Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Any branch or reserves

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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 3/11/2008


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I am 49 years old, In good health, never been in any branch of military before, have a two-year degree and would like to serve my country. I applied to the US Coast Guard Reserves and was told the age cut-off is 42.  Is there any program/Reserve/Branch that I could join or appeal the age limitation to. I have a great deal of administrative/computer skills. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

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Melanie...

Unfortunately, you fall in the "Passed the minimum age" class.

There is no provisions for someone who has never been in the military. The best that I can offer you is check with the Office of Personell Management at www.usajobs.com and see if you can get  into a civillian job working for the military...

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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.

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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years

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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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