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i am 56 and would love to join the reserves am i too old???
Dear Rachel --
Yes 59 years of age is too old. Unless you are a medical doctor, or a chaplain (minister) you will not be able to get a waiver for your age. Currently the oldest allowable age to enlist in any service is 42.
Good luck to you.
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