Posted on 06/29/2004 1:44:09 PM PDT by BagCamAddict
If there were no restrictions on age, weight, fitness, etc., would you sign up to join the War on Terror??
This is a vanity poll, due to the news today that the Army may be dipping into the Individual Ready Reserve pool. Several Freepers have indicated they would go if called upon, but they don't think they will be called due to their age.
Please post ONLY ONCE, and ONLY IF YOU WOULD GO, so that we can easily see the tally by looking at the number of replies.
This is just too funny. As I'm reading this thread my wife comes in and sits down across from me (she can't see my screen) and she says, "So you ran 3 miles this morning, walked 5 miles at lunch and rode your bike 10 miles this evening? Are you going back into the Army?" ;-)
Talked to the National Guard about going in as an Arabic linguist. I'm prior service so I can go in over age 35.
Still need to lose a few pounds before I can make a commitment, however.
POA2 - you can go in up to age 35. Go talk to a recruiter. Since you have your BA see about going to OCS.
Regards,
GtG
Yes.
I'm 57 yrs old and would go back active. I can still do Administrative duties. In my mind I am fighting the war on terror by donating money and articles to the, Disabled American Veterans, USO, and the RNC.
53 years old and would be honored to serve this country even if it were cleaning up the latrines for our fighting men and women in uniform....
Yes. 43 y.o. male. AF and Army vet. Tried getting back in after 9/11, no go, too old. Tried the IDF. Got an e-mail from State Dept. saying no go.
:-)
Age 60, put 26 years in, Vietnam Vet, not only would I go, I TRIED but was refused on Sept 13th, 2001.
REMF...in the rear with the gear. never. and do you remember what it was like in a combat zone...it don't matter how good you are...shit happens. I don't know...if I even want to think about this... no fixed rotation schedule...no specific date to look forward to...no short timers...I could do it...but I really will have to think hard before I enlist again...of course if it gets bad enough...I get the beans and franks.
Lets Roll
Semper Fi
Tommie
57 yo nurse, I can work incredible hours. In decent physical shape. RARING to go!
If President Bush is NOT re-elected, I'd get myself kicked out before any liberals become my CIC.
I saw this earlier
I had no idea there were so many of us in our 40s that want to help.
44 years old; a little overweight; somewhat athletic, but declining. Who cares!!! I'll just sit in a recliner and push THE button, while drinking a Bud. How much training could THAT possibly take? Seriously, if my kids were a bit older (youngest is 13), I'd join in a heartbeat. Give me five years.
LOL!
Sure, I can file and type like a madwoman if they need me. Oh and my phone skills are outstanding, so yup, just give me a call.
yes
I'd love to go.
Age above 40. Yes.
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