Is 25 to old to join the military now,or is better when your younger?

Answer 1

Not at all. If you join at 25 and put in twenty years, you'll be 45 when you leave the service. You'll be able to draw your pension immediately, and you'll still be young enough to start a new career. Just make sure that when (if) you decide on a course in the miltary that you take advantage of the many educational opportunites that the military offers free to all service menbers.

With military experience, and a good education, you'll be a cinch to land a great job after you leave. Employers love to hire veterans because they know that vets have better work habits.

Hope this answer helps.

Answer 2

Technically 25 is still young. At that age you still qualify to go into any branch.

Veggie Lasanga are you in the AF because you hit that dead on. My personal experience is that I was in the AF but due to the cut backs (AF is kicking a lot of people out) I decided for better job security so cross over to the Army.

No matter what branch you choose just know I was on both sides of the fence and I can tell you both an AF base or an Army post are taken care of about the same so dont let people try to tell you the AF is taken better care of. Personally I like the Army better because there is a better chance to advance in your career promotion rate is faster....

Answer 3

I was 17 when I went to basic and AIT at Ft. Benning back in 95, but there was a guy there that was 30 y/o in my platoon and he made it through without a problem. At 25 I would think it is actually better because you are more mature and have working knowledge that would probably make you more successful in the military.

Answer 4

Younger trainees may handle the physical training better(but that is debatable), but the older trainees handle the stress better. Also the Drill sergeants are more likely to leave the older more mature trainees alone.

25 is an excellent age to join, old enough to better handle the stress and still young enough to serve your 20 and get that retirement.

Answer 5

I joined when I was 25. I probably had a better perspective on the "real world" when I went in and that served me well throughout my 21+ year career.

Answer 6

Physically, it might be easier when you are younger, but intellectually, it's better to know what you are facing and appreciate the benefits of a military career. You are still young enough to retire from the military and enjoy benefits. God Bless You.

Answer 7

They just raised the age to 42, so in perspective 25 is a good age to join.

Answer 8

I joined the army at the ripe old age of 30, i turned 31, one week into basic training. I was given the present of 31 power jumps by my senior drill sergeant on my b-day. I still had one of the best pt scores in the company. I kept my mouth shut, did what i was told and worked hard at pt. If you do the same, you'll be fine. Drills tend to be easier on the older guys, unless you prove you are still 18 at heart. Just don't expect to get respect because of your age, you still have to earn it. I went to MP school, which is pretty tough and i did alright, you should be fine, and be ready to go to iraq, it is so damn hot here.

Answer 9

I joined out of high school because I wanted to go to college and could not afford to without the help of the G.I. Bill.
If you join now and you have a good reason it should do you well

Answer 10

If that is what you want to do just do it. 25 is not to old, you might know more than and 18 year old, and that will keep you alive. If you go good luck and come home safe.