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Is it too late to join the Navy at 35?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:42 pm
So I’m 35 years old (will turn 36 in August) and have pondered for years about joining the Armed Forces, particularly the Navy. I get I probably waited way too long and I’m way long in the tooth to join the military, but I just wanted to get your opinions on it.
The Navy’s website says you must be between the ages of 17 and 41 to join, so I guess it’s technically not too late. Those of you who have served in the Navy, is it better suited for the young guys, or could an older guy like me fit right in?
The Navy’s website says you must be between the ages of 17 and 41 to join, so I guess it’s technically not too late. Those of you who have served in the Navy, is it better suited for the young guys, or could an older guy like me fit right in?
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Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:42 pm to SaintlyTiger88
No
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:44 pm to SaintlyTiger88
How gay are you on a scale from 1 to Richard Simmons?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:45 pm to SaintlyTiger88
What are you trying to get out of the navy? Why join now?
Wife, kids?
Wife, kids?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:45 pm to bird35
He’s gay enough to buttfrick your dad
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:45 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Do you enjoy penis?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:45 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Seems like you're in on age, but I question your sincerity and resolve. I feel like joining up to serve is a young man's life choice. Yours sounds like a bucket list/midlife crisis scenario.
No intent to offend, just a gut reaction. Maybe by a mid engine 'vette and see how you feel after that.
No intent to offend, just a gut reaction. Maybe by a mid engine 'vette and see how you feel after that.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:45 pm to SaintlyTiger88
quote:
Is it too late to join the Navy at 35
quote:seems like you just answered your own question
The Navy’s website says you must be between the ages of 17 and 41 to join,
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:46 pm to SaintlyTiger88
It just seems like it would be a tough life even at 17, and you’d have to be gung ho to be able to get thru it and bear it even at that age .. at 35, most of us are a little too used to comforts and conveniences and it would be hard to imagine being gung ho enough at 35 to put up with all the military grunt BS.. but to each his/her own .
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:47 pm to SaintlyTiger88
quote:
The Navy’s website says you must be between the ages of 17 and 41 to join
Since you answered your own question I would say to do it. It’s obviously on your mind. Live your life, don’t regret a thing. Go for it and goodluck.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:48 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I never did serve, and sometimes wish I had. I say if you have nothing holding you back such as a family, go for it. I applaud your efforts, sir and admire your ambition. Good luck.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:48 pm to GRTiger
I feel like I want to serve my country and see the world at the same time. I am married (to a woman, no pics) but don’t have any kids.
Maybe it’s a mid-life thing, but is 35 old enough for a mid-life crisis?
Maybe it’s a mid-life thing, but is 35 old enough for a mid-life crisis?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:49 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I personally dont know much about military life, i know myself well enough to know i wouldnt have survived three days in the military…. BUT if you have a college degree and go in as an officer- that seems like it could be a little more cush… then again, im talking out my a**…. But I DID see An Officer and a Gentleman .
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:49 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Maybe the naval reserve might make more sense?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:50 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Have fun at basic training taking orders from an 18 year old
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:50 pm to SaintlyTiger88
You trying to be Homer Simpson?
The Naval Reserve: America's 17th line of defense, between the Mississippi National Guard and the League of Women Voters!
The Naval Reserve: America's 17th line of defense, between the Mississippi National Guard and the League of Women Voters!
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:51 pm to WestCoastAg
I couldn’t image going through basic and tech school with kids half my age doing the same job.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:51 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Physically fit?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:52 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Are you kidding? Military recruitment is so low, they’d probably take you in 10 years. You’ll easily get an exemption. Just like all of the vets that were forced out of the service for refusing to get the Vax, lol. Now the military is BEGGING them to come back.
LINK
“The Navy will now allow men and women up to age 41 to enlist in the service, a new change in policy for which it has the Army to thank.”
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“The Navy will now allow men and women up to age 41 to enlist in the service, a new change in policy for which it has the Army to thank.”
Posted on 2/13/24 at 5:52 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Would you be trying to enlist or commission?
Are you ok with some 21 year old telling you what to do? That’s one of the main issues I’ve seen with older guys that join.
Are you ok with some 21 year old telling you what to do? That’s one of the main issues I’ve seen with older guys that join.
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