France's Defense Ministry says it plans to raise the maximum age for army reservists to 70, and in some cases to 72. Paris is also ramping up military spending in light of "a succession of threats."
Military won't let you join because of age restrictions. You can join the Coast Guard Auxiliary if you're interested.
That's stupid. General Patton was nearing 62 while he was winning world war 2. Should they have put him in the Coast Guard instead?
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He also came in 3rd in the pentathlon XC at 2012 olympics, and 5th overall. That kind of fitness won't vanish by age 62
Hey I'm 62 & in great shape also despite some post-traumatic OA in some joints & a bad back (big deal..doesn't most everyone over 50 have a bad back these days?)
I could sure use some extra dough while I serve my country. 🇺🇸
Military won't let you join because of age restrictions. You can join the Coast Guard Auxiliary if you're interested.
That's stupid. General Patton was nearing 62 while he was winning world war 2. Should they have put him in the Coast Guard instead?
Wasn't Patton out in the front lines of several battles shooting it up with the troops - only to tick off Ike who kept ordering him to stay back at the command post?