!! GOD BLESS YOU! KEEP SPREADING THE TRUTH! "TY FATHER FOR SENDING YOUR SON TO GIVE US A WAY OUT!"

[REP]

The heavenly Father knows what we need. All we need to do is pursue His kingdom and righteousness; He will take care of our needs, one day at a time.

[leastcoast]

I worked for the power company for 37 years as a lineman and I have a great life. 4 grandkids 11 great grandkids. Wish I was in the country like you but still happy. I'm 76 so looks like I won't make it to the country but that's OK. Love your channel, you make a lot of sense.