P.S. as to what I did about the new war --- I walked out of 1 WTC on 9/11 and was at the recruiting office two days later looking to re-enlist. They didn't want a 36-yr old (at the time) ex-AO1 with a questionable ticker. And I begged. I left in tears because they wouldn't let me fight.
"P.S. as to what I did about the new war --- I walked out of 1 WTC on 9/11 and was at the recruiting office two days later looking to re-enlist. They didn't want a 36-yr old (at the time) ex-AO1 with a questionable ticker. And I begged. I left in tears because they wouldn't let me fight."
Guess you never checked what I do and why I did it.
I was up against the same odds as you.
Only I did something about it.
http://www.freerepublic.com/~6869tonkingulfyachtc/
"P.S. as to what I did about the new war --- I walked out of 1 WTC on 9/11 and was at the recruiting office two days later looking to re-enlist. They didn't want a 36-yr old (at the time) ex-AO1 with a questionable ticker. And I begged. I left in tears because they wouldn't let me fight."
To: hedgetrimmer,COBI,AuntB
I just wanted to let you know I met with the Flotilla Commander today
and it turns out that I have a few skills that they need and can utilize.
My application should be approved in about 10 days.
Also as of Sept 11 the Coast Guard itself is under the command of the Department of Defense.
While the Auxiliary is not part of the military, it can and does support military actions.
I'm just glad that this old rusty tin can sailor can help protect our country again.
44 posted on 10/03/2001 3:21:13 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/528854/posts?page=44#44
"P.S. as to what I did about the new war --- I walked out of 1 WTC on 9/11 and was at the recruiting office two days later looking to re-enlist. They didn't want a 36-yr old (at the time) ex-AO1 with a questionable ticker. And I begged. I left in tears because they wouldn't let me fight."
Here, check this out.
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/public/pubjoin.shtml
Age makes no difference.
Glad to see that the adults are in charge!
And it's not the DC crowd!
Coast Guard Auxiliary
May 2005
Members by age group
under 17
16
17 - 29
1,051
30 - 39
2,048
40 - 49
4,953
50 - 59
8,817
60 - 69
9,867
70 - 79
6,631
80 - 89
2,534
90 - 99
312
100+
31
All Age Groups
36,277
USCG Auxiliary at a Glance
An Average Day in the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Completes 62.5 safety patrols
Completes 6.2 regatta patrols
Performs 10.2 vessel assists
Assists 28 people
Saves 1 life
Saves $341,290 in property
Participates in 100 operational support missions
Participates in 48.7 administrative support missions
Completes 13.4 recruiting support misisons
Educates 369 people on boating safety
Performs 299 vessel safety checks
Attends 70 public affairs functions
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/public/pubjoin.shtml