I retired from the Corps at age 40 and went to the Fire Academy for 30 weeks right after. Been a Fire/Medic for 12 years since then. 40 isn't old nor an excuse. You just can't go out drinking every night like you did when you were 20!
@@limbanimkorongo1061as long as you're in shape it doesn't matter from what I can tell. An out of shape 20 year old is not going to be as capable as a squared away 40 year old
Ems a joke bro Hire DEI fire and pd officers How many fat fireman and cops ya know that don’t deserve job? I hate how fire is a brotherhood of brown nose boyfriends Pd actually does real work Fire complains about running medical calls Fire is like the Air Force of military
Had a guy in my Platoon who joined at 42 and we were deployed a couple of years after he came to us. He skyrocketed thru the ranks. Glad we had him. I found war isn't a "young man's game". You need the older men to keep the younger men level-headed. He kept us in line, and in combat situations he didn't seem as chaotic, for lack of better words. His maturity helped out a lot. He had no problems keeping up with us, and he was more in shape than others.
from 2007-2011 you could enlist in the US Army, National Guard and USAR at 41 and 364 days not having any military experience and not reach your 42nd birthday and you can retire at 61 and 364 days not having reached your 62nd birthday. I am sure there are waivers now for older veterans with prior service to come back in the military. @PeteBooty-Juice
I’m 31 and thinking of signing up. If I signed up right out of high school, I know I would’ve been a cocky POS today. But I’m humble and I’m ready to be more humbled
How is it going!? Just turned 33 thinking of joining but definitely want some kind of spec ops but afraid I’m aged out of everything. If so, what’s the next closest thing?
There was a guy that graduated the SF Qualification course in 2009 that was 45 years of age. He didn't seem to have any of the physical issues that people always talk about. Most people don't know how to prepare for these types of courses and show up with holes in there training.
I was infantry from age 18-25, now I'm 32 and I miss it every day. Wish I had tried out for the Regiment. Seeing this man gives me hope that there's still time for me to try again.
I'm 29 , have tried to join several times but unsuccessful (long ridiculous reason) . Finally getting things taken care of and going to try option 40 or maybe 18x once things are handled. Much respect to you sir!
Never too late lads. Although I'm a Brit, saw a fella on my assessment course joining at 35 for the Paras (Ranger equivalent) and he was a fucking machine of a man compared to everyone else. Good luck.
I'm 38 yrs old going through the enlistment process and always wanted to go through the ranger path. This has been encouraging, now I know I can go through having option 40
@@BigCherch It's a pain in the ass still dealing with it I'm physically and mentally capable and I don't understand.. so far finally Dealing with a recruiter that's actually wanting to put in the work I go down to process Monday the 8th
If anyone is interested, there’s a book out there called “Fighting for the French Foreign Legion” it’s the true first hand account of a guy called Alex Lochrie who joined the foreign legion at 38 years old, I believe he was from Scotland, and he eventually went on to serve in the legions elite 2Rep, I’d highly recommend it.
I just got done at BCT last oct 2022. I went into at 39. Im 40 years old now im a E4 now. Im glad I joined the Army. The process took 7 months before I enlisted
Going on 60; my latest 12 mile ruck, Sep. 19th was 2:40 standard load out; 2 mile run 14:54. I could go on. My point is that if one is willing to consistently put in the work, get the right amount of sleep and eat a clean diet, that person will perform on a high level past what most people think is possible. Got my first 100 miles ultra coming up next month. DO THE WORK!
I'm 36 extremely motivated and athletic but had drug problems in past and 1 felony 12 years ago. Got a lawyer to expunge my record and will be completed soon. Then I'll start training my ass off and then I'll be going option 40. I'm making 90k rn but I don't care about the money.I want to serve my beloved country and this man is huge motivation to still get it done.
I'm literally in the exact same predicament. and a hand tattoo I'm removing. my felony was for theft about 14 years ago. I'm 35 at the moment no drugs for me tho
Im 33 turning 34 this weekend i just graduated osut as a 11bravo last week this guy was actually a inspiration for me as far as going in at a older age i joined the national guard as a civilian i work as a wildland firefighter i finished everything no problem with well over 500 on pt scores
I remember trying to go SF to get out of a deployment. Fresh out of basic, winning high PT being a “PT stud,” knew how to land nav and could ruck. Me and my buddy went to an SF recruiting office and The SF e7s eyes lit up when I walked through the dooor and asked me what language do I speak (Vietnamese). I was only about 110 lbs soaked and wet after basic. The fact that the SF recruiter didn’t judge me by my size, in my head I was like oh shit, this is where the big boys are at. He Gave me some info for a good 45 mins then asked my buddy any questions? Before we left he asked when can I start log PT. We told him we were deploying in a month and he was bummed. Long story short after 2 combat tours I had no more motivation to even think SF. Had I stayed in the Army I would have definitely went unconventional. Conventional deals with too much nonsense at times. There’s a reason why we have pockets because I love to put my hands in my damn pockets!
Age don’t matter. There’s is an appointed time for everything. I’m 34, I just joined the Navy. I failed the ASVAB couple of times but I didn’t give up and I finally made it. My rate is gonna be PR (Parachute Rigger) My goal is to go all the way up to spec-ops and become a Navy Swcc (Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewmen) They say I can’t because of my age but this gentleman hyped me up! I know I will make it no matter what. There’s always a way and I will find one. Also one day I’d love to go to Ranger School. 💪 You sir got my respect. 💯
I was a grunt in the Marines got out in my 20’s I’m 35 now university grad training to join the Navy, get through BUD/s and get to the teams, this is motivating, there’s something that comes with experience that becomes a pro not a con!
@@adminbusinessdevelopment6220 the waiver is for prior SOF service. NSW is also a rotten apple ethically and professionally; you should look into Nat Guard SF or any other unit under USASOC.
@OKLAGNOMIE No clue why I’m just seeing your comment, apologies. I appreciate your perspective, some of my best friends are BAT boys so no worries I have love for my Army brothers, many have them have echoed your points and I’ve talked to 20th group and they pretty much said the same thing!
Process will have taken me 11-12 months. I'm 37, had to get a special waiver. A great ASVAB score really helped me. No degree, but studied my ass off revisiting old highschool lessons and taking lots of practice tests. It's definitely possible. I'm apprehensive about basic training and how I'll be treated due to my age. But eff it, I'm gonna get it done regardless! Can't wait!
If you are real then thank you for your service in the military industrial complex. Kidding aside, what is up with military waivers and bringing documents to basic. I remember seeing a Caucasian blonde young kid with a stack of medical folders that he brought to the medical assessment. It was it 5 time there. They do not give a fuck about the pre enlistment process
@@theoeguia3302 I went to MEPS and had a normal interaction. Took me so long simply because of requesting documents and paperwork. Keep in mind I'm 37, have lived all over the country, and every time I've moved I've lost things. Replacing those certain documents takes time. For example, I had to order an original of my marriage certificate. Couldn't find it anywhere. Since I wasn't living in the state it was issued, that piece of paper took me FOUR months to get. Little things like that are what took me so long. Effin paperwork!
No one will care how old you are .. .seriously. Its like you came to the internet hoping someone will talk you out of it. You will be a footnote in somebody's story "oh yeah we had an older dude in our flight but I never saw him again after basic" So, if you go out of your way to make your age a big deal (it sounds like you're already on that path) that will just make you look like a douche and be a target for the DI's. Just be in shape (hold yourself to the standards of the 18 year olds), keep your head down and handle business. You have a reason for joining so just focus on that my guy. Good luck to you.
I got in at 26, but found that having a somewhat demanding civilian job, where there was pressure and consequences of getting things right and wrong, under a somewhat demanding boss had its benefits when I went in. I wasn't the oldest guy, I think I was about fourth, but lots of the 18, 19 year old guys had never held a job at ALL before they went in, so the immediate demands and time constraints on getting things done quickly and correctly intimidated the hell out of them. I didnt even really notice it to be honest. I thought it was actually going to be mentally tougher than it was, but I'd already been at 80% of the BCT level before I went in. Physically it was the runs that gave me trouble, because in a genius moment as a civilian, I just saw the standards for the two mile run, made sure I could pass it, and did not anticipate that you would have to run much further in BCT/AIT on your every other day of aerobic training compared to your pt test. Jumping from two miles to five plus freaking killed. But about halfway through my body adjusted to that and it was fine. I did eight years, got out, and just got back in earlier this month. Apprehension is just part of it. I was apprehensive getting back in and I'd already done everything before. I'm currently the same age as you. Soldiers creed, general orders, and being good at the new pt test before you go in, as well as being able to accept direction from people (for sure your drill sergeants, but also those that are going to be appointed over you.........which everybody will be because everybody is rotated into leadership spots throughout bct just like you will be over some of them in that time) are all you really need to have. And patience. I personally found that out of the BCT portion of IET that the WORST part of training was reception. Where you just wait for hours on end, have mad dashes to get stuff done, and then wait some more and get about an hour or two of sleep a day. The thing about NOT going in, even if you get in and do your time and find out it is horrible like people say (I found it is like every other job, has good and bad), at least you KNOW. If you never go in, you will always have that gnawing in the back of your mind about what it was like and you it will never go away. 75th, SF Groups, etc will have way higher standards than IET does, but just like they were saying above, if you have the shot, take it, and if you fall short you are just going to be where you were before.
At 50 and a high school teacher and Nordic Ski Patroller I trained Army ROTC Cadets in winter survival. I soon discovered that my XC racing, summer bicycle racing and weight lifting left me in much better physical condition than any of the ROTC cadets or their professional Army cadre. If you have the drive and conditioning, even at 40 you should be able to handle Ranger training. The one thing you will discover is that, even with excellent conditioning, your recovery time from extreme exertion will be slower than day a 20 year old.
I mean this in the nicest way possible but rotc cadre and ranger selection/school is an altogether different animal. It’s not even apples to oranges. It’s a Pepsi can in the ocean vs a cargo ship kind of comparison
@@MrSwensonite I never, EVER, meant to imply my fitness and racing experiences entrained the level of stress, discomfort or danger Ranger training does. But I HAVE XC skied the 2 day, 100 mile Canadian Ski Marathon at that time which is a physical feat many could not attain. My references re. physical fitness was to say that even civilians can attain very high overall fitness levels. My most recent fitness accomplishment was to backpack the Grand Canyon North Rim to South Rim in 4 days at age 74. I ask you, how many men that age could do that?
You trained Army ROTC Cadets in winter survival? From which colleges and universities? What do you know about "Ranger training" that enables you to speak to it? Are you aware there are two entirely different two month long Ranger programs? And yet another yet another "Ranger" competition with competitive events that ROTC cadets specifically train for? But you mention high school, so perhaps you are referring to high school Junior ROTC, which is more of an after school club type of activity? Senior ROTC (aka ROTC is the primary method by which the services (except the USMC) commissions officers). The cadre are active duty officers and NCOs and simultaneously university/college faculty. Junior ROTC is a high school extracurricular activity or class and are retired, former servicemembers. Can you clarify what you're talking about?
I joined the army at 32. I am now 35 and within that time i got married and have 2 kids. I am blackhawk helicopter mechanic and crew chief which means i get to fly and do and cool things..its hard work..but beats any desk job i’ve ever had before…
Joined Navy at 33 and after a year in the pipeline I just graduated from FMTB-W and now I am part of FMF(Fleet Marine Force)Greenside Corpsman (medic) at the age of 34.
We had a viet nam vet in our platoon in basic who was 38, 82nd Airborne Infantry in Viet Nam. He was a South Carolina State Trooper but decided to punch out and go back into the army. They only let him wear his decorations on graduation day. He made it easily. He was our platoon leader.
I joined the Army at 35 which was the cut-off in 2011 and went to Ft Gordon for comms. Hardest thing for me was not having anyone to talk with on my level. I was always the top in PT for any age range but man, Ibuprofen was my friend for sure. Nice hearing your story as my was rare and not many people understand.
I went to basic at the age of 39. at fort jackson SC, with no prior military service. later to be sent to Ft Lee Va for AIT. My wife is a Air Force vet and she made me want to serve even though I sat on the idea for 15 years. I did it Im currently part of a CSSB unit and am enjoying it. the fact I get to serve in the US Army.
I completed Ranger School at the age of 44, it was fine and a privilege to take part in - prepare and remember that they won’t kill you and they can’t make you pregnant! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
I went into the Marines from 80 to 84 then in 05 I gained the Washington guard became a Scout Scout Instructor lead Scout in Iraq along with other duty and was a Advisor in Afghanistan! If you have the drive and motivation and some brains and common since and are physically fit you can be very successful! I was Medically retired in 14 due to sustaining multiple injuries and wish I could do it all over again! But not with today's leadership!
this has really lighted a fire for me that i thought was gone , i've wanted this my entire life but have put it off for others , felt like im too old and couldnt make it happen anymore.. i still can do it
I joined the Army at 29 and went through Boot at age 30 back in 98. Spent three years in and later joined the Boys in Blue where I spent the next 12 years. Deployed to Turkey, Germany and the like. Best 15 years of my life. Medically retired out at 45. Much respect to this man.
@@chltmdwp Yes, and it's due to the fact that you are honorably discharged receiving income in terms of your percentage. The only difference is that you never received any formal ceremony or retirement certificate or ID Card.
I retired after 21 years in the Army, all as an infantryman. I was fortunate enough to begin my career with an option 40 contract and my first unit assignment was at 2/75. I was lucky enough to have stayed in either battalion or regiment my entire career. Now I retired at the age of 39. That was in 2010. And my body was beat up! Not that I would admit it then. This guy is such a badass, that he started his career in that environment at 40! Holy hell, what a stud. RLTW
Had a guy that was 53 come through basic with me in 2015. Apparently he was just doing that so he could retire in the reserves as he had previously did 20 years in the Navy and then10 with the CIA. He broke his pelvis halfway through and just kept going as he didn't want to recycle back to the beginning in order to get it fixed.
This is interesting to me . At the age of 73 I am in pretty good health . Exercise somewhat each day . Still hunting for deer , and was starting to train to run my first ever 5 k marathon. I even made a T shirt that said , No Plan B . The only easy day was yesterday ! However, I had to start chemotherapy for the cancer I have and it is taking it’s toll as you are all aware of . Not sure what the future holds but still would like achieve that goal . People like your guest are an inspiration to us all !
Nice man I was in 3rd batt at benning late 80s early 90s the average age of a batt ranger was 19 .. and let me tell you if I had to do that agin at 40 it would have been tough ! Cheers to you RLTW
I enjoyed the podcast! The speaker sounds like a fantastic person with an interesting background. It's impressive that he was a Drill Sergeant at Fort Knox and had a private under who later became a specialist during our 8-week cycle. It's also admirable that he wanted to return to service as a clerk for seven years, even after serving as a Vietnam veteran in the Special Forces. I'm sure there are many more fascinating stories to tell, but it's great that you could share these highlights with us.
I was a Drill Sergeant at Fort Knox, KY, from 1986 - 1989. My oldest Soldier was Specialist Kilogram in B-13-4 2plt. November 1986 he was once a member of the Special Forces, and he was transitioning into a clerk position. During his time assisting the platoon, he showed great maturity and provided valuable support. A private once came to my office and told me that the private Kilogram was having night court. Is he trying to put me in jail? I had to go and talk to private/ specialist Kilogram at the time and tell him, hey, that's not going to happen. And he begrudgingly stopped doing it, and still, we achieved our goal. We graduated him with flying colors.
I’m 32 getting ready to enlist with an option 40. I rucked about 10 miles the other day. I run a minimum of 15-20 miles a week depending on programming all while nursing a sensitive IT band. Hit a 30 minute 4 miler earlier. Age is nothing if you take care of yourself. Plus as we get older we value our physicality and take it more seriously developing better habits etc.
Age is just a number, I'm 54 now and if had to or needed, I'd join the Army again and once again become a Ranger, I would just have to get back into better shape
This is awesome! This guy sounds just like me. I have regrets about the Military and Marshall. I got recruited out of H.S to play Football and Baseball at Marshall. I didn’t keep my grades up in H.S so I couldn’t get cleared through the NCAA Clearinghouse and then the Military didn’t work out, but these are my two biggest regrets of my life!
from 20 to early 40 maybe 45 . you still in your prime . most special force dude are over 30 and even early 40 . when you keep yourself in a good shape and fit you stay that way for long time . whit no change at all in your fitness until you get older like 50+
There was a few cats that were over 35 when I went thru Benning back in 2011. Age is just a number, it’s about wha type can bring to the table and working well with others as part of a team.
I went back in 2011 as well and we had several dudes over 30 in the company and four in my platoon alone. I myself was 26, but mid twenties is kind of prime beef years imo.
Anyone here who became an Officer in their 30’s? Joined the Marine Corps (3051 supply), went Coast Guard (I’m an MK now) and I’ll be getting out at age 32 and considering going to the Army to do this Ranger school and finish out my career there.
Going to Ranger School and becoming a Ranger are 2 different things. This video is about becoming a Ranger, which requires you to complete selection (RASP). Ranger School is a leadership school open to personnel from all branches of the military.
I was 29 when Iraq invaded Kuwait. I called a recruiter and said I wanted to join. He ask my age. I said 29. He said thanks but no thanks I was one year too old. I was in the best shape of my life. I lifted weights 2 hours a day and could run for miles. 6’2” and 195 pounds. I guess I should have called a different recruiter.
There's dozens of "tri-state" areas. Just sayin....Yes, I know that's not the "take-away" of the intent and point of the video. Great job and props to those my age and older still "kicking-it" in the Army. As for me, retiring with 24 years AFS is a feat upon itself. Good luck and godspeed for anyone doing it longer than I.
To my older enlisted going on the subject of beaten up body. How do yall manage the pain, im at 10 yrs in age 28 and already have thritis in the neck and future back. I keep on pushing but i know it’ll only get worse the older i get. P.s. im a mechanic so all my work is very physical.
I went thru Marine boot on Parris Island in '74...at that time the age cutoff was 27 for Marines. We were all 17, 18 and 19 year olds but we did have one guy who was 27 in my platoon. One night on guard duty me and him were out walking a post in the middle of east bum fuck Egypt and we had a whispered conversation. He asked me how my body was holding up, I said my body had no issues but I was feeling the mental stress. I asked him how he was doing and the poor guy almost cried telling me how his body hurt day and night and he didn't think he could take much more...he ended up being a drop, I don't know what for, we never paid attention to the drops, they just disappeared and everyone moved up one bunk. We started with 77 recruits in my platoon and graduated with 37, so over a 50% drop rate. I just can't imagine any 40 year old making it thru Marine boot back in the day, let alone ITR or Recon Indoc or BRC (a now old U.S. Recon Marine vet and recently retired Aerospace Engineer with a large American defense contractor's Missile Systems company).
Unless you have top tier genetics, this is a young man’s game. Look at all the retired operators, they all have major muscle skeletal injuries. Once your back or knees give out, it’s pretty much over, this type of life style will speed up such injuries.
It's because they are so loaded down with kit. It will continue to happen until weapons are lighter and they can carry less. Airborne ops also kill your knees and back
just the nature of the job though, you never have what you need its just reality sometimes you gotta hump it to the objective and there are timelines to meet and guess what you gotta carry all your gear and then some 150 pound packs + gear happens all the time in 100+ deg weather. Training min standards are nothing lol it's just to prove you're an able bodied human being. Just gotta get tougher, definitely a young mans game.@@smithnwesson990
It's less about genetics and more about how well you've taken care of your body throughout your 20s and 30s. Most Americans look like a bag of milk at 40, and it's not because of genetics.
I'm 37 and I don't really miss the Army, but seeing people go in at 40 makes me wonder if I should jump back in. No part of me thinks I can even get a packet passed for RASP, but it does tickle that part of the imagination.
@@DustinAdamsJustice 42 is usually the cut off with a age waiver, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. The numbers are garbage right now. Never give up! If they say no, write your Governor. Try anything! I’m 40 and still think about it!
Dam I went in at 26. I made it to to the 1/75 You it got man. I’m a old man of 60 years now….don’t get me started 😎😈Rangers lead the way. PS I was a 31C
I've been retired from the military for 20 years....I run, work out and stay in good shape, could I be active today? Yep, do I want to be active military? NO WAY! I'm a multi millionaire why would I want to work at all? ;-)
Shit I'm 26 I got out of the Army at 24 I'm planning on going to break my back again for regiment with this whole Ukrainian show going on. Since one of my old division just deployed near the border being 101st. Would love to go test my nuts with regiment. Quit tomorrow is key to keep going. Did 6 years but one thing left on my list to try is RASP. And if I make to regiment work in my team and then tryout RRC path.
@mrketo7077 Alright, man, don't get in your feelings. I've been in different areas of combat, specifically the Middle East. I'm not comparing, and it isn't a show. But to be honest, my guy war is terrible no matter where the string of it takes place.
One of my regrets in life is not having gone Ranger, airborne, or air assault. I also didn't research careers in the other branches of the military. I was only looking at the Army.
Went in when I was 25 w/Opt.4 ABN contract. Got hurt stripped me from ABN and tried MOS change me. When I got out I decided not to reup. Now I'm 46 and if I could get back in I'd go back in. Leaving was a big mistake for me. Now I'm too broke dick to keep up.
😂 just a question for those that had a combat MOS with more then 10 years. At your age in state of physical fitness could you do it all over again? How about Ranger school? Did 18 years,I'm 62 now and I admit I couldn't even pass the current US Army's basic training standard, when s*** doesn't work anymore s*** doesn't work anymore.
I'm retired and active exercising one thing its harder to try and get the people to exercise in fact talking to the social workers is like talking to whitewashed walls
This is no news here many older soldiers go to ranger school pass 40 my first SGT when to ranger school when he was 47 . I new a BC who was 51 many other stories
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I retired from the Corps at age 40 and went to the Fire Academy for 30 weeks right after. Been a Fire/Medic for 12 years since then. 40 isn't old nor an excuse. You just can't go out drinking every night like you did when you were 20!
thats sure true body changes every time ,yes specially when drinking ....lol
Im 30 and im trying to go bat but i thought i was old and this guy is inspiring lol 40 isn't the most ideal age for this type of beating.
@@limbanimkorongo1061as long as you're in shape it doesn't matter from what I can tell. An out of shape 20 year old is not going to be as capable as a squared away 40 year old
I still feel great at 40 and strong but yeah drinking seems to hit harder now also injuries seem to take longer to heal
Ems a joke bro
Hire DEI fire and pd officers
How many fat fireman and cops ya know that don’t deserve job?
I hate how fire is a brotherhood of brown nose boyfriends
Pd actually does real work
Fire complains about running medical calls
Fire is like the Air Force of military
Had a guy in my Platoon who joined at 42 and we were deployed a couple of years after he came to us. He skyrocketed thru the ranks. Glad we had him. I found war isn't a "young man's game". You need the older men to keep the younger men level-headed. He kept us in line, and in combat situations he didn't seem as chaotic, for lack of better words. His maturity helped out a lot. He had no problems keeping up with us, and he was more in shape than others.
Well said my friend
I’ll never forget the 40 some year old screaming at the gunner they’re walking them in on us, I don’t give a fuck about PID
from 2007-2011 you could enlist in the US Army, National Guard and USAR at 41 and 364 days not having any military experience and not reach your 42nd birthday and you can retire at 61 and 364 days not having reached your 62nd birthday. I am sure there are waivers now for older veterans with prior service to come back in the military. @PeteBooty-Juice
@PeteBooty-JuiceIt is 35 unless during wartime
35, just enlisted. I’m glad I waited, because the life experience I have will greatly improve my successes in the military.
I’m 31 and thinking of signing up. If I signed up right out of high school, I know I would’ve been a cocky POS today. But I’m humble and I’m ready to be more humbled
Signed up at 32 and will be going to selection in the fall time. Anything can be done with inner strength and God.
How is it going!? Just turned 33 thinking of joining but definitely want some kind of spec ops but afraid I’m aged out of everything. If so, what’s the next closest thing?
There was a guy that graduated the SF Qualification course in 2009 that was 45 years of age. He didn't seem to have any of the physical issues that people always talk about. Most people don't know how to prepare for these types of courses and show up with holes in there training.
I was infantry from age 18-25, now I'm 32 and I miss it every day. Wish I had tried out for the Regiment. Seeing this man gives me hope that there's still time for me to try again.
Bro I joined at 33 I’m infantry and did rasp why you waiting … do it if you fail you’ll fail but you got it out of your system.. do it
@@rogertapia2784 i dont think you ever get it out of your system if youre a warrior youre a warrior
@@rogertapia2784 Couldn't have said it any better.
@@rogertapia2784 your a army ranger?
33 I'm joining navy I wanna be a seaman ......just do it 💪
I'm 29 , have tried to join several times but unsuccessful (long ridiculous reason) . Finally getting things taken care of and going to try option 40 or maybe 18x once things are handled. Much respect to you sir!
Same here brother! 29, Just had a daughter, made the decision to try to option 40 also. Good luck
Never too late lads. Although I'm a Brit, saw a fella on my assessment course joining at 35 for the Paras (Ranger equivalent) and he was a fucking machine of a man compared to everyone else. Good luck.
@@CrowBag thanks for the encouragement bro!
@@nicholashutchinson40 awesome choice man! Congrats and good luck!
@@CrowBag hell yeah! Thanks for the boost in confidence! That's awesome to hear !
I'm 38 yrs old going through the enlistment process and always wanted to go through the ranger path. This has been encouraging, now I know I can go through having option 40
Badass me i graduted from BCT at 39
How did it go for you? I’m about to be 38, just did the ASVAB. Hoping MEPS doesn’t give me too hard of a time for my waivers.
@@BigCherch It's a pain in the ass still dealing with it I'm physically and mentally capable and I don't understand.. so far finally Dealing with a recruiter that's actually wanting to put in the work I go down to process Monday the 8th
@@Penelope2024 Keep on keepin on. I'm processing soon myself at 35 yrs old. Best of luck!
@@Penelope2024 I’ll be praying for you bud! Good luck, sounds like you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be!
If anyone is interested, there’s a book out there called “Fighting for the French Foreign Legion” it’s the true first hand account of a guy called Alex Lochrie who joined the foreign legion at 38 years old, I believe he was from Scotland, and he eventually went on to serve in the legions elite 2Rep, I’d highly recommend it.
I just got done at BCT last oct 2022. I went into at 39. Im 40 years old now im a E4 now. Im glad I joined the Army. The process took 7 months before I enlisted
I'll probably be 39 by the time I get through MEPS. This is encouraging, thanks for sharing!
Going on 60; my latest 12 mile ruck, Sep. 19th was 2:40 standard load out; 2 mile run 14:54. I could go on. My point is that if one is willing to consistently put in the work, get the right amount of sleep and eat a clean diet, that person will perform on a high level past what most people think is possible. Got my first 100 miles ultra coming up next month. DO THE WORK!
That’s very inspiring Ray thanks for sharing
I'm 36 extremely motivated and athletic but had drug problems in past and 1 felony 12 years ago. Got a lawyer to expunge my record and will be completed soon. Then I'll start training my ass off and then I'll be going option 40. I'm making 90k rn but I don't care about the money.I want to serve my beloved country and this man is huge motivation to still get it done.
you mean serve your government.
You got this bro. I believe in you. Just be a team player and don’t quit and you’ll flourish in Group or Battalion. 💯
I'm literally in the exact same predicament. and a hand tattoo I'm removing. my felony was for theft about 14 years ago. I'm 35 at the moment no drugs for me tho
@@rayvettevlogs they have some new medical records shit too that's fucking everyone .
@@combatbattalion6 like what ?
Im 33 turning 34 this weekend i just graduated osut as a 11bravo last week this guy was actually a inspiration for me as far as going in at a older age i joined the national guard as a civilian i work as a wildland firefighter i finished everything no problem with well over 500 on pt scores
Yea yall in wildcard are always in fabulous shape, yall are hard hitters compared to the rest of the public services
I remember trying to go SF to get out of a deployment. Fresh out of basic, winning high PT being a “PT stud,” knew how to land nav and could ruck. Me and my buddy went to an SF recruiting office and The SF e7s eyes lit up when I walked through the dooor and asked me what language do I speak (Vietnamese). I was only about 110 lbs soaked and wet after basic. The fact that the SF recruiter didn’t judge me by my size, in my head I was like oh shit, this is where the big boys are at. He Gave me some info for a good 45 mins then asked my buddy any questions? Before we left he asked when can I start log PT. We told him we were deploying in a month and he was bummed. Long story short after 2 combat tours I had no more motivation to even think SF. Had I stayed in the Army I would have definitely went unconventional. Conventional deals with too much nonsense at times. There’s a reason why we have pockets because I love to put my hands in my damn pockets!
😂 The pockets
Age don’t matter. There’s is an appointed time for everything. I’m 34, I just joined the Navy. I failed the ASVAB couple of times but I didn’t give up and I finally made it. My rate is gonna be PR (Parachute Rigger) My goal is to go all the way up to spec-ops and become a Navy Swcc (Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewmen) They say I can’t because of my age but this gentleman hyped me up! I know I will make it no matter what. There’s always a way and I will find one. Also one day I’d love to go to Ranger School. 💪 You sir got my respect. 💯
I was a grunt in the Marines got out in my 20’s I’m 35 now university grad training to join the Navy, get through BUD/s and get to the teams, this is motivating, there’s something that comes with experience that becomes a pro not a con!
You can’t get into Buds at 35 I thought
@@garrettglauser8824 You can request an age waiver with prior service
@@adminbusinessdevelopment6220 the waiver is for prior SOF service. NSW is also a rotten apple ethically and professionally; you should look into Nat Guard SF or any other unit under USASOC.
@OKLAGNOMIE No clue why I’m just seeing your comment, apologies. I appreciate your perspective, some of my best friends are BAT boys so no worries I have love for my Army brothers, many have them have echoed your points and I’ve talked to 20th group and they pretty much said the same thing!
@@fatcat9109 definitely! Talked to 20th group, my ranger bros said the same thing
Process will have taken me 11-12 months. I'm 37, had to get a special waiver. A great ASVAB score really helped me. No degree, but studied my ass off revisiting old highschool lessons and taking lots of practice tests. It's definitely possible. I'm apprehensive about basic training and how I'll be treated due to my age. But eff it, I'm gonna get it done regardless! Can't wait!
If you are real then thank you for your service in the military industrial complex.
Kidding aside, what is up with military waivers and bringing documents to basic.
I remember seeing a Caucasian blonde young kid with a stack of medical folders that he brought to the medical assessment. It was it 5 time there.
They do not give a fuck about the pre enlistment process
@@theoeguia3302 I went to MEPS and had a normal interaction. Took me so long simply because of requesting documents and paperwork. Keep in mind I'm 37, have lived all over the country, and every time I've moved I've lost things. Replacing those certain documents takes time. For example, I had to order an original of my marriage certificate. Couldn't find it anywhere. Since I wasn't living in the state it was issued, that piece of paper took me FOUR months to get. Little things like that are what took me so long. Effin paperwork!
@@MysteeriusFrend Good luck mate!
No one will care how old you are .. .seriously. Its like you came to the internet hoping someone will talk you out of it. You will be a footnote in somebody's story "oh yeah we had an older dude in our flight but I never saw him again after basic" So, if you go out of your way to make your age a big deal (it sounds like you're already on that path) that will just make you look like a douche and be a target for the DI's. Just be in shape (hold yourself to the standards of the 18 year olds), keep your head down and handle business. You have a reason for joining so just focus on that my guy. Good luck to you.
I got in at 26, but found that having a somewhat demanding civilian job, where there was pressure and consequences of getting things right and wrong, under a somewhat demanding boss had its benefits when I went in.
I wasn't the oldest guy, I think I was about fourth, but lots of the 18, 19 year old guys had never held a job at ALL before they went in, so the immediate demands and time constraints on getting things done quickly and correctly intimidated the hell out of them. I didnt even really notice it to be honest. I thought it was actually going to be mentally tougher than it was, but I'd already been at 80% of the BCT level before I went in.
Physically it was the runs that gave me trouble, because in a genius moment as a civilian, I just saw the standards for the two mile run, made sure I could pass it, and did not anticipate that you would have to run much further in BCT/AIT on your every other day of aerobic training compared to your pt test. Jumping from two miles to five plus freaking killed. But about halfway through my body adjusted to that and it was fine.
I did eight years, got out, and just got back in earlier this month. Apprehension is just part of it. I was apprehensive getting back in and I'd already done everything before. I'm currently the same age as you.
Soldiers creed, general orders, and being good at the new pt test before you go in, as well as being able to accept direction from people (for sure your drill sergeants, but also those that are going to be appointed over you.........which everybody will be because everybody is rotated into leadership spots throughout bct just like you will be over some of them in that time) are all you really need to have. And patience. I personally found that out of the BCT portion of IET that the WORST part of training was reception. Where you just wait for hours on end, have mad dashes to get stuff done, and then wait some more and get about an hour or two of sleep a day.
The thing about NOT going in, even if you get in and do your time and find out it is horrible like people say (I found it is like every other job, has good and bad), at least you KNOW. If you never go in, you will always have that gnawing in the back of your mind about what it was like and you it will never go away.
75th, SF Groups, etc will have way higher standards than IET does, but just like they were saying above, if you have the shot, take it, and if you fall short you are just going to be where you were before.
At 50 and a high school teacher and Nordic Ski Patroller I trained Army ROTC Cadets in winter survival. I soon discovered that my XC racing, summer bicycle racing and weight lifting left me in much better physical condition than any of the ROTC cadets or their professional Army cadre. If you have the drive and conditioning, even at 40 you should be able to handle Ranger training. The one thing you will discover is that, even with excellent conditioning, your recovery time from extreme exertion will be slower than day a 20 year old.
I mean this in the nicest way possible but rotc cadre and ranger selection/school is an altogether different animal. It’s not even apples to oranges. It’s a Pepsi can in the ocean vs a cargo ship kind of comparison
@@MrSwensonite I never, EVER, meant to imply my fitness and racing experiences entrained the level of stress, discomfort or danger Ranger training does. But I HAVE XC skied the 2 day, 100 mile Canadian Ski Marathon at that time which is a physical feat many could not attain.
My references re. physical fitness was to say that even civilians can attain very high overall fitness levels.
My most recent fitness accomplishment was to backpack the Grand Canyon North Rim to South Rim in 4 days at age 74. I ask you, how many men that age could do that?
You trained Army ROTC Cadets in winter survival? From which colleges and universities? What do you know about "Ranger training" that enables you to speak to it? Are you aware there are two entirely different two month long Ranger programs? And yet another yet another "Ranger" competition with competitive events that ROTC cadets specifically train for? But you mention high school, so perhaps you are referring to high school Junior ROTC, which is more of an after school club type of activity? Senior ROTC (aka ROTC is the primary method by which the services (except the USMC) commissions officers). The cadre are active duty officers and NCOs and simultaneously university/college faculty. Junior ROTC is a high school extracurricular activity or class and are retired, former servicemembers.
Can you clarify what you're talking about?
37yrs old and taking ASVAB and MEPS at the end of June to join the Air Force.
I joined the army at 32. I am now 35 and within that time i got married and have 2 kids. I am blackhawk helicopter mechanic and crew chief which means i get to fly and do and cool things..its hard work..but beats any desk job i’ve ever had before…
Brian Marx is my inspiration to join the us army on my late 38s
Rejoined 11b at age 44...If you have passion anything will happen .
Joined Navy at 33 and after a year in the pipeline I just graduated from FMTB-W and now I am part of FMF(Fleet Marine Force)Greenside Corpsman (medic) at the age of 34.
We had a viet nam vet in our platoon in basic who was 38, 82nd Airborne Infantry in Viet Nam. He was a South Carolina State Trooper but decided to punch out and go back into the army. They only let him wear his decorations on graduation day. He made it easily. He was our platoon leader.
Larry Thorne (Lauri Törni) was 44 when he deployed to Vietnam in 1963. And took a second tour in 1965.
I joined the Army at 35 which was the cut-off in 2011 and went to Ft Gordon for comms. Hardest thing for me was not having anyone to talk with on my level. I was always the top in PT for any age range but man, Ibuprofen was my friend for sure. Nice hearing your story as my was rare and not many people understand.
Hey brian
I am 37 and want to join the military reserves. You are an inspiration and gave me the push to apply. Thanks!
I went to basic at the age of 39. at fort jackson SC, with no prior military service. later to be sent to Ft Lee Va for AIT. My wife is a Air Force vet and she made me want to serve even though I sat on the idea for 15 years. I did it Im currently part of a CSSB unit and am enjoying it. the fact I get to serve in the US Army.
I completed Ranger School at the age of 44, it was fine and a privilege to take part in - prepare and remember that they won’t kill you and they can’t make you pregnant! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
I went into the Marines from 80 to 84 then in 05 I gained the Washington guard became a Scout Scout Instructor lead Scout in Iraq along with other duty and was a Advisor in Afghanistan!
If you have the drive and motivation and some brains and common since and are physically fit you can be very successful!
I was Medically retired in 14 due to sustaining multiple injuries and wish I could do it all over again! But not with today's leadership!
this has really lighted a fire for me that i thought was gone , i've wanted this my entire life but have put it off for others , felt like im too old and couldnt make it happen anymore.. i still can do it
Don't ever self-select. Let the Regiment tell you that you are ineligible.
I joined the Army at 29 and went through Boot at age 30 back in 98. Spent three years in and later joined the Boys in Blue where I spent the next 12 years. Deployed to Turkey, Germany and the like. Best 15 years of my life. Medically retired out at 45. Much respect to this man.
When you medically retire, are you treated the same as if you retired at 20 years in terms of benefits and pay?
@@chltmdwp Yes, and it's due to the fact that you are honorably discharged receiving income in terms of your percentage. The only difference is that you never received any formal ceremony or retirement certificate or ID Card.
That's Dope I am 27 right now and man Brian inspires me to join too
I retired after 21 years in the Army, all as an infantryman. I was fortunate enough to begin my career with an option 40 contract and my first unit assignment was at 2/75. I was lucky enough to have stayed in either battalion or regiment my entire career. Now I retired at the age of 39. That was in 2010. And my body was beat up! Not that I would admit it then. This guy is such a badass, that he started his career in that environment at 40! Holy hell, what a stud. RLTW
I'm 50 and I wish I could get back in the military. Maybe not something like Ranger School, but I'd happy to serve in a support role.
Had a guy that was 53 come through basic with me in 2015. Apparently he was just doing that so he could retire in the reserves as he had previously did 20 years in the Navy and then10 with the CIA. He broke his pelvis halfway through and just kept going as he didn't want to recycle back to the beginning in order to get it fixed.
This is interesting to me .
At the age of 73 I am in pretty good health . Exercise somewhat each day . Still hunting for deer , and was starting to train to run my first ever 5 k marathon.
I even made a T shirt that said , No Plan B . The only easy day was yesterday !
However, I had to start chemotherapy for the cancer I have and it is taking it’s toll as you are all aware of .
Not sure what the future holds but still would like achieve that goal .
People like your guest are an inspiration to us all !
God Bless Sir. May you be healed by the cancer. Amin.
@@vertigo2930 Thank you . I appreciate your kind words !
Keep at it, Ernest! Cancer is a bitch but people can and do get through it all the time. I have nothing but respect for you
@@ChickentNug thanks !
WoW!
I joined when I was 27, barely pass the ASVAB with a 43 but I got the MOS as a fire fighter. It's better to join later, live some life before you join
Nice man I was in 3rd batt at benning late 80s early 90s the average age of a batt ranger was 19 .. and let me tell you if I had to do that agin at 40 it would have been tough ! Cheers to you RLTW
I enjoyed the podcast! The speaker sounds like a fantastic person with an interesting background. It's impressive that he was a Drill Sergeant at Fort Knox and had a private under who later became a specialist during our 8-week cycle. It's also admirable that he wanted to return to service as a clerk for seven years, even after serving as a Vietnam veteran in the Special Forces. I'm sure there are many more fascinating stories to tell, but it's great that you could share these highlights with us.
I was a Drill Sergeant at Fort Knox, KY, from 1986 - 1989. My oldest Soldier was Specialist Kilogram in B-13-4 2plt. November 1986 he was once a member of the Special Forces, and he was transitioning into a clerk position. During his time assisting the platoon, he showed great maturity and provided valuable support. A private once came to my office and told me that the private Kilogram was having night court. Is he trying to put me in jail? I had to go and talk to private/ specialist Kilogram at the time and tell him, hey, that's not going to happen. And he begrudgingly stopped doing it, and still, we achieved our goal. We graduated him with flying colors.
I’m 32 getting ready to enlist with an option 40. I rucked about 10 miles the other day. I run a minimum of 15-20 miles a week depending on programming all while nursing a sensitive IT band. Hit a 30 minute 4 miler earlier. Age is nothing if you take care of yourself. Plus as we get older we value our physicality and take it more seriously developing better habits etc.
Age is just a number, I'm 54 now and if had to or needed, I'd join the Army again and once again become a Ranger, I would just have to get back into better shape
im 47 and want to join but i smoke weed, If they said they would take me id join in a heartbeat
We had a 29-year old guy in my Basic back in 1990 and I thought that's old. Thumbs up for all of our "mature" enlistee.
This is awesome! This guy sounds just like me. I have regrets about the Military and Marshall. I got recruited out of H.S to play Football and Baseball at Marshall. I didn’t keep my grades up in H.S so I couldn’t get cleared through the NCAA Clearinghouse and then the Military didn’t work out, but these are my two biggest regrets of my life!
from 20 to early 40 maybe 45 . you still in your prime . most special force dude are over 30 and even early 40 . when you keep yourself in a good shape and fit you stay that way for long time . whit no change at all in your fitness until you get older like 50+
There was a few cats that were over 35 when I went thru Benning back in 2011. Age is just a number, it’s about wha type can bring to the table and working well with others as part of a team.
I went back in 2011 as well and we had several dudes over 30 in the company and four in my platoon alone. I myself was 26, but mid twenties is kind of prime beef years imo.
They need to open it up. If you can pass boot camp you should be able to serve. Great job brother. ⚔️🇺🇸
He had the heart and the desire and the motivation..Hell never underestimate older soldiers. The Veterans especially
Anyone here who became an Officer in their 30’s?
Joined the Marine Corps (3051 supply), went Coast Guard (I’m an MK now) and I’ll be getting out at age 32 and considering going to the Army to do this Ranger school and finish out my career there.
Going to Ranger School and becoming a Ranger are 2 different things. This video is about becoming a Ranger, which requires you to complete selection (RASP). Ranger School is a leadership school open to personnel from all branches of the military.
Thanks you for the motivation ❤❤!!!!! Definitely doing the ranger course um already RANGERS due to my combat profile
I’m attempting to go in at 32. This gives me hope and a boost in confidence.
I was 29 when Iraq invaded Kuwait. I called a recruiter and said I wanted to join. He ask my age. I said 29. He said thanks but no thanks I was one year too old. I was in the best shape of my life. I lifted weights 2 hours a day and could run for miles. 6’2” and 195 pounds. I guess I should have called a different recruiter.
what a legend, able to maintain such physique at such an age is just so hard
Training is the easy part. Diet is the hard part
Has to be on trt
Joining next year, I will be 28 and I only want to be a Ranger. This video was very inspiring.
Facts. im enlisting as a 34 yr old!!!!!!!!! HOWEVER, most people think im 20. NOW, if ANYONE wants to deny me for my age, im showing them this video
Joined Marine Corps at 34. It can be done. I am not nor have I ever been a PT stud or ever did sports.
how?
There's dozens of "tri-state" areas. Just sayin....Yes, I know that's not the "take-away" of the intent and point of the video. Great job and props to those my age and older still "kicking-it" in the Army. As for me, retiring with 24 years AFS is a feat upon itself. Good luck and godspeed for anyone doing it longer than I.
Homie looks like Roboute Guilliman talking about age doesn't matter if you know you know
the emperor abides
If my memory serves me correctly, there was a CSM who was 45 or so and passed Rgr School.
thank you for your service
Tried to join at 38 and the Army told me no way. Ex police and always been in really good shape. Good times
Needed a better recruiter. 42 is the cut off with an age waiver.
To my older enlisted going on the subject of beaten up body. How do yall manage the pain, im at 10 yrs in age 28 and already have thritis in the neck and future back. I keep on pushing but i know it’ll only get worse the older i get. P.s. im a mechanic so all my work is very physical.
I’m 48 and would love to serve. It’s annoying that they have an age restriction
We need to bring this issue to Congress! Maybe we should just have to meet the BCT requirements before we go to Bootcamp.
Canadians can join reserves till 54!!!
? You can get an age waiver right now, join the guard, and try out for SF. You won't make it though.
You prior service? They subtract the years you served before
Bro you are not gonna make it at 48
It is very impressive what he has accomplished. I didn't understand if he was in combat role? What communication means?
I was already on my first joint replacement a little after 40 lol.
I went thru Marine boot on Parris Island in '74...at that time the age cutoff was 27 for Marines. We were all 17, 18 and 19 year olds but we did have one guy who was 27 in my platoon. One night on guard duty me and him were out walking a post in the middle of east bum fuck Egypt and we had a whispered conversation. He asked me how my body was holding up, I said my body had no issues but I was feeling the mental stress. I asked him how he was doing and the poor guy almost cried telling me how his body hurt day and night and he didn't think he could take much more...he ended up being a drop, I don't know what for, we never paid attention to the drops, they just disappeared and everyone moved up one bunk. We started with 77 recruits in my platoon and graduated with 37, so over a 50% drop rate. I just can't imagine any 40 year old making it thru Marine boot back in the day, let alone ITR or Recon Indoc or BRC (a now old U.S. Recon Marine vet and recently retired Aerospace Engineer with a large American defense contractor's Missile Systems company).
Whole time they probably thought he was like undercover colonel
Unless you have top tier genetics, this is a young man’s game. Look at all the retired operators, they all have major muscle skeletal injuries. Once your back or knees give out, it’s pretty much over, this type of life style will speed up such injuries.
It's because they are so loaded down with kit. It will continue to happen until weapons are lighter and they can carry less. Airborne ops also kill your knees and back
just the nature of the job though, you never have what you need its just reality sometimes you gotta hump it to the objective and there are timelines to meet and guess what you gotta carry all your gear and then some 150 pound packs + gear happens all the time in 100+ deg weather. Training min standards are nothing lol it's just to prove you're an able bodied human being. Just gotta get tougher, definitely a young mans game.@@smithnwesson990
That’s why no one will remember your name
@@justinfonseca Roger that Justina lol
It's less about genetics and more about how well you've taken care of your body throughout your 20s and 30s. Most Americans look like a bag of milk at 40, and it's not because of genetics.
I’m reenlisting in the army at age thirty.
What did this gentleman do before enlisting in the army?
I'm 37 and I don't really miss the Army, but seeing people go in at 40 makes me wonder if I should jump back in. No part of me thinks I can even get a packet passed for RASP, but it does tickle that part of the imagination.
im 47 and I want in. Tempted to ask a recruiter what they can do
@@DustinAdamsJustice 42 is usually the cut off with a age waiver, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. The numbers are garbage right now. Never give up! If they say no, write your Governor. Try anything! I’m 40 and still think about it!
Respect man! 🙌
I’m going in at the age of 36 this is motivation!
Dam I went in at 26. I made it to to the 1/75 You it got man. I’m a old man of 60 years now….don’t get me started 😎😈Rangers lead the way. PS I was a 31C
I appreciate the education! Because I was always told that you can’t join rangers or green berets after a certain age.
I went to fort knox in 07 for 19D training thent i rejoined in 2021 and went to fort Benning
I'd take a 42 year old over a new generation 19 year old anyday.
Especially in war
I got rejected everywhere at age 39 and had an Associates, as well. When did they change age limit?
Waivers.
What type of waivers? At 44, what can you do to provide service for rergretting not joining earlier?
Nice - We are Marshall!
I waited 14 days in the 43rd at fort Lenardwood before going to basic, it was way worse then basic.
Im 55 and been wishing i could join since i was 50. I may be over 50 but mentally i know i can and physically fit. Oh well.
Shout-out to my brothers who are pushing 40 and aren't fat
My 38 year old self cannot even dream of doing what my 21 year old Ranger self did. Lol
I need help...I want to go back to the Army I am 43 yrs old. I need this!
Honestly the military isn’t anything like it once was. Honestly that’s the cold hard truth.
I've been retired from the military for 20 years....I run, work out and stay in good shape, could I be active today? Yep, do I want to be active military? NO WAY! I'm a multi millionaire why would I want to work at all? ;-)
Was it SSG Brash that walked up and said it’d be difficult for you?
Shit I'm 26 I got out of the Army at 24 I'm planning on going to break my back again for regiment with this whole Ukrainian show going on. Since one of my old division just deployed near the border being 101st. Would love to go test my nuts with regiment. Quit tomorrow is key to keep going. Did 6 years but one thing left on my list to try is RASP. And if I make to regiment work in my team and then tryout RRC path.
Maybe it’s show for you but not for Ukrainians 🇺🇦
@mrketo7077 Alright, man, don't get in your feelings. I've been in different areas of combat, specifically the Middle East. I'm not comparing, and it isn't a show. But to be honest, my guy war is terrible no matter where the string of it takes place.
@@non-fungibletoken5075 🇺🇦👍🇨🇦
Currently joining the military at 32, this conversation had me intrigued until they started talking about football lol
One of my regrets in life is not having gone Ranger, airborne, or air assault. I also didn't research careers in the other branches of the military. I was only looking at the Army.
How can I take An ASVAB test at age 46. Just want to see where I stand.
I had my basic at Fort Sill 1984
I was a Ranger in 87 to 91 the average age back then was 19 I was 21 but battalion was young as hell
Thank your story🎉🎉
If age doesn't matter then why can't I join at 57, even if I sign a waiver saying I won't look to retire.
Because that's old as fuck. You'll blow out both your knees by week three, and if not, in jump school. Just bein real with you
Went in when I was 25 w/Opt.4 ABN contract. Got hurt stripped me from ABN and tried MOS change me. When I got out I decided not to reup. Now I'm 46 and if I could get back in I'd go back in.
Leaving was a big mistake for me. Now I'm too broke dick to keep up.
😂 just a question for those that had a combat MOS with more then 10 years.
At your age in state of physical fitness could you do it all over again? How about Ranger school?
Did 18 years,I'm 62 now and I admit I couldn't even pass the current US Army's basic training standard, when s*** doesn't work anymore s*** doesn't work anymore.
need some noise supression and compression and gain on your audio setup. Nice mics and should sound a lot better.
I'm retired and active exercising one thing its harder to try and get the people to exercise in fact talking to the social workers is like talking to whitewashed walls
i can't say i have ever seen that ranger's shirt before.
cajun edition.
Inspiring!
This is no news here many older soldiers go to ranger school pass 40 my first SGT when to ranger school when he was 47 . I new a BC who was 51 many other stories
Age matters when you reach the 60 mark. I was mandatorily retired at 60 after 30 years' service. My request for over 60 waiver was turned down,
Met a guy in ICE who's 62 and still doing his thing in ICE!