I'm a navy vet. My 19 year old wanted to join the Army. I and everyone in my family and his friends advised him not to. Not worth the myocarditis, the woke ideology and honestly fighting for Raytheon profits isn't patriotic.
America hasn't fought an honest conflict since WW2 (maybe Korea). All others have been imperialistic resource capturing and neocolonialism regime installation.
@@aorg9793 What resource gathering? If there was any it went under a mountain to be used by the government. We don’t see any of it. Considering how long they’ve been in the Middle East We should be swimming in oil. And all wars are about money for the rich. WW2 was the same as any other it’s just considered righteous because of all the patriot propaganda. The communist wars,Korea and Vietnam,were abject failures because We now have communists/socialists in Our legislative and executive branches of government. I think we are in agreement,partially at least. Fuq the military,they protect the politicians. Until they honor the oath they take I have pulled all my support.
Sad thing is, the younger folks see what the VA has done to their fathers/mothers/uncles/aunt's and know that the governments false promise of "we'll take care of you" is just that, a false promise.
@@stevepest4143 ironic, I got diagnosed with Advance Heart Failure the day before the election debacle. Medical help has been fine. The disability claim is a tail chase regarding service connection. My illness is genetic & they didn't catch it. Was listed as fit. Gaining ground but geeze.
Proudly served 4 years USMC Infantry and loved it. However, told my son and nephews don't bother with the modern military. It;s too woke and way too political. They will send you somewhere and leave you to die for nothing. Or if you get injured you will spend the rest of you life dealing with VA nonsense( I know first hand). Nope, my family has been fighting wars for this country since the Revolution. No More. Also got 2 sisters who served in the Army and a brother who served in the Air Force. We all agree. Time for some other families to step up.
Time for no other families to step up until the oath is honored. No modern war defended the Constitution or Our borders. You have done more to defend the Constitution by not encouraging anyone to enlist than you did by enlisting and for that I thank you.
I my oldest son and my daughter served. All three of us are 100% disabled and none of us would recommend the military to anyone for the same reasons you stated.
Thank you and all your family for your history of Service to our country. I hope there is change in improving health care and taking better care of our Vets. God Bless you and your family.
I’m a vet but I discourage others from joining. It’s too woke and political now and it’s hard to believe in the cause when you realize it’s just a business of endless wars. Too many people getting rich from all this death.
Right on. All the wars we fight abroad isnt about "defending our national security" like the media always tell us. It has always been about funnelling money to raytheon and the likes
They're plenty of reasons not to enlist but if it's because the military is too "woke" you would have made a bad soldier anyway. And you probably would have done poorly in the military no matter how the culture was
The real reason for the decline in military recruitment is simple; this nation has veered so far off course with their crazy agendas, showing little regard and so much disdain for their citizens, that most people wised up and concluded that this country is just NOT worth dying for anymore. They can go an'd try their luck with the feminist, LGBT community, woke nation and politician's family members. MY loyality is to GOD and FAMILY...that's it.
I'm at 20 years and spent my entire career through the GWOT. Quarterly briefings on transgenderism and pronouns. Things have changed so much. We had to sit through an "Extremism Brief" last February. It was so worthless. Victor Davis Hanson is spot on - the whole "White Rage" thing is form of coercion and political indoctrination that is antithetical to military efficiency. This is one reason people are not joining and why people are leaving. I feel like it's kind of like the equivalent to how certain groups use "white guilt" as a form of indoctrination to coerce white liberals and progressives to believe certain political orthodoxy and never question it. It's very damaging.
I am retired military and straight. However i support equal rights for gays. One thing i do not support is those wanting to live as females using the ladies rooms when they have not had complete surgeries making them completely transformed. I believe they are stepping on the civil rights of those who were born female. I also do not believe someone born male being allowed to compete in sports against females.
So very well said. It's like the human( race) relations meetings we had in the 70s. If you ordered a black Marine to get a regulation hair cut, the Sgt. Maj. Called you on the carpet to explain the sensitiveness of the situation. The all volunteer service did more to ease tensions than any other reason. A Marine was in by choice not by draft. SEMPER FI.
My daughter wanted join the Military. After I saw Milley's 'White Rage' comments, and his performance on Afghanistan, I told my daughter that the Military isn't an acceptable path now. My kids will be the first generation on both sides since before WW1 to not have someone serve in uniform. It's a disgrace what tools like Milley and his ilk have allowed to happen.
I have no connection to the military and always find these stories interesting and engaging. However, the fact that our own marines can be charged with war crimes for fighting back is shocking. What did they expect? Ask the enemy the consent to shoot back?
It is not a shock to me. More than 20 years ago I was a career, Army Senior NCO. A Army civilian had an issue with me; unbelievably petty. I told him to "fuck off". In turn he pushed me on my shoulder and threatened me. I put one upside his head. Done ! Well....he went whining to the command. They did their "investigation". Forced me to retire. Then retired me on the last day of the fiscal year so I couldn't get the miniscule military pay raise effective 1 October. The trouble-making civilian ? Nothing. NADA. Zip. He kept his job and I was forced out. The military has been shitting on their troops for years/decades. Your story isn't new. It is sad actually.
@@delta3two I've heard stories like yours more than once. I read a story about a soldier being forced into a psych evaluation and was admitted to the Hospital. Because he reported his senior officer for something he did. I don't remember what it was, but they treated him like he was crazy because of it. And it was the SAME senior officer who he reported that made him take the psych test and admitted him to the psych ward of the hospital. He ended up having to get an attorney. He was forced out of the military. And nothing happened to his senior officer.
In Vietnam we were required to call in and ask permission to engage when we made contact. Then i found out about a reg called field discretion. If we should lose contact with command we could use field discretion which meant who was in charge (me) could decide. So after that if we made contact, that poor radio saw the worst of it.
It doesn’t please me. That’s Our money and I’m sick of supporting NATO nonsense,sick of Our borders not being defended and sick of my beloved Constitution being eroded by the politicians that the armed forces protect.
It doesn’t please me. That’s Our money and I’m sick of supporting NATO nonsense,sick of Our borders not being defended and sick of my beloved Constitution being eroded by the politicians that the armed forces protect.
@@thomassenbart And 19 suckers gave this one a thumbs up because most people are conditioned to sympathize with the poor military. Or should I say “simpathize”. They volunteer,they take an oath,then proceed to follow orders from crooked politicians that also take an oath and neither honor that oath. Fuq the military. Fuq the feds. And fuq simps.
@@thomassenbart this has been the bullshit reply to this problem every year since the 70's. IF it was merely a budget issue, every single person in service who was struggling would be mandatory classes and assistance to get squared away, or they would be removed from the service through NJP. So we can conclude that it isn't budgetary issues but rather having financial needs and obligations before the time served has achieved the proper pay adjustment to get to a financial base of stability. Examples are of E-1's being married with kids doing non accompanied deployments. These exist, have always existed, and have always been something the service does little to address. So go pack sand with your BS
I spent 24 years in uniform and am 100% disabled from agent orange. I used to say you make choices and you live with the consequences. I lost faith in our govt some time back but still had faith in my country. After the last election i lost all faith in this country. I will not fight for a country that will not fight for it's self. I would not recommend joining the military to anyone.
Wow. Yes! So impressed you're talking about this! My husband is an iraq war vet and both our dads and grandpas were military. The army has done so much good for us! It's heartbreaking to watch this transformation happen. Army life is about survival, battle buddies, and fighting for freedom. There's so much extra forced on them now! 😔
I always say to 18-20 year olds don’t join until 21. If Uncle Sam thinks you are not mature or responsible enough to own your own rifle until 21, you are not mature and responsible enough to carry Uncle Sam’s rifle.
I walked out of a briefing on transgenderism while in. I got into an argument with my platoon Sgt. And my XO. Lost my rank and retired early. I will never submit to this degenerative behavior regardless of my status in the military or in society in general. The hell with those lifers that submit and enforce this garbage. This has nothing to do with warfare. Mind you I talked my oldest son out of joining as well.
A sad day for America , we in Canada have the same challenges . I believe Canada and USA should fight to preserve our way of life . God bless the USA and Canada . Side by side .
I served from 87-95 and I would NEVER join the military today due to identity politics and woke culture. I am a strait white male, I maxed my ASVAB, I got a 300 on my PT score. I had the maximum allowed points from correspondence courses. I finished first in my class at PLDC. I always shot expert, I had my EIB, Airborne and Air assault wings. I did EVERYTHING possible to ensure I had every point possible for promotion and I made E-5 in 2 1/2 years. In todays military I know I would be passed over for promotion so the military could promote less qualified people that fit their identity checklists. As a strait while male in todays military I would be viewed as a greater threat than Osama Bin Laden.
I saw people in my later part of my military career who were not charged simply because of their race. This started me becoming racist. And even being an admitted racist i still believed in equal rights for all. Then i went on to a career in law enforcement and 97% of my arrests were one race. Not because i arrested them because of their race, but because i arrested them for committing the crimes. Now with all the bad experiences i had over the years, yes i became totally racist. Now with this administration pushing racism on us from the other side it is driving me off the deep end so much i have decided to leave this country. It is not the country i grew up knowing, believing in or the ideology i was taught so i could believe in this country and our way of life. I did not spend 24 years in uniform for this country to become what it has become.
HI RON YOU ARE A WONDERFUL MAN I UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL PLEASE STAY IN THE USA YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY VERY WELL I FEEL THE SAME WAY YOU DO AND SO DO MANY MILLIONS OF TRUE AMERICANS THE HOLY BIBLE REALLY IS THE ONE AND ONLY WORD OF GOD JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE AND ONLY SAVIOR START READING THE HOLY BIBLE PLEASE DO RON AMEN GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Too woke and tired of fighting for corporate profits; especially when it becomes passe and the withdrawal throws away all of the military's achievements - extremely demoralizing! On a side note - I am a little concerned for Megyn, as she seems a little drawn. Take care of yourself, hun.
Lack of appreciation. Many people go about their day, everyday without ever thinking why they can do that. The military is why. How many people realize u.s. has military presence all over the world, every day !!!!!!!
Or because you had a bunch of wars fuel by greed and backed by corporate interests that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. Perhaps the youth don't want to partake in that. To be used as a corporate pawn for wars that have no legitimacy.
I retired In 2019. I have to say I barely made it. It was tough those last few years. The Army changed for the worse during my years of service. Entitled lower enlisted who didn’t want to work hard, toxic leadership that were lazy and basically ROAD (retired on active duty) and a disconnected between the NCOs and Officers. By the time I left everything was a total mess and I was happy to leave. Im glad I did it. Im happy with my service and am content and at peace but the army I joined was not the same Army I left. Seems like it’s getting worse…
I was in the Army and I will not encourage my sons to join today's poorly led Army. I worked briefly for the Airforce as a Civilian and I sure as hell don't want my kids part of that shit show.
Speaking as someone who separated nearly two years ago, the negative impact of trumpism, police brutality, covid did indeed contribute to the problem more than most people think and definitely not the way they think. And that's on top of the reality of ongoing physical and mental da mage to vets. We d id n't wa nt to serve for a country that's continuing to empower the likes of Trump and fascism with zero consequences. Knowing that several people we served next to would openly support that mess was also more than enough to say we don't want any part of it.
I did 21 years and do not recommend people join until the system changes….I was falsely accused and was guilty until I proved myself innocent…once exonerated I put in for retirement. I could still be in but it’s not worth it…I’m a contractor now and make more money
The men in my family have served since the Revolutionary War. I am a proud and grateful patriot. I have two sons whom I will try to steer away from the military (although ultimately they will make their own choices. ) Given our political leadership? No way.
I come from one of those military legacy families, my brother and I are the first men in our family line going back to the revolutionary war to not serve in the military, the truth of the matter is and they kind of bring it up in the video only to downplay it, but it's that White men are not going to continue fighting for a country that not only hates and vilifies us at every turn but has turned into a country that many of us are quite frankly just not invested in. This country for better or worse whatever you may personally think about it, was founded by and for White men of European descent, we've always had a historic minority and there were of course grievances that will always be there when you are talking about a colonial nation, but the intention of the founders was clear that they intended America to be primarily a European country in law, tradition, and culture. Along the way slavery was ended, citizenship and civil rights were granted to blacks and other minority groups, those are all fine things, but then in 1965 our treacherous government opened immigration from non-European countries and we've been worse off for it ever since by nearly every metric, and we will continue to decline every decade until we hit rock bottom somewhere around 2070-80 and it will be a painful slow decline for most people, but it is unfortunately now irreversible. Now I can't change that fate, there's no doubt about it by 2050 my people will be less than 50% of this country and that's that, but I won't give up my life or go and take life away from some poor brown or yellow person across the world, to fight a war for some megacorp to help further that agenda. It's also true that at some point China will be the new super power, and it's going to sit back along with Russia and just watch the decline and when this awful experiment that we call America is on it's last leg, they will move in and put it out of it's misery. I'm just one person but I can tell you there is a growing body of young White men who share this sentiment.
I'm Australian and have never served in the armed forces, but much of what you said echoes here, this idiocy is more advanced in the US & maybe the UK but it's rotting out the entire West. It's not too late to save the West but the fight back has to start (and win) in the US. God save the Anglosphere. 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸
To set the set the stage I was 4-yrs Air Force mid 1950s deployed to Korea for a year. My experience was the same as Rob when it comes to shots. You get told to told to hike over to the medics for shots and that what you did. Vote! Decide! Are you kidding?
I was forced to take the flu shot for 15 years and it made me very ill every time. Then i learned of you had a cold you could be exempt from taking it. I faked having a cold for the rest of my career and never caught the flu then or in the last 32 years i have been retired.
I was in the USARMY back in 1987 Infantry Rifleman and it was a shambles (corrupt and inept disaster). Many of my NCO instructors at Benning were so drunk they couldn't even do their job. I repeatedly had my rights violated, by a corrupt and inept command. Our officers at summer camp stole 1/3 of our MRE's and they sold them, pocketing the cash. The JAG is worthless, those guys aren't asleep at the helm they are in a coma.
I'm a Navy vet that's trying to get in the Marine Corps. I agree with all the negative sentiments here, except the United States and its military are too important to let die. You don't fix a problem by running away from it. Please encourage others to join if they want to, but instill in them a sense of duty to rectify the problems and horrible culture we are suffering under now.
When I had to attend a transgender class I knew I wanted out of the military. The military was already getting soft but this was ridiculous. When you join the military you adapt to the lifestyle not the other way around. Soldiers used to get kicked out of the military for failure to adapt. Now the military caters to these woke ideologies...just look at Army recruitment video...what a joke. I wouldn't recommend anyone joining the military today
As a US Navy veteran, I've always said I would do it all over again. However, with the crap that's coming down today, I'm not so sure. I have friends still serving and the stories they are telling are atrocious.
I am 100% disabled from agent orange in Vietnam, my oldest son followed in my foot steps and went army rangers and was hurt on active duty and is 100% disabled, my daughter enlisted, was wounded in Iraq and is 100% disabled. None of us would do it again or recommend the military to anyone today.
My son was talking about joining up. My dad is a Marine and Vietnam veteran and advised him not too. Same way he did with me when I was 18. And now... who would want to serve under a Potato with High Command that is tipping off the Communist Chinese while being concerned about White Rage? You think this Government gives two sh*ts about the Soldier or their Families? Look at Afghanistan and try telling me with a straight face how much they care.
The old saying you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink comes to mind with those currently in our administration. Elected officials are supposed to lead this country in the way the American people want to be led.
Looks like this piece was meant to dissuade people from joining army. So the sole reason for people not joining army is that it’s woke??? How about more than full employment in US at this moment? How about overall American mood of not getting involved in other peoples wars?? Also just saying that army does not discriminate does not make it non-discriminatory. If there have been incidents, they need to be addressed head-on even if they are not comfortable to hear!
My grandson always wanted to bring the army. He entered September 2019. He wanted to make a career in the army, but now doesn't, because how COVID-19 was handled. He has lost his trust in those who are in char
No more 20 year retirement an the Army is ran like a Fortune 500 company instead of a military. Officers just looking for the next rank, I wonder why the numbers are low
It is not the Country. The federal government is the problem starting with the illicit, phony individual masquerading as POTUS and the illegal, not-natural-born, anchor baby kamala harris as the VPUSA.
My son attempted to join the Navy and was put off. He wanted to join during the summer or have at least be in the delayed program. He wanted to be a HT. The Navy lost thier opportunity. He starts machining classes at a Jr College August 16th.
Max Q below has a great point about why people might not be joining. I bet it is the most significant reason. Our kids are not believers in the virtues of the USA.
I almost forgot have a personal story about" how a Navy Seal just may have saved my life". Shortly after 9/11 as a Merchant Marine Officer I had to go to take fire arms taining.. The fellow who taught the course, a great guy Navy Seal, commander in the Navy, retired, actually one of the guys who jumped onto the Achilles Lauro...took back the ship from Pirates Jack..Can't remember last name, Irish name...Anyway I told him I was going to buy this boat..and felt I needed protection.."They will not allow rifles in some countries but shotguns?.. I went down to his armory and he showed me this black sawed off shot gun..and three types of ammunition..I bought the same gun...What stands out..he was laughing...He said fire off a few rounds..90% will bug out.....I was sailing alone, way off shore Costa Rica... I was attacked by 3 fishing boats...sure enough fire a few rounds they bugged out..He also taught us...You guys sit aisle seats any bad guys, you attack with seat cushon and carry a pocket pen...gouge out eyes....Training I found is everything the difference between action and inaction...Trained military are taught to act and think of others..your life and theirs depends on you... and the mission. This you take to the outside world.....think of others..Rob is right these guys with neck training with cell phones have created a narcisistic society oneself...only....Reason enough why I said below the need for some sought of patriotic training. as we once had in this country...I joined the Marine Corps a week after graduating from College 1965..well I have an Honorable Medical Discharge...Too many then recent leg operations at the time....One of my brother's friends...whom I knew well, My brother his Best Man...My sister one of the brides maid...A Marine Captain was Awarded the Medal Of Honor Viet Nam 1966....At 79 stay in shape..Never know...No reason can't steer a ship or plot a course. if of course needed
I just got out. Today there are too many fat leaders lecturing Soldiers on how to be fit. Leaders who stalk female Soldiers coming from AIT to their Platoon, then lecture Soldiers about sexual harrassment. Incompetent Leaders delegating all of their responsibilities down to their subordinates they rely on so they can stay at home. Its become a very deceptive world. Everyone can be lazy and useless as long as you have someone say you performed well on your Evaluation Report. These reports determine career paths and eventually put Leaders in very important and responsible positions. Its the worst kind of fraud in the military. I've seen bad Leaders with great Eval Reports. This generally means their evaluator was bad too or they just didn't care. Leadership is the biggest problem in the military period. Then when you put Politics in it, alot of Leaders already have no mind of their own and now they're playing puppet even more. Its a very dangerous combination. I stayed in one contract too long then finally realized there was so much hypocrisy where I could no longer take COC serious. Not to mention, the quality of Soldiers is steadily on the decline. You just put up with too much BS if you're legitimately a good and responsible Soldier.
Start the draft again that will finally get all the sheepeople off their buts and fighting the damn government. "Putting way too much stuff in a room that doesn't need to be filled."
Dude, I had "front toward enemy" on my camo band in the seventies. I hope it's not your brand. Also, do not serve a country that could not care less about you or your service.
and that congress always delays the benefits process...used to recommend that the young go to the military .. vbut now I tell them to blame them to avoid it like the plague...I served and h ad shit care for the first30 years bur has gotten e n better but since the pandemic...has gone to shit I need more
We never saw Bin Laden's body we were told he was dumped into the sea for religious reasons as I recall Also, I voted for Obama...& this was a big red flag
I'm a navy vet. My 19 year old wanted to join the Army. I and everyone in my family and his friends advised him not to. Not worth the myocarditis, the woke ideology and honestly fighting for Raytheon profits isn't patriotic.
I agree
right there with you
Good for you. That’s the most any vet or active member has done to defend the Constitution probably ever. Thank you.
America hasn't fought an honest conflict since WW2 (maybe Korea). All others have been imperialistic resource capturing and neocolonialism regime installation.
@@aorg9793 What resource gathering? If there was any it went under a mountain to be used by the government. We don’t see any of it. Considering how long they’ve been in the Middle East We should be swimming in oil. And all wars are about money for the rich. WW2 was the same as any other it’s just considered righteous because of all the patriot propaganda. The communist wars,Korea and Vietnam,were abject failures because We now have communists/socialists in Our legislative and executive branches of government. I think we are in agreement,partially at least. Fuq the military,they protect the politicians. Until they honor the oath they take I have pulled all my support.
Sad thing is, the younger folks see what the VA has done to their fathers/mothers/uncles/aunt's and know that the governments false promise of "we'll take care of you" is just that, a false promise.
truth
Not been my experience. Especially since Trump
The UK has just given 10500 homes to Afgan refugees this week, but army vets are homeless on the streets.
I'm retired 20 yrs ans waiting now 3 yrs for my VA claim. It's disgusting
@@stevepest4143 ironic, I got diagnosed with Advance Heart Failure the day before the election debacle. Medical help has been fine. The disability claim is a tail chase regarding service connection. My illness is genetic & they didn't catch it. Was listed as fit. Gaining ground but geeze.
Proudly served 4 years USMC Infantry and loved it. However, told my son and nephews don't bother with the modern military. It;s too woke and way too political. They will send you somewhere and leave you to die for nothing. Or if you get injured you will spend the rest of you life dealing with VA nonsense( I know first hand). Nope, my family has been fighting wars for this country since the Revolution. No More. Also got 2 sisters who served in the Army and a brother who served in the Air Force. We all agree. Time for some other families to step up.
Time for no other families to step up until the oath is honored. No modern war defended the Constitution or Our borders. You have done more to defend the Constitution by not encouraging anyone to enlist than you did by enlisting and for that I thank you.
🔴🦅🇺🇸🦅 Semper Fidelis 3/3/3 , Always Faithful ♦️♦️♦️ Thanks Grunt 👌‼️
I my oldest son and my daughter served. All three of us are 100% disabled and none of us would recommend the military to anyone for the same reasons you stated.
Very keen insight. If you are woke, you may not be so thankful for living in the USA and may not want to prop up the govt by joining.
Thank you and all your family for your history of Service to our country. I hope there is change in improving health care and taking better care of our Vets.
God Bless you and your family.
Wokeness is a good reason not to give my life for this. Government can’t be trusted.
I’m a vet but I discourage others from joining. It’s too woke and political now and it’s hard to believe in the cause when you realize it’s just a business of endless wars. Too many people getting rich from all this death.
Agree wholeheartedly. Warned my sister not to encourage my nephew to enlist.
Right on. All the wars we fight abroad isnt about "defending our national security" like the media always tell us. It has always been about funnelling money to raytheon and the likes
What does too "woke" mean?
They're plenty of reasons not to enlist but if it's because the military is too "woke" you would have made a bad soldier anyway. And you probably would have done poorly in the military no matter how the culture was
If you don't enlist because the military is to woke you would have found some other reason not to if it wasn't that
I wouldn't recommend ANY young person join at this point in time....
Thank you for using non-gendered language.
@@carlyellison8498 🤡
@@carlyellison8498 I hope that's a joke
@@carlyellison8498 LOL 😆 !
why fight for a country that doesn't believe in YOU!
The real reason for the decline in military recruitment is simple; this nation has veered so far off course with their crazy agendas, showing little regard and so much disdain for their citizens, that most people wised up and concluded that this country is just NOT worth dying for anymore. They can go an'd try their luck with the feminist, LGBT community, woke nation and politician's family members. MY loyality is to GOD and FAMILY...that's it.
Totally agree with you. God must come first 🙏🇨🇮
I'm at 20 years and spent my entire career through the GWOT. Quarterly briefings on transgenderism and pronouns. Things have changed so much. We had to sit through an "Extremism Brief" last February. It was so worthless. Victor Davis Hanson is spot on - the whole "White Rage" thing is form of coercion and political indoctrination that is antithetical to military efficiency. This is one reason people are not joining and why people are leaving. I feel like it's kind of like the equivalent to how certain groups use "white guilt" as a form of indoctrination to coerce white liberals and progressives to believe certain political orthodoxy and never question it. It's very damaging.
I am retired military and straight. However i support equal rights for gays. One thing i do not support is those wanting to live as females using the ladies rooms when they have not had complete surgeries making them completely transformed. I believe they are stepping on the civil rights of those who were born female. I also do not believe someone born male being allowed to compete in sports against females.
So very well said. It's like the human( race) relations meetings we had in the 70s. If you ordered a black Marine to get a regulation hair cut, the Sgt. Maj. Called you on the carpet to explain the sensitiveness of the situation. The all volunteer service did more to ease tensions than any other reason. A Marine was in by choice not by draft. SEMPER FI.
Thank you for your service
Yep. I was a Naval Aviator, and that crap drove me out
The program is White erasure, it is very obvious at this point, and this is the normalization phase.
My daughter wanted join the Military. After I saw Milley's 'White Rage' comments, and his performance on Afghanistan, I told my daughter that the Military isn't an acceptable path now. My kids will be the first generation on both sides since before WW1 to not have someone serve in uniform. It's a disgrace what tools like Milley and his ilk have allowed to happen.
They don't like this administration 😒
Melinda fountain, only a complete idiot would like this administration
who does?
I have no connection to the military and always find these stories interesting and engaging. However, the fact that our own marines can be charged with war crimes for fighting back is shocking. What did they expect? Ask the enemy the consent to shoot back?
Pretty crazy, huh?
It is not a shock to me. More than 20 years ago I was a career, Army Senior NCO. A Army civilian had an issue with me; unbelievably petty. I told him to "fuck off". In turn he pushed me on my shoulder and threatened me. I put one upside his head. Done ! Well....he went whining to the command. They did their "investigation". Forced me to retire. Then retired me on the last day of the fiscal year so I couldn't get the miniscule military pay raise effective 1 October. The trouble-making civilian ? Nothing. NADA. Zip. He kept his job and I was forced out. The military has been shitting on their troops for years/decades. Your story isn't new. It is sad actually.
@@delta3two I've heard stories like yours more than once. I read a story about a soldier being forced into a psych evaluation and was admitted to the Hospital. Because he reported his senior officer for something he did. I don't remember what it was, but they treated him like he was crazy because of it. And it was the SAME senior officer who he reported that made him take the psych test and admitted him to the psych ward of the hospital. He ended up having to get an attorney. He was forced out of the military. And nothing happened to his senior officer.
@@delta3two I would guess your only mistake was allowing him to be in a condition to file a complaint.
In Vietnam we were required to call in and ask permission to engage when we made contact. Then i found out about a reg called field discretion. If we should lose contact with command we could use field discretion which meant who was in charge (me) could decide. So after that if we made contact, that poor radio saw the worst of it.
This is called destroying within. My son will never "Serve" this country nor fight a corrupt politicians War. People are waking up! Plain and Simple.
$35,000 for new recruits isn't likely to please existing military personnel struggling to get by.
It doesn’t please me. That’s Our money and I’m sick of supporting NATO nonsense,sick of Our borders not being defended and sick of my beloved Constitution being eroded by the politicians that the armed forces protect.
It doesn’t please me. That’s Our money and I’m sick of supporting NATO nonsense,sick of Our borders not being defended and sick of my beloved Constitution being eroded by the politicians that the armed forces protect.
Nobody is struggling to get by unless they have no clue how to budget their money.
@@thomassenbart And 19 suckers gave this one a thumbs up because most people are conditioned to sympathize with the poor military. Or should I say “simpathize”. They volunteer,they take an oath,then proceed to follow orders from crooked politicians that also take an oath and neither honor that oath. Fuq the military. Fuq the feds. And fuq simps.
@@thomassenbart this has been the bullshit reply to this problem every year since the 70's. IF it was merely a budget issue, every single person in service who was struggling would be mandatory classes and assistance to get squared away, or they would be removed from the service through NJP.
So we can conclude that it isn't budgetary issues but rather having financial needs and obligations before the time served has achieved the proper pay adjustment to get to a financial base of stability. Examples are of E-1's being married with kids doing non accompanied deployments. These exist, have always existed, and have always been something the service does little to address.
So go pack sand with your BS
Wonder why? How about stopping that mandate vaccinations for Covid.
Evan , thanks for posting this . It’s IMPORTANT .
I spent 24 years in uniform and am 100% disabled from agent orange. I used to say you make choices and you live with the consequences. I lost faith in our govt some time back but still had faith in my country. After the last election i lost all faith in this country. I will not fight for a country that will not fight for it's self. I would not recommend joining the military to anyone.
Well, General Milley hardly engenders confidence with his woke B.S. Love the Claymore T-shirt!
Wow. Yes! So impressed you're talking about this! My husband is an iraq war vet and both our dads and grandpas were military. The army has done so much good for us!
It's heartbreaking to watch this transformation happen. Army life is about survival, battle buddies, and fighting for freedom. There's so much extra forced on them now! 😔
consider the source (guest) here
I always say to 18-20 year olds don’t join until 21.
If Uncle Sam thinks you are not mature or responsible enough to own your own rifle until 21, you are not mature and responsible enough to carry Uncle Sam’s rifle.
Many cant pass physical or background checks
willy and vanilly our two woke generals have a lot to do with it !
Gee, it's too bad they got rid of so many soldiers who didn't want the jab.
I think they got rid of the some of the very best
I walked out of a briefing on transgenderism while in. I got into an argument with my platoon Sgt. And my XO. Lost my rank and retired early. I will never submit to this degenerative behavior regardless of my status in the military or in society in general. The hell with those lifers that submit and enforce this garbage. This has nothing to do with warfare. Mind you I talked my oldest son out of joining as well.
It’s Elites doing it. Just look for the 👃.
A sad day for America , we in Canada have the same challenges . I believe Canada and USA should fight to preserve our way of life . God bless the USA and Canada . Side by side .
I served from 87-95 and I would NEVER join the military today due to identity politics and woke culture. I am a strait white male, I maxed my ASVAB, I got a 300 on my PT score. I had the maximum allowed points from correspondence courses. I finished first in my class at PLDC. I always shot expert, I had my EIB, Airborne and Air assault wings. I did EVERYTHING possible to ensure I had every point possible for promotion and I made E-5 in 2 1/2 years. In todays military I know I would be passed over for promotion so the military could promote less qualified people that fit their identity checklists. As a strait while male in todays military I would be viewed as a greater threat than Osama Bin Laden.
I saw people in my later part of my military career who were not charged simply because of their race. This started me becoming racist. And even being an admitted racist i still believed in equal rights for all. Then i went on to a career in law enforcement and 97% of my arrests were one race. Not because i arrested them because of their race, but because i arrested them for committing the crimes. Now with all the bad experiences i had over the years, yes i became totally racist. Now with this administration pushing racism on us from the other side it is driving me off the deep end so much i have decided to leave this country. It is not the country i grew up knowing, believing in or the ideology i was taught so i could believe in this country and our way of life. I did not spend 24 years in uniform for this country to become what it has become.
HI RON YOU ARE A WONDERFUL MAN I UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL PLEASE STAY IN THE USA YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY VERY WELL I FEEL THE SAME WAY YOU DO AND SO DO MANY MILLIONS OF TRUE AMERICANS THE HOLY BIBLE REALLY IS THE ONE AND ONLY WORD OF GOD JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE AND ONLY SAVIOR START READING THE HOLY BIBLE PLEASE DO RON AMEN GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Too woke and tired of fighting for corporate profits; especially when it becomes passe and the withdrawal throws away all of the military's achievements - extremely demoralizing!
On a side note - I am a little concerned for Megyn, as she seems a little drawn. Take care of yourself, hun.
Me too
Lack of appreciation.
Many people go about their day, everyday without ever thinking why they can do that. The military is why. How many people realize u.s. has military presence all over the world, every day !!!!!!!
~ One big reason is the lack of patriotism in the USA 🇺🇸
_{ Especially as we have had 2 administrations telling us how awful America is 😒}_
Or because you had a bunch of wars fuel by greed and backed by corporate interests that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. Perhaps the youth don't want to partake in that. To be used as a corporate pawn for wars that have no legitimacy.
@@lockedin6699 - Exactly. We have too much corruption and liars in government ... 😒
Obama and Biden together!
I retired In 2019. I have to say I barely made it. It was tough those last few years. The Army changed for the worse during my years of service. Entitled lower enlisted who didn’t want to work hard, toxic leadership that were lazy and basically ROAD (retired on active duty) and a disconnected between the NCOs and Officers. By the time I left everything was a total mess and I was happy to leave. Im glad I did it. Im happy with my service and am content and at peace but the army I joined was not the same Army I left. Seems like it’s getting worse…
I retired in 1990 and felt like you do.
Megyn, No. You are wrong. Nobody wants to join the Army only to be left behind. We haven't forgotten.
I was in the Army and I will not encourage my sons to join today's poorly led Army. I worked briefly for the Airforce as a Civilian and I sure as hell don't want my kids part of that shit show.
Speaking as someone who separated nearly two
years ago, the negative impact of trumpism,
police brutality, covid did indeed contribute to the
problem more than most people think and
definitely not the way they think. And that's on
top of the reality of ongoing physical and mental
da mage to vets. We d id n't wa nt to serve for a
country that's continuing to empower the likes of
Trump and fascism with zero consequences.
Knowing that several people we served next to
would openly support that mess was also more
than enough to say we don't want any part of it.
Young men need to feel comradie with each other, the nut jobs screwed that up
And sadly you never see them in combat so no chance to correct the problem.
I did 21 years and do not recommend people join until the system changes….I was falsely accused and was guilty until I proved myself innocent…once exonerated I put in for retirement. I could still be in but it’s not worth it…I’m a contractor now and make more money
The men in my family have served since the Revolutionary War. I am a proud and grateful patriot. I have two sons whom I will try to steer away from the military (although ultimately they will make their own choices. ) Given our political leadership? No way.
I come from one of those military legacy families, my brother and I are the first men in our family line going back to the revolutionary war to not serve in the military, the truth of the matter is and they kind of bring it up in the video only to downplay it, but it's that White men are not going to continue fighting for a country that not only hates and vilifies us at every turn but has turned into a country that many of us are quite frankly just not invested in.
This country for better or worse whatever you may personally think about it, was founded by and for White men of European descent, we've always had a historic minority and there were of course grievances that will always be there when you are talking about a colonial nation, but the intention of the founders was clear that they intended America to be primarily a European country in law, tradition, and culture.
Along the way slavery was ended, citizenship and civil rights were granted to blacks and other minority groups, those are all fine things, but then in 1965 our treacherous government opened immigration from non-European countries and we've been worse off for it ever since by nearly every metric, and we will continue to decline every decade until we hit rock bottom somewhere around 2070-80 and it will be a painful slow decline for most people, but it is unfortunately now irreversible.
Now I can't change that fate, there's no doubt about it by 2050 my people will be less than 50% of this country and that's that, but I won't give up my life or go and take life away from some poor brown or yellow person across the world, to fight a war for some megacorp to help further that agenda.
It's also true that at some point China will be the new super power, and it's going to sit back along with Russia and just watch the decline and when this awful experiment that we call America is on it's last leg, they will move in and put it out of it's misery.
I'm just one person but I can tell you there is a growing body of young White men who share this sentiment.
And i am one of them, just not that young any more.
I'm Australian and have never served in the armed forces, but much of what you said echoes here, this idiocy is more advanced in the US & maybe the UK but it's rotting out the entire West. It's not too late to save the West but the fight back has to start (and win) in the US. God save the Anglosphere. 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸
@@peterhodges7274 Australia is our true greatest ally, but yes the Anglosphere in general we are brothers with a long shared history.
I thought the “two mommies” recruitment ads would have us at record high enrollment
...ahh Megyn...the one thumbnail that NEVER disappoints. 😍
Rob O'Neil. A hero (among many) and a national treasure.
GR8 vid Megyn. Many thanx for making a point for traditional Military families. Go Rob! 👍👍U guys are the best! 🇺🇸
I thought for sure the WOKE recruitment ads would be successful.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
They're too busy learning all the 49.729 different genders and pronouns...
It is correct that a recruit cannot be on any medication. This is also problematic in our highly medicated society. Especially among young children.
To set the set the stage I was 4-yrs Air Force mid 1950s deployed to Korea for a year. My experience was the same as Rob when it comes to shots. You get told to told to hike over to the medics for shots and that what you did. Vote! Decide! Are you kidding?
I was forced to take the flu shot for 15 years and it made me very ill every time. Then i learned of you had a cold you could be exempt from taking it. I faked having a cold for the rest of my career and never caught the flu then or in the last 32 years i have been retired.
I was in the USARMY back in 1987 Infantry Rifleman and it was a shambles (corrupt and inept disaster). Many of my NCO instructors at Benning were so drunk they couldn't even do their job. I repeatedly had my rights violated, by a corrupt and inept command. Our officers at summer camp stole 1/3 of our MRE's and they sold them, pocketing the cash. The JAG is worthless, those guys aren't asleep at the helm they are in a coma.
white rage? what rage?
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love,
david
No one is speculating about the potentially dismal ASVAB scores of those now enlisting.
As the economy collapses there will be thousands of unemployed people and many will go towards the service for the security.
Looking at the way both democrats AND Republicans have been acting lately they'll probably just sit at home and collect a welfare check.
I'm a Navy vet that's trying to get in the Marine Corps. I agree with all the negative sentiments here, except the United States and its military are too important to let die. You don't fix a problem by running away from it. Please encourage others to join if they want to, but instill in them a sense of duty to rectify the problems and horrible culture we are suffering under now.
Former Marine here. Why? Wokeness and stupidity abound, and actual men are tired of being treated like garbage.
Woke, trans, CRT, ... the list goes on. Glad I'm out. Now I can say I'm part of the 'Old Corps'.
Semper Fi, and right you are . USMC RET.
lol, humans are not dumb enough to keep falling for their tricks
When I had to attend a transgender class I knew I wanted out of the military. The military was already getting soft but this was ridiculous. When you join the military you adapt to the lifestyle not the other way around. Soldiers used to get kicked out of the military for failure to adapt. Now the military caters to these woke ideologies...just look at Army recruitment video...what a joke. I wouldn't recommend anyone joining the military today
20 years active, just retired. I tell young people to avoid serving at this time because it’s just not worth it any more.
I’m a vet. Unless there are no options, I recommend that the youngsters stay away from this woke mess.
As a US Navy veteran, I've always said I would do it all over again. However, with the crap that's coming down today, I'm not so sure. I have friends still serving and the stories they are telling are atrocious.
I am 100% disabled from agent orange in Vietnam, my oldest son followed in my foot steps and went army rangers and was hurt on active duty and is 100% disabled, my daughter enlisted, was wounded in Iraq and is 100% disabled. None of us would do it again or recommend the military to anyone today.
I also said the same, but not any more.
how can we have an army or air force without fuel?
I was contacted to be recruited but apparently if ur on SSRI’s u can’t
The US is finally paying for the way the country treats its troops.
My grandson graduated high school
Two months later he was in the military he is in Europe now.
My son was talking about joining up. My dad is a Marine and Vietnam veteran and advised him not too. Same way he did with me when I was 18.
And now... who would want to serve under a Potato with High Command that is tipping off the Communist Chinese while being concerned about White Rage?
You think this Government gives two sh*ts about the Soldier or their Families? Look at Afghanistan and try telling me with a straight face how much they care.
Here I am thinking milliary service personel were addressed by their rank.....
How about some sensitivity training for Nancy Pelosi and her friends who create wars for profit? Sensibility training would probably help, too!
The old saying you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink comes to mind with those currently in our administration. Elected officials are supposed to lead this country in the way the American people want to be led.
No mention about Afghanistan and how we ran away like jack rabbits just like we did in Vietnam. Ex Vietnam vet.
We didn't run and we didn't lose. Our govt gave it away.
Looks like this piece was meant to dissuade people from joining army. So the sole reason for people not joining army is that it’s woke??? How about more than full employment in US at this moment? How about overall American mood of not getting involved in other peoples wars??
Also just saying that army does not discriminate does not make it non-discriminatory. If there have been incidents, they need to be addressed head-on even if they are not comfortable to hear!
Consider that with declining enlistment, open borders and lawless cities, what's to stop the Chicoms and Russian oligarchs from invasion?
Love the T-shirt, O'Neill.
My grandson always wanted to bring the army. He entered September 2019. He wanted to make a career in the army, but now doesn't, because how COVID-19 was handled. He has lost his trust in those who are in char
Please take off the beginning music-not necessary anymore. Love the channel.
We love you!!
My 20 year old was going to follow my footsteps and enter service. Then Covid response and Biden happened. I'm glad he didn't go.
No more 20 year retirement an the Army is ran like a Fortune 500 company instead of a military. Officers just looking for the next rank, I wonder why the numbers are low
My country, right or wrong. Still my country. 🇺🇸
I with you on that, but there’s just too much wrong these days. It’s all unnecessary.
It is not the Country. The federal government is the problem starting with the illicit, phony individual masquerading as POTUS and the illegal, not-natural-born, anchor baby kamala harris as the VPUSA.
I used to feel that way but not any more. This isn't the country i grew up loving or fighting for.
@@rondodson5736 - no it is not, thank you for your service, feel better soon, we will fight for you as you fought for us. 🇺🇸
My son attempted to join the Navy and was put off. He wanted to join during the summer or have at least be in the delayed program. He wanted to be a HT. The Navy lost thier opportunity. He starts machining classes at a Jr College August 16th.
He would have been a third generation.
Eliminated air defense for Afghanistan evacuation and 13 servicemen killed and 18 wounded.
Max Q below has a great point about why people might not be joining. I bet it is the most significant reason. Our kids are not believers in the virtues of the USA.
Feces slides downhill along with the stench!!!
Can you say DRAFT?
The only problem I have with the draft today is, the large number of unpatriotic teenagers and young adults that exist today!
I think civilians think about race, and hate more than military service members do.
So thats why J Powell needs unemployment to rise.... Ofc no one want to go to war. Get paid shit and treated like shit when they return.
Paraphrasing Reagan, “ we are always one generation away from losing our freedom”, sadly, this is happening now.
They are too woke!!
Let’s not forget health - an alarming number of young people are obese, physically unfit, unable to meet the physical requirements.
Not enough REAL MEN
Actually there are many. They are the ones refusing to enlist now.
Defund the defense department
I almost forgot have a personal story about" how a Navy Seal just may have saved my life". Shortly after 9/11 as a Merchant Marine Officer I had to go to take fire arms taining.. The fellow who taught the course, a great guy Navy Seal, commander in the Navy, retired, actually one of the guys who jumped onto the Achilles Lauro...took back the ship from Pirates Jack..Can't remember last name, Irish name...Anyway I told him I was going to buy this boat..and felt I needed protection.."They will not allow rifles in some countries but shotguns?.. I went down to his armory and he showed me this black sawed off shot gun..and three types of ammunition..I bought the same gun...What stands out..he was laughing...He said fire off a few rounds..90% will bug out.....I was sailing alone, way off shore Costa Rica... I was attacked by 3 fishing boats...sure enough fire a few rounds they bugged out..He also taught us...You guys sit aisle seats any bad guys, you attack with seat cushon and carry a pocket pen...gouge out eyes....Training I found is everything the difference between action and inaction...Trained military are taught to act and think of others..your life and theirs depends on you... and the mission. This you take to the outside world.....think of others..Rob is right these guys with neck training with cell phones have created a narcisistic society oneself...only....Reason enough why I said below the need for some sought of patriotic training. as we once had in this country...I joined the Marine Corps a week after graduating from College 1965..well I have an Honorable Medical Discharge...Too many then recent leg operations at the time....One of my brother's friends...whom I knew well, My brother his Best Man...My sister one of the brides maid...A Marine Captain was Awarded the Medal Of Honor Viet Nam 1966....At 79 stay in shape..Never know...No reason can't steer a ship or plot a course. if of course needed
yay
That's the whole purpose of letting all these young male Immigrants into the Country
I just got out. Today there are too many fat leaders lecturing Soldiers on how to be fit. Leaders who stalk female Soldiers coming from AIT to their Platoon, then lecture Soldiers about sexual harrassment. Incompetent Leaders delegating all of their responsibilities down to their subordinates they rely on so they can stay at home. Its become a very deceptive world. Everyone can be lazy and useless as long as you have someone say you performed well on your Evaluation Report. These reports determine career paths and eventually put Leaders in very important and responsible positions. Its the worst kind of fraud in the military. I've seen bad Leaders with great Eval Reports. This generally means their evaluator was bad too or they just didn't care. Leadership is the biggest problem in the military period. Then when you put Politics in it, alot of Leaders already have no mind of their own and now they're playing puppet even more. Its a very dangerous combination. I stayed in one contract too long then finally realized there was so much hypocrisy where I could no longer take COC serious. Not to mention, the quality of Soldiers is steadily on the decline. You just put up with too much BS if you're legitimately a good and responsible Soldier.
Start the draft again that will finally get all the sheepeople off their buts and fighting the damn government. "Putting way too much stuff in a room that doesn't need to be filled."
"Allegedly"? Says who?
Dear Rob: You are still my "hero!!!!!! GID bless you!
America needs to stop being soft and bring back the draft. Problem solved.
Not to mention the VA treated 161 thousand illegal aliens at VA hospitals!!!!!!
LOL! Did Seal Team 6 at least read bin Laden his Miranda rights first?
No they have Rob to tell his one and only story about how he single handedly killed bin laden. Just ask him
Dude, I had "front toward enemy" on my camo band in the seventies. I hope it's not your brand. Also, do not serve a country that could not care less about you or your service.
I don't like Draft dodging warmonger presidents.
When the commander in chief is a potato, recruitment will Spud-der and stop.
and that congress always delays the benefits process...used to recommend that the young go to the military .. vbut now I tell them to blame them to avoid it like the plague...I served and h ad shit care for the first30 years bur has gotten e n better but since the pandemic...has gone to shit I need more
We never saw Bin Laden's body we were told he was dumped into the sea for religious reasons as I recall Also, I voted for Obama...& this was a big red flag