Wanting back in the Marines

[mws16sxking]

I was in the Marines from 1982 until 1986 active duty 1986 until 1988 inactive. I just turned 43 on Oct 20 2006 and would like to get back in my re-up code was RE-1A. Can anybody give me any help or information?
Thanks
Mark Schiffer

[tbenn54]

I think you may be too old.

[mws16sxking]

The Army will take me. But I just can't see myself in the Army.

[MarineArtillery]

A RE-1A code is a must. The max age to get in is 29, so what you is subtract your active duty years from your current age, if it's 29 or less, then your good to come back in. You would be considered 39, sorry! Once a Marine, Alway's a Marine!!!

[J-Ro]

the Maries...Huh

[Phantom Winger]

I was in the Marines from 1982 until 1986 active duty 1986 until 1988 inactive. I just turned 43 on Oct 20 2006 and would like to get back in my re-up code was RE-1A. Can anybody give me any help or information?
Thanks
Mark Schiffer

Get in touch with a Prior Service Recruiter. You'll need a two waivers. One waiver for your age (you're 2 years over the max) and one waiver for separation over three years. Good luck and Semper Fi!

[lascalahomes]

I just joined the the National Gaurd.

[Sgt Sostand]

If thing get real bad they will take you back fast Korea, Iran and iraQ and who know what else.

[yellowwing]

the Maries...Huh

I got his back!

[J-Ro]

I got his back!

OK

[mws16sxking]

I guess I can get back in with three waivers. The first for being out more then three years. The second for my age (43) and the third for having more then four Tats. I have seven, but six of them I got in the Corps. My package will be sent to HQMC on Monday. Thanks for the help everyone......
Semper Fi
Mark W. Schiffer

[jinelson]

OORAH!!! Good Luck bro!

[GunnyL]

You need to contact your local recruiter and find out what the requirements are for prior service enlistments.
The Marine Corps cutoff of 29 is if you have to go to Recruit Training and that is waiverable. Prior Service Quotas use different criteria. Can you run a 1st Class PFT? That will be a must at your age. From there, depends on the needs of the Marine Corps. They also look at the fact that most of your peers will be GySgts and above and you will be much lower in Rank if they even have space or you otherwise meet the requirements.
I wouldn't hold out too much hope based on your age but God Bless and good luck.

[GunnyL]

Guess I should have read further down the post, Good Luck and Gods Speed.

[mws16sxking]

Thank You GunnyL , I sure hope this works out..... Yes I can run a first class PFT