ScottDC99
06-22-06, 03:46 PM
I am 29 years old and up until Monday was in the process of enlisting in the U.S. Navy to become a Corpsman. So at work on Monday, two young Marines came in to my workplace and we started chatting about things, which lead to one of them asking me if I ever considered joining the Marine Corps. It was kind of ironic, because I had just begun my dealings with the Navy due to the fact that the listed cut off age for active duty Marines is 28 years old. I understand there are waivers, but these two Marines (they were MPs, not recruiters) said that my age of 29 would be no problem at all since I am in good physical condition. It made sense, but they also said a few things that made me believe that they didn't really know what they were talking about in regards to enlistment and the age issue (they were both 19 years old).
I gave the guys my information and they said that a recruiter would call me or to stop by the sub-station when I got a chance. I haven't received a call, and I certainly plan on going by the station very soon, but I was wondering if any of you active duty Marines could enlighten me regarding this issue. Now I understand that the Marine RESERVES have a cut off age of 29, but I'm wanting active duty Marine corps. Thanks in advance.
I gave the guys my information and they said that a recruiter would call me or to stop by the sub-station when I got a chance. I haven't received a call, and I certainly plan on going by the station very soon, but I was wondering if any of you active duty Marines could enlighten me regarding this issue. Now I understand that the Marine RESERVES have a cut off age of 29, but I'm wanting active duty Marine corps. Thanks in advance.