has a list of 25 ways to ignore Joel Stein and support our troops.
All of them are worthy, and I wholeheartedly support her effort.
So I'll give you Number 26. If you really, really want to support our troops, and you are of the proper age, then by all means, sign up and join them.
No, I'm not making some sort of "chickenhawk" argument here. I do not look down on people who haven't enlisted. It's none of my business how you plan your life. Not only that, the home front is every bit as important to the success of this war as the fighting fronts.
No big deal, really, just something to consider.
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The army has raised the age limit to 42. Non citizens are also welcome, about 10% of recent recurits are non citizens. I think the total length of commitment is 8 years.
Posted by: john ryan at January 25, 2006 11:02 PM (TcoRJ)
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Oh really.
The maximum age for non-prior service enlistments for active duty, for each of the services are:
* Army - 34
* Air Force - 27
* Navy - 34
* Marines - 28
* Coast Guard - 27
The maximum age for enlistment in the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Reserves is age 35. The maximum age for enlistment in the Army and Navy Reserves is age 39. The maximum enlistment age for the Air and Army National Guard is age 35, although this can sometimes be waived, depending on individual state requirements.
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I don't see the age "42" listed there, do you?
Posted by: Vinnie at January 26, 2006 12:10 AM (f289O)
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If it weren't for my damned RE3 status, I'd have been back in long ago, but even the NG won't return my calls. Oh well, I can still stock up on ammo and rope in preparation for my own festivities when that glorious day comes.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at January 26, 2006 12:35 AM (0yYS2)
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improbulus maximus,
backup plan: Go Blackwater USA , or other Private Military Company.
good luck/ and after deployment pass along any clues for us 59 year youngsters to get in?.
Posted by: Rubin at January 26, 2006 01:12 AM (LgYqk)
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Tried it all Rubin, everyone I contacted had people lined up to join.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at January 26, 2006 02:51 AM (0yYS2)
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My husband is an Italian citizen and served in the US Army many years ago. He's is more of an American and loves this country more than a large chunk of those who were born to it by accident.
Posted by: Oyster at January 26, 2006 05:58 AM (YudAC)
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Uhh, for the wife of the Italian. Good work. Really, good work. Conratulations. [pat self on back]. More irrelevance, please....
Posted by: Rob at January 26, 2006 09:05 AM (56rPU)
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Uhh, for the wife of the Italian: Good work. Really, good work. Conratulations. [pat self on back]. More irrelevance, please....
Posted by: Rob at January 26, 2006 09:05 AM (56rPU)
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I tried joining back in 1990, when I was a young man, and even then, my medical record disqualified me. At 37 and 250 lbs, I doubt my odds have improved.
My father served. My maternal grandfather served. Both of my mother's maternal uncles served. My brother-in-law served. Countless numbers of my cousins have served or are still servig, some of them career. The fact that unlike them, I will never have the priviledge of wearing the uniform is a regret that will haunt me to my dying day.
Posted by: Brian B at January 26, 2006 09:08 AM (rGfpg)
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