30+ year olds joining the military in record numbers due to poor economy

[AAKing23]

I wouldn't do it but I understand, It is better than doing nothing

 

[DamienWayne]

My ex just became a Sargent in the military in a few years

 

[J.E.T.S]

When are you planning on parking that raggedy stanky semi truck and joining?

 

[L. Deezy]

This has been a thing for awhile. When I joined back in 2010 it was because of the recession, I was 23 and there were 30 AND 40 year olds signing up right beside me.

40? whats the age cap??

 

[CrushedGroove]

That's why I joined. I was 22 though.

 

[Ziggiy]

My homie at 39 decided to join the reserves. Dude is in phenomenal health, he's just in a transition period in his life and something like the military can help with that.

I'm all for this. There really shouldn't be a "young" age limit on the military. I can see and know people up to 55 being value added being in the military. You don't always have to be an infantryman. Bringing civilian skills to the military can also be a benefit, so why not...

Personally, I regret not joining the military.

They actually extended to age limit a few years ago

There IS a reason for the age limit as a lot of physical exertion is required. A 55 year old just joining would have Hell in basic training just due to the physicality of it all. Unless they decide to Officer’s Academy

 

[Oatmeal]

I enlisted in my 30s

Simultaneously the best/worst experience in my life

Expound breh.....EXPOUND!!!

 

[Him]

Ngl I was thinking of joining due to this economy

 

[Ziggiy]

40? whats the age cap??

Officially its like 35 but you can get a waiver to join up to 43 if i’m not mistaken and the Army at least usually grants it

 

[L. Deezy]

Officially its like 35 but you can get a waiver to join up to 43 if i’m not mistaken and the Army at least usually grants it

wowww

 

[Vandelay]

They actually extended to age limit a few years ago

There IS a reason for the age limit as a lot of physical exertion is required. A 55 year old just joining would have Hell in basic training just due to the physicality of it all. Unless they decide to Officer’s Academy

My very next post.

They upped it to 42 a few years back

I'm not saying there shouldn't be physical and health standards. I think they should be there for the police. But there's plenty of people over 40 that can pass a basic military PT test.

I'm an inclusive person. Obviously, a 55 year old isn't as physically capable as a 25 year old. However, a homogeneous military is very problematic to me. I rather have a diversity of skills and thought than not.

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

Pentagon needs to lift the weed ban. How many pot heads are being kept from serving because of this?

 

[Richard Glidewell]

I hope they don't let all these people capping gas they heads up......make your decision and let it be your decision..........all that support the troops shyt was fake love

 

[semicko82]

Expound breh.....EXPOUND!!!

Bookmark. I got you later

 

[King Poetic]

Good for them

I see how some police departments raised they age limit to like 55 years old because not enough recruits