Training to Join the Military - Featuring Ret. Marine Raider MSgt Cody Alford

I liked how they emphasized the need for genuine effort and patience over instant results.

The comparison between training back then and now with social media was really insightful.

The level of commitment and hard work described here is astonishing!

Their anecdotes about struggling with swimming training were relatable and funny.

First, I just love you guys! Thanks for all you do! I'm a mom and retired USAF MSgt, and my son entered the USMC as infantry about five years ago. He decided, even before enlisting, that he wanted to go as far as possible as a Marine. He assumed the mindset of a sponge, adopted a zero-drama, just-do-it approach, and remained humble enough to learn, learn, learn. He is now a Raider. He would call me and fill me in on his training (to the degree he could) or after weeks of being in the field, and I could hear the exhaustion in his voice. I would ask him, "Are you still happy with your decision to join the Marines?" He always answered, "One hundred percent." And recently, he even said, "Mom, I can't believe they pay me to do this." Thank you, Nick. Your work here brings me closer to my son's world, and I appreciate you!

The stories about their boot camp experiences are intense!

I was the Marine OSO in NYC. Resonated so much with the “go find a pool” reply to the kid who says “I don’t have access to a pool.” The MARSOC thing was huge too. There’s no problem with having big goals, but they totally gloss over the close fight— OCS, TBS, MOS school, first tour. Many frustrating moments on that duty.

I just wanted to be infantry.

It’s interesting to hear how they dealt with not being great at everything initially.

Man, this brings back memories.

Great stuff, much respect. Great work in Mosul Cody. ABY

all about the heart and the mindset.

DBAB thats all the training you need

Thus must be year's old video? Reupload?

Wise words.

Earning it the hard way definitely builds character.

I try to join the army but I got really sick during basic and they send me home after 3 month of being stuck at reception doing nothing so now in August I’m starting college so I’m going to do good at college so I can commission in Marine Corps through the LPC / OCS route

Investing in yourself

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Bro no one joining or taking the draft serious with this vampiric government