Which State Breeds The Best Soldiers? Tier List!

Overview

The video is a satirical “what your state says about you as a soldier” tier list. It’s based on the creator’s anecdotal experiences with service members from different states.

Repeated disclaimer: this is not factual—it’s an anecdotal, satirical ranking built from people he’s encountered in and out of the military.

Main Plot / Structure

• The creator runs through states one by one, assigning each a tier from A down to D, with S at the top.
• Each state entry typically includes:
  • A “stereotype” about the kind of soldier the state “produces” (e.g., fit, smart, loud, professional)
  • A quick personal anecdote or impression from people he served with
  • A punchline-style comparison to other states

Notable Highlights & Jokes

Colorado (A tier)

• He praises Colorado heavily, claiming:
  • Altitude makes soldiers tougher (“Chads”)
  • It improves lungs and “red blood cells”
  • It produces outdoor-focused, fit, disciplined troops
• It’s also framed as him “glazing” Colorado since he’s from there.

Massachusetts (A tier)

• Boston-area soldiers are described as:
  • Smart, fit, and funny
  • Very “Boston,” with sports-related stereotyping (e.g., Red Sox/Celtics vibes)
• Not “Delta Force soon,” but still depicted as highly enjoyable peers.

New York (B tier)

• He splits the state into two vibes:
  • NYC guys: loud, obnoxious, and prone to excuse-making
  • Upstate New York: hardworking, motivated, gets things done
• The upstate group is said to be “carrying” the whole state’s reputation.

New Jersey (C tier)

• Similar to a “bad NYC” stereotype:
  • Stubborn, obnoxious, and always finding excuses
• A recurring theme: you can’t keep excuses once you’re in the military.

California (A tier)

• Presented as a “tricky” case:
  • LA-area guys: often stuck up/complainers
  • “Good California” folks: extremely fit, smart, and have strong personalities
• He argues California still ranks well statistically due to sheer military population and the outcomes it produces.

Louisiana (D tier)

• The most intense segment.
• He describes soldiers consuming Monster energy constantly, suffering extreme health consequences (like kidney stones), and continuing the habit even after being told to stop via memo.
• The pattern is portrayed as “horrendous” based on his limited encounters.

Iowa (around A tier; claims it could beat Colorado)

• Few encounters, but he calls them “Chads” who simply get the job done.
• He contrasts them against “New Jersey/New York excuses.”
• He uses an agricultural image (“came out the womb driving a tractor”) to sell field competence as “crafty.”

Washington (B tier)

• Similar vibe to Colorado:
  • Fit, chill, and possibly connected to a “Ranger scene”
• He doesn’t claim specifics, but notes many ended up in Ranger-type paths.

Florida (A tier)

• Surprisingly positive.
• He expected “Florida Man” chaos but instead describes:
  • Chill, hard-working soldiers
  • Not outrageous
• Compared to “Old Money vibes,” but still Floridian.

Hawaii & Puerto Rico (B tier)

• Language barriers are a major talking point:
  • Many Puerto Rican recruits in basic didn’t speak English, yet still performed well
  • He frames it as admirable and notes they weren’t the “bags”
• Hawaiians are also described as hard workers.

Texas (S tier)

• The clear winner.
• He describes Texans as the “personification of an American soldier”:
  • Patriotic
  • Fit
  • Especially strong in/through the National Guard
• He claims Texas produces top-tier peers and likely feeds many elite units (SEALs, Rangers, Delta), even beyond those and into regular units.

Key Takeaway / Theme

Across all states, the creator’s recurring “soldier traits” are:

• Competence vs. excuses
• Fitness and toughness
• Professionalism and how “good peers” feel to work with
• Strong tier placements driven by anecdotes—especially the contrast between:
  • Louisiana (worst) and Texas (best)

Personalities Mentioned (or Implied)

• The narrator / tier-ranker: the video creator, ranking states from personal experience in the military community
• “National Guard instructors”: mentioned as part of his Arkansas and other experience
• “Commanding officer”: mentioned in the Louisiana Monster-energy anecdote