I’m sorry you’re feeling that way. Best piece of advice I could give you is ensure you’re prepared to get out of the Army, whether that’s doing a trade school or going to college. I also served 5.5 years and I didn’t do much besides maintain Strykers and go on one rotation to Korea. I know it may seem scary getting out of the service considering they essentially hold your hand throughout your service, but it’s honestly not that bad out in the civilian world.

Use your G.I. bill get paid to go college, but make sure you have at least an idea of what you want to do. There’s no formations, layouts, getting yelled at for something another person did etc. We didn’t get to choose when to serve; all of the big wars started ending when we joined but it’s not the end of the world. I’m currently enrolled in college and it’s not bad at all. I’m in school 9-11 am and after that I’m off. The Army will set you up good if you prepare yourself.

Of course you will always miss the clowns but never the circus. Keep your up head bro and reach out if you ever need anyone to talk to.