I've been out since 84, gained 30 lbs but would love to fight. Not for the Bush, but with my brothers in arms. Plus, it keeps from sending an 18 year old in my place.
They need people, they should take me. I haven't done anything dangerous since riding my bike without a helmet.
Seriously, they should have a program for us old ba$tards. I hate the war, but I love the Marines.
Semper Fi brothers
2007-04-11 08:46:54 · 16 answers · asked by ScooterLibby 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I called the recruiter, they said come on down and talk, but they doubt I'd get back in the regular Marines.
Thanks for the responses.
2007-04-11 09:05:49 · update #1
I agree. I would love to re-enlist...Sadly we are too old.
Semper-Fi, Devil Dog!
2007-04-11 09:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by jonah 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SInce you are prior service go to a recruiting office and see about getting an age waiver. You know you will need to be within weigh standards before the process can really start. They aren't going to start a waiver process and send you for your full MEPS physical if you are 30 pounds out of standard. It's not super easy to lose that much weight when we are older. At least make a phone call to a recruiter and pose the question. Being prior service with a honorable discharge they may consider it. If they even think you have a chance of getting a waiver approved you will need to cut out the Starbucks and Pizza Hut until further notice. LOL
Good luck and I hope this helps and they will waive your age.
2007-04-11 15:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a brother or a Marine.
I wish I could join too, but I am in my 30s and have a toddler and a husband.
I don't know...I think the cut off age for the Army is 42. But since you have been in maybe they will take you back.
I can't get in contact with my brother (in the Marines) right now, but you could call the recruiting office.
I hear that all the armed services are taking people back (re-enlisting?).
Good Luck.
2007-04-11 15:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by soulflower 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well you probley cant.
This seems like a natural reaction with Marines. I remember back in 1991 my dad wanted to go back in again during Desert Storm and he had been out since 1968.
It sucks to sit on the sidelines. I have been out since 2004 and think about it some times.
Our time has passed, we did what we could, now we are out, and someone else must carry the burden.
Thats just the way it is.
Semper Fi
2007-04-11 16:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by h h 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you actually tried to go back into the USMC? I asked because after I returned from Iraq as a DOD contractor contacted the army to see about reactivating my commission and returning to active duty...and I am 52.
Unfortunately I couldn't...not because they didn't want me but because I didn't have enough service time so that I would be eligible for retirement before the cut off age. Hell, I didn't want to join to retire...just contribute. And I am only 5 pounds heaver than when I last served.
The new age limit for enlistment is 42 so I would think you stand a good chance.
Contact the Corp....see if you are still eligible.
2007-04-11 15:57:04 · answer #5 · answered by iraq51 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More than likely the Marines will say no, I currently serve with many prior service Marines but the Army is pretty open to prior service.
2007-04-11 15:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by k9mpgsd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water and exercise to whip yourself back into shape. Leave the fried foods alone for a while. My feelings are the same! They deduct your years of service from your age! I think it's 40 years old not as the limit and if you were honorably discharged. God bless you
2007-04-11 16:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey , I was out for twelve years, and they took me in to the Guard at 43, you have to pass a physical, and they will give you time to get in shape too, so see a Guard recruiter and if you have any further questions, click my profile and I would be glad to help you
2007-04-11 15:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by sofmatty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, as much as I hold most of your questions and answers in total contempt, I do respect your service, and desire to do so again. Why not look into organizations that send them basics? My girfriend and I send soldiers crap like toothpaste, etc. She handles the particulars, so sadly I got no links for ya.
And how is it Bush's war when he got congessional approval? You should know better than that.
2007-04-11 15:51:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think people like you are needed in Marine who hate war but love their country and know what is good or bad for it.....you can represent your country better........well i could not get why are you out of marine at 44? because in my country you can stay in forces till 50 and even more than that !anyways i could never uderstand your governament and president !(its not about my IQ okay?) .......for 30Ib so i can just wish you "Happy reducing weight" :P
Good luck !
2007-04-11 16:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by ★Roshni★ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Semper Fi....your way to the mess hall. Maybe you can flip the salsbury for lunch and the pancakes for breakfast.
I hear Dyncorp and BlackWater is taking applications.
2007-04-11 16:26:54 · answer #11 · answered by Ugly Betty 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋