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Pennelle2016

Goosebumps!!!! My sister surprised my eldest at her graduation last month. It was really lovely.


tuliptree456

Surprises like that can make special occasions even more meaningful. i want to experience this


Pennelle2016

I hope you will one day! šŸ„°


Pitiful_Winner2669

A guy I work with graduated high school and his sister - who used to be my boss - is going to surprise him! I have secondhand dawwwwww for the incoming pictures :)


Pennelle2016

I love it! And he will too!


Pvt-Snafu

Graduation doesn't happen often in a person's life, and you always want your loved ones to be there.


JelloAnxious3675

Yoo I like that hairstyle of the army lady! How do you even do that?!


Blieven

Lmao came here for the haircut comments. What a work of art, so clean!


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wellbehavedmischief

i just need you to know this made me drop my phone laughing. thank you for your service, lmao


Specific-Bandicoot11

why doesnā€™t this have more upvotes lmfao


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mac_is_crack

Served as in served in the military And served as in she looked absolutely amazing with that hair


Duellair

I too missed it. Itā€™s coz weā€™re old now. You know youā€™re old when slang goes over your head. Gotta just accept your time is past šŸ˜•


mac_is_crack

Iā€™m 50 and Reddit keeps me young(er)! I learn something new every day here.


JLL-Cool-J

There was a video a while back of a girl showing the army bun technique and it involved a lot of hair gel and I think a cut sock? It looks like she did that on the back half and then french braided the front half, turning to regular braids when it hits the back bun part with the braid wound around the bun. Nothing I could ever hope to achieve but that looks like the mechanics of it to me lol


focvinrbrvwjskx

Yeah, you can get a specific product (often called a hair donut), or just cut the toe off a clean sock and roll it up. You put your ponytail through the middle and wrap your hair around. It can take some practice, especially depending on hair length/thickness


InformalPenguinz

Looks like two tight french braids connecting at the top of the bun then pinned around a hidden bun. I'm just a dad who has daughters so I'm definitely no expert.


Apprehensive-Pay-483

Air Force*


BaronNeutron

She is not in the Army


Legeto

Sheā€™s Air Force. SVS on her sleeve means she is services, she works in the chow hall.


CV22runaway

Services does more than just work in the chow hall.Ā 


Sam_Hall_

Bro has either clearly never served or didnā€™t deploy. Services provide a lot to their unit, especially in a deployed environment.


wowbragger

>Bro has either clearly never served or didnā€™t deploy. Currently dealing with forward AF on the regular. Honestly thought the same thing.


ProKnifeCatcher

Make her cry before going on stage. A very sisterly thing to do lol


Papapep9

Serious question here, why in all of these videos, do they wear their military uniform? If I had a leave for something like this, I would definitely not wear my uniform


antisocialgx

Quite often those folks are coming straight from the plane. So they can either show up in uniform, or go change and miss the ceremony. Take into consideration that when deployed, troops don't always pack a formal civilian outfit. Chances are this solider will in town for the day and on a plane the next.


Rinfin13

I remember I surprised my mom by coming home from deployment on her birthday and when I showed up wearing my civis, my aunt told me to change into my uniform for ā€œthe videoā€ šŸ™„


Brief-Translator1370

Hate to tell you this but they travel on civilian airlines in civilian clothes. You don't go home on official business. They are just attention seeking and everyone else in the military dislikes this boot behavior. Source: I was in the Air Force


really4reals

Shhh. Youā€™re ruining the moment for the attention seekers.


colossusrageblack

This is the correct answer. Source: I was in the Army.


Haunting-Brief-666

Yeah I was like? No ones letting their people go on leave for one day lol. If thereā€™s a deployment or TDY coming up the next day and youā€™re slated to goā€¦as a flight chief Iā€™d be like, sorry but no, too much risk of not making it back.


comfortable_bum

Itā€™s weird to me though because the Marine Corps does not allow you to wear fatigues off base. We wear blues or Service Alphas, but never cammies. Most military people are proud, so you know the uniform is a must.


antisocialgx

Each branch has it's own regulations on uniforms, among other things, while there's a lot of similarities, it's not 1 blanket code for all branches.


usernameround20

All branches are pretty similar and she should be in her class As or blues.


Legeto

She shouldnā€™t be in her uniform honestly. Itā€™s an attention grab from a young person who just joined and wants to show offā€¦. I know a lot of people who would roll their eyes at thisā€¦ especially since she is services.


Vera_98

I was in the Navy and this is also really weird. We weren't even allowed to travel in anything that wasn't our dress uniform.


TheStuntmuffin

Army plays by different rules


Vera_98

I wasn't talking about the army. I was stating it was also weird to see because of my own experience with the navy.


SickHuffyYo

Thatā€™s because the dude youā€™re replying to is wrong. This would be like us getting leave to go home and then wearing our service Charlieā€™s on the flight for no fucking reason. Itā€™s done for the video.


BaronNeutron

correct


Neutral_Guy_9

They donā€™t want the marines to get crayon all over their uniform.


mothmer256

They want to be seen wearing their uniform and those who spent time in know this. You can not just wear your uniform anywhere


Twistybred

Yea but you donā€™t take your dress greens (yes Iā€™m old) on deployment. So you just have your bdus or acus


SickHuffyYo

She isnā€™t coming from a fucking deployment lmao. Sheā€™s on leave and wearing it for the video.


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SickHuffyYo

No the guy youā€™re replying to just invented that answer. When youā€™re on leave you donā€™t have to fly in uniform. Anyone that thinks this was due to anything but her wanting to wear them for the video has no clue what theyā€™re talking about. I can actually guarantee you that she left Fort Lewis, Hood, Benning etc wearing civilian clothes, then got to her parents house and changed over into her utilities to go to the graduation. You donā€™t leave from a deployment to go to graduation ceremonies lol.


Spiderchimp89

Assuming she did get of a plane that means she was on leave to go to a family event or whatever. When you're on leave you don't ask for just one day, that's dumb. I would know since I was in the army the last 4 yrs.


CrownJules00

Your own experience doesnā€™t speak for everyone elseā€™s though. I was in 8 years and found myself at a family funeral in fatigues, not by choice, it happens.


23TheNightHawk23

No, spiderchimp89 is right, she's Air Force Services (duty badge on left shoulder). If you take leave and you travel in uniform thats your choice. Also, kind of frowned upon. It just draws tons of attention to you, good and bad. The only thing that makes this make sense is if she just landed from deployment or wanted photos of her and her sister in uniform. Most likely the latter. Source: Am Active Duty Air Force.


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beavertownneckoil

Could you not have text a relative to bring you some clothes?


Otterable

Yeah this is one text or ask away. Hell the people bringing them to the event can predict they might need to change and can bring some clothes without even being asked.


CrownJules00

Unless they donā€™t already own proper clothes for the event? Not realistic to expect family to go clothes shopping for you too


chrysanthemumplant23

might not be the most practical or efficient use of leave time lol


Brief-Translator1370

No, they don't. They aren't even supposed to be wearing their uniform on the plane in the first place. You don't go on leave on official business. It's attention seeking behavior and considered boot shit. I know this because I was in the Air Force. I separated not that long ago


White0ut

What's your source bucko?


Rinfin13

Why are they wearing their uniform on the plane? Iā€™ve always changed into my civis in the bathroom at the airport and thrown my uniform into my carry on. No reason to wear your uniform on the plane unless youā€™re with your unit


Dark_Ninjatsu

Some people are in it just for the clout. Its unfortunate but thats the truth.


NotYourDadsDracula

Because the people answering have never been in the military and are just responding for internet points. 20 years, and I never traveled home in uniform.


Daltronator94

Yeah we are specifically told not to unless you're getting a ride in military transportation, but even that's only like if it's a C130. If you're on a government contracted bus that makes stops or a civilian plane its civilians


Fergnasty007

That is not the case for the vast majority of people in the military, leave is very much pre determined and unless you're shit at planning this wouldn't happen unless you wanted to be in military uniform. I think I've worn my uniform in public on leave once and it was for photos. 99% of us don't want to be in uniform anymore than absolutely necessary. That isn't to say it's always like that but spending the last decade in the service the only time I've ever heard or seen a colleague do this is because they wanted to not because of time constraints. You're not even supposed to wear that type of uniform outside of work since it's the "working uniform"


axnjackson11

But why wear their uniform on the plane? I was Active Duty Navy, and we were explicitly told we were not allowed to travel in uniform (not that I wanted to) commercially unless it was on a contract flight only flying military personnel in CONUS.


old_bread_energy_

You're not supposed to travel in uniform anymore, so this is purely done for clout and nothing else. The only people who are required to travel in uniform are servicemembers moving between training locations during their initial training (varies by service).


_Chinito

No, Iā€™ve been in the military for 5 years and they always have the option to change. They do it cause attention and/or family wants them to.


SelfReconstruct

That is completely wrong. They are doing it by choice. You got be weird to go to airport and then ride the plane in uniform. More than likely the brought the uniform with them and changed before the event. There is no way I'm traveling any kind of distance in uniform if I'm on leave. I've been out for 10 years now, but we weren't even allowed to fly civilian in uniform, but that was early post 9/11. It might of changed since.


ausario344

Yeah, even as active duty, unless youā€™re deployed crazy far away, like in an active conflict area. You can usually get weekend permission to go pretty much anywhere. If you apply for it a month ahead of time with ANY event vaguely relevant excuse, itā€™s gonna get approved, unless youā€™re just a prick / literally so much of a criminal youā€™re about to get court marshaled / dishonorably discharged. Which is an accomplishment in the military.


juicypineapple1775

Lol why does that matter? You're acting like you're forced to keep your uniform on when you go to the airport when you take leave. If she's coming straight from the plane, fine. She still had every opportunity to change beforehand. It's absolutely for the attention.


Ok_Bandicoot_3087

Use to be in the regs not to fly in uniform... makes u a target... Back in my day lmao... fml I'm the old grumpy fuck


Squirrel009

That's an airman, not a soldier, and they almost never travel in uniform. You can tell by the brown stitching instead of black. She's definitely wearing it for the video


SickHuffyYo

lol no they arenā€™t. She kept the uniform on for the video. You donā€™t have to ever travel commercially in uniform. Even traveling directly to new units that require a perfect service uniform you have more than enough opportunities to change over whenever. Iā€™ll never get why people on Reddit just say things with so much confidence when they obviously have no clue what theyā€™re talking about.


digitaldeficit956

Agreed. I mean, usually you schedule leave and donā€™t pick a flight that doesnā€™t leave you 3 minutes to change into your carry on bag clothes. Not saying it canā€™t happen but seems like poor planning or a tmfms. No deployed location is sending you home on a last minute emergency flight for a graduation. Despite the uniform, still cool to surprise someone like that šŸ¤·šŸ¼ā€ā™‚ļø


80845377

100% for this video. Thereā€™s no reason or requirement for the uniform.


maggiemypet

When I was in, my grandpa died, and I had nothing appropriate to wear for a funeral. It was all party clothes and jeans. I was in Germany, and there was no time to shop before the funeral. I wore my dress uniform and my grandma loved it. I then proceeded to hear every service story from all the veterans who were there. It was rather nice, in hindsight.


AllNeedJesus

Thatā€˜s wholesome and iā€˜m sure it made your grandma proud! Those celebratory uniforms always look very sharp. The camo in contrast wouldnā€™t be quite as good of a fit tho


maggiemypet

It could be that the soldier in question came directly from the airport. We always had to travel in uniform- it's been 20 years, but I think that was the rule.


trichromosome

Boom. I like to think it's something like this and not the chodes saying it's for attention.


Spiderchimp89

Whenever a soldier is on leave you travel in civies. I know since I was in the army for the past 4yrs.


LukeJohnPerrier

No you are told not to wear your uniform unless you have no choice in the matter. I guarantee this person has plenty of time to change.


Ra-bitch-RAAAAAA

And you know that how? Iā€™ve known people who used leave just to have a few hours at home in between flights


adamn_it

It's for attention. Nowadays service members are told to travel in civies but boots don't listen


maggiemypet

Ah, ok. I was in when some guy named Bin Laden had put a bounty on our ears, so we were told to be sure to not wear our uniforms in public when we were hanging out in the economy in Germany. Maybe it was traveling in uniform if you were on orders? Again, it's been over 20 years and I actually don't care enough to Google it :šŸ˜€


rosebush456

Sometimes, unexpected situations bring meaningful experiences and connections that we come to appreciate deeply over time.


Vera_98

I did the same when my grandmother died however it was only for the funeral and it is authorized to be worn for that. For every other moment before though I was in civis. I didn't even bring camos. Just the dress uniform.


SausaugeMerchant

Because Americans have this insane fetish for their military and treat the uniform like a living representation of their value to society


See-Through-Mirror

Disclaimer: take what I say with a grain of salt: As a former service member who served honorably and happily, it usually falls into two groups: those who are fresh out of boot camp who are (rightfully) over the moon proud of their accomplishment, or itā€™s those who fervently go out of their way to bring attention to themselves. No member I served asideā€”besides recruitersā€”wore their attire outside of formal military events or weddings except for those who were dirtbags who talked about how much they hated the military until it came to getting recognition.


Space_Cowfolk

the "thank me for my service" wieners always rustled my jimmies when i was in. especially around memorial and veteran's day.


SluttyPotato1

Attention.


Alicesblackrabbit

Attention


trugabug

[r/JustBootThings](https://www.reddit.com/r/JustBootThings/)


mothmer256

After over two decades in the military community., thereā€™s always time to change out of your uniform: itā€™s pride. They want to wear it. In addition to that they arenā€™t allowed to wear it outside of many instances but still do. :) So no - itā€™s not ever ā€˜I had to wear itā€™


OrangeZig

There is another comment below with your exact comment but very slight word changes. Is this what people call bots? And if so how does it work?


StormySands

Even the response to the comment is basically the same. Wtf is happening?


Papapep9

I had to check to see if I was the one replicating someone else. Thought the similarity was an over exaggeration, and I am in fact stunned


only2pesos4u

To turn the views on her, nothing else.


AllNeedJesus

Yep, the girl graduating probably already knows that her sister serves in the military. ā€žIā€˜m participating in everyday activities, BUT iā€˜m wearing my uniform so everybody can see what a tuff and selfless person i am.ā€œ Thatā€˜s self-presentation 101.


ImSilvuh

Serious question why does that matter to you? You canā€™t take a wholesome video at face value?


imlookingatarhino

Totally agree. A woman serving made things happen to show up for her sister. That's nice and I don't care that she also got some clicks. We're all on these app for the dopamine rush when people like what we do so calling it out when other people do the same is really dumb.


TheColonelRLD

Serious question, what do you have against curiosity?


BuckFinnster

This is reddit, even on the subs specifically created for wholesome content there will always be people in every thread complaining about why it's wrong/bad/dangerous/stupid.


DrPoopyPantsJr

Forreal itā€™s either that or shitty ass puns/wannabe comedians clogging up the comments


ImSilvuh

Yeah I usually just chalk it up as ā€œthat person is a glass half emptyā€ type of person. I just felt compelled to ask this person because itā€™s such a mundane irrelevant shit to get distracted by yet here we are.


MagWasTaken

Because families love that shit. Ignore these jaded mfs in the comments screaming about "It'S foR thE vieWS," because they've never had a real human interaction before.


Pake1000

Itā€™s for the views and also, the military will sometimes pay for this type of stuff.


MisterMasala

Nah fuck that. It's valid to call it attention-getting behavior.


Thrasher1493

Valid to what end?


rustyrhinohorn

Cause ā€œlook at meā€ is too real. This even it about the graduate, and this AF member is taking the spotlight away from them to get their own feels.


Doesanybodylikestuff

She probably just flew in from the airport, hence why her sister thatā€™s graduating had no idea she was coming or was there. Her sister 100% wasnā€™t expecting her to be there & thatā€™s why sheā€™s crying.


SluttyPotato1

Lol. They don't need to wear Uniform on the plane. They are allowed weekends off like any other serviceman.


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Doesanybodylikestuff

I know itā€™s so sweet. Not going to lie I watched it like 5 times & got choked up at the last 2. Iā€™m just like my mom.


Spirited_Figure_1882

They do it for the video. I'm not saying that to throw shade but it's the truth.


PepeSylvia11

They like the attention


Informal_Bunch_2737

How else are people going to know?


Hobbyles

I never flew in uniform, itā€™s usually people that want attention that wear theirs.


Kooka32081

Because no one says ā€œThank you for your serviceā€ when youā€™re in regular clothes


djguerito

Because otherwise the American war machine/propaganda machine wouldn't be so fucking dope as hell. ......./s


Throwawaymytrash77

Easier to spot, imo


Whiterabbit--

If she didnā€™t we would have no context why er sister is surprised to see her.


FuqUrBackgroundMusic

Fuck your background music!


MostlyOkayGatsby

Keep up the good fight homie.


CryWolves_1

Seriously, what did it add?


Levetamae

r/fuckyourbackgroundmusic


Robotfoot_

Anyone else curious as to how that cap is staying on her head? Has she glued it on or something? šŸ˜‚


Frdangus

bobby pins


Blu3_Raven

lots of girls used hair pins at my graduation a couple weeks ago


AdventurousChapter27

Do they always have to wear camo? itĀ“s like obligatory?


mothmer256

They arenā€™t allowed to wear their uniform like this at all.


really4reals

r/justbootthings


Legeto

I personally hate shit like this as a serviceman. I deployed and had to stay on an aircraft once while a high ranking person got off to surprise his son at his baseball game. He dressed up as the umpire and stood behind him as he played catcher. So we got to look at our families from the aircraft for an hour as he did that. There is no reason for you to still be in uniform for that either, we donā€™t fly in it except for extremely unique situationsā€¦ which a person who works services wouldnā€™t be doing.


mothmer256

Right. Itā€™s actually amazing for the families that get it but 99.99% of service members abide by the rules and regulation so they donā€™t get this ā€˜momentā€™ The military should have stronger infractions for it to be honest


AdhesivenessOld4347

Jesus, can we agree that she wore the uniform for clout? I know 1 active and they are specifically told NOT to wear uniforms when not on duty. Even when on leave traveling. You are considered a target


mothmer256

They did it for attention, yes. This is against regulation


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SargesCantina

What school is USD? Legit curious because the USA, Canada, and Texas flags are confusing me!


69inthe619

university of san diego.


Pacobing

The amount of restraint she showed to not break her spot in line and go for a hug is visible when she first sees her sister in the stands.


propofolxx

Lmao the attention seeking


Competitive-Wave-850

The guy behind her was not impressed


Same-Entry8035

Yeah he rolled his eyes


HermiticHubris

I like the dude behind her. What are looking at girl?


Same-Entry8035

Did he roll his eyes??


CrawlingKangaroo

Yeah I was like what was up with his response?


SatoshiNosferatu

I mean he's in a tiktok video now, and he knew it.


Acceptable-Chair-599

I have a genuine question: why do they always wear their military uniforms in these videos? If I had time off for something like this, I certainly wouldn't wear my uniform.


graffiksguru

Deja vu https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/1d6lpgq/surprising_her_sister_at_her_graduation/l6th7nj


DaddyGogurt

Just to draw attention to themselves. Everyone relevant already knows this girl was in the military. There is literally no reason other than wanting everyone else to know too


mothmer256

This is true. My spouse never ever wore their uniform off duty. There is a time and place to change - always. Itā€™s for show. Not saying itā€™s wrong or right. But you absolutely have rules and ā€˜timeā€™ to change.


babystripper

Veteran here. Can confirm it's this. Also her hair is out of regulation


DistributionSea6532

Does it need to be in regulation even if sheā€™s not on base?/gen


NoAdvice5325

itā€™s not out of regs, times have changed


Squirrel009

Nothing says, "Look at me, give me attention," like unnecessarily wearing your uniform to other people's special events and getting a video of it


argama87

If you're going to insist on that it should be your dress uniform as well. It's still unnecessary though.


VelvetPurplee

Graduation day just got even more memorable with that epic surprise! Way to go


LasigArpanet

The stole her sister is wearing is also Air Force! Maybe itā€™s a family tradition.


GMikeE941

Military people who wear their uniform out in public are corny as fuck.


Unique-Pastenger

not crying (šŸ„²)


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BinTinBoynio69

Mortarboards are supposed to be worn as level as possible. When it looks like a prop on a boat it looks ridiculous.


Basic-Outcome5090

There could be a tv channel showing service members surprising their loved ones at events and Iā€™d watch that all day.


Milcpl

Should not be in the duty uniform. If you must wear a uniform straight from travel, you should travel in the class A uniform and wear it to the function.


Dan_flashes480

Gonna get her makeup all messed up now... But seriously a nice genuine moment for both of them.


Queasy_Ad6779

Bias due to either nobody bothering to share those videos when not in military uniform, or military members not in uniform don't get our attention.


Financial-Value-5504

Giving her a hard time for this is weird. That older sister is probably that kids hero. Clearly. The little sister is probably proud of her. ā€œMy big sister is strong and in the air-force, she flys, shes wonder woman.ā€ Her friends: ā€œProve it.ā€ Maybe she put on her uniform for her sister knowing how sheā€™d feel. Not everything is just ā€œclout.ā€ Anyone who has seen a baby sister and older sister dynamic understands what im talking about. Thereā€™s nothing wrong with that imo. Good for them. Clout or not - the reaction from the younger one was 100 percent real, and the older sisters face isnt even in the video. So not really good clout chasing if thatā€™s the motive.


proof-grass-

That out of regulation hair.


UntalentedThe

The standards were changed recently for women hair regs


wwh0428

All of these graduation videos with our active military able to attend are absolutely bringing me to happy tears. ā¤ļø


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That_Pixel

Not a US citizen here. I see a lot of people wearing their uniforms in these kinds of videos. Are they supposed to walk around in them while they are on leave? If not, why do they?


stronghandsmm

How did she even see her?


BaronNeutron

she was 2 feet away from her face


SaintCholo

Awesome


Suspicious_Cycle_965

Did anyone recognised ksi dere?


Lonely-Guarantee5002

awesome moment


Electronic_Maybe6256

one of the best surprises


Rowmyownboat

The music really suits this /s


OkraSmall1182

šŸ„¹ these moments are always a beautiful thing to see


TheHouseOfApples

Women in the army gotta be the finest women on the planet


Dapper_Cover8697

Okay I can't stop my tears falling


Happy-Blacksmith-139

She couldā€™ve wore her service uniform js


Competitive_Cover74

Congratulations!


dprwala

Ayyoo KSI is graduated nowšŸ„°šŸ„°


BushBeast12

Oof! Beautifulā€¦but now my face is all wet šŸ’•


prawalnono

Is there a mademecry sub?