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I'm wondering if recruiters will look down on me because of my age/family? I realize that I'm starting late, but it's something I've always wanted to do. I'd like to get a medical job - I hear the best shot at that is going Open-General? I realize that I could end up with any job though. Thanks for your help guys!
- Turned 38 in August of 2016
- Wife works in a dental office and can use her license in a lot of other states
- 2 kids 10 and 8, they're up for it
- What about doing 20? Is that possible for me? I think about doing my first contract then going reserve and using the school benefits for graduate school or possibly doing 20...
I suggest you talk to a recruiter who is up on the current regulations.
Way back when I was a Navy recruiter, the answer would have been NO, unless you qualified for an advanced paygrade. Back then, you had to be E-4 over 4 to even have a wife, much less two kids as well.
I really doubt that the AF will accept you, but you will have to talk to a recruiter to know for sure.
Good luck.
I'm wondering if recruiters will look down on me because of my age/family? I realize that I'm starting late, but it's something I've always wanted to do. I'd like to get a medical job - I hear the best shot at that is going Open-General? I realize that I could end up with any job though. Thanks for your help guys!
- Turned 38 in August of 2016
- Wife works in a dental office and can use her license in a lot of other states
- 2 kids 10 and 8, they're up for it
- What about doing 20? Is that possible for me? I think about doing my first contract then going reserve and using the school benefits for graduate school or possibly doing 20...
Do you have any medical experience so far, or training at least?
I *think* the age requirements are less stringent for people on track to be a doctor or chaplain.
No doubt a local phone call to your friendly local recruiter will answer your question though.
I'm wondering if recruiters will look down on me because of my age/family? I realize that I'm starting late, but it's something I've always wanted to do. I'd like to get a medical job - I hear the best shot at that is going Open-General? I realize that I could end up with any job though. Thanks for your help guys!
- Turned 38 in August of 2016
- Wife works in a dental office and can use her license in a lot of other states
- 2 kids 10 and 8, they're up for it
- What about doing 20? Is that possible for me? I think about doing my first contract then going reserve and using the school benefits for graduate school or possibly doing 20...
Age requirements vary depending on the path you choose to take. Plan the timing of your application to be sure you are age-eligible for service.
To enlist, you cannot be younger than 17 (18 for GED holders) or older than 39 years of age.
To join as an Officer, you cannot be younger than 18 or older than 34 years of age.
To join as a healthcare, law or ministry professional, you cannot be younger than 18 or older than 48 years of age.
I have EMT and CNA certifications and a lot of college credit but not a bachelors degree. I'd expect that I'd go in as an E-3. If they gave me a different job that's fine though, I'll pick up clinical time at some point in the future.
I know that 39 is the age limit so I think 'technically' I should be good but I worry that being older is undesirable and thus my application just won't be submitted. I'll definitely call a recruiter just wanted to get your guy's take...
If your family is on board, you are thinking about it this hard and qualify, and you don't do it, you'll always wonder 'what if'.
To this day, there are still people I knew back in my 20s who like to think out loud about how their life would have been if they had joined. Those who were in for one term talk about what if they had stayed.
It's not always nice and it's not always roses, but on the balance was an amazingly interesting career.
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I have EMT and CNA certifications and a lot of college credit but not a bachelors degree. I'd expect that I'd go in as an E-3. If they gave me a different job that's fine though, I'll pick up clinical time at some point in the future.
I know that 39 is the age limit so I think 'technically' I should be good but I worry that being older is undesirable and thus my application just won't be submitted. I'll definitely call a recruiter just wanted to get your guy's take...
I honestly can't imagine enlisting in any branch of service at your age. I'm not trying to be mean, but it would depend on your temperament. In basic alone, you'll likely have a dorm chief and an element leader that's an 18 or 19 year old kid. Would you be OK with someone that age telling you what to do and how to do it and getting on to you when you mess up? Because, that's how it goes in basic. The training instructors don't babysit you the entire time, because they appoint kids in your flight to do so.
Then after training, you'll be an E-3 at nearly 40 and have to take orders from a 20 something staff sergeant. More than likely, you'll be stuck at E-3 for three years. I'm not sure too many guys would be comfortable with that as a career.
YES, we take through age 39 (up to 40th birthday). Call a recruiter. Good luck!! For enlisting there is no application competition, if you are qualified you can join, period.
YES, we take through age 39 (up to 40th birthday). Call a recruiter. Good luck!! For enlisting there is no application competition, if you are qualified you can join, period.
I honestly can't imagine enlisting in any branch of service at your age. I'm not trying to be mean, but it would depend on your temperament. In basic alone, you'll likely have a dorm chief and an element leader that's an 18 or 19 year old kid. Would you be OK with someone that age telling you what to do and how to do it and getting on to you when you mess up? Because, that's how it goes in basic. The training instructors don't babysit you the entire time, because they appoint kids in your flight to do so.
Then after training, you'll be an E-3 at nearly 40 and have to take orders from a 20 something staff sergeant. More than likely, you'll be stuck at E-3 for three years. I'm not sure too many guys would be comfortable with that as a career.
Ill be ok with that stuff, I work with a lot of young guys, when I do recognize immature decision making it rolls off of me pretty easily. I do everything I can to help young guys in leadership.
Physically ill be ok too, I grapple, I swim, I run, I lift weights. I look 10 years younger than I am lol.
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