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03-17-2014, 06:14 PM | #51 |
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Not exactly sure if 27 gets me Grandpa category but I think I relate more to the 30's than the younger recruits. I ship out 20140609 IT/ATF. Be nice to get to know some guys.
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03-18-2014, 06:37 PM | #52 |
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whitkid22 - Just curious. When do you turn 35 and when did you go to MEPS?
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03-18-2014, 08:49 PM | #53 |
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I was 32 in boot camp and in great shape my rdc's did notice me more than the kids I also was the ma for our division but got fired cause I was too hard on the kids as for being older boot camp should be easier if you have any other questions just pm me I am more than happy to help
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03-19-2014, 04:55 AM | #54 |
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03-19-2014, 09:57 AM | #55 |
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I wouldn't call my runs "strong" just yet. I never ran in my life until I started training for this a little over two months ago. I got my mile down to 11 minutes, so I still have work to do. I have also never been able to do a push-up and am getting REALLY close. I'm 55 lbs down, so at least that is good!
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04-11-2014, 07:27 PM | #56 |
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I went through at 32. Lack of caffeine and sleep sucks. Dealing with teenagers sucks, if you don't step up for leadership positions your RDC's will ride your ass the entire time, trust me I know from experience. You will most assuredly be older than even your first class. I was a year younger than my chief.
All of the work you're doing is good, but it's not going to help you. You sit around doing nothing in pdays, you're not "allowed" to exercise until you clear medical. We were told by our RDC's at pearl that the racks can be hazardous, and recruits sometimes fall out and land in the pushup position after taps. Your mileage may vary. Just remember as you get chewed out by people younger than you, the fleet is entirely different than a school. And it's the next time you'll feel like an adult again. My advice, skip the push-ups after taps and sleep as much as you possibly can, whenever you can. You will be more than ready to pass the PFA by the time you're ready to graduate. |
04-21-2014, 04:20 PM | #57 |
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Not 30 yet but turn 27 in basic. Probably going to be one of the older ones there.
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04-21-2014, 04:23 PM | #58 |
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1.5mile run in 9:32. 82 curl ups in 2 minutes....still working on push ups but I can do at least 40. I want to shave a minute off my run, do 100 curl ups and at least 80 push ups.
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04-21-2014, 04:54 PM | #59 |
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I just turned 33. Going to MEPS on Thursday....lol...I guess I'll be joining the grandpa club too! Oh wow, really, a grandpa?...lol
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04-25-2014, 10:04 AM | #60 |
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Turned 34 in BC. I was worried as well, but somehow i blend in pretty well. Most of my shipmates were shocked to find out my age. Just because i was afraid to fail my PFA i did better than many 18 year olds ( 30 push ups, 70 sit ups, 13.04 run). We had a 39 year old in our division. She was an ex cop, so she really kicked some ass. I wish somebody gave me heads up about the age.
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04-29-2014, 09:18 PM | #61 |
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Hi guys. Another "grandpa" showing up to this thread.
I will go to bootcamp on November 18, 2014 with 34 years. I was wondering if someone "grandpish" will go on those days. |
05-08-2014, 07:03 AM | #62 |
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Well...looks like I got everyone beat! I'll be going in at 39!!!
It's only for the reserves, but at least I'll be able to fulfill a 20 year old dream. I juts have to work on dropping some more body fat and I'll be set. If everything falls into place, I hope to ship out in July or August. |
05-09-2014, 04:29 PM | #63 |
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I didn't even know the cut off was at 34...that's awesome though, good for you man.
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05-11-2014, 10:15 PM | #64 | |
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09-08-2014, 07:09 AM | #65 | |
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09-08-2014, 12:32 PM | #66 |
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i will be 35 and at RTC for active. I know I will be one of the older ones there. I can hope I get a good div, not one full of immature little kids
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09-10-2014, 06:20 AM | #67 | |
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I just hope I don't get punished too bad or too often being surrounded by immaturity....even at 39, I can still get myself in enough trouble as it is |
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09-10-2014, 07:34 AM | #68 | |
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I'm not saying I won't screw up because I'm not perfect and I surely will, but my brother said that you'll get so tired of getting beat all the time because of the stupid mindless sh** younger recruits say and do. And I'm not calling out just young bucks, there's no age limit on that behavior. But I'm told that generally, most always, it's the younger recruits.
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09-10-2014, 12:11 PM | #69 |
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I just turned 31 and I'm waiting to go to meps. I actually wouldn't mind the grandpa comments but I already know I'm not going to get them since most people I meet think that I just got out of high school. I'm trying to get into air crew and hopefully I can get an waiver to get in.
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09-10-2014, 12:43 PM | #70 |
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26 going to boot myself. Don't feel to odd about it, but I will enjoy being the grandpa. As I told some Marine officers recently "Someone has to watch the kids while you do nothing" AHA.
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11-25-2014, 11:15 PM | #72 |
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36 and going reserve. Turn 37 in boot camp. Rate is AW. Looking forward to this huge experience!!
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11-25-2014, 11:31 PM | #73 |
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Nice to see someone else reserve bound. When are you shipping out?
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11-26-2014, 09:44 AM | #74 |
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11-26-2014, 10:09 AM | #75 |
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Haven't gone to meps yet
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11-29-2014, 09:06 AM | #76 |
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Good luck when you get there! What rate are you interested in?
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11-29-2014, 10:38 AM | #77 |
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03-16-2015, 04:31 PM | #78 |
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I ship in April and I'm 30. Crazy
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03-16-2015, 06:14 PM | #79 |
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I've got you all beat. I'm 39 and going to MEPS Thursday. Really coming down to the wire here.
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