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I am a 40 year old male , very physically fit . I have a BA degree and 13 years in the medical field. I am looking at a change in my life and have always regreted not joining the military after college. I am i a canidate for any divisions of the military. Is this a wise thing to do at my "young" age
My suggestion to you would be to join the Air Force reserves. The cut off is 45. There may be some sommissioning opprotunities with someone in your field... Check out http://www.afreserve.com/
If thats not your cup of tea, then I know that the other branches will take you in the reserve as well. I think, but not sure, but ther eis an age waiver in some of the other services. I would stick reserves, you are probably making better money onthe outside being in the med field.
Good Luck!
HW
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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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