What are some things you wish you knew before Joining? 🤔

Ben, all great points! I joined right out of high school in 1982, at the age of 17. There was no internet, so basically the only research you could do was talking to veterans that had served. Looking back on my experience, I pulled my 201 File recently and after reading it, I wrote a story called "If I Would Have Known Then What I Know Now." I was really amazed at all of the opportunities that I missed out on!

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely crazy looking back on it all!

Joined at 18, got out after 4 years due to family problems. I'm looking at rejoining this week at the age of 28 and I cannot wait! I'm married and I've been told that Alaska is in desperate need of people and they're taking volunteers to go there. We will see come Wednesday!

@denelsonjoseph6238

Жыл бұрын

Did u join

@mitchellcooper8103

Жыл бұрын

@denelson joseph I didn't actually. It turns out that the army completely gutted their pension (which is the biggest reason I wanted to rejoin) and the recruiters lied about being able to station me in Alaska. And the only mos I was offered was infantry, which I did not want.

@mischievousjr.9299

Жыл бұрын

​@@mitchellcooper8103 dang

All excellent points Ben but you definitely got the main one right!! Wish i would've documented more stuff while i was in...

Everything you have posted has all been super helpful! I started watching all your videos once I reserved 68W as my MOS. I knew I wanted some type of medical exposure with my science background and I stuck with it after doing more research, just swore in yesterday and heading to Ft Sill on 5/25!

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🔥

🙋‍♀️me I’m ready as supporter..well said Sir, it’s reassuring to hear your experience..thank you for this video ..Enjoy it

thank you for your vids, they help a lot. thinking about joining when im older.

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

If you pick an mos that not many people want, you have a better chance of going where you want. I am a 92-G (cook) and my first contract I got stationed in Italy on an airborne base simply because they were desperate for cooks. (I’m not even AB)

thank you so much for dis video

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Of course!

Joining soon man. Waiting on my fingerprints to clear. I’m 29 and definitely out of shape 😭 I’m scared lmao

@clintreno1019

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck bro

@deejayy8303

3 жыл бұрын

@@clintreno1019 thanks!

@denelsonjoseph6238

Жыл бұрын

How it’s going

@deejayy8303

Жыл бұрын

@@denelsonjoseph6238 Didn’t do it, they tried to just give me ANY job 🙄 Yeaaaa not going to happen lol

Coming from an El Pasoan, you didnt miss much out here bro lmao. Nothing over here but food and bars. Im tryna get out this place myself, just hesitant about joining up.

I’m trying lose weight! F***ing marriage and quarantine! 😂

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

I feel that lol

@smokingterran6

3 жыл бұрын

same boat.190lbs but I have to be 177lbs for my height. just keep at it.

@FelipeCozachevicii

3 жыл бұрын

@@smokingterran6 😂 same here! 20 days ago I got 188lbs but my target is 175lbs to my height! I have now 180lbs! Let’s gooo!

@deejayy8303

3 жыл бұрын

@@smokingterran6 lol dude I’m 5’9 and 220 pounds and they let me slide 😂 I have a muscular build though so the BMI saved me!

I need to get this off my chest. I know this may be cringy or people might not see it but I’m typing this out anyway. I am going to join the US army when I am 20. I’ve never been more sure of something in my life. Only problem is I’m weak. But I’m working on that. I’m not close 20 so I have some more time. Any advice would be appreciated. My parents might not be super supportive of this as they are liberal but I know they will accept it though I don’t plan to tell them for a while especially since I’m a kid still. I’m just worried I’m too weak but I know I can change that hopefully. I just needed to tell someone. It feels good to say.

Liked subscribe and comment what else lol great channel bro 😎

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Nice

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I’m between Air Force and Army, I personally like more the army because is more military but the people always say the AF is better for many reasons, I honestly planning to become an officer in the future and in the army I have more opportunities for that.

@davidcanestrare653

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely look into it as much as you can. See what each branch does and if that's what you'd want to do, i was thinking between marines, army , and navy. I narrowed it down to Army, and I'm getting everything in order to sign up by October. Definitely grab an ASVAB guide, and watch all of Ben Allens videos. He'll save you a lot of trouble., and covers almost any question you might have.

I leave for OSUT in 19 days. I hope all this helps!

@jahvarquire7926

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck

@MrTweebles

3 жыл бұрын

You're going to have a great time...

Currently 17 failing hs like crazy and I’m thinking about joining just cause I’m a low life and a bum rn ngl can barley manage to get myself to get to school gotta do something w my life

@skyrimpro117

Жыл бұрын

You need atleast a GED to join

@brettpuckel7540

Жыл бұрын

Been there man and I plan on joining too. Just know you got this man keep pushing with life and work towards your goals

@regretchoices

Жыл бұрын

Get that diploma or GED first just do good in school in general, and then u can join

Hi sir. I just want to ask if its true, that a army assigned in afghanistan has no access to their bank account. Then he's already 9 months there, his leaves was approved for the reason of marriage, and before his application is approved he got injured. That's the reason also he needs to come home. But he don't have family since he is young. He said that he need to pay for his ticket. Is that true?? He said his not a Scammer. I just want to know if its true.

@sophielawson9439

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located

I'm trying to join the army next year when I turn 18

@maevajohnson910

3 жыл бұрын

It will be good if you start practicing now I want to recommend you to a good tutor Mr clark he can be preparing you unstill you want to write

@maevajohnson910

3 жыл бұрын

Look +1864 then 794 after 6838

Just a pain really getting through the ASVAB

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck man!

@xYoungTJay

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBenAllen. Thanks. Studying is my worst things to do but I retake on May 19th

@deejayy8303

3 жыл бұрын

@@xYoungTJay I got a 49 on it last week If my slow ass can do it, you can too lol

@xYoungTJay

3 жыл бұрын

@@deejayy8303 I been trying my best to study and I been out of school for 3 years

@davidcanestrare653

3 жыл бұрын

@@xYoungTJay That's smart, bigger score, broader mos options. Know what MOS you want yet?

What does the # mean and the word mean?(ex. 68 whiskey) also what are they called.

@braedenwilson8373

3 жыл бұрын

Wait I think remember

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the MOS

@braedenwilson8373

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBenAllen. yeah I mean I know a ton of MOS's(the names of them) but I didn't know what the #/letters were but I looked them up and they were nothing special they were just assigned to the MOS.

Bro I ship on Monday 19D ft benning

@TheBenAllen.

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck

@kevp7252

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBenAllen. thanks any tips on basic training?

@deejayy8303

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevp7252 I’ve been searching for similar videos as well 😭 joining soon too

@kevp7252

3 жыл бұрын

@@deejayy8303 good luck brother I’m actually going to the hotel later on today

@deejayy8303

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevp7252 Congrats! Just waiting on my fingerprints and they’ll go from there with job selection and physicals.

I finally passed my ASVAB thanks to Mr clark who help me out in what I faced difficulties.I want to recommend him to you guys he has good tips and questions for everyone willing to join his group.We all are here to pass that why I recommend him to you all

@leticiaamanda8923

3 жыл бұрын

At first I didn't believed in him un still he helped me out with all problems I had before I wrote.I want to recommend him to you cause I know he can also help you

@maevajohnson910

3 жыл бұрын

For those who need his help kindly join him on WhatsApp where he does his tutoring and other things

@maevajohnson910

3 жыл бұрын

Look +1864 then 794 after 6838

@sophielawson9439

3 жыл бұрын

At first I was scared thinking it was spam but after all I discovered he was legit.He is a good man willing to help everyone.He is available on WhatsApp for more details join him there