Why I Got Out of the Marine Corps

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2021
  • This video is all about, Why I Got Out of the Marine Corps. Why I decided the Marine Corps was no longer for me? Why I no longer liked the Marine Corps? Why I'm getting out the Marine Corps? Why I had to leave the Marine Corps? This video is going to be raw. This video might make you not want to join the Marine Corps. This video might not make you want to become an United States Marine anymore. Just know your Marine Corps experience might be different from mine. I'm just sharing with you what I went through while I was in the Marine Corps and why I no longer wanted to be in the Marine Corps. Hopefully this video was a help, and as always thanks for watching.
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  • @isaachernandez7349
    @isaachernandez7349 Před 3 lety +366

    It phases me that they wonder why no one wants to re-enlist, and it’s why good Marines leave

    • @jochenpeiper2021
      @jochenpeiper2021 Před 3 lety +57

      Yeah, sounds like the USMC is bullshit now.
      I used to tell people when I was in Oceanside off duty that I had just been released from prison. Hahaha.
      Yeah this guy was pissed on. You can see he’s a good guy.

    • @coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13
      @coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 Před 3 lety +36

      I got out in 2001 and it was the same way. Nothing changes.

    • @peacethroughstrength172
      @peacethroughstrength172 Před 3 lety +6

      Well they can join other branches, wont ever have the same sense of accomplishment and pride thats for Fn sure. I had my issues but Id never dog it, it helped make me who I am. Then again, we were a different breed and a whole other time.
      SF

    • @EckRD
      @EckRD Před 3 lety +24

      MEUs and Combat deployments you will feel accomplishment from all that training. Garrison life is what breaks most Marines. 1. Too many high school type shit going on. 2. Hurry up n wait
      3. Repetitive training that will damage your body in the long run. 4. Too much partying, not accomplishing personal goals

    • @D21633
      @D21633 Před 2 lety +2

      @@EckRD I never really understood or agreed with that that statement while I was in. but now that I’m out, I couldn’t agree more.

  • @jk6009
    @jk6009 Před 2 lety +144

    Marine Sgt coming up on seven years here and I’m done. You spoke to my soul. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

    • @TrelltheGreat
      @TrelltheGreat  Před 2 lety +23

      It's sad it has to be like that

    • @alexanderwalle3568
      @alexanderwalle3568 Před 7 dny

      Being woke-up by Trell the Great for fire-watch in the field when everyone is freezing, cranky and doesn't want to be there would be like "Yo, it's Lance Corporal Trell, 'aka' the Great Lance Corporal, time to get up--I'm so happy and peppy--aren't you..? Well, see you in four hours if I don't see you at reveille."

  • @thomascole9565
    @thomascole9565 Před rokem +124

    I retired as a CWO-5. My son joined and did 4 years and got out. He said the same thing as you did, the leadership let him down. We were stationed in Hawaii together, but I could not step in when he had issues. So I understand because just about every Marine that worked with me re-enlisted and went on to become successful. My son even said every Marine that he meet that worked with me or had worked with me respect all aspects of my leadership and ability to make them what they were at that point. So there is good out there in the Marine Corps.

    • @D4RKMA7TER
      @D4RKMA7TER Před rokem +8

      My dad was a M.SGT and I was with him at camp Pendleton he ended up retiring etc. but stayed on base for sometime before eventually leaving. I told him about I was going through which was almost exactly as this video described it. I got out after 4 years, even my dad told me to get out because the Marine Corps has turned into crap, there is/was too much toxicity to keep younger Marines around because of the treatment and/or living conditions everyone just wanted to get out when I was in. Some that I knew stayed because they are just able to tune out the BS they deal with and just do their thing I guess. I met only a few good officers compared to the majority that actually understood enlisted Marines and the BS that the USMC throws at people.

    • @j01150126
      @j01150126 Před rokem

      People don't quit their jobs they quit their management/leadership. People that care about power are not leaders they are managers. The Marines make too many managers and not enough leaders.

    • @zoy13
      @zoy13 Před rokem

      @@D4RKMA7TER :(

    • @njux07
      @njux07 Před rokem +2

      I think of all branches, the Corps is the one that needs a major update the most. Good marines end up being one termers or enlist somewhere else and I don’t blame them. I think the culture is the issue, this whole treatment of standardization needs to go and it needs to run on merit and hard work. People join the military because of opportunity and respect. My experience is in the civilian world it’s all Rah but once you put on that uniform.. it’s all out feudal system.

    • @DavidRamirez-fi2ev
      @DavidRamirez-fi2ev Před 9 měsíci

      No one cares about your rank in the civilian world :D

  • @pvtparts90
    @pvtparts90 Před 3 lety +321

    My boy about to never shave his face again lmao

    • @TrelltheGreat
      @TrelltheGreat  Před 3 lety +57

      lol

    • @AirmanVision
      @AirmanVision Před 3 lety +26

      @@TrelltheGreat make sure you take care of it if you don’t shave… I grew mine out for a year and didn’t trim it or shape it up and it was AWFUL 😂😂

    • @emmanuel1040
      @emmanuel1040 Před 3 lety +10

      We still need him even tho he aint no Marine… we need someone who give us information & talk to

    • @11bravo-GoSox
      @11bravo-GoSox Před 3 lety

      Go and get your bachelors degree

    • @jahmirbonslee5189
      @jahmirbonslee5189 Před rokem +1

      @@TrelltheGreatis the Army like this🤔?

  • @jayee8866
    @jayee8866 Před 3 lety +94

    shout out to you for realizing the truth, that’s just the military for you

  • @bambam12357
    @bambam12357 Před 3 lety +225

    As someone who still has 2 years left on their contract, I resonate with this so much. Honestly the only thing keeping me going is the fact that I need the benefits that I can get when I’m out. This shit is exhausting.

    • @ahmedanderson5480
      @ahmedanderson5480 Před 2 lety +15

      You'll get out like the rest and come back to the civilian world and when reality hits you'll be begging to go back in. The real world is no joke. On active duty you don't have to think, your ass will think like you've never had to think. If you don't have what it takes to step out, stay in

    • @bancuso1256
      @bancuso1256 Před 2 lety

      @@ahmedanderson5480 ur spewing bullshit if he gets out and things dont go his way he can always join back or join a different branch easy

    • @krgames5672
      @krgames5672 Před 2 lety +10

      About one year left to go, hang in there. And Thank you for your service.

    • @daddycrucible4107
      @daddycrucible4107 Před 2 lety +18

      You aren’t the only one. I absolutely hate my life.

    • @Infamous_q50
      @Infamous_q50 Před 2 lety +7

      I don’t want to keep going with this either…

  • @prescottosegie
    @prescottosegie Před 3 lety +76

    Thank you for sharing your story trell and thank you for your service dawg💪🏾💯

  • @heff_a7970
    @heff_a7970 Před 3 lety +10

    Im very excited for the future of this mans channel. Good looking out with all the tips and insight. I think bro has a bright future ahead

  • @GySgt_USMC_Ret.
    @GySgt_USMC_Ret. Před 3 lety +14

    Best to you in your endeavors. Semper Fidelis
    Fair winds and following seas to all.

  • @alirezaproductions7630
    @alirezaproductions7630 Před 3 lety +10

    Congratz on EASing brother. Totally agree with what you said. We're all just numbers to the corps. Toxicity was rampant while I was in. Enjoy the freedom now bro.

  • @Zvg-yd4mn
    @Zvg-yd4mn Před 3 lety +5

    Hell yeah bro I feel you 10000% man. 2 months left 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

  • @stepdaddy21_10
    @stepdaddy21_10 Před 3 lety +4

    Broooo you a king thank you for sharing your experience. keep it 💯

  • @andresrosales8001
    @andresrosales8001 Před 3 lety +9

    I used to watch you all the time before I joined, now I’m a boot in your old unit, lol I’ve heard stories about you trell, proud to be in your same old unit now especially since I used to watch you for before I joined

  • @c.l.e.a.n.nation
    @c.l.e.a.n.nation Před 3 lety +27

    Honestly, I think the military culture overall has changed...I did 8 in Army special operations...best and worst times of my life but I could never see myself re-enlisting today...different strokes and ultimately it's what you make it...either way, good for you man

  • @racay9082
    @racay9082 Před rokem +1

    Semper Fi, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience, pretty similar to mine, 40 years ago. I don't hold any grudges just another life experience. Wish You the Best

  • @sethheaddress2651
    @sethheaddress2651 Před 3 lety +11

    Man thank you for your service, I really wanted to join the best of the best the marine corps had to offer, but every marine told me otherwise. And finding out every small detail you will experience or might sounds awful.

  • @snunez1911
    @snunez1911 Před 3 lety +57

    I'm a prior Marine too. My experience was shitty at times but I also have a pride of being a marine. Now I left the police department for the very same reasons. Trash leadership at the South Tucson Police department. I'll go as far to say half the department is currupt. Left for the air national guard full time. Much happier.

    • @Astral.jay1
      @Astral.jay1 Před 3 lety +2

      You right about them Tucson corrupt police, it’s kinda sad 😔

    • @twinsweare2
      @twinsweare2 Před 3 lety

      😲😲😲

    • @BudgetGainsByJJ
      @BudgetGainsByJJ Před 3 lety

      What's your thoughts on the Coastguard?

    • @snunez1911
      @snunez1911 Před 3 lety

      @@BudgetGainsByJJ no experience there

  • @johnathanwalker4559
    @johnathanwalker4559 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Get out in August 2026. Hit my 1st year a couple weeks ago and still hating my life. But I'll do my time honorably. Hopefully these next 3 years fly by quick.

  • @Brandon2o9
    @Brandon2o9 Před 3 lety

    Bro you’re awesome man thank you for all the videos you’ve gave us through the years

  • @JustinFedHR
    @JustinFedHR Před 3 lety +112

    Summary: If it’s not fun anymore, it’s time to get out.

    • @millionairepowermoves4284
      @millionairepowermoves4284 Před 3 lety +14

      News flash the usmc was never fun

    • @JustinFedHR
      @JustinFedHR Před 2 lety +2

      @Anton Chigurh it’s a saying in our organization 🤡.

    • @johnsonfrance2616
      @johnsonfrance2616 Před 17 dny +1

      @@millionairepowermoves4284 The "H" is for "happiness" in the word, "Marine Corps".

    • @alexanderwalle3568
      @alexanderwalle3568 Před 7 dny +1

      No one ever said "After boot camp the rest will be fun." I knew, though, that if I got to the Med it was going to be fun--it was more than fun, actually, like I knew it would be.

    • @JustinFedHR
      @JustinFedHR Před 7 dny

      @@millionairepowermoves4284 you don’t say

  • @MrSilas-xo9np
    @MrSilas-xo9np Před 3 lety +180

    Joining the Marine Corps was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. 1986-1990
    - It’s unfortunate that your experience was less than stellar.
    - Semper Fi…….

    • @randallknapp7528
      @randallknapp7528 Před 3 lety +12

      1986-1992 for me, 3063, MCRD SD Graduated 8/22/86 - Semper Fi!

    • @Wongturnactual
      @Wongturnactual Před 3 lety +41

      The best decision I ever made in my life was joining the Marines. The second best decision I made was getting out.

    • @jeffhicks4084
      @jeffhicks4084 Před 3 lety +3

      Semper Fi brother 79-85

    • @DraydenJett
      @DraydenJett Před 2 lety +3

      @@Wongturnactual lmao

    • @nikkonikko8684
      @nikkonikko8684 Před 2 lety +6

      I appreciate you guys sacrificing your lives for people you don't even know.

  • @gabrieladominguez-xr4dh
    @gabrieladominguez-xr4dh Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you for always keeping it a buck

  • @drosein4020
    @drosein4020 Před 2 lety +1

    You did a really great job explaining it!

  • @zdravkomartarano2668
    @zdravkomartarano2668 Před rokem +7

    I’m in the navy and currently on SSBN (Submarine) and everything you said hits home for me. I hate my job and the leadership is mentally exhausting! They wonder why enrollment and retention is awe full! I want to stay in the navy and it has humbled me and my pers are amazing but leadership has got to change

  • @its.Andy1
    @its.Andy1 Před 3 lety +122

    I totally feel you on everything you’ve said. My dumbass made the mistake to re-enlist thinking things would get better, but in reality it’s a shit show. I joined in 2016 and I don’t get out until December of 2023. It feels like I literally just imprisoned myself. Like at this point I’m just trying to slip through the cracks, do my time honorably, and get out lol everyday when I wake up I have no motivation at all whatsoever to get out of bed and put on the uniform or get ready for PT. I wake up hating living the marine corps lifestyle and it drains the hell out of me. I wake up not knowing what ima get yelled at for, not knowing what the hell is going on this or that day, getting pointless phone calls, and it’s mentally tiring. Even as a Sergeant I feel like I still get treated like a kid lol
    Idk who said that the marine corps is the best branch but they’re wrong. Sounds like a lot of arrogant and ambitious marines would say that. There’s a reason why 85% of marines don’t re-enlist. That’s why we’re called “the few.” Because if the marine corps was so great, they’d have just as much, if not more, service members as the army does.

    • @Raptured_and_back
      @Raptured_and_back Před 3 lety +9

      Got out in 2014, I feel you. They tried to get me to re-enlist but I had enough and knew the limitations it places on you.

    • @zoy13
      @zoy13 Před 2 lety +11

      Same here in the Army mate. You guys have it harder.

    • @snare625
      @snare625 Před 2 lety +4

      I’m having trouble debating between marines and Air Force…for context I want to be something combat related or a pilot, and I want to travel? Any tips?

    • @Itsjuustnatalia
      @Itsjuustnatalia Před 2 lety +7

      @@snare625 many people will tell you to go to Air Force

    • @Yurboiisilly2
      @Yurboiisilly2 Před 2 lety +1

      You’re almost there buddy

  • @-wu-amenhotepii641
    @-wu-amenhotepii641 Před 3 lety +130

    Honestly bro, don’t worry about the picture perfect marine ideals, you’re honestly a great marine and a human being. Keep being you man I always look forward for seeing your videos

  • @Jabarikjay
    @Jabarikjay Před rokem

    I love your honesty ! Great video

  • @Rheisler1475
    @Rheisler1475 Před 2 lety

    thank you for your honesty and your service sir 🇺🇸

  • @cholomatt2381
    @cholomatt2381 Před 3 lety +44

    Trell the goat

  • @rockyjralfa9074
    @rockyjralfa9074 Před 3 lety +14

    Nice one Trell.

  • @Bigbear4224
    @Bigbear4224 Před 2 lety +2

    I have a very good friend that has said the exact same things about the marine corps. Its honestly crazy how your experiences and his are the same. A real eye opener from what you think it will be like to what it really is like.

  • @eronmathew7528
    @eronmathew7528 Před 3 lety +2

    Totally agree with this man, wish i knew what I signed up for, got 2 years left on contract…. Unfortunately I got a 5 year, lol I am trying to hop on that skillsbridge program, so I can get out 8 months early…. Stay blessed man, semper fidels

  • @jayj6496
    @jayj6496 Před 3 lety +3

    You served your time for our freedom. You deserve yours. Thank you brother

  • @kokocrazy2590
    @kokocrazy2590 Před 3 lety +34

    Like the beard. Also sorry for your loss man.

  • @spencebowles3013
    @spencebowles3013 Před 3 lety +1

    Idc what anyone says you are a good dude and even a better marine, you will go on to do bigger and better things homie

  • @cato256
    @cato256 Před 3 lety +25

    Yessir Trell keep coming with that heat

  • @tristanthomson6400
    @tristanthomson6400 Před 3 lety +4

    Took the words right out of my mouth, brother

  • @emmanuel1040
    @emmanuel1040 Před 3 lety +4

    Don’t give up on CZcams tho cx you not doing Marine no more… we love your loyalty & we are still together LonglivetheTrell

  • @marcusgreen4900
    @marcusgreen4900 Před 3 lety

    Eye opening thank you for the video

  • @alexgarcia3261
    @alexgarcia3261 Před 3 lety +94

    Congratulations on your decision, brother. Getting out was one of the best decisions I ever made. Im graduating with my bachelor's in a few weeks and Im so excited for graduation. I recommend going to school/job and finding purpose once again. Don't fall into the rut of post-service drinking and drugs. You make great videos and you have great potential! Semper Fi

    • @xLiLtEmPeR
      @xLiLtEmPeR Před 2 lety

      Whyd you quit

    • @ryangrout2427
      @ryangrout2427 Před 2 lety +4

      @@xLiLtEmPeR it’s not quitting if you serve your 4 Years

    • @xLiLtEmPeR
      @xLiLtEmPeR Před 2 lety

      @@ryangrout2427 it's quitting because you didn't server your full 20 years at least. You get nothing out of serving for 4 years.

    • @ryangrout2427
      @ryangrout2427 Před 2 lety +10

      @@xLiLtEmPeR you didn’t serve at All, so you have no say.

    • @xLiLtEmPeR
      @xLiLtEmPeR Před 2 lety

      @@ryangrout2427 how do you know ? You don't even know what I have going on bro

  • @drew8979
    @drew8979 Před 2 lety +17

    Same here, I dealt with horrific leadership in the service and set myself for an easy transition out, halfway through my enlistment after I realized nothing will ever change. Everyone I served with is doing really well once they got out because they could maximize there potential with the GI bill including myself. It’s still the best deal out there to start your life, but 4 years is enough. Get your benefits and gtfo no matter the branch

  • @yibrandiaz7660
    @yibrandiaz7660 Před 3 lety +22

    Proud of you big dog 💯

  • @dailylifeoffoops311
    @dailylifeoffoops311 Před 3 lety +1

    Honest video been watching since I was a applicant and I’m a lance rn and shit I see what u say ima get out and be a fireman I got 2 1/2 years left thank you for the video make it big man 💪🏼

  • @jonnyrose1288
    @jonnyrose1288 Před 2 lety +19

    I resonate with literally everything you said. It’s my own leaders who have made me hate putting on the uniform everyday and it’s those same people who ask why you don’t want to reenlist. I have 10 months left and can’t look more forward to it

    • @pimpincurl
      @pimpincurl Před rokem +6

      6 more months my boy

    • @thishandleisntavai1able023
      @thishandleisntavai1able023 Před rokem +1

      5 more months my man you've fuckin got this!!

    • @notmenotme614
      @notmenotme614 Před rokem

      4 more months left

    • @jonnyrose1288
      @jonnyrose1288 Před rokem +1

      @@notmenotme614 I’m out lol

    • @notmenotme614
      @notmenotme614 Před rokem

      @@jonnyrose1288 I’m sorry to break it to you. But you’ve left too early and you need to go back in. Maybe you got your dates wrong?

  • @keithseymorejr5829
    @keithseymorejr5829 Před 3 lety +35

    This is 100% on point bro! I can literally say the same. The Marines is just a giant frat, ESPECIALLY the 03 community. Congrats on actually making it.... to CivDiv lol.

  • @user-vr5hp9fp5n
    @user-vr5hp9fp5n Před 2 lety

    Big love for your video, Bro. I could relate to all your topics, even as an Army grunt who was in a bit before you.
    Same shitshow, and as an introvert it was completely draining being around all of it, even in the barracks I felt I couldn’t take a break. That’s why you were gold to have a car and be able to get away on the weekends…
    Fortunately, the NCOs in my platoon were overall very decent guys who tried to look after you. Made all the difference. I guarantee you that some of your marines still remember you doing the same for them.

  • @JulianKlimczyk
    @JulianKlimczyk Před 3 lety

    Most truthful video out there

  • @gildizon6458
    @gildizon6458 Před 3 lety +34

    Tell us how you really feel🤣🤣🤣. 3 times I asked myself, what did I get myself into… Black Friday, MOS school & getting to the fleet. Btw, the haircut gives it away.

  • @Thoughtful.
    @Thoughtful. Před rokem +4

    I see exactly where you’re coming from, had the same thing happen in the fleet (except get NJP’ed) and I couldn’t do it anymore, All love to the brothers in arms out there and to the ones that actually cared about how you felt and what you did. So grateful to have the experience at Parris Island and learn what it was like being a marine by going through ITB & the fleet. But it got old very fast, it feels like a big frat club with a lot of people power hungry and lacking the sentimental value. I knew that was my calling to separate from that. I don’t know what it’s like outside of infantry, but if someone is reading this, and thinking about enlisting. Please do good on the ASVAB and find a proper job in there so you can get paid for school and use those skills as a safeguard for the real world.

  • @daniale6979
    @daniale6979 Před 2 lety

    mannn.. you look so much more calm now! happy for u !

  • @jodystout7684
    @jodystout7684 Před 4 měsíci +4

    You just described my experience in the Corp, and that was 30 years ago.

  • @marcosdiaz2653
    @marcosdiaz2653 Před 3 lety +23

    I felt this video on a personal level. I’m enlisted right now ima 03 just like you were , and yes I did sign up for this, but there’s levels to this. Thanks for your service brother.

  • @erics362
    @erics362 Před 3 lety +6

    I was waiting for this. 👍

  • @11bravo-GoSox
    @11bravo-GoSox Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck with you young man

  • @maxbloom6670
    @maxbloom6670 Před 3 lety +2

    It’s exactly the same in the business world bud I hope you find a community that makes you happy

  • @briancosta5381
    @briancosta5381 Před 3 lety +38

    "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

    • @alexanderwalle3568
      @alexanderwalle3568 Před 15 dny

      "Sit there and be unemployed as your neighbors get high all day" - Walle, A.

  • @r.johnsoniii7278
    @r.johnsoniii7278 Před 3 lety +29

    It’s a shame how toxic and unprofessional some of these chains of command have become in the military as a whole. What made me get out was when I realized the leadership I was dealing with tried to pretend that they uphold the standards and values of the branch they serve and tried to enforce it on us. Also pretending that they had their subordinates best interest when almost every decision that was executed was only for their own benefit. I can respect and tolerate a superior who’s real about how messed up they are without trying to fake it. Because then I know what to expect every time I deal with them. But for those who try to fake being who they are for themselves and others I absolutely abhor. It’s deceitful. At the end of the day it taught me no matter how much training, discipline or combat experience some people have had, their hearts remain the same and once they get in a position of leadership and possess a little power that hidden person comes out and all that experience becomes obsolete.

    • @Kilo-sz4ch
      @Kilo-sz4ch Před rokem

      Does this also apply to the Air Force? (Wanting to know before I waste my time enlisting)

  • @enverflorentino8829
    @enverflorentino8829 Před 3 lety

    Great video men

  • @darko9617
    @darko9617 Před 3 lety +1

    I can’t wait until my ets date 🙌🏾 but live it up bro

  • @KGM1710
    @KGM1710 Před 2 lety +9

    Bro I feel you I was in the infantry in the army and it all started with the leadership it started alright and once we started getting new leadership it started going down hill exactly how you explained it

    • @phergusburger9522
      @phergusburger9522 Před rokem

      My 3 years RA and 10 years nasty guard were all I could take . Honestly I almost re-enlisted in may '03 due to Iraq...but my wife put reality down about a house and the baby. Glad she cared so much to wake me out of that stupor. I had like everyone else great times in uniform, and some absolute crap times due to those cogs in the system that are not there for the troops and only there to ticket punch playing their power trip games and indulging in a war of humiliation on those they deemed a threat to their power and or ego. Those bad apples take away most of the good right off.

  • @loganruiz8489
    @loganruiz8489 Před 3 lety +19

    You’re one of the people who helped me make me mind up on joining✊🏻

  • @rocknation7065
    @rocknation7065 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing . 🤩

  • @anthonymartinez7668
    @anthonymartinez7668 Před 3 lety

    Respect compa✊🏼

  • @evanmccreary6632
    @evanmccreary6632 Před 3 lety +5

    Love your content and has been very helpful! I’m joining the army national guard next month and didn’t know if you had any advice.

    • @arctodussimus6198
      @arctodussimus6198 Před rokem

      USMC Sgt 0369 (1977-1983)
      My advice to anyone going into the military is to read Norman Schwarzkopf’s book “It Doesn’t Take a Hero “.

  • @poglifeactual7936
    @poglifeactual7936 Před 3 lety +49

    Bro, I will say this. At some point you will miss it. I joined the Army 2 years after EAS and I still miss the Marine Corps. But I get it, I got out as a SSgt, I wanted to try something new and I did. Get your education bro, it will make you competitive on the outside.

    • @paraplegicpaxson
      @paraplegicpaxson Před 3 lety +6

      Everyone told me his when I was getting out and I didn't believe it. It took a little time but pretty much everyone I know, including myself, misses it.

    • @alexanderwalle3568
      @alexanderwalle3568 Před 15 dny

      The world is complex; how World War One got going, for example, has a lot to do with money and the same assholes running everything now.

  • @jodymitchell6071
    @jodymitchell6071 Před 3 lety +3

    Salute to brother ✊🏿✊🏿

  • @booboo69420
    @booboo69420 Před 3 lety +22

    It always sucks when people ruin this service for others. I've tried my hardest not to be a robot while in and man is it tough. And I didn't believe in the cliché "be the change you want to see" until I was that change. Having my marines stay back late because being at the unit didn't suck made me feel great and like I was doing things right. My guys constantly told me they missed me when I was gone and would ask me to get orders back because moral had plummeted. Get to know your people, look out for them, help them, have fun with them. Idk how many breifs I've sat through where I heard "blah blah blah we're a family" and then see that command treat it's "family" like dog shit. In reality it takes time and effort to be a good leader (not tooting my own horn, I'm full of flaws) and it's much easier to be that guy that's just angry and by the book and doesn't have to see the human side of things because the marine corps doesnt require you to do so. Marines will never want to stay in with terrible marines having positions over them and it's really hard to argue against it. TYFYS man, sorry for the rant, I hope you enjoy your life on the outside!!

  • @yomamashouse8508
    @yomamashouse8508 Před 2 lety +22

    I'm so glad for you. I was not infantry but it sounds like my experience is so similar. NCO's that were too scared to face the real world took pleasure in messing with the junior Marines. So glad i got out. But I just can't quite get over it. Too many bad memories. Your most foul crime is enlisting in the first place. Semper Fi. (Saying this with irony)

    • @TrelltheGreat
      @TrelltheGreat  Před 2 lety +4

      factss

    • @willthompson6193
      @willthompson6193 Před 2 lety +2

      If it weren't for NJP, they'd be walking around with their jaw wired shut.

    • @jk6009
      @jk6009 Před 2 lety

      @@willthompson6193 Preach. They’re protected by the UCMJ so they run around with no respect.

    • @willthompson6193
      @willthompson6193 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jk6009 you remember not to be that guy.

  • @jeffgriffin5898
    @jeffgriffin5898 Před 2 lety +8

    My USMC experience was awesome, I probably would have been a lifer, but I got sick and couldn't re-enlist. I was in from 1978 - 1982. Sorry you didn't enjoy your experience. of course I wasn't infantry. After a while you forget the bad stuff and only remember the awesome times you had. Joining the corps was best and the worst decision I made as a 17 year old.

    • @arctodussimus6198
      @arctodussimus6198 Před rokem +2

      USMC Sgt 0369 (1977-1983)
      The Old Corps supposedly went away in 1975 when the Drill Instructors were no longer allowed to touch the recruits. But you and I went in before the Old Corps was completely gone.
      My unit didn’t have any of the problems told in this video.
      I guess the World was a different place back then. I feel for the Devil Dogs of today.
      Semper Fi

  • @mrbadtea
    @mrbadtea Před 2 lety

    You're talented bro... keep it real and keep doing you.

  • @12esistancex
    @12esistancex Před 3 lety +2

    I felt that “ don’t tell people I was a marine” after some realizations and new command I loved my job and the title. 13’-20 -1/7 & 1/25 0311

  • @aishaharris11
    @aishaharris11 Před 2 lety +11

    I’m glad you did what’s best for you. It’s a hard culture to survive.

    • @andrewcruz3837
      @andrewcruz3837 Před rokem

      Let me survive with your number

    • @alexanderwalle3568
      @alexanderwalle3568 Před 15 dny

      All the Aishaharris's were at the cooks' barracks; what was up with that we never understood.

  • @chimeratcg07
    @chimeratcg07 Před 3 lety +39

    Trell 6 months to a year later: Hooah!!

    • @kevintsuyoi901
      @kevintsuyoi901 Před 3 lety

      facts

    • @RichieCole2
      @RichieCole2 Před 3 lety +2

      Wouldn’t be the first Marine lol

    • @chimeratcg07
      @chimeratcg07 Před 3 lety +2

      @@RichieCole2 I know a lot of Marines that transferred to the Army.

    • @RichieCole2
      @RichieCole2 Před 3 lety +3

      @@chimeratcg07 I know. The National Guard is like 25% Marines.

    • @elevenb6967
      @elevenb6967 Před 3 lety

      @@RichieCole2 That percentage is extremely high.

  • @agustin754
    @agustin754 Před 3 lety +1

    hey, just a little thing, you sould check your audio cause these videos are always only on the left side of the headphones.
    Absolutely great video.

  • @mariahcarey50
    @mariahcarey50 Před 11 dny

    I watched this prior to joining in Jan. 2023 and I can’t WAIT to get out!

  • @coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13

    Damn! The Corps has gone soft too!!! That sucks. My response to someone asking me why I got out, "I thought it would be a brotherhood. It wasn't." Your story is just like mine. I wanted to control my own life.

    • @kingarchon8538
      @kingarchon8538 Před rokem +4

      The main reason I joined is brotherhood. Finding out that was mostly a lie. Retired Devils and some I’ve never served with treat me better than most devils I’m with

  • @BillyHill360
    @BillyHill360 Před 2 lety +11

    This is exactly why everyone leaves after their first enlistment. I had a reenlistment package in after my first 4 years to lat move to artillery but decided like you that the “big green weenie” got enough of me. When I told the retention recruiter at Camp Schwab on Oki I’d decided not to reenlist after all, he tore me a new like I had just shit all over him. His reaction and subsequent threats to NJP me for wasting his time was the beginning of
    me realizing I was making the right decision.
    The biggest single problem with USMC retention is poor leadership at the junior NCO level, followed by ego-tripping.
    I’ve met several guys who were Army 11B and man, what a difference they had experienced. They are much more treated like a part of a team , and once you prove effective in your job, you’re not treated like shit as much as Marines are.
    It’s ironic that the big picture Corps treasures The Marine Corps, but treats junior enlisted (the backbone of the Corps) like dogshit.
    Anyway I hope you keep posting and keep grinding at whatever you do.

  • @ericrawlings6714
    @ericrawlings6714 Před 3 lety

    We appreciate your service.

  • @anthonyalire186
    @anthonyalire186 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for your service my dude. I'm up next

  • @asapg747
    @asapg747 Před 3 lety +84

    I feel you on hate claiming to be a marine 💯 every time I’m out in town the last thing that is on my mind is the whole military shit because my personality doesn’t revolve around the military. Luckily tho I landed a c-130 aircrew job so my command is really chill I just hate that boot shit of standing at parade rest and saying ranks

    • @robjose5669
      @robjose5669 Před 3 lety +11

      Luckily when I was in I rarely had to do that. Being stationed in Germany def helped a lot cuz everyone just wanted to get off to go clubbing even the higher ranks 😂. Reason I got out cuz I didn't wanna end up in a toxic unit

    • @devildog3799
      @devildog3799 Před 3 lety +10

      Nailed it! Unfortunately, every Marines experience is different. I value my experience 💯✅ but in my 2 units it always evolved to toxic. Really bad staff NCO’s that got off on ruining morale. I think the Marine Corps is going to start to hold leadership more accountable and who knows … may use retention rate as a metric, that’ll change that toxic bs they like to dish out …. Time will tell.

    • @coopergoss350
      @coopergoss350 Před 3 lety +1

      What’s your MOS? Being C-130 aircrew sounds fucking awesome

    • @asapg747
      @asapg747 Před 3 lety +3

      @@coopergoss350 my fault on taking long to reply, right now I’m at cherry point doing my loadmaster training. Mos code is 8972 but in order to get kc-130Js you have to be pretty blind or else they give you a tilt rotor aircraft. It’s probably one of the better jobs to get since you get to do a lot of cool shit but it is very academically and physically demanding. Hope this helps out brother

    • @coopergoss350
      @coopergoss350 Před 3 lety

      @@asapg747 wow, awesome, thanks. I’ll check it out

  • @nonyabiz9487
    @nonyabiz9487 Před 2 lety +14

    I went into the Corps before the wars when the Corps was at one of its lowest points with its lowest numbers. I remember officers telling me there is a real possibility or the USMC disappearing in the future. No body wanted to be Marines and being a recruiter was a death wish for your career. Marines were "jarheads" just worthless trouble makers. When I was a young PFC I remember being thrown out of establishments just because I was a Marine in uniform with crazy people calling the police on me. We were hated... Wasnt until the wars started that numbers and love for the Corps started to pick up. I just stuck through it all thick and thin I loved the Marine Corps it was my only family.

  • @Rob.crod512
    @Rob.crod512 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations bro

  • @fsben700
    @fsben700 Před 3 lety +6

    Love your videos man

  • @christianparedes7124
    @christianparedes7124 Před 3 lety +77

    That’s why they say embrace the suck! 😂

  • @cedcharle2648
    @cedcharle2648 Před 2 lety +23

    No matter what branch you are in but mostly the Marines and Army , do not forget that your life and happiness should be the most important thing to you first and foremost. Do not give in to the brainwashing because that’s what this really is.

    • @garouuchiha4041
      @garouuchiha4041 Před 3 měsíci

      It's just another job when all things fails, in regret.

  • @veterannavy304
    @veterannavy304 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for your service. Everyone not meant to retire from malitery even Rambo did his time and got out. Most officers only do there time and get out. You still a Marine brother you made it pass the crucible.

  • @phishpheeder2400
    @phishpheeder2400 Před 3 lety +1

    spitting straight fax!

  • @jalenwilliams22
    @jalenwilliams22 Před 3 lety +30

    Honesty is the key 💯I’m happy that you showed this side of the marine corp because I was just about to go !!! Nope not me lol thanks trell

    • @TrelltheGreat
      @TrelltheGreat  Před 3 lety +10

      Np, I'm here to give y'all every point of view I can

  • @jenaegarey9252
    @jenaegarey9252 Před 2 lety +6

    I had an awesome job ( motor t). My body couldn’t keep up on the gerbil wheel. My knees were shot. I was lucky to get out with a normal discharge. I missed tons of family events. My relatives don’t know who I am. I was a number. It was a lucky one though. I have all my health care and dental through the VA. I am a disabled veteran. It took me forever to be proud that I was a Marine. The Marine Corps eats its young. That’s why there are so many short timers. Only if you know the right people can you really advance beyond Corporal. I am thankful for my time in. I learned a lot. I would do it again. Most of my good Marines got discharged for coping with their PTSD through drugs.

  • @Mori8636
    @Mori8636 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m a GM in the navy and honestly I have this exact same feeling about the USN. There’s times when I’m proud to be part of the navy and there’s times where i don’t even want to talk about it. it’s nothing like I imagined at all, I see a lot of drama, a lot of people that act like they’re teenagers, a lot of bad leadership and overall a bad experience, I sometimes wish I would’ve done marine corps and sometimes even think about cross branching but thank you for the info, I now know this happens in every branch. And that it’s not worth going to a different branch. best of luck as a civi man! Happy for you brother!

    • @IsaacKJ757
      @IsaacKJ757 Před měsícem

      My mom use to talk about her coworkers and working in a environment thats like high-school I didn't understand when I was a kid now I'm I've worked civilian Jobs and now currently in the U.S Army now I see what she's talking about and some people never grow up its quite sad but they can buy Alcohol,Vote,and smoke but someone in the Military under 21 can't drink or smoke which is wild

  • @as_v8
    @as_v8 Před 3 lety +42

    The awesome thing about Trell’s situation is that he got out with a great work ethic and no bad addictions/habits. I was fortunate enough to see a lot of bs during boot camp and got out ASAP. Welcome back to the other side 💪

    • @TrelltheGreat
      @TrelltheGreat  Před 3 lety +10

      Thanks and it's good to be back

    • @handsomesquidward5160
      @handsomesquidward5160 Před 3 lety +7

      What did you see in bootcamp?

    • @disciple4oxide
      @disciple4oxide Před 3 lety +7

      Trust me u didn't even experience bs

    • @as_v8
      @as_v8 Před 3 lety +13

      @@handsomesquidward5160 I was in boot camp this past January. Ended up getting covid/pneumonia/flu all at once mostly due to the drill instructors not wearing their masks while being all up in your face. The marine corps way of dealing with recruits with covid was to put us in isolated barracks on mcrd till we “recovered”. No medication or corpsman to see how you’re doin. Just given your food. I was barely able to get up to the bathroom and coughed up blood for 2 days before I ended up having to stop the marine giving me chow and asked him to get me to the hospital. This was only the beginning of the bs because I had to deal with the company commander on getting out after being in the hospital. When Trell says you’re just a number, he ain’t playin

    • @Pantii
      @Pantii Před 3 lety +10

      I cant take all of this as a sign, i have to join

  • @TheFacilityguy
    @TheFacilityguy Před 3 lety +12

    Man I hope as time goes by your views on the Corps will change. It’s hard to see now but you will capitalize large off of your service time. Just think how much traffic your Marine perspective brings to your CZcams channel alone.
    Hope things go good for you and glad you seem happy.

  • @coaltrain
    @coaltrain Před 3 lety +31

    Man this hits home. The military in general has become soooooo snatch. Just a ton of snowflakes that need coddling. sad

  • @baetox488
    @baetox488 Před 3 lety

    Sad , not what I wanted to hear. Buh trell tell the truth , respect

  • @ashtonmohlin3368
    @ashtonmohlin3368 Před 3 lety +8

    That’s so sad I love the marine Corp since I was 12 I’m sad how this is happening

  • @jayee8866
    @jayee8866 Před 3 lety +6

    real recognize real ✊🏽

  • @TomJerry-vl7bg
    @TomJerry-vl7bg Před 3 lety

    👏🏼👏🏼sleep in for me

  • @ericklozada2440
    @ericklozada2440 Před 3 lety

    Getting out of the military regardless of branch is such a liberating feeling,im in the army i cnt wait to get out in a few months

  • @AirmanVision
    @AirmanVision Před 3 lety +253

    Who else watched the video all the way through? 🙋🏼‍♂️

    • @RoboWimp
      @RoboWimp Před 3 lety +7

      Simp

    • @emmanuel1040
      @emmanuel1040 Před 3 lety +11

      I did! I learned a lot & rethinking now about going to boot camp for Marine. I might join Army

    • @jal4524
      @jal4524 Před 3 lety +8

      @@emmanuel1040 I would say stick with marines but go with a different mos, infantry is literally ass I hate my life

    • @emmanuel1040
      @emmanuel1040 Před 3 lety +5

      @@jal4524 I do love the qualifications of Marine & how much they carry themselves but it’s totally ass fr… I feel like Army will be much better for me even at my recruiter office… it’s always boring & dry asf but as soon I stepped into the Army office they got all type of gym workout in there & it was live maynee

    • @lowesttsx6059
      @lowesttsx6059 Před 3 lety +1

      about to

  • @JuanGonzalez-cg3nb
    @JuanGonzalez-cg3nb Před 3 lety +7

    Hitting my year Mark this month on the 29th, I’m infantry with 3/2. I cannot wait to feel the freedom of being a civilian once again I totally relate to this. Keep up the content man your a real one. I even used to watch some of your vids before I joined lol. I even seen u at the supply field a couple times doing prac ap and me and my boys wanted to say wassup bc we recognized u 😂 anyways man 3 more yrs to go imma keep pushin💯

    • @paraplegicpaxson
      @paraplegicpaxson Před 3 lety

      Try and enjoy your time in and keep an open mind. You're going to miss it when you get out.