Army Raises Enlistment Age for Reservists to 39

reuteurs ^ | Mar 21 | na

[eyespysomething]

Thanks. I'm just below that, but I wouldn't be rejoining.

[68skylark]

I've really been enjoying my second chance to serve -- much more than I enjoyed it the first time around.

I think that part of it has to do with the war -- now that we're at war with terrorists, and resevists have a big role to play, the work feels far more "purposeful" than it did when I was going to drills in the 1980's.

[Noles2005]

thanks for the reply. Any help would be appreciated. College degree, commercial pilot's license, multi engine rated. Aviation officer route would be preferred, but willing to explore all options.

Thanks

[68skylark]

I think you're best starting point might be a National Guard (NG) or US Army Reserve (USAR) aviation unit. (I think it's better to begin talking with a unit, if possible, not a recruiter. Let the unit steer you to a recruiter they know, if that's what they recommend.)

There were news articles just in the last few days that say the USAR and NG will be adding some fixed-wing cargo planes in coming years. This might be the perfect time to look into that possibility also. (Or those planes might be decades away -- I don't know.)

They also need commissioned officers and warrant officers in lots of other field. Here's a website with WO information for the USAR. (NG information will be similar but slightly different.)

http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/WOgeninfo_mos.html

Basically, for anyone who can pass the physical and pass a PT test, there are tons of great opportunities these days.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I'll try again.

[68skylark]

There's an article in the Army Times newspaper this week, on this topic. They say that if your age minus your prior service is less than 40 (or maybe it's less than or equal to 40) you meet the age requirement for Army Guard or Army Reserve service. I guess that's just another way of saying the Guard and Reserve want people who can complete 20 years of service by age 60.

[tame]

If I can help with any questions, let me know any time.

thank you sooo much. Greatly appreciated.

[tame]

Excellent!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I am glad I could be of help!

Good luck and thanks for wanting to serve our country!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Well my age 51, minus my service 4 active 2 inactive, is equal to 45. I have no interest in getting 20 to get retirement or any other benefits. (that is under control) I just want to serve again until I'm not needed. Today at lunch I plan to make a guest appearance at the local multi-service recruiting office and put my old butt up for bid.

I'm 6'2" 190lb. Can still run a 7 minute mile. Can shoot the eye of a gnat with any weapon. And I'm cranky at 4:30 when I climb out of bed. I'd go to Middle East or serve stateside, whereever they need a warm body.