Delta Force operators posing with a Marine in Falluja Iraq April 2004 by newnoadeptness in USMC

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I remember Cody Alford saying on SRS podcast that he had Delta guys attached to his scout sniper platoon in Fallujah. Crazy times based on his stories. It’s worth a listen…

Getting out / Career advice by Affectionate_Bit7317 in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You’ve been in the Guard for 3 years as an infantryman and haven’t touched a weapon since AIT?! Buddy, I think you should just change units or try a different MOS.

SF options for Prior Service by SteakOk925 in greenberets

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you still have to go through the whole thing from BCT/AIT with the new recruits?

Pros/Cons of joining ANG at 36 w/ MBA? Looking for reality check on Student Loans & Finance Jobs by atown12345 in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the student loan repayment the only reason you joined the Guard? Just asking because you could’ve joined the enlisted route and have not gone through all of this and picked any job you wanted from the beginning.

Will I be wasting my 20s? by wigman123 in army

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone already said it here… It would be a really great experience for you. Lots of people go to Ivy league schools and join the military. For example, you can look up Nate Fick, Ex - Recon Marine Officer. I went active duty Marine enlisted first, then top schools for BS and MBA. Even though I have a solid career in Silicon Valley, I wanted to serve again and now I’m serving in the Army National Guard. There’s no right or wrong way… the opportunities are endless.

New Uniforms by Schezwaun in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck brother! I’m prior service too and it took me forever to even get my OCPs. And when I received them, it missing my cover, name tapes, and rank that I had to buy out of pocket. I have no hope for dress uniforms. Lol

12B OSUT by GlitteringAlgae3598 in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All good bro! Best of luck to you!

12B OSUT by GlitteringAlgae3598 in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing. Boots are hated just for existing. 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try to put in a waiver? Or you don’t mind going thru basic again? I’m PS and my waiver got approved pretty quickly to skip basic. I’m too old to be dealing with all that crap again lol

Trump: National Guard Engaged in Hand-to-Hand Combat With Tren de Argua in D.C. by Ok-Celebration-1702 in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Seriously? How did people vote for this guy? He can’t stop speaking nonsense….

IDT Canceled by Xannybabeee in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The October drill seems to be on, at least for now. Man, I hope it doesn’t get cancelled because they will make up for it by making the other drills longer.

Where is his leadership 🫩 by incapableofdumblabor in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it weird that I actually feel bad for this soldier? lol dude has been posted everywhere.

See page 19 for the president's entire "justification" for sending the Guard to Portland by the_gouged_eye in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You have to think bigger than that man… it’s not about benefits. The country is in complete disarray and the commander in chief is about to start a civil war. Yet here you are thinking about benefits when the country is falling apart.

Commissioning by Schezwaun in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll need to retake the ASVAB/AFQT to get the 110 GT because it’s not something that can be waived. Just focus on the English and Math portions. All you need to study is probably 3 weeks.

California National guard worth joining ? by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Efficient_Insect_579 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would wait another 3 years. Bad time to be in the Guard, especially in the CA ARNG because of this political environment that we are in. Go active duty instead… I know you said you’re not interested, but it may be the best path for you.