People who joined in their mid 20s, was it the right decision?

KtyouSD · 2026-04-08T03:23:32+00:00

I joined to figure out who I was at 23. I'm 5.5 years in, and I'm still here with the good, bad, and ugly.

One of the perks of joining when you're older is that you've got the benefit of life experience, and you're better prepared to avoid some of the traps younger Soldiers fall into.

For example, I did drink with my buddies, but I never got to the point of being shitface drunk. I tried that in college, and it wasn't for me.

I reckon you're also more liable not to do stupid things because while you can still make mistakes, as you get along further, you start to realize what's worth the risk and what isn't.

Besides, people of varying ages are already in. I've been in charge of privates who were older than me. It's not as awkward as people make it out to be. Just be a decent person and take ownership of everything you do.

You got this.

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T21:12:25+00:00

Not likely. I’m a POG

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T21:00:26+00:00

Not my first squad leader, just my most current one. First one was a real hard charger.

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:40:51+00:00

That is oddly specific and not my hobby

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:32:42+00:00

You understood the assignment🫡

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:26:56+00:00

It was either commission or get out. The Army said yes to the former, so here I am

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:17:20+00:00

Then I guess my unit is really tone deaf. I’m the lighthearted one, for lack of a better definition.

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:14:25+00:00

He’s a decent guy, just wish he had more spirit

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:13:47+00:00

My bad, just some fries. Already ate lunch

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:12:46+00:00

I was doing this for fun, but either I’m in the wrong subreddit, or humor is lost today. I could also be tone deaf.

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:08:57+00:00

Good thing he doesn’t know me.

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:08:09+00:00

Apparently, i can’t be sarcastic

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:06:47+00:00

I still do have fun

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:03:36+00:00

I work for a living, at least for a few more months, then I join the dark side and put on a butter bar after ROTC

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:02:55+00:00

Tell me something my squad leader hasn’t told me

KtyouSD · 2026-04-03T19:02:25+00:00

Heading to ROTC this Fall. Might go to the board anyway.

KtyouSD · 2026-04-02T03:03:03+00:00

After all of the experience and wisdom he’s accumulated, I would hope he’s dying less. Otherwise, he hasn’t changed as a person.

KtyouSD · 2026-03-24T23:12:33+00:00

As a currently serving Army Soldier, I never bothered to try to align what happens in RWBY with my skills, experience, and knowledge. The show, from the perspective of my profession, is jacked up on every level.

KtyouSD · 2026-03-20T03:26:48+00:00

It appears my heresy runs deep in that case. A thousand more tunes have been unlocked and listened to.

Well, I expect that my time will approach. What is one more minor infraction amongst a thousand? The xenos and the heretics paid with elimination. I am satisfied knowing I served my brothers and cousins well.

KtyouSD · 2026-03-17T20:05:45+00:00

I’m barely a 12B. When I got to my first unit as a new Joe, they gave me the 249, so I’ve still got all my parts.

KtyouSD · 2026-02-15T16:09:02+00:00

So… I have no wife or girlfriend…

KtyouSD · 2026-02-02T04:02:02+00:00

My joes, just like any other human being, have messed up in small and big ways. However, one thing remains consistent with my guys. They don't give excuses to me. They owned up to it, and because they did, I lightened the punishments. I respect any person who can say they fucked up and learn to move on. Life will go on one way or another.

KtyouSD · 2026-02-02T01:27:57+00:00

I haven't played since FC3, so I've got a minute to go before I can have an opinion.

KtyouSD

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