[Ax]

It was 33 years, not 20. I managed to stay in pretty good condition during a lot of those years. I ran with a lot of Marine embassy guards in Latin America. My buddy and I, ate age 44, did all the Marine PFT requirements except for the pullups. I ran with the Marines in Havana for four years. Now, at nearly 70, I’m suffering from heart failure among other issues.

[OldGoatCPO]

So you ran with Marines, you did not have to run to keep your job. You did not have to do anymore than you wanted to. They are forced to do a lot more high impact training especially now with the Combat Fitness Test added to the Physical Fitness Test a
As a whole we suffer higher incidents of osteoarthritis at an earlier age than our counterparts. The vast majority cannot adjust to civilian jobs unless we move into the civil sector. Running with Marine is not easy and does not make you a Marine. 31 years of service at 15 years younger than you I am in constant pain with a high disability rating. But it is not me I worry about it is health care for my wife and daughter, my disability guarantees me care, not so my family. Again you made your choice you choose your path and retirement. Had you remained in the military and retired you'd be pissed that some one is after your benefits.