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Originally Posted by texan_in_exile
The day I tried to join the army (Sept 12 2001), I was told I was too old.
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Not to thread jack, but I tried to re-enlist after 9/11.
Went down to the Army recruiter in 02 with 201 in hand ready to take the oath.
Figured at the very least I could instruct at AMTU or JFK. Young recruiter looked at me with a funny expression on his face, almost laughing until he read my 201. Too old, prior service disability (hearing) and he sent me on my way. Tried the Marines, and I'll say this for them - the answer was pretty much the same but the recruiter at least treated me with respect and thanked me for my service, wanted to talk about VN and other things.
Ended up with Dyncorp 03-04.
Funny, from the Chief (who worked a contract with DOS) down lots of guys in my department have taken a year off for service, both contracting and reserves. Some other departments have had issues with officers serving, but not ours.