Conclusion: Doable, but with a lot of challenges to face. Let's go for it. Thank you for the morale boost, there's still time. Also, loved the cat roaming around.
Currently 30 and im giving it my all to be on a team even if its for a short time. I feel alot stronger more mature and overall smarter and better person than i was at 21
@@ValhallaVFT yes sir, I’m working on incorporating movements to increase flexibility and strength through the full range of motion to “bulletproof” my joints as much as possible
Thank for your video! I’m 27 and I’m currently a police officer. I always wanted to go into special forces. Unfortunately I can’t join the army until I get certain things squared away, but the plan is to join the army maybe age 30. I feel better now physically and mentally than when I was younger. Hopefully one day.
I'm 28 and trying to lose weight before I join , my recruiter put me on a weight loss program. Already lost 15 pounds, I'm almost ready to go. Never giving up and it's never too late. Don't' know necessarily if I'm going to try for SF but, I'm willing to try anything once haha. Your videos have been a huge influence :)
Thank you sir. I was the one requesting the video the other day and I truly appreciate you taking the time to make this..as you can see from the comments and interaction, plenty of us 30s wanna get after it. Thank you for holding the torch and being a bridge builder. See you at my graduation
@@ValhallaVFTregarding the behavioral health side of things. Just out of curiosity. Is it common on the teams for guys to have a history of mental health issues when they joined up? Or is the military good about thorough psych checks?
I’m 27. Turning 28 in August. Feel more mature that I was at 18-mid 20’s. Stronger physically and mentally. Perfect time for me. Can’t wait to do national guard and try 18x
I passed SFAS in 1990 at age 24. A guy from one of the AR/NG groups was selected in my class at age 42. He had been in the previous class with his son. His son was selected and he made it all the way through and was not selected. I guess they decided if he was tough enough to do it twice back to back he was tough enough to go on to the SFQC.
Goin into AFSPECWAR pipeline at 37. Got into the PAST program this week. First IFT in two days. Ya I’m not ready to pass the run, pull-ups or 500m swim quite yet but I should be able to within a month or two tops.
What you mean the body breakdown at 35? I'm 35 been going to the gym since 16yo, boxing, running and hiking. My body is stronger them ever. It's not age, it's what you do in these year's that count.
Honestly I’m nervous going in at age 22. I think I’m pretty mature but I have next to no real life experience even with a bachelor’s degree, and I’ve lived comfortably up until this point.
22 isn’t a bad age, some advantages, you’ll be alright. Keep yourself out of trouble on the weekends, that’s what gets most young guys more than anything.
Thanks for the encouraging words. For folks in their 30s considering commissioning of going enlisted in the part-time(national guard) special forces, can you do a video on benefits and rationale of going one path over the other; particularly as they'd still be having a regular career to keep providing for their families and upholding the same standard of living while pursuing their chosen SF career path? It's been a question that's bothered me for a bit, given over 30 you already have a degree, decade of work experiences under your belt & like a full on career, if it'd make any sense to even consider enlisting so as to learn the tools of the trade, but have a compromise by take orders from folks alot much younger than yourself while doing mundane tasks, or it's wiser to simply just commission and start at least in lower management and then begin charting your SF national guard part-time career from that level with some assumed responsibility already. Thanks for considering creating a video specifically for this scenario.
I seen green beret chronicles say..42 year old dudes going in...im 42 was thinking saying F it and go in but its a big decision should i chase a easy life or a full filling life 🤔
You know this has been on mind mind for awhile I just let time get away. Im in my mid-late 30’s, I spent 5 years at a car plant lifting heavy doors fitting them etc Now I do FedEx delivery carrying packages, doing about 15-18k steps a day. Before Covid I was a trainer. What holds me back or keeps me jumping in is I constantly hear about you need to be able to ruck 13min paces, run 13min2 miles or better etc and I just have never been a runner. People say just enlist and basic airborne will get me faster other guys say a lot get dropped bc they don’t improve enough by sfas. Just weighs heavy on my mind
Start a 9 week cardio regimen, along with your basic resistance training routine. Obviously you need to eat according to your goals too, no fuel = no go. Run twice a week for nine weeks, starting at 1 mile both days and work up to 9 miles both days. At the end of that program, do it again but use a stop watch to meet your specific times. First 9 weeks builds your anaerobic base, so just get through the run. Next 9 weeks is to get you ready for the initial training. After that, the pipeline will make you faster, assuming you can deal with the pain.
I wish I can explain how frustrating it is to know I can't go SF. I just finished BCT, over 500 in my ACFT but because I'm 41 I can't go. If you're thinking about it, do it, and don't end like me having to regret it not doing it sooner.
Would anyone be willing to let me get some advice and knowledge from rhem off of here? I just turned 32 and am getting ready to go to the weekend selection to be eligible for the actual selection. Thanks in advance!
This reminds me of my bad left knee, except when the right one is acting up and that gets to be the bad one for a few weeks. Now my back is hurting again thinking about it...
What kind of stretching/yoga regiment do you do? Just started getting myself back into fit shape and the basic stretches and starting yoga exercises I’ve done has made a world of difference in how I feel day to day. It’s night and day different.
There’s a book called The Supple Leopard that I do a lot of stretching and stuff from. Always some hot yoga as well. I try to be consistent and do about 30 minutes a day.
@@ValhallaVFTLove adding to the library. Hot yoga is a new one. Wont be long till summer in Oklahoma and it'll be hotter than the hubs of hell. Perfect weather for outdoor exercise.
I’m fresh 23 and contemplating joining the military. And going for sf. I have no discipline or path to go in my life, and have always wanted to join and get life experience and get some training, and skills. But the politics and forced vaccinations have kept me out. Any thoughts.?
Shit I’m nervous to try out at 29. Everyone keeps telling me it’s a stupid idea specially now that less and less people are enlisting. I don’t really have any skills that would translate great in ODA. I do speak 4 different languages but not the ones that really matter. I’m an electrician/solar tech, dropped out of college Jr year, I’m a shit swimmer, I’ve been working and getting ready for the past 3 months but still unsure about walking in that office and signing up. Specially when I see these socom athletes, they look like damn NFL athletes, I’m 6’1/200 average fit. Though this is something I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid. Just too pussy to just sign up.
What’s the worst that happens, you wash out and don’t make it and are in the same position you’re at now. Or you can not try and wonder for the rest of your life whether you could have made it or not. Looking at it that way made it an easy choice for me. I was in my early 20s with no life skills at all, you’ll learn everything you need to once you’re in.
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Selected at 35, graduated at 37. 18E, still ran 12:15.
Fuck yeah. Prior service USMC officer, will be starting med school next month and wanted to go to NG SFAS after residency around 35/36.
Fucking beast great work
Did you go 18x?
Conclusion: Doable, but with a lot of challenges to face. Let's go for it.
Thank you for the morale boost, there's still time. Also, loved the cat roaming around.
Currently 30 and im giving it my all to be on a team even if its for a short time. I feel alot stronger more mature and overall smarter and better person than i was at 21
I’ve had guys on me team up to 45, you’ve got plenty of time.
@@ValhallaVFT awesome that's good to hear, thanks for the motivation, definitely subscribed
I’m 39 now and getting ready to enlist 18x national guard
No wife and kids?
@@urielaz2402 kids yes, but getting divorced..
@@sfdclay kids will be ok with you gone on deployments though?
Take care of that body, it’s a long road ahead.
@@ValhallaVFT yes sir, I’m working on incorporating movements to increase flexibility and strength through the full range of motion to “bulletproof” my joints as much as possible
Thank for your video! I’m 27 and I’m currently a police officer. I always wanted to go into special forces. Unfortunately I can’t join the army until I get certain things squared away, but the plan is to join the army maybe age 30. I feel better now physically and mentally than when I was younger. Hopefully one day.
I'm 28 and trying to lose weight before I join , my recruiter put me on a weight loss program. Already lost 15 pounds, I'm almost ready to go. Never giving up and it's never too late. Don't' know necessarily if I'm going to try for SF but, I'm willing to try anything once haha.
Your videos have been a huge influence :)
Thank you sir. I was the one requesting the video the other day and I truly appreciate you taking the time to make this..as you can see from the comments and interaction, plenty of us 30s wanna get after it. Thank you for holding the torch and being a bridge builder. See you at my graduation
Literally just got off the phone with a friend talking about this exact subject. Thank you sir!
Hope there was some helpful info there then.
@@ValhallaVFT Absolutely, thanks again for the video & useful info 🤙🏾
@@ValhallaVFTregarding the behavioral health side of things. Just out of curiosity. Is it common on the teams for guys to have a history of mental health issues when they joined up? Or is the military good about thorough psych checks?
Outstanding!
I’m 27. Turning 28 in August. Feel more mature that I was at 18-mid 20’s. Stronger physically and mentally. Perfect time for me. Can’t wait to do national guard and try 18x
Col Kurtz was 38 yrs old when he joined SF
I had a teammate who was in his 50s. Rare but it’s possible.
I passed SFAS in 1990 at age 24. A guy from one of the AR/NG groups was selected in my class at age 42. He had been in the previous class with his son. His son was selected and he made it all the way through and was not selected. I guess they decided if he was tough enough to do it twice back to back he was tough enough to go on to the SFQC.
Our military would be better if everyone was in their 30s some of the kids I served with were like literal children mentally
We still need meatheads for grunt work and fodder
Selection at 30, Graduated at 30 (1990). Haven't seen 12:15 in years.
Goin into AFSPECWAR pipeline at 37. Got into the PAST program this week. First IFT in two days. Ya I’m not ready to pass the run, pull-ups or 500m swim quite yet but I should be able to within a month or two tops.
That’s a long program, good luck, take care of your body.
Great video sir, you were how old when you started the course in the special forces?
@valhallatraining. During A&S Is there anyway or time you’re allowed to rehab yourself with ice or anything? Or just push through it?
What you mean the body breakdown at 35? I'm 35 been going to the gym since 16yo, boxing, running and hiking. My body is stronger them ever. It's not age, it's what you do in these year's that count.
I got tabbed at age 30. I never felt my age was an issue.
Honestly I’m nervous going in at age 22. I think I’m pretty mature but I have next to no real life experience even with a bachelor’s degree, and I’ve lived comfortably up until this point.
22 isn’t a bad age, some advantages, you’ll be alright. Keep yourself out of trouble on the weekends, that’s what gets most young guys more than anything.
I was 22 when I joined the Marines. Just remember where there is Smoke there is fire.stay away from the idiots.
Thanks for the encouraging words.
For folks in their 30s considering commissioning of going enlisted in the part-time(national guard) special forces, can you do a video on benefits and rationale of going one path over the other; particularly as they'd still be having a regular career to keep providing for their families and upholding the same standard of living while pursuing their chosen SF career path?
It's been a question that's bothered me for a bit, given over 30 you already have a degree, decade of work experiences under your belt & like a full on career, if it'd make any sense to even consider enlisting so as to learn the tools of the trade, but have a compromise by take orders from folks alot much younger than yourself while doing mundane tasks, or it's wiser to simply just commission and start at least in lower management and then begin charting your SF national guard part-time career from that level with some assumed responsibility already.
Thanks for considering creating a video specifically for this scenario.
Just made a video on the differences between NG and active SF, releasing it tomorrow afternoon.
@@ValhallaVFT superb. Thanks for the feedback.
Will look out for it
I seen green beret chronicles say..42 year old dudes going in...im 42 was thinking saying F it and go in but its a big decision should i chase a easy life or a full filling life 🤔
You don’t just say “make me a green beret” your chosen and they need decades of use for the millions they put into these soldiers.
Live once die once. You gonna go to your death bed with any regrets?
@@dylboy2508 hits hard...thanks bro
You know this has been on mind mind for awhile I just let time get away. Im in my mid-late 30’s, I spent 5 years at a car plant lifting heavy doors fitting them etc Now I do FedEx delivery carrying packages, doing about 15-18k steps a day. Before Covid I was a trainer. What holds me back or keeps me jumping in is I constantly hear about you need to be able to ruck 13min paces, run 13min2 miles or better etc and I just have never been a runner. People say just enlist and basic airborne will get me faster other guys say a lot get dropped bc they don’t improve enough by sfas. Just weighs heavy on my mind
Start a 9 week cardio regimen, along with your basic resistance training routine.
Obviously you need to eat according to your goals too, no fuel = no go.
Run twice a week for nine weeks, starting at 1 mile both days and work up to 9 miles both days. At the end of that program, do it again but use a stop watch to meet your specific times.
First 9 weeks builds your anaerobic base, so just get through the run. Next 9 weeks is to get you ready for the initial training. After that, the pipeline will make you faster, assuming you can deal with the pain.
I wish I can explain how frustrating it is to know I can't go SF. I just finished BCT, over 500 in my ACFT but because I'm 41 I can't go. If you're thinking about it, do it, and don't end like me having to regret it not doing it sooner.
How often do you do yoga? Ive been going once a week to a local studio and have definitely noticed a difference since I started
Once a week I do hot yoga, but pretty much every day I do yoga type stretching. Try to be consistent as possible with it.
I’m 33 been training like a animal for last 6-7 I was thinking bout Air Force SF
Would anyone be willing to let me get some advice and knowledge from rhem off of here? I just turned 32 and am getting ready to go to the weekend selection to be eligible for the actual selection. Thanks in advance!
Thank you for this Video!
Could a foreigner join any SF in the US?
Yep, had multiple Chinese nationals even that I’ve had as teammates. Have to give up your citizenship to your original country though.
@@ValhallaVFTThx for the answer im Latino✌🏻
yes you can , only limitation is if you need TS clearance you have to be us citizen
@@ValhallaVFTSir,please could you explain how would be possible for a foreigner to join you?
@@piergiorgiomattu9997look up army recruiting office near me on your phone go in and talk to them they will explain everything
Great video!! Is epilepsy still an absolute no go?
I don’t know what they have exemptions for, but I imagine that one is still a no.
This reminds me of my bad left knee, except when the right one is acting up and that gets to be the bad one for a few weeks. Now my back is hurting again thinking about it...
What kind of stretching/yoga regiment do you do?
Just started getting myself back into fit shape and the basic stretches and starting yoga exercises I’ve done has made a world of difference in how I feel day to day. It’s night and day different.
There’s a book called The Supple Leopard that I do a lot of stretching and stuff from. Always some hot yoga as well. I try to be consistent and do about 30 minutes a day.
@@ValhallaVFTLove adding to the library. Hot yoga is a new one. Wont be long till summer in Oklahoma and it'll be hotter than the hubs of hell. Perfect weather for outdoor exercise.
Hell yeah 30-40 is nothing now days oldest ever to get in the regiment brand new is 45
I’m 26 trying to go SARC.
I'm 50 and can still kick some ass! As long as it's facing towards me 🙄😂
🤣
Is this for guys already enlisted, do you recommend enlisting past 30? I’m 35 and I regret not joining military every day of my life
18x contract gets you to SFAS in 4 months of being in the military, so it’s a pretty direct route.
Injuries are literally a nightmare
asks question if 30 years old can do that, use photo of a man looking like 65 :D
I’m fresh 23 and contemplating joining the military. And going for sf. I have no discipline or path to go in my life, and have always wanted to join and get life experience and get some training, and skills. But the politics and forced vaccinations have kept me out. Any thoughts.?
Shitty politics affects you regardless of being in the military or not, so might as well look at the benefits side of the coin.
Should've would've could've BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT........
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CAN? Yes. It’ll be more difficult than at 23 but, yes, absolutely. You’re either the guy or you’re not, go find out.
Shit I’m nervous to try out at 29. Everyone keeps telling me it’s a stupid idea specially now that less and less people are enlisting. I don’t really have any skills that would translate great in ODA. I do speak 4 different languages but not the ones that really matter. I’m an electrician/solar tech, dropped out of college Jr year, I’m a shit swimmer, I’ve been working and getting ready for the past 3 months but still unsure about walking in that office and signing up. Specially when I see these socom athletes, they look like damn NFL athletes, I’m 6’1/200 average fit. Though this is something I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid. Just too pussy to just sign up.
What’s the worst that happens, you wash out and don’t make it and are in the same position you’re at now. Or you can not try and wonder for the rest of your life whether you could have made it or not. Looking at it that way made it an easy choice for me. I was in my early 20s with no life skills at all, you’ll learn everything you need to once you’re in.
Thank you!
Enjoyed reading your experience. How is everything now? Did you go or start the process?
Maybe he can make it in Delta, not in ST6.