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Sandbags and camaraderie welcome Nick Bare back to Fort Hood

His Army Combat Field Test vlog brings training partner John and Colonel Arntson into a return ten years after leaving the military.

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I Took The Army Combat Field Test 10 Years After Leaving The Military

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0:40Nick explains Colonel Arntson's invitation to return to Fort Hood for a military fitness test.
1:13The circuit combines runs, dead-stop push-ups, sandbag lifts, a loaded carry and a movement drill.
4:08Nick and John work through the sandbag and heavy water-can sections.
5:16The low crawl puts Nick's pacing in a weighted plate carrier to the test.
6:47Nick finishes the final mile and checks his completion time.
8:17Nick reflects on missing military camaraderie before interviewing Colonel Arntson about the tests' purpose.

A weighted plate carrier makes pacing a different proposition, even for someone accustomed to lifting heavy and running far. Nick Bare gets down on the grass for a low crawl at Fort Hood, part of a military fitness circuit that gives his hybrid training a very practical application.

"I Took The Army Combat Field Test 10 Years After Leaving The Military" is the busiest of his four uploads this week, reaching roughly 179,000 views. Invited by Colonel Arntson, commander of the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade, Nick joins John for sandbag lifts, loaded carries and runs. His point is straightforward: military fitness serves readiness, not the mirror.

The more personal moment comes after the exertion. Nick talks about missing the mission, the people and the sense of belonging. In the comments, longtime viewers remember watching his Army-era uploads, including his videos from Korea; one recalls discovering the channel through his last day in uniform. For those viewers, this isn't simply another workout location.

A second upload with the same title followed, alongside "Pain & Suffering Is Not Optional For Growth" and "Lift Heavy. Run Far. Stay Hybrid." The Fort Hood vlog remains the channel's strongest daily viewing draw, with the newest hybrid-training upload next among its active videos.

Across the channel, the week brought about 1.3 million views, while the subscriber count stayed unchanged. Daily viewing is close to its usual level. Nearby in the fitness world, Men's Health is having a busier-than-usual spell, while SarahBethYoga is holding close to normal. Nick's distinctive contribution is the return to a place where carrying weight means something beyond a gym session.

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What viewers say

I think the first video I saw of you, was the one of your last day in the military. Full circle moment !
@lyvincourtois2451See it on YouTube
I swear it felt like yesterday I was watching you back in Korea making videos!
@WowzooshSee it on YouTube
This change up was great to see from the usual pov in the day stuff
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This is what I've always loved about Nick. He walks the walk, more than he talks.
@TemporalPincerMovementSee it on YouTube
Love this little side quest you did! Thank you for your service Nick this was different
@Maczz714See it on YouTube
I remember watching your videos about your rotation to Korea. You helped me understand macro counting sir! Thank you!
@michaelmatthias9495See it on YouTube
Love it....makes me miss it as well. Had some great times with some great people while in uniform.
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