wow its so cool to see what your job is like. Im so glad that other soldier was so relaxec about your youtube channel. It was so sweet to see you with your puppies they missed you so much. I think its great you get your laundry and stuff put up right away it really smart.
I enjoyed watching your video. I joined the NG when I was in college and choose 21K as a plumber. My plan was to earn my degree for free using the NJ Guard tuition waiver and go to OCS when I got my degree. Well I graduated and was set to go to OCS. I had my report date. However, in 2008 my unit got orders to deploy to Iraq and my orders were canceled. I wanted to go on deployment anyway. I wanted to earn my “combat patch” and earn veteran status for federal civil service jobs so I went on deployment from 2008 until 2009. I then planed to go to OCS when I got back from deployment. Well two weeks after I got back from deployment while on terminal leave from active duty I got into a motor vehicle accident and damaged the vertebrae in my neck. So, this caused me to put off OCS for another year. Then in 2011 I got orders for OCS. A few weeks prior, I went to my civilian primary care doctor who did bloodwork and he discovered I had leukemia. This caused me to miss OCS again. I recovered from the leukemia and chemotherapy. In 2012, my unit deployed to Afghanistan and I went on deployment. During this deployment I got a Purple Heart and earned the Combat Action Badge. Also, while on deployment I fell into a severe depression and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After my deployment I was med boarded and medically retired from the military. I now get 100 percent VA disability compensation (over 4k a month tax free) and have tricare for myself and my family. I used my federal veterans preference to get a federal job as a civilian contracting officer with the Defense Logistics Agency which is part of the DOD and am a GS-11 now. My boss is an Air Force Colonel. I regret not becoming an officer in the Army everyday. My younger sister wanted to enlist in the Air Force out of high school. I convinced her to go to college and do an ROTC program. She just made Captain.
Aww the girls were so happy to see you. I really enjoyed watching this. I always tend to forget something at the hotel almost every time. That final check is always a must. Thanks for bringing us along and showing us a day in your life and thank you for your service 🥰❤️
Loved seeing a day in your life! Congrats on finishing training! 👏 🎉 I don't know why, but I envision all military training as people doing push-ups and scaling high walls, 😬 so I'm really grateful for a realistic day in the life from a different section of the military than what is portrayed in most movies (probably where I got that former image from) so that I can broaden my perspective. I do the same thing of leaving the bed nice at the hotel 😁 I love how happy your girls are to see you when you come home! I know they missed you 🥰
Haha that is so funny because a lot of people think that. It’s totally ok though. You don’t know what you don’t know. But during garrison time, yes there are those branches that train often, in the field often (mostly the infantry, field artillery etc). But we as support branches, we do a lot of office work or “behind the scenes” training, ensuring Soldiers and our units are ready for deployments. It’s not like the movies whatsoever, but it’s still important work haha 😂 I appreciate your interest! And yes my girls are my world. I love them so much 🥰🥰
Here watching 💛 I can't believe you're so far away from your unit when I was in the reserve my unit was only one hour away But I had a ton of buddies that would come in from really far cities and have to stay in Lodging
Haha I know right. But I moved to this unit because it was literally the closest unit to my HOR with an open CPT 42B position. And I’m up for promotion this year. So I got in the slot so I can be eligible to promote to CPT soon lol. Had to do what I had to do 🤣💪🏾
Hahah literally one of the civilians came in and said “oh look at you with your setup” and that was when I had to explain what I was doing hahah. I was so knee deep in work, when he came in, I actually forgot I was recording until he mentioned it 😂 was so embarrassed lol
@@Howze_Homemaking_Lifestyle I am commissioning through ROTC; I will be doing the leadership training in the summer of 2024 and swearing in right after that because it will be my junior year. I am currently a sophomore but will be a junior by the end of the spring of 2024. That's when I will ship for the expedited training, and I am allowed to swear in right in my junior year. I just want to know, because I am debating going full-time instead of the reserves, What are the chances of getting the job I want? So how did you go about getting your job and did you get what you wanted? I know you get to pick three and like 30 after that. Ok so I am not too picky, but I want to avoid anything combat arms! I am 30 years old and want to make a career out of the army. Not to mention I use to live out of my car and worked in restaurants as a line cook. That's why when you mentioned being a waitress, I could relate!
@@lil_grogu89abuelo59 So I also commissioned through the ROTC program at my college back in 2018. I was a 3-year scholarship cadet and contracted in 2015. So the way it went for me being USAR, our PMS held a little branching day get together for all the MSIVs, where she gave us a scroll with what we branched and component we received. I wanted to be in the USAR, which, as you probably know, USAR and ARNG is not as competitive as AC. Also, with the choices of branch, my top choice was MS and then AG and third was QM, I think. I was like you, I wanted far from any combative branch lol. But it's different with the USAR. See, our branch is based on the position of the unit we get into. So even though I wanted MS originally, I couldn't find a Medical Unit with an available slot in the state I wanted to move to - which was Texas. More specifically, San Antonio, Texas (where I live now) And it's also crazy cause JBSA Ft. Sam Houston is the medical base! But there were no available positions open at the time I was looking. So, I was impatient and wanted to get a unit quickly so I could then schedule my BOLC dates right away. So I went with my second branch choice, AG and found a few units with BN S1 positions in Texas on the vacancy report, which my ROTC recruiter (who was also a reservists) helped me with and I was accepted into my first unit here in SATX. So based on the unit and position I was accepted to, that's how I got my branch. But you are not officially "within" that branch or earned the AOC (Area of Concentration for Officers) until you complete BOLC - which you have a total of 40 months from the day you commission to complete in the USAR or ARNG. So in a sense, you could choose and received whatever branch you want for the USAR as long as there is an open position and the unit has a slot for you (i.e. you are not going to be an excess or be over strength on their personnel metrics). Which units are finding it difficult with the go-live of IPPS-A. There's no more double-slotting like before, so be mindful of that. Now for the Active Duty side, that is more difficult/ more competitive. You will get tired of this phrase, but it's all based on the "needs of the Army". And right now, officers are pretty much over strength in almost all supporting branch (i.e. non-combat branches). So you want to ensure you have a high OML score, your GPA is high, and of course your ACFT score is good as well. You need to be a well-rounded Cadet in order to truly get the branch you are competing for if you want to go AC, but even then, you still might not get your top choice. I had a cadet in the year group after me who was a stelar cadet. He crazily wanted IN, but he was shy by a few points on his OML score, so he got another branch he didn't truly want, but it was probably needs of the Army, and he was AC. And during my Advance Camp at Fort Knox in 2017, we had a day where we got to speak with a bunch of members from various branches and they would tell us what each branch intel as an officer and how the career progression of that branch would look for you as you go up in rank. You can also find this information in AR 600-3 or DA PAM 600-3 and map out your career. I truly hope this information helps. Good luck on everything. I'm sure you are going to do great in whatever you choice or receive. But if you have more question, don't hesitate to ask!! :)
Is it worth joining the army? I’m 24 with a degree and I’m currently thinking of joining and go officer route. I’m just curious on the typical day of an officer. I was told that they work long hours. Do you also sign a minimum of 4 year contract? Sorry for the long post. Thank you for your service and god bless!!
Honestly, I would not have accomplished half the things in my life or done the many things or even traveled to the many places I have if it wasn't for the Army. The journey is different for everyone, whether Officer or NCO. You have to make it worthwhile for yourself. I have been in great units and I have been in some really bad ones. Just like the civilian side, you will work with folks you like and folks you don't like. But you still have to be professional. BUT also while taking care of your mental health. That is a big problem in the military as a whole right now. You already having a degree, I definitely recommend you going the officer route by enlisting and going the OCS route, OR if you want a master's degree, you can still do the ROTC route while getting your Master's or enlist and go Green to Gold program. There is also the direct commissioning route, which I don't know a whole lot about outside the medical professionals doing it. Just go talk to a recruiter and they will be able to assist you there. My husband and I both had ROTC scholarships and got our commission during our undergrad. We are both Reservist, though. But I have done a lot of active time through ADOS (active duty orders) and I also just completed my first deployment tour overseas. It is not the same as Regular Army. Total different worlds. As for long hours, I think it really depends on 1. your job/position in your unit and 2. your leadership. Do some more research for yourself and talk to a recruiter to see what is the best option for you and your life. Especially if you already have a degree, I assume you have a good civilian job, which then part-time military might be the best route for you. Or if you want to be full-time HOOAH HOOAH, go active lol. Hope this helps. :)
The girls LOVE their Mom! I enjoyed watching and THANK YOU so much for your service!!!
Thank you so much for your support. ❤️🇺🇸
wow its so cool to see what your job is like. Im so glad that other soldier was so relaxec about your youtube channel. It was so sweet to see you with your puppies they missed you so much. I think its great you get your laundry and stuff put up right away it really smart.
I enjoyed watching your video. I joined the NG when I was in college and choose 21K as a plumber. My plan was to earn my degree for free using the NJ Guard tuition waiver and go to OCS when I got my degree. Well I graduated and was set to go to OCS. I had my report date. However, in 2008 my unit got orders to deploy to Iraq and my orders were canceled. I wanted to go on deployment anyway. I wanted to earn my “combat patch” and earn veteran status for federal civil service jobs so I went on deployment from 2008 until 2009. I then planed to go to OCS when I got back from deployment. Well two weeks after I got back from deployment while on terminal leave from active duty I got into a motor vehicle accident and damaged the vertebrae in my neck. So, this caused me to put off OCS for another year. Then in 2011 I got orders for OCS. A few weeks prior, I went to my civilian primary care doctor who did bloodwork and he discovered I had leukemia. This caused me to miss OCS again. I recovered from the leukemia and chemotherapy. In 2012, my unit deployed to Afghanistan and I went on deployment. During this deployment I got a Purple Heart and earned the Combat Action Badge. Also, while on deployment I fell into a severe depression and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After my deployment I was med boarded and medically retired from the military. I now get 100 percent VA disability compensation (over 4k a month tax free) and have tricare for myself and my family. I used my federal veterans preference to get a federal job as a civilian contracting officer with the Defense Logistics Agency which is part of the DOD and am a GS-11 now. My boss is an Air Force Colonel. I regret not becoming an officer in the Army everyday. My younger sister wanted to enlist in the Air Force out of high school. I convinced her to go to college and do an ROTC program. She just made Captain.
Aww the girls were so happy to see you. I really enjoyed watching this. I always tend to forget something at the hotel almost every time. That final check is always a must. Thanks for bringing us along and showing us a day in your life and thank you for your service 🥰❤️
Thank you girl. I appreciate the support. And yes! They missed their momma! I love my girls! ❤️ I hate leaving them for so long lol
I appreciate you showing your day in the life I want to be a 42B so this was great to see a glimpse into your day!
AWE! Thank you for the support. And good luck on everything. Are you in OCS?, ROTC?
Loved seeing a day in your life! Congrats on finishing training! 👏 🎉 I don't know why, but I envision all military training as people doing push-ups and scaling high walls, 😬 so I'm really grateful for a realistic day in the life from a different section of the military than what is portrayed in most movies (probably where I got that former image from) so that I can broaden my perspective. I do the same thing of leaving the bed nice at the hotel 😁 I love how happy your girls are to see you when you come home! I know they missed you 🥰
Haha that is so funny because a lot of people think that. It’s totally ok though. You don’t know what you don’t know. But during garrison time, yes there are those branches that train often, in the field often (mostly the infantry, field artillery etc). But we as support branches, we do a lot of office work or “behind the scenes” training, ensuring Soldiers and our units are ready for deployments. It’s not like the movies whatsoever, but it’s still important work haha 😂 I appreciate your interest!
And yes my girls are my world. I love them so much 🥰🥰
Here watching 💛 I can't believe you're so far away from your unit when I was in the reserve my unit was only one hour away But I had a ton of buddies that would come in from really far cities and have to stay in Lodging
Haha I know right. But I moved to this unit because it was literally the closest unit to my HOR with an open CPT 42B position. And I’m up for promotion this year. So I got in the slot so I can be eligible to promote to CPT soon lol. Had to do what I had to do 🤣💪🏾
Hey girl, I’m here watching. Recording at work can be interesting. Having to explain to everyone why you have the camera out haha.
Hahah literally one of the civilians came in and said “oh look at you with your setup” and that was when I had to explain what I was doing hahah. I was so knee deep in work, when he came in, I actually forgot I was recording until he mentioned it 😂 was so embarrassed lol
We see you 🤍✨
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So im commissioning next year. Do they give you the job you choose if not how did it work for you? Can I pick where I get stationed?
What’s your commissioning source? ROTC, OCS, green to gold, direct commissioning?
@@Howze_Homemaking_Lifestyle I am commissioning through ROTC; I will be doing the leadership training in the summer of 2024 and swearing in right after that because it will be my junior year. I am currently a sophomore but will be a junior by the end of the spring of 2024. That's when I will ship for the expedited training, and I am allowed to swear in right in my junior year.
I just want to know, because I am debating going full-time instead of the reserves, What are the chances of getting the job I want? So how did you go about getting your job and did you get what you wanted? I know you get to pick three and like 30 after that.
Ok so I am not too picky, but I want to avoid anything combat arms! I am 30 years old and want to make a career out of the army. Not to mention I use to live out of my car and worked in restaurants as a line cook. That's why when you mentioned being a waitress, I could relate!
@@lil_grogu89abuelo59 So I also commissioned through the ROTC program at my college back in 2018. I was a 3-year scholarship cadet and contracted in 2015. So the way it went for me being USAR, our PMS held a little branching day get together for all the MSIVs, where she gave us a scroll with what we branched and component we received. I wanted to be in the USAR, which, as you probably know, USAR and ARNG is not as competitive as AC. Also, with the choices of branch, my top choice was MS and then AG and third was QM, I think. I was like you, I wanted far from any combative branch lol. But it's different with the USAR. See, our branch is based on the position of the unit we get into. So even though I wanted MS originally, I couldn't find a Medical Unit with an available slot in the state I wanted to move to - which was Texas. More specifically, San Antonio, Texas (where I live now) And it's also crazy cause JBSA Ft. Sam Houston is the medical base! But there were no available positions open at the time I was looking. So, I was impatient and wanted to get a unit quickly so I could then schedule my BOLC dates right away. So I went with my second branch choice, AG and found a few units with BN S1 positions in Texas on the vacancy report, which my ROTC recruiter (who was also a reservists) helped me with and I was accepted into my first unit here in SATX. So based on the unit and position I was accepted to, that's how I got my branch. But you are not officially "within" that branch or earned the AOC (Area of Concentration for Officers) until you complete BOLC - which you have a total of 40 months from the day you commission to complete in the USAR or ARNG. So in a sense, you could choose and received whatever branch you want for the USAR as long as there is an open position and the unit has a slot for you (i.e. you are not going to be an excess or be over strength on their personnel metrics). Which units are finding it difficult with the go-live of IPPS-A. There's no more double-slotting like before, so be mindful of that.
Now for the Active Duty side, that is more difficult/ more competitive. You will get tired of this phrase, but it's all based on the "needs of the Army". And right now, officers are pretty much over strength in almost all supporting branch (i.e. non-combat branches). So you want to ensure you have a high OML score, your GPA is high, and of course your ACFT score is good as well. You need to be a well-rounded Cadet in order to truly get the branch you are competing for if you want to go AC, but even then, you still might not get your top choice. I had a cadet in the year group after me who was a stelar cadet. He crazily wanted IN, but he was shy by a few points on his OML score, so he got another branch he didn't truly want, but it was probably needs of the Army, and he was AC.
And during my Advance Camp at Fort Knox in 2017, we had a day where we got to speak with a bunch of members from various branches and they would tell us what each branch intel as an officer and how the career progression of that branch would look for you as you go up in rank. You can also find this information in AR 600-3 or DA PAM 600-3 and map out your career.
I truly hope this information helps. Good luck on everything. I'm sure you are going to do great in whatever you choice or receive. But if you have more question, don't hesitate to ask!! :)
Is it worth joining the army? I’m 24 with a degree and I’m currently thinking of joining and go officer route. I’m just curious on the typical day of an officer. I was told that they work long hours. Do you also sign a minimum of 4 year contract? Sorry for the long post. Thank you for your service and god bless!!
Honestly, I would not have accomplished half the things in my life or done the many things or even traveled to the many places I have if it wasn't for the Army. The journey is different for everyone, whether Officer or NCO. You have to make it worthwhile for yourself. I have been in great units and I have been in some really bad ones. Just like the civilian side, you will work with folks you like and folks you don't like. But you still have to be professional. BUT also while taking care of your mental health. That is a big problem in the military as a whole right now. You already having a degree, I definitely recommend you going the officer route by enlisting and going the OCS route, OR if you want a master's degree, you can still do the ROTC route while getting your Master's or enlist and go Green to Gold program. There is also the direct commissioning route, which I don't know a whole lot about outside the medical professionals doing it. Just go talk to a recruiter and they will be able to assist you there. My husband and I both had ROTC scholarships and got our commission during our undergrad. We are both Reservist, though. But I have done a lot of active time through ADOS (active duty orders) and I also just completed my first deployment tour overseas. It is not the same as Regular Army. Total different worlds. As for long hours, I think it really depends on 1. your job/position in your unit and 2. your leadership. Do some more research for yourself and talk to a recruiter to see what is the best option for you and your life. Especially if you already have a degree, I assume you have a good civilian job, which then part-time military might be the best route for you. Or if you want to be full-time HOOAH HOOAH, go active lol. Hope this helps. :)
I'm 27 years old and I'm joining the army wish I would've got my degree
It's definitely never too late.
you are such a pretty GI~!!
Thanks momma!