Thank you for your service. One thing you said struck me was that the Military is a great option if you are not sure what you may want to do in life. It is a great opportunity. Served me well for 20 Yrs and 6 months. Rock on Brother.
Hey Austen, just wanted to let you know that you played a part in making my decision to join the NAVY! I just swore in this past Friday at MEPS. Also, I'm part Chamorro (Indigenous people on Guam). My mother told me stories as a kid about how beautiful Two Lover's Point is. Not sure if you were told about the Legend of Two Lover's Point, but it's about forbidden love between two people who tied their hair together and jumped off the cliff. Just a legend, they say, but I'm stoked that you enjoyed your stay there. I haven't been, but I hope that we end up there and I get to experience what you have.
I’m glad I found your channel when I did! I’m currently a junior in high school and have been stuck between Air Force and Navy. When I found your channel it helped me to determine that Navy would be my choice! I’m still debating on whether I want to be a nurse and go through the officer route or if I want to just enlist and be a corpsman. But thank you for your consistency & for actually taking the time to answer questions thoroughly.
Don’t forget about the Coast Guard. But if you really want to go into medicine I’d become an RN first, then be an officer, but probably in the Air Force rather than the navy. The Air Force has the nicest bases and the best living conditions.
Thanks for these awesome videos. My son graduated June 5, 2020 and preparing to get enlisted in US Navy. He was nominated for the USNA but is going to enlist for the time being. He's so interested in the US Navy. I am sharing your videos with Jim so he knows what to expect. Thank you.
I was in the navy forty years ago as a QM2/SS then was also an AB in the merchant marine for eight years. I enjoyed your video which reminded me of how hysterically funny sailors are. I was going to get an anchor tattoo in Newport, Rhode Island one time when I was getting drunk with an officer buddy of mine, since I was an OCS dropout but decided to not get tattooed because I wanted to save my money for drinking! Even then, in 1980 a simple tattoo was $75 which back then bought a lot of drinks since a draft beer was maybe fifty cents. If I had to do the navy again I’d just be a cook. Being the cook on a merchant ship is the best job on the ship and then when you make chief steward in the merchant marine you’re the supply officer but you still have to cook eggs to order for breakfast. I would also like to point out that yeoman is a good rate for anyone who already knows how to type. I was totally allergic to rates that wanted five or six years active duty though such as nuclear machinist mate, electronics technician, air traffic controller, or CTI language interpreter.
A family friend is a mp in the army and I think some other stuff he loves it. Tho some postings are tough hes currently in the middle east working security at embassy for 4 years
Time Management 💯 Thanks for the super detailed response brother. Just like you said, the best way to get good at something is to keep working on it. #neverquit
I joined in 1996. Had 6 months of avionics school. Never so much as touched a multimeter. Got to my sqardron wearing an AT rate patch. I washed airplanes, cleaned heads, and worked in the galley with the dummies who didn't go to school. I would not recommend.
Nice vid man. I’ve been thinking about which branch I would like to join and the navy right now is my first option. Glad you enjoyed coming to Guam, I’m from and still living on Guam. But anyways your video really helps and I just found a new subscriber 👌🏻 thank you for your service 👍🏻
Great video. I’m hoping to join the navy soon and I was wondering if you could make a more in-depth video of all the different things you can do/ specialize in as an MA. Like what schools/ specialized training programs are available after A school? For example I’ve heard about the navy swat team (srt) but can’t find any info on what someone would have to do to join them and it sounds like something I’d really like to do. Really hope you can shed some more light on the MA rate because that’s the rate I’d like to sign up with. Hope to hear back from you soon. Dan from Chicago.
I got deployed/Mob’d there for the SW border mission an I had the time of my life in San Diego with the army an got to see the sights got to see the midway the USS Iowa I got to see the Abraham Lincoln and the Carl Vinson
Hey man I'm recently found your channel I like it. Provides a lot of info. I had a question how do you stay in shape and eat right with you're demanding job in the Navy? I'm just interested in know maybe you could make a video about it. I've people say well you have to get 8 hours of sleep to build muscle and recover... I've also heard things like if you're not eating every three hours then your not efficiently losing fat. My job is pretty long in hours and I struggle in time management as well. I just wanted to know how you do it.
Hi Alex! I wanted to be a Mc but I was wondering if you could go more in depth of your job, and duties, how long do you have to be in for? Can you choose where you get deployed?
Yes it would have actually. I love creating videos but I'm not sure if it would be fun anymore if someone like MADE me do it. That's why I haven't considered re-rating
Austen, Hello! My question is; I'm a Navy AO Veteran, and I would love to re-enlist but I'm 43, would it be wise to re-enlist as an MA for Navy Reserve?
Hey man I just subscribed to you and I really want to join the military, my first choice was the coast guard but there was compilation but then I choice the navy but the army keep hampering me about joining them, what should I do?
Question about Full Time Support FTS. I know i'll be working full time but for the reserves and that's fine with me. But will I miss out on traveling and all the Navy fun I hear about? My rate is Yeoman btw.
Hey man I’m new to you’re channel I’m currently getting my diploma I want to be a MAA I have brothers that are in the navy and I want to go but I’m kinda nervous because I don’t know anything about it or what to expect and one question is what do you have to score in order to seal that job ? And I am a dropout but I did go back to get my diploma so I’m not book smart any suggestions or books to help me ?
+Patrick Rainbolt we have a division of Sea Cadets here in Seal Beach! Although I don’t know much about them, I imagine they learn some military aspects as well as cunningly service and other team building excercises. I bet this would help ease them into the military lifestyle. Hope this helped!
Quick question, I am wanting to join the navy at the age of 36 as a MA with E5 rank. Using my background experience in law enforcement. My son is 11 yrs old and doesn’t want me to join. Any programs and living experience out there for family especially for kids/teens. Can you do a video for the families
hmm im not sure of the specifics but I would talk to a recruiter! I knew a guy that went in at 39 and due to his law enforcement experience, they advanced him to MA1. He works in SAPD in Texas and is in the reserves
Austen, great channel. Sounds like haven't had any shipboard time yet. I did almost 4 years aboard USS Saratoa CV-60. Too much time at sea. Do you think sea duty might change your perspective of the Navy? Shore duty is like being a sand crab.
What All can you do as an MA I’m very highly considering signing for it in 2 days and I’d like to know more before I make that big decision, I don’t wanna be an Id checker.
you can do Harbor Patrol, Base Security, Personnel Protection Detail, Coastal Rivron Squadron, Coastal Rivron Group, Brig Duty, Shipboard Security, Squadron Security. But the reality of it is, you will probably have to scan IDs at least for a few months at your first duty station. Just depends on how hard you're willing to work to get out of it. Hope this helped!
Austen Alexander it definitely did, if you could make a video describing all of these or figure out a way to include it another video that’d be really cool for all the confused wanna-be MAs like me. You’ve got a great channel going and I’m sure you’ll reach 10k by December.
Thank you for your service. One thing you said struck me was that the Military is a great option if you are not sure what you may want to do in life. It is a great opportunity. Served me well for 20 Yrs and 6 months. Rock on Brother.
very true! Thanks for your service Marco
@@AustenAlexander I agree, I still have time but if really dont know what I'm gonna do in life yet, I know I have the service to fall back on
Hey Guyzzzz. Hope this video was valuable!
What would you recommend to someone with dusy allergy to join navy
Navy (づ￣ ³￣)づ
Austen Alexander thank you for your service, ⚓️🇺🇸 I’m from Guam and I loved it.
I leave for boot April 7 as a MA. Can’t wait for the experience for me and my family. Pray it’s a great one. God bless!
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Hey Austen, just wanted to let you know that you played a part in making my decision to join the NAVY! I just swore in this past Friday at MEPS. Also, I'm part Chamorro (Indigenous people on Guam). My mother told me stories as a kid about how beautiful Two Lover's Point is. Not sure if you were told about the Legend of Two Lover's Point, but it's about forbidden love between two people who tied their hair together and jumped off the cliff. Just a legend, they say, but I'm stoked that you enjoyed your stay there. I haven't been, but I hope that we end up there and I get to experience what you have.
"Shiny objects syndrome" I'm glad there's a name for it lmao
How haven’t you heard that before?
Not counting but approximately 1,754 times😭🤣
That was an accurate number
I’m glad I found your channel when I did! I’m currently a junior in high school and have been stuck between Air Force and Navy. When I found your channel it helped me to determine that Navy would be my choice! I’m still debating on whether I want to be a nurse and go through the officer route or if I want to just enlist and be a corpsman. But thank you for your consistency & for actually taking the time to answer questions thoroughly.
Go the officer route!! It seems a little more rewarding. I appreciate this comment a lot too actually. Thank you Alana 🙏
Austen Alexander thank you, I will definitely consider this and think it through.
Don’t forget about the Coast Guard. But if you really want to go into medicine I’d become an RN first, then be an officer, but probably in the Air Force rather than the navy. The Air Force has the nicest bases and the best living conditions.
Love the consistency of videos & showing them to my sailors!!
Uh oh, gotta step my game up! Thanks IS2 :)
Thanks for these awesome videos. My son graduated June 5, 2020 and preparing to get enlisted in US Navy. He was nominated for the USNA but is going to enlist for the time being. He's so interested in the US Navy. I am sharing your videos with Jim so he knows what to expect. Thank you.
That is great. What job/rate is he considering?
Fellow Alabama native recently moved to pcb for flight school. Great videos!
You got 2 more subscribers sir. Thank you for your service.
Thanks Doug! I appreciate the support
Just signed as MA, leaving for boot November 28th :)
Abbey Blair good luck! I don’t leave till jan 2. MA as well
What’s the rate for leaving to boot camp? Is it when you wanna go? Or they have available days? Enlighten me please.
It is when they have room for you. I stayed in DEP for a long time. Other people just say "give me a rate that lets me leave the soonest"
This is exciting!! Good luck and let me know how it goes after boot!
FutureSailor AJ I leave Jan 2nd MA as well brother !
lmfaooo “ i dont have a tinder, a FARMERS ONLY, a zoosk” 😂😂😂😂
Yup San Diego is beautiful! Spent my time there at MCRD ! LOL!
I was in the navy forty years ago as a QM2/SS then was also an AB in the merchant marine for eight years. I enjoyed your video which reminded me of how hysterically funny sailors are. I was going to get an anchor tattoo in Newport, Rhode Island one time when I was getting drunk with an officer buddy of mine, since I was an OCS dropout but decided to not get tattooed because I wanted to save my money for drinking! Even then, in 1980 a simple tattoo was $75 which back then bought a lot of drinks since a draft beer was maybe fifty cents. If I had to do the navy again I’d just be a cook. Being the cook on a merchant ship is the best job on the ship and then when you make chief steward in the merchant marine you’re the supply officer but you still have to cook eggs to order for breakfast. I would also like to point out that yeoman is a good rate for anyone who already knows how to type. I was totally allergic to rates that wanted five or six years active duty though such as nuclear machinist mate, electronics technician, air traffic controller, or CTI language interpreter.
Man, bro you got some good content. Thanks for the transparent videos and your service.👌🇺🇸💥
A family friend is a mp in the army and I think some other stuff he loves it. Tho some postings are tough hes currently in the middle east working security at embassy for 4 years
Marines are the only ones who guard embassies they're called MSGs.
No dawg: everyone gets Norfolk and Japan. You have to fight for San Diego orders.
Shieet I got Hawaii most of my A school class got San Diego
Austen you are the man. Keep it up fam.
Time Management 💯
Thanks for the super detailed response brother. Just like you said, the best way to get good at something is to keep working on it. #neverquit
I appreciate it!
Shiny object sydrome... haha!! I love that term, gonna start using that. 😊
I knew i wanted to join some type of branch ,😂, the blue uniforms is really what really pulled me towards navy lovee the color blue
haha same! But we are in the green working uniforms now which i love even more!
The color of your clothes has nothing to do with your future or career what the hell
Avery Bowser I know right lol
Nice video!!! I’m going to boot camp in November. Coming into the Navy as an MA!
awesome!! Keep me updated with your journey!
How was your boot experience? Did you get into the MA rate?
My boot experience was easy lol and yes I became an MA. Love my job for the most part.
I was stationed in San Diego in '64 at RTC.
Hey austen alexander I am adisabled guy from uk I am dean u show us how too exercise when ur in or out off navy hope ur ok mate
Like your question n answers time. Love it
Always have good advice . Hoping to be an HT if all goes well with them recruiters
good luck!
Thank you for this! I am a senior in high school and I'm currently going through the process of joining.
And thank you for your service!
Awesome!! Keep me updated on how it goes and what rate you choose.
Just described more about the Navy Boot camp, am going there in next January...I am good with running, swimming, push up, curl up....
Vlogs legit remind me of TmarTn’s, except you’re in the Navy lol
i hope i get that many subscribers! haha
I joined in 1996. Had 6 months of avionics school. Never so much as touched a multimeter. Got to my sqardron wearing an AT rate patch. I washed airplanes, cleaned heads, and worked in the galley with the dummies who didn't go to school. I would not recommend.
Amazing Video,
So professional !!
You are the Best !
Best Regards !
Bro I love your videos been watching em for a long while now !!
Nice vid man. I’ve been thinking about which branch I would like to join and the navy right now is my first option. Glad you enjoyed coming to Guam, I’m from and still living on Guam. But anyways your video really helps and I just found a new subscriber 👌🏻 thank you for your service 👍🏻
The Navy is the way! I appreciate it alot. Glad to have you!!
i need to hear about that ncis billet !!! also road to 10k!!
I will make a video on it soon!! and YESSS!!!😀
To many guys go to bar get drunk and r broke in 3 days don't be that guy no lie. U will see this if u go to the fleet
I agree with all of this stuff especially this one haha
Seeing this place always reminds me of comic con.
Great video! Keep it up fam!
Appreciate it!
Great video. I’m hoping to join the navy soon and I was wondering if you could make a more in-depth video of all the different things you can do/ specialize in as an MA. Like what schools/ specialized training programs are available after A school? For example I’ve heard about the navy swat team (srt) but can’t find any info on what someone would have to do to join them and it sounds like something I’d really like to do. Really hope you can shed some more light on the MA rate because that’s the rate I’d like to sign up with. Hope to hear back from you soon.
Dan from Chicago.
Yes I will do that soon!! I am making a huge list of videos to make 💪🏼
My city ! 🙌🏼🔥 that south east San Diego
Good job
Subscribed, plus I'm planning on joining the navy
good to have you here!
Thank you sir. Im enjoying your videos. I'm excited and nervous about signing up for the Navy lol.
I got a 53 on my asvab and got a stupid job like BM in the navy
Cedric The Footballer BM is the best rate in the navy
@@DAR-ew6xc
HM is the best rate
You can cross-rate. I was a LS & we had a lot of BMs cross-rate to LS.
Your videos are Awesome. I am looking forward to becoming a Navy Wife 💏 in the future.
God bless you for the work you do.🇺🇸🙏⚓🚤
great video.....
I got deployed/Mob’d there for the SW border mission an I had the time of my life in San Diego with the army an got to see the sights got to see the midway the USS Iowa I got to see the Abraham Lincoln and the Carl Vinson
Roll Tide! 🐘 Highly considering the Navy
Hey man I'm recently found your channel I like it. Provides a lot of info. I had a question how do you stay in shape and eat right with you're demanding job in the Navy? I'm just interested in know maybe you could make a video about it. I've people say well you have to get 8 hours of sleep to build muscle and recover... I've also heard things like if you're not eating every three hours then your not efficiently losing fat. My job is pretty long in hours and I struggle in time management as well. I just wanted to know how you do it.
Awesome!🇺🇸🙏😎
New subscriber, my son is Marine Corps Officer....
Hi Alex! I wanted to be a Mc but I was wondering if you could go more in depth of your job, and duties, how long do you have to be in for? Can you choose where you get deployed?
I enlisted to get the hell out of Dodge believe it or not thereare some good people
Hey Austin, love the vids. Is the blue special juice like the blue special pill?
I would love to join the Navy but i want to be physically prepared so how do you get into the gym and protein shakes and things of that nature?
calebbobo if you have Instagram you can go on @Americasnavy and they have a weekly workout regime for people heading to boot camp
What about an MC? Since you like to make videos would MC have interested you?
Yes it would have actually. I love creating videos but I'm not sure if it would be fun anymore if someone like MADE me do it. That's why I haven't considered re-rating
VBSS Can Be voluntarily joined by any sailor rate. I want to be shore patrol MA with VBSS
How long you going to be in the navy.
Austen, Hello! My question is; I'm a Navy AO Veteran, and I would love to re-enlist but I'm 43, would it be wise to re-enlist as an MA for Navy Reserve?
I’ll ask my recruiter
Any information about EN duty stations ? and info on shore duty
They don't call them 'navy brats' for nothing. Just scored a solid 8 on the child abuse ace test. If not for wording 10 out of 10. Go Navy right?
Im so confused at the comment......haha
What about being a corpsman with a dwi on record??
Hmmm 🤔 I think I want to join the Air Force.
That may be ok but you might hate being stationed at isolated locations.
Damien Palladino lol whatever makes me the money😭.
Hey man I just subscribed to you and I really want to join the military, my first choice was the coast guard but there was compilation but then I choice the navy but the army keep hampering me about joining them, what should I do?
don't let ANYONE persuade you on what do. It's really up to you...there are good and bads to each side but go with what you want to do.
Wonder about reserve...I have so many questions but I'm not trusting a recruiter completely lol
I’m planning a reserve vs Active video
Austen, do you know the difference between the terms "RATE" and "RATING"?
oh no! the boot camp preparation link is error found
Question about Full Time Support FTS. I know i'll be working full time but for the reserves and that's fine with me. But will I miss out on traveling and all the Navy fun I hear about? My rate is Yeoman btw.
Hey man, I’m OSVET going MA2 hoping for Bahrain. How long is the posting to Bahrain?
After boot camp they give you your phone back right?
What kind of jobs can you have with no security clearance can you be a master at arms?
+Derek Ketchum no you can’t
Damn
Dude. Guam. Asu Smokehouse BBQ !
How old were you when you joined and what is the age limit for joining?
Is it still good idea to join at 29 years old ?
Hey man I’m new to you’re channel I’m currently getting my diploma I want to be a MAA I have brothers that are in the navy and I want to go but I’m kinda nervous because I don’t know anything about it or what to expect and one question is what do you have to score in order to seal that job ? And I am a dropout but I did go back to get my diploma so I’m not book smart any suggestions or books to help me ?
hey Gabe. Yes "ASVAB for Dummies" on amazon is what i used back in the day. I believe it's around $10
How to make yoir ability skill and to be ne good. Good lucky.
What do you think about the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC)? Do you know how much it help or hinders new recruits at Boot Camp?
+Patrick Rainbolt we have a division of Sea Cadets here in Seal Beach! Although I don’t know much about them, I imagine they learn some military aspects as well as cunningly service and other team building excercises. I bet this would help ease them into the military lifestyle. Hope this helped!
Sea Cadet experience can help you make rank in the Navy!
What's the MA work schedule like? 12's time days a week?
Did you go to gab-gab beach on Guam
LOL Austen said 10,000 subscriber's
Quick question, I am wanting to join the navy at the age of 36 as a MA with E5 rank. Using my background experience in law enforcement. My son is 11 yrs old and doesn’t want me to join. Any programs and living experience out there for family especially for kids/teens. Can you do a video for the families
hmm im not sure of the specifics but I would talk to a recruiter! I knew a guy that went in at 39 and due to his law enforcement experience, they advanced him to MA1. He works in SAPD in Texas and is in the reserves
Nick Danner age limit 40
You should check out full time reserves
So when he does snap is it suicided murder or both with his family
Did you originally sign as a diver since you were an 800 division? Also, NSU/dress uniform video?
Yes i did. and I will do that when I have an inspection hahaha
I live in Anaheim hope to talk to you
AnthonyTran00 00 Ayy me too lol I’m really considering the Navy or the Marines but idk tbh
Any way you can interview an EM
they are scarce here but I will try
Like your youtube video
Thank you
What's your opinion on BM's
I'm 16 not sure what branch I wanna go into yet but my biggest thing is I'm like never motivated and I dont know why
Perhaps Thinking inward will give you insight on what you don't want.
Austen you are looking very handsome man
When going into Master at arms do you get to pick what job you want to do?
Jakob Flanagan you get to pick orders depending on your place in your class, but most of the time it’s gate duty
DAR1776 thank you
Is that near Miramar ?
I’m waiting for a waiver rn for a dwi trying to go army if they don’t except I’m thinking navy?? Any advice
Austen, great channel. Sounds like haven't had any shipboard time yet. I did almost 4 years aboard USS Saratoa CV-60. Too much time at sea. Do you think sea duty might change your perspective of the Navy? Shore duty is like being a sand crab.
whats your thoughts on Gse?
Hmm I don’t really know too much about them... wish I could help
What All can you do as an MA I’m very highly considering signing for it in 2 days and I’d like to know more before I make that big decision, I don’t wanna be an Id checker.
And when I say what can you do I’m asking about c schools and specializations
you can do Harbor Patrol, Base Security, Personnel Protection Detail, Coastal Rivron Squadron, Coastal Rivron Group, Brig Duty, Shipboard Security, Squadron Security. But the reality of it is, you will probably have to scan IDs at least for a few months at your first duty station. Just depends on how hard you're willing to work to get out of it. Hope this helped!
Austen Alexander it definitely did, if you could make a video describing all of these or figure out a way to include it another video that’d be really cool for all the confused wanna-be MAs like me. You’ve got a great channel going and I’m sure you’ll reach 10k by December.
I will do this soon!
What type of watch do you have?
Could you cover single parents enlisting?
Do you have a Fitbit account
Have you ever work with any NCIS personal?
+James Pierre-lys yes! On the ship a lot. And many NCIS active shooter trainings
Eventually I would like to be part of NCIS. I studied criminal justice/crime scene investigation.
How do you feel about PRP?
I have only heard negatives about PRP to be honest....but I don't like the thought of standing watch such long hours haha are you up for orders?
Austen Alexander yeah I am, I’m trying to pick best for me and my husband. Anything you would recommend for me to be with him more?
Don't do it.
👍👍
Those recruiters can be really pushy especially when theyre working inside of high schools! We had to tell our 4 boys "dont even talk to those people"