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Too Old to be in the Armed Forces?
wsj ^ | 12/21/2014 | T Rose

Posted on 12/21/2014 4:15:47 PM PST by w1n1

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To: w1n1
Well, here's an 80 year old who fought in the American Revolution and kicked some ass:

Badass of the Week: Samuel Whittemore

41 posted on 12/21/2014 7:07:55 PM PST by Jed Eckert (Wolverines!!)
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To: EEGator

Yes, but why send young men who have their lives before them? Why not send old men who have lived their lives? Maybe it wouldn’t work in hand-to-hand combat, but high-tech warfare doesn’t depend upon physical prowess.


42 posted on 12/21/2014 7:23:51 PM PST by Savage Beast (Hubris and denial overwhelm Western Civilization. Nemesis and tragedy always follow.)
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To: Lazamataz

Yes, yes, we must keep this civil and only allow 3-5 year olds at first. We can keep the toddlers in reserve in case things get out of hand.


43 posted on 12/21/2014 8:25:47 PM PST by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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To: wally_bert

I’m not joining anything, but can guarantee if push comes to shove I will defend Texas. Like most of the male gunloving population.

I’m 67. Can still shoot straight. As can my 89 year old father. He is still amazing on that.


44 posted on 12/22/2014 8:04:51 AM PST by Texas Fossil (Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!)
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To: w1n1

I’m retired...but stay in good shape...I know for a fact that many of us have a lot to offer in terms of tangible and intangible benefits.

There are things I miss about wearing the uniform and things I don’t...


45 posted on 12/22/2014 8:12:26 AM PST by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political parties in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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To: w1n1

These old fuds want to go and fight for ø?


46 posted on 12/22/2014 8:26:16 AM PST by onedoug
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To: familyop

That’s me....:o)


47 posted on 12/22/2014 3:13:41 PM PST by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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