Too Old to be in the Armed Forces?

wsj ^ | 12/21/2014 | T Rose

[Jed Eckert]

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

Badass of the Week: Samuel Whittemore

[Savage Beast]

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.

[CodeToad]

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.

[Texas Fossil]

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.

[SZonian]

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...

[onedoug]

These old fuds want to go and fight for ø?

[Squantos]

That’s me....:o)