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I'm currently 30yrs old.. My goal is to be a Marine but at my age this isn't possible.. I've heard of recruits being granted age waivers in the past but seems like thats no longer the case.. I've heard of recruiters that will push to get you enlisted regardless of the issue but cant seem to find one that will even try.. As soon as I give them my age the tell me I'm disqualified.. I honestly think thats garbage!.. I'm 30, in good shape and am ready to serve as a grunt in the Marine Core but am being rejected.. I am willing to be a reservist if possible.. My question is, do you know anything about age waivers or know a great recruiter in CA or AZ area?.. I have nothing against the Army but want the best discipline and training as possible.. Can you help me out with this.. Thx in advance
Roland:
No, there are no such things as 'age waivers' for the Marine Corps, and you are over the limit. It's a physically demanding service, moreso than any other branch, which is why they have the lowest enlistment age. Your best chance of military service at this time is, in fact, the army, who will let you try out for Rangers, Special Forces, etc despite your age.
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
Organizations
United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
Education/Credentials
Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
Awards and Honors
Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
Numerous other unit awards.
I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
Past/Present Clients
United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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