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hello, first of all, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. my fiance is 38 y/o and was honorably discharged from the air force many years ago. we are trying to find out if he can re- enlist in active duty or enlist in another branch such as the coast guard. i know that there are age restrictions for people trying to enlist, but does that also pertain to previous military personnel?
At 38 years old, he is over the age bracket for active duty... The reserve or Natl Guard has a age of 40 limit, minus active duty years.....I would double check on that just to make sure....as for wanting to get back on active duty.....its going to be hard if not impossible. The only thing you might do is check into the Army, but at almost 40....?
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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