i am in dire need of help or advice or just someone who has gone through something similar , i’m in A school it’s been about 2 months of me being here, im still under the 180 days. i saw BH for 3 weeks they didn’t help for shit, got diagnosed with adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression. i made the dumb decision to smoke. (marijuana) and i self referred because i didnt want to pop on a random test, its been 3 weeks since then they made me sign a consent form with legal for the test and provided a urinalysis, it has been radio silent since i haven’t heard anything at all. i just got notified i am being classed up tomorrow which was highly unexpected because i thought it was zero tolerance in the navy? and i’m just wondering why would they put in a classroom. can anyone give me insight.

I’m 24 years old and have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. During college, I worked as a lake patrol officer, where I gained experience protecting natural resources and serving the public.

After graduating, I attended the police academy, but I tore my labrum during defensive tactics training. After surgery, I had to pursue a different career path.

Now I’m deciding between Marine Science Technician (MST) and Boatswain’s Mate (BM). I’m passionate about environmental protection, which makes the MST rating especially appealing, but I also enjoy the hands-on operational work and variety that comes with being a BM. The Coast Guard aligns perfectly with my education, experience, and desire to continue serving in a meaningful way. Thanks in advance

I am about 2 weeks away from basic and the second thoughts are hitting me really hard. It was dumb of me to not think about these things sooner. I saw the service members who were killed this weekend because some of them were really young and It shook me because that could’ve or could be me. i’m young and have a wonderful wife that i want to spend my life with. I’ve never been more sad and afraid. A lot of my family is military and have been assisting or following my journey so far and i feel like i would be disappointing all of them IF i did quit. Some of them even pulled strings to help me out. my MOS i went with is 42a. i’m just venting and looking for advice from an outside perspective.

I have been reclassed to another ait army I’ve been in over 180days and I want out what do I do

A little update for yall I got a doctors recommendation that I’m not fit to serve and they’ve recommended for ELS (entry level separation) my command agreed with it and have started the process typically how long does the process take ? I plan on talking to legal every few days so they don’t forget about it or just burry the paperwork when they get it

Finally had a breaking point last night so i walked into BH today pretty much told them everything about how I'm spiraling out of control, my history with depression and anxiety, and the unfortunate incident that happened to me yesterday. I told them i had SI and mentioned how bad i was doing within the unit. They booked me for an intake tomorrow and put me on a 30 day no weapons profile. (My job requires me to carry a weapon). When i met the psychologist after meeting with the therapist sgt, he mentioned the FTA discharge but never said it was gonna be initiated. I just want to know if Im on the right track of getting the fuck outta here, and some advice on my intake tomorrow.

The Army—or at least the unit I’m currently serving in—has become deeply frustrating. Maintenance is chronically poor, and many of our vehicles are decades old and unreliable. We routinely overtask Soldiers while leadership often ignores concerns from those closest to the problems.

The evaluation system has also lost credibility. Evaluations can’t be taken at face value because everyone is expected to read between the lines. Comments that appear positive on paper—such as “top 20%” or even “promote ahead of peers”—are often interpreted negatively depending on context, making the process confusing and disingenuous.

At the same time, we continue separating Soldiers at a high rate while simultaneously claiming to have a manning shortage. The barracks are in poor condition, and many of the inspections, demonstrations, and “dog and pony shows” feel more like performances than genuine efforts to improve readiness or take care of Soldiers.

After seven years as an officer, it’s difficult not to feel disillusioned. I’m currently an O-3, and for the first time, I’m seriously contemplating whether staying in the Army is the right decision.

tell me about battle stations.

Don’t get me wrong there’s cool dudes I would call friends in the army we go out drink have fun and all. But I’m on leave rn and it just reminded me how much closer I am and how much more fun I have with my hometown friends. It’s rly making me miss civilian life and I just wish I was able to be as close to people in the army as I am with my hometown boys. Is anyone else experiencing this or have any advice?

A little over 2 years into my contract, hospitalized for SI maybe 6 months ago went through 6 different prescriptions before I gave up saying none of them are working doc just kept pushing new ones every time. I hurt my back a few months ago on a detail and have been going to PT after asking for a profile I get hit with "if you are on profile longer than 180 days we have to start MEB" I have been on profile for 110 days already is it possible this is where I get out finally? I have had no improvement in my back pain im tired of playing military and the dumb games, im living on auto pilot most days not even remembering what I did all week. I still have SI but cant bring myself to tell my wife. The first time I got hospitalized I told her it was for a sleep study and I needed to stay at the hospital for a few night. My anxiety and depression kick my butt every day motivation is in the garbage.

I haven't seen any polls about military morale in 2026. I'm guessing that morale is low. I don't really see anything to be excited about, if you're in the military right now. Trump is an extreme narcissist. America seems to be moving away from being a free country. America is committing war crimes in Iran.

I wish I can go back in time and just keep walking past the recruiting station.

Maybe I should’ve joined another branch and not the army…but sometimes I just think “what if I just completed them 3.5yrs. I would’ve went to Afghanistan, then ETS’d maybe 1yr later” I mean when I was going through the process of getting out (chaptered out under DADT) a few of the SGTs were like “no don’t go, after deployment it gets better”
I was like, “it’s not even about deploying, this life isn’t what I thought it would be and I don’t trust any of you”

I was SA’d one night and I reported it, I did all I could despite not knowing who the man was…..but I kept getting harassed by men and eventually I was outed by a “battle buddy” I confided in. That prompted an investigation and ultimately I was the joke of the company. I was truly embarrassed.

I joined because I wanted to help and defend America. I was athletic but I was homeless and it was pretty much a do or die. The recruiter made it seem so good. I was made to believe that the Army was my way out….i cry sometimes because I wish I was who I was before I went in….a part of me is still lingering in those barracks. The Army took a part of me that I wasn’t willing to give.

I didn’t mind going to war because I truly believed the US was going to get the bad guys…now, learning more and listening to other vets who did go to the sandbox, a part of me is like “did I dodge a bullet” yet, the other part of me is like “I’m a pos for not going”

I threw out the rest of my cup of kool-aid, but I still have the empty cup…

I feel like a loser, but I feel like I did what I could to ensure my safety and survival because look at the other women since that have been hurt or worse by their own. Vanessa Guillen for example…women are not protected and it’s sad because there’s a lot of bad ass women that are meant to be in uniform….

I just want this pain and feeling to go away. 🥺

RSP recruit here, got sick of the guard already and decided I don't wanna do it no more. Recruiter is slacking regarding ELS paperwork, 1sgt mentions state law that I must attend RSP but i'm not a really in the guard yet according to his own words before, state IG directed me to TDS and awaiting for their response. Don't feel like going to RSP at all lol. Any thoughts on how to best proceed so I can just leave already?

The Army is just an organization where most of the bullies, sociopaths, psychos and evil live.

It’s kinda like prison…

Hello all, still depressed, still hate the army. just wondering if it's still possible or easier to get out via ELS even after TRADOC. Im still in the ELS period till September. If so whats the best way to go about initiating it?

Just saw this Instagram reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da0D4xguSXX, and really? Non-soldiers can't salute? Where in the Constitution does it say that?

Hey, to give some context I just got to my first duty station in Japan. I went through bootcamp and A school and struggled a lot mentally. I want to separate as soon as humanly possible to go back home to the states. Although I know everyone say to just finish out my first contract I don’t think I have the will or mental strength to do so and would rather just get out and go back to working as a civilian. I honestly could care less about keeping the benefits, the o my thing I care about is going home but I just don’t know where to start since my ship is still underway. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Is it just me, or does it seem like getting out of the military is even harder than getting in

I’ve been seeing behavioral health for about nine months now and currently going through IOP for both anxiety and depression. I’m also on my 5th medication and getting tired of taking these different pills that don’t even work for me. I also do off post therapy with a non military provider. Does anyone have any advice on how to get my psychiatrist to agree to a MEB? What would happen if I just refuse to take more medications?

I am about to graduate from my first school, is it possible to start the process during C school? I am past 180 days, however I am under 365 days. I know it might take a while but I am not in a great place mentally, and can’t handle more school. The time away from family has caused a huge impact on my mental health, and every day has been a struggle.

The reason I stay in? I’m worried about what jobs will say if I separate early, and I don’t want to be seen as a quitter. I do want to talk to the chaplain but I know they might not be a great help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I also don’t have long until I ship to my next school.

Thank you in advance!

I am writing this as a warning to people going into Intel/ the army.

Most people do support jobs when they join the army and they don't see combat.

I was undersold on the truth of what this mos actually does when I asked around and did my research so now I am warning you.

I deployed as a Geospatial Analyst and I saw a lot of people die.

I even saw people die uncertain of their combatant status ie uncertain if terror group or civilian. *Not by US forces.

Bottom line. You join because you need the money but the mental scars are real and you don't know what your getting yourself into until your down range and watching body parts blow up in the sky turns from fighting for "Freedom" to wtf are we actually doing here.

What we are doing is not purposeful. You are not a special, you are not king leonides from Sparta, you are not captain america or soap from call of duty.

You are Mercenary for the state invading and occupying a foreign territory and calling the people who defend their lands terrorists. You are not a hero you are a pawn for a global elite that greatly profit from colonization and exploit of energy resources, copper, zinc, gold, and significant rare earth elements like tantalum and niobium.

That's it. Little Suzy back home is no safer from your occupation.

Your being played. You are a fool.

I keep getting downvoted on this post. some people think they have a right to go overseas and kill people because they are not white and Christian. disqusting.

Like the title says I’m new here and want to get out the navy asap I’m AIR PACT and my first command has just made my mental health just hit rock bottom while bringing back anxiety attacks I haven’t had since high school I just don’t think I’m cutout for this anymore and honestly need advice to get out I just had my first talk with psych and I told him I lost all motivation and just can’t do it anymore but I since I’ve never been a vocal person I feel like I left things unsaid like how depressed I am and leaving out the anxiety attacks I’ve been having since I got here he set up an appointment with the psych boss in 11 days but I feel like that’s to long like they’re not taking me seriously should I go back tomorrow and tell him all the things I left unsaid ? Also any other people I should talk to help me with the process of getting separated also I am still in the ELS level of 180 days Ive been in 134 days