Age waiver?

[omatlock]

I'm 31 years old. Is there any way I could get an age waiver to join the Marine Corps?

[3077India]

As a Marine Recruiter told me, if you're no more than 32 years of age and have at least 4 (or 8, not certain) years of prior military service, then you could get a waiver.

[hrscowboy]

Nope your too old too, ifin i cant go you aint going

[huey guns]

We get the point cowboy.

[yellowwing]

No matter how many times you say it, a Marine Veteran covering your Six O'clock Position is the Best coverage you can get!

[PatriotGirl422]

You might want to look into it because I had a 30 year old in my platoon and the other platoon in our series had a 35 year old. There are waivers. It might depend on what kind of job you have now. Prior military service definitely helps, but neither of those women had any when I went through. Ask a recruiter and just be persistant is your best bet.

[sparkie]

I tried for an age wavier,,,,, but I'm still 55,,, Go figure.

[yellowwing]

I tried for an age wavier,,,,, but I'm still 55,,, Go figure.
Maybe we can talk the Commandant into forming a Seniors Mortar Team. I'm willing to learn and hump! ;)

[hrscowboy]

Naww i wanna train em at MCRD thats where the seniors need to be.. just think about the long walks on the grinder again oh what memories..

[yellowwing]

I think we would be the Deadliest Mortar Team in Al Abar!

[sparkie]

ONLY because we would pay no heed to their friggin rules of engagement. They don't know us,,, do they? ;>

[yellowwing]

Rules of Engagement? Are they dead yet? good rule.

[sparkie]

I love the rules of engagement I saw posted before,,,,,,OPEN SEASON,,NO BAG LIMIT.

[Marine84]

OPEN SEASON,,NO BAG LIMIT.

I like THAT one!

I tried getting back in when I turned 40 and the Recruiter pretty much told me that the Corps was still looking for a few good men, not a few old ladies! So, can I join the Senior Team? I have no problem with the whole "kill 'em all, let God sort 'em out" thing. And, I don't believe in asking questions first either. :)

[sparkie]

Welcome to the Geritol Platoon.

[yellowwing]

Great! We got three for the Seniors Mortar Team. Anyone one else?

[Isrowei]

You need to talk to a recruiter... but we've got some fairly old guys here. 35 I think is the oldest I've run across.

[Marine84]

I'm willing to learn and hump! ;)

I think you got the humping part down a loooooooooooooooong time ago :p

OH! My bad, you were talking about a hike! See, yet another word in MC language that I never could figure out the relation...................I'm sorry ya'll but, where I come from HEAD AIN"T NO BATHROOM either! LOL!

[Marine84]

No matter how many times you say it, a Marine Veteran covering your Six O'clock Position is the Best coverage you can get!

AMEN!

[yellowwing]

I think you got the humping part down a loooooooooooooooong time ago :p

OH! My bad, you were talking about a hike! See, yet another word in MC language that I never could figure out the relation...................I'm sorry ya'll but, where I come from HEAD AIN"T NO BATHROOM either! LOL!
Tsk Tsk :banana:

[sparkie]

OK,,, Come equipped. my choice? A sawd off 12 with double ott. 1 M79 [love that one]. My issue 45, and old trusty,,,,Kabar.

How bout you 84?

[yellowwing]

Oh yeah! the first martar team in Al Anbar with all M-14s and M1911s,

[Marine84]

I'll have to buy something new for this mission.................all I got is a 38.

[yellowwing]

Oooohhh I think we can fix you up. How about something in a nice 20mm?

[sparkie]

A match pair of 38s will put up a good fight.;> You might consider 44Mags.

By the way,,, your picture "cracked" me up. Thanks.

[Marine84]

By the way,,, your picture "cracked" me up. Thanks.

LOL! :) You're welcome.

[Haffner]

I had a recruit in my platoon that was 33, no prior enlisted service. He was in really good shape, though. He had a 270 PFT when he enlisted into the DEP so they took him.

So, who really knows. The Corps is trying to expand, afterall. Just get in hot**** tip top shape and you may have a good fighting chance!

[Wyoming]

Great! We got three for the Seniors Mortar Team. Anyone one else?

I'm 60. Do you need a Winger?

[sparkie]

Cover our a$$es anytime, Al.,,,,Love from above.

[Marine84]

Cover our a$$es anytime, Al.,,,,Love from above.

LOL - I'm gonna have to incorporate THAT one!