5 Reasons Why The Army Reserves/National Guard Is For You! | Joining The Army (2022)
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- Опубликовано: 22 мар 2020
- Still up in the air about why you should join the Army Reserves or National Guard? Then this video is for you! I'm going to go over the Top 5 Reasons Why The Army Reserves/National Guard Is For You in my personal opinion! Besides the benefits and experiences both offer, there are plenty of reasons why this could potentially be one of your best decisions. I did 4 years Active Duty, and recently switched to the Reserves and I can honestly say I'm happier than ever!
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Thank u for ur service
Active duty most likely
Nate P nice, how come?
Ben Allen I want to see combat. I feel like active duty is the best way to see that. (I plan on going 11b)
Can you post Georgia Varoucha's email address?
I did 6 years national guard- 11-bravo. Got recalled/ deployed to germany with 3rd ID. I definitely favor NG. I was able to graduate from college- Free, and work while serving
Active duty not being homeless anymore.
I bet you see a big difference in life style
I totally get it when you say “feeling of belonging” and that you missed the people, the military mindset and the day to day stuff...
I miss the whole “Deployment Package” too. The simplicity of having a daily battle rhythm, the camaraderie gained through shared turmoil, the ease of catching a meal at the DFAC and definitely the paychecks too!!
After 8 years of “embracing the suck” as a private contractor, I got out 2 years ago.
When I was in theater, all I wanted was to come home and now that I’m home, all I want is to get back there.
Civilian world sucks!
Sajith Weeratunga i feel that brotha, all we can do is make the best of the situation and find new things to make us smile and push forward! 🔥
Thank you Ben Allen, this video has actually really cleared up my thoughts on joining the military
Glad it helped!
Good content. I joined at 17 because I had no idea what to do with my life. I needed a focus and I knew that the Army Reserves would give me the organizational skills and know how to accomplish almost anything. I also knew it looked amazing on your resume and could boost your chances of getting a job.
How is it?
@@Von2Fye I don’t know anymore. I left in 2001, right when they changed the slogan from, “Be All That You Can Be” to “Army of One”. I hear it’s different now. Basic is different, how they treat the soldiers is different, and what you can do is different. I’m glad I got the experience and wish I had been the type to stay for all 20 years.
You are probably the best military RUclipsr out there by watching you I got absolutely all the information I need to join.
Love this Sir..your experience is very benefit for take a best opinion and your recommend is well said..Stay Safe and thank you for to share this
Joining the Reserves or National Guard is a GREAT thing to do, no doubt! You are spot on there with everything you said. Army....not so sure about?? I'd go with the Air Force Reserves / NG or Cost Guard Reserves if I had my druthers.
Thank you for this bro, you really provided one of the best info I've seen
Thank you for watching!
Got out as an E5 MEB 4.5 years AD I def miss being in. For all who want to serve, it’s what you make it!!!! We have a ton of opportunities and benefits. Some of which will last a lifetime, develop and maintain good relations with you supervisors/commanders and everyone to your left and right. I would personally go Active Duty, we have a ton of Jobs (MOS) choose wisely and don’t rush. I would suggest you do something that you can truly carry over in to the civilian world i.e. Medical, Cyber, Intelligence ect ect. I’m getting a very good percentage receiving a monthly check for the rest of my life, with many other benefits like the GI BILL. Keep your head low and be a team player, the years go by fast, with or without you so make your time worth it!!! I’ve seen a lot of good people mess up and leave with nothing.
Make a video on going to school while in the national guard
That a good one
Hahahhahha you’ll finish college in 5 or 6 years, not 4.
Juan Rodriguez you mean while in active ?
@@haydenbiniecki3208 I mean you can get activated or deploy. Pushing your graduation a year or two later. It is up to the commander to keep you home if your in school there is no guarantee.
That's with any branch and most people don't get their degree in 4 years. If you have to work full time to pay for school cuts in to classes and study time. Also, probably using student loans. So you can get your degree in 4 years, but spend the next 10+ years paying student loans. The National Guard covers the full cost of any state or public college. In Texas you can get up to $13,000 per year for college between state and federal ta. The reserves just get the $16,000 for that 4 years ($4,000 per year). Let's say you get deployed, you get tax free money. Meaning you may push school back a year, but your probably coming back with 20k-30k in the bank.
Very informative thank you!! I was looking into coast guard as helicopter pilot, but I’m looking into reserve and guard as well.
I got some exciting news for you I swore into the Army Reserves two days ago as a 92G Culinary Specialist. After a many years of processing to Pass MEPS plus failing the duck walk and rolling off your knees last year. I finally made it passed MEPS as of 09/16/2021.
You're really appreciative of your subs. Respect.
Thank you so much!
I’m need to get caught up on your videos! It’s so hard when you post so much 😂 But keep it up!
Destinee K I will lol I’m cranking em out! 💯
I just swore into the NG last month. I ship August 10th to Ft. Leonard wood as a 74D and I'm so excited but nervous because I haven't even been to my first drill yet because of the virus. I don't know what to expect and I wish I could talk to people who relate to me in some way.
Did you make it Queen?
Very Informative Thanks
Did 10yrs in the reserves in Minnesota and Wisconsin 2years the got out I loved and I miss wearing the uniform BEST DECISION I made I used the GI BILL to go to truck driving school good times 👍👍👍
Ben Allen, the guard Education benefits depend on the state. Some states give you 100% in state tuition once finished with AIT/OSUT. Plus you get the Montgomery bill/kicker in your bank account every month
Thanks for the info bro!
so if i enlist in guard then once i go through bct and ait they will cover tuition while i serve or will they cover tuition after contract is over ?
Really deciding on going I wanna challenge myself and also benefits seem what I’m looking for
Thank you friend
Went 35F in the Reserves, graduate AIT in a week. Don’t regret it one bit!
You can attend/observe units prior to enlisting. talk to the troops that are actually doing things
My brother joined the marines and at first I didn't really know why. He shipped out to basic training today.
But now I kind of understand. Both me and him have no direction in life and have absolutely no idea what to do for a career.
With the army reserves you get education opportunities right out of basic training for civilian jobs and trades which seems like a great start.
You seem like a future commander of a future battle the USA will be in, salute to you general Allen!
Thanks!
so i can do almost anything else i want outside of the national gaurd when its not the weekends.
Going in tomorrow to speak with a recruiter. Thinking of following in your footsteps and going 68W.
Hell yeah!
I swore in Monday 20200406 Army National Guard now in RSP shipping to Benning Aug 4 MOS 11B. So happy about the decision. Thanks for all you do and the advice you give.
Is it 22 weeks still?
Man Gi chang Yes
No prior service, 27, enlisted mid August as Army National Guard, do not ship out til March 30th 2021 to Fort Leonard Wood. My MOS is 35F as an E-4 w college for 3 year contract. No regrets and down the line after my 3 year to hopefully transition to AGR or at least re-sign for long as possible. Excited and pumped! Longer and more thorough process the older you are with jobs, credit, residences, and history but smooth if you had no issues in general or flags. I'll see how my first RSP is this weekend so motivated! God Bless🇺🇸
Did college get you ranked up to E-4m
@@ghostofmytribe3706 Yes! Make sure you send in your official college transcripts to your recruiter
Just got sworn in Yesterday and leaving for basic in February
Seen you last name on your right shoulder and automatically subscribed😂 just cuz I’m Alvarado my self 🤙🏾
Hey Man- Great video. What do you think about Army national guard ROTC -vs- Army ROTC in college?
Just got out was 11B thinking of going reserves gotta switch MOS tho still thinking
Do you have a video on the difference of the national guard and army reserves ? And can you work close to home with either of those ?
I joined the national guard as 91b I'm currently doing the split op training. I'm most excited to see where I go in my military career I have a lot a military schools I want to go to the one I'm most excited about going to is air assault school
That’s great man! Keep up the hard work!
@@TheBenAllen. thank you your videos are great I hope you keep them going
Im getting in shape for the national guard thanks for the info!!
National Guard 11B
Shipping to Ft. Benning Aug.4
I was wondering if you had any information of what it is like to be an officer in the reserves or guard?
I did one enlistment in the Reserve. I’m in the IRR now considering my options.
I’ve been in Active duty, you just have more stories. I’m doing The Reserve now.
Hi Ben! I like ur video, always provides good info in the Army! I hope you will release a video about what’s mos could be transfer to civilian life. Additionally, do you know about Nursing program that is related in the Army, I heard that we can be an Officer after finishing that program.
Thank You
Phong Đặng i will definitely bring those videos! And I don’t know anything about the nursing program!
ROTC or candidate officer school or academy
Please make an in depth video on the quality of healthcare in comparison to a civilian healthcare provider. Is it cheaper? Does it have better coverage ?
Hey can you do a video for infantry for the national guard or the reserves
I’m a civilian and don’t understand the EMT, AIT abbreviations this guy is using. Can someone help me understanding those terms?
what if you're trying to become a doctor?Army or national?
Please make an MOS video for 12T Technical Engineer
@BenAllen what are the Top 5 Reasons a Soldier does not want to continue their service who are currently in the IRR.
I can’t believe hundreds if not thousands turn down crazy bonuses to do a part time job.
Thanks! I recently got recruited to national guard and I’m taking the ASVAB tomorrow. Before this, I didn’t know anything about the military, active duty, reserve, different branches, MOS, etc.
I just graduated from high school less than a month ago and I wish to take advantage of this opportunity to help me pay for college. My recruiter said that I can still go to school full time while working part-time (2 days a month and 2 weeks in the summer).
Can you help me decide what MOS I should pick when I sign my contract? I’m majoring in Mechanical engineering preferably Aerospace engineering.
Aviation maintenance would be a good start. Helicopter Pilot Training is available
I’ve been seriously considering joining. Then I go to the store today and see a brochure for serving in the National Guard. If this isn’t a sign, I don’t know what it is
did you end up enlisting?
@@musclecarsdaily3020 no he did not
Is it possible to know more about the 25m (multimedia illustrator). Information on it is scarce.
I'm leaving for Fort Jackson South Carolina today 91B National Guard
I joined the NG as a 68W, I'm in the RSP program rn waiting to ship out, I also took an EMT course which I finished last January but I don't know if I should start working as a basic or take the tests and be a full paramedic, any advice?
I would say do whatever you feel is gunna better you more in the long run!
What jobs do you think would translate to law enforcement? I always wanted to become a police officer and join swat .
I was 19 when I went to BCT
Can I both train in firefighter and vehicle maintenance MOS during my 6 year contract?
I'm a 92y I just graduated at ait my instructor there told me I won't be doing my job at all because I'm reseve is that true also what do I need to bring to my first drill?
Hey man, I’ve gotten a lot of info from your vids but I have a question I don’t think anyone has said or has been talking about. Let’s say I get 107 on my asvab on a certain area and I get let say 38B Civilian Affairs. I get into basic and AIT, but I fail AIT or something of that sort. I’ve heard that if you fail and can’t do your MOS you get put in where the army need to “fill the spots for their need”. Is that true? If it is, will That person be able to choose what other MOS they can do or will they choose for me? And... will my asvab score be able to help get a MOS that won’t be something that person wouldn’t like to have?
They usually just have shitty MOS to choose from and sometime they might just pick for you
Hows it coming from active duty?
And what if you don’t report to national guard after etsing from army
You know what certification you can get from 91b and in civilian how much can you make with the certification i just got to 91b AIT
I was going to go in as active 11x but im working out to be 31b in the reserves.
Do you pick a mos as a NG? I don’t know anything, and would like 2 kno more. I deff have a feeling of not belonging and I’m not worried about the training
Really considering reserves after I leave AD. I want more freedom again, but with some benefits!
I'm a pharmacist but my AMEDD recruiter just told me there won't be a mission for my AOC (67E) this upcoming fiscal year so I thought I'd just enlist as a Pharmacy Specialist (68Q), which would mean I'd have to enlist vs go in as an officer. Do you know any 68Q personnel and, if so, what is their experience?
BeST MOS transfers please ! Need more info. Subscribed , thanks :))
What’s the age limit, 39 40? Also, what if you have a mortgage can you defer while you are away? I’ve always wondered! Could not find any information on this online… thanks all
Aye bro so I just got off active orders I got chartered (honorably) my recruiter says I can re enlist as reserve after 6 months. But will reserve prioritize your college, full time job?
Can you move to a different state while in the reserves
What if you join army reserve and you felt like you made a mistake and want to go active after AIT? In 2023 is that possible?
Can anyone point me to that MOS transfer video??
A big problem I'm facing with the military is the difference in recruiters. I'm not sure if the National Guard is really right for me yet but the only recruiter who has openly reached out to me is a national guard recruiter. He was very nice and I appreciated his willingness to engage with me, but he was pressuring me into going to MEPS 2 weeks from now and this is the first time I've met with him. I've reached out to an Air Force recruiter before and he didn't even want to talk to me. I don't want to let down my recruiter, but I just have that suspicion that maybe active duty would be better for me. Tough decision.
Same exact scenario for me right now!! Any update on what you ended up doing??
🇺🇸💪Thank you
Random question but what's the longest size you can grow your hair? Does it have to be buzzed cut all throughout my service?
Hi ! How can I take the asvab test if I live in Europe ?
I'm really thinking of joining Army Reserve. I thought about the Army a lot when I was younger and single, but now as a married, 26 year old with a civilian job I enjoy, I think it's the best fit for me.
I'm most interested in 46S, but it seems like that's 36 weeks of basic and AIT away from work. I'm worried about keeping my job and having enough money monthly for me and my wife.
I have a bachelors degree and I've worked in Media and Communications for about 2 years. Any possibility for a fast track?
You could try going in as a SPC on the enlisted side or an Officer
I thought you ''couldn't be fired'' for service-related commitments? Is that still the case? Does it only apply to deployments? Or is it an unwritten rule to be let go for other reasons?
If you have any PLC hours I think it should at least cover while getting paid also plan a year ahead..Sue your boss if they don't help you because you are serving our country and the least they can do for an exceptional employee is let him come back after Boot Camp
I’m meeting with a recruiter from every branch this week. The main thing holding me back is how often id see my Girlfriend, we were going to move in this summer but 4 years is a long time. So considering reserves or national guard
Are u leaning more towards reserve or guard just wondering?
Im in the same exact boat as him except im also in college. Definitely leaning towards reserves
@@voltrix9988 guard has way better benefits for college
Shipping out April 6th, Fort Jackson
Mos25q
What's the Promotion system in the army reserves? please and thank you
Pretty much the same as active
I’m doing NG for college. If I join active duty does my years in national guard count?
So I have a 2 year contract, how will it go if I am trying to go national guard or reserve?
We’re you able to keep your rank as E5 when you switched? I want to start school full time and at that time it will be just over 6 years in active for me.
Yup
🐐😤
Alex Blevins thanks bro! 💯
What i.m looking for joining the military is to do something higher than me
hey so im active duty does ur rank and time in service transfer over?
You must be from west Texas mentioning oil field and security guard services
What the bonus of rejoining the military after getting out
What MOS would you recommend?
Last year I was thinking enlisting active duty. Hmmmm but maybe ill keep my job and join the reserves / national guard?
Not enough detail on life insurance.
What about if you're no longer in, and you die ?
What if you die outside of army after serving?
I’m leaving for basic on Nov 9th for Army reserves. I’m going into 91B and I have it in my contract that they will pay $30k for student loan repayments which is awesome because I only owe $20k
How often do you do more then 2 days a weekend i heard sometimes it can be as many as 4-5 days
I’ve only done 2 so far
So i’m about 1 year away from finishing my active duty contract, thinking about going ng, can i pick where i want to be stationed or do i need to be a resident first?
Usually they put you somewhere close to where you live
If your in the national gaurd can you request to go to another state if there national guard is being activated?
Not to sure actually
A ALLEN witch would be better for national guard 3 years or 6
Hey Sgt, do you know if reservists are issued TA 50 in OCP or ACU camouflage when the soldier gets to their first reserve unit?
It’s a mix
@@TheBenAllen. Of both patterns? Or are ocp patterns only given as RFI for a deployment/rotation?
I really want to join the reserves but i don't know witch one to join. Witch one would be the best. To join
Right know I am 17 and about to be 18
I'm joining army national guard, and for me, it's givin me a purpose. I'm headed to basic in two weeks, and i've never felt more alive, i have a future, a direction to go in, i'll have a nice chunk of cash when i get out & a really good reference on my resume, I dont know what i'll have to go through, i've only heard the trials and tribulations from others, but I feel the need to be strong through it, for the sake of everyone who got me this far, for the support from my friends, and for my family who believes in me. It's given me an opportunity & motivation i havn't found anywhere else.
Looking good in that 👌 uniform sgt .
drew nielson thanks bro!
Im going to the guard im 20