31 years old, going to Bootcamp

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Fire_at_Will

Fire_at_Will

Күн бұрын

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@artolix6412
@artolix6412 Ай бұрын
Spoiler alert: they're going to call you grandpa.
@theduck22
@theduck22 Ай бұрын
I called them Unc
@desert_iron_123
@desert_iron_123 Ай бұрын
Grandpa? More like great grandpa
@gmedina3652
@gmedina3652 Ай бұрын
😂
@thewipeoutmaster
@thewipeoutmaster Ай бұрын
i always call the old guys with kids pops
@sleeperino3054
@sleeperino3054 Ай бұрын
Nah, 23 year olds get called grandpa. This man is going to be called “the walking dead”
@AFSWAT
@AFSWAT Ай бұрын
31 years old and he picked the corps… good luck big dog
@ReprintYGO
@ReprintYGO Ай бұрын
I wanted a challenge.
@Snakebite10th
@Snakebite10th Ай бұрын
Exactly. Army option 40 or 18x would be ALOT better choice. Jake Zweig talked with several former Marines. I'm sure he'd change his mind if he watched those interviews.
@Lo-wo2gl
@Lo-wo2gl Ай бұрын
I'm 29 and was about to go Marines but I have an Associates so going Army, Promotion to E3 instantly, get to pick my MOS, airborne guaranteed in my contract and option 19 so I get to go to Hawaii. Marine Corps only benefits are a uniform and a title. Army is where its at.
@SyBernot
@SyBernot Ай бұрын
@@ReprintYGO That you will get. You'll probably be OK with the physical side of things, but at the age of 31 you don't have much stupid left in you. The mental side is going to be rough. Disengage your brain for a bit, it's about to get stupid, if you can see everything for the true entertainment value that it holds you'll do just fine. Three months is nothing looking back but looking forward it will feel like a lifetime. If you manage to get through the evolution you won't find a better group of people than Marines. Good luck.
@MistahLogi
@MistahLogi Ай бұрын
@@Lo-wo2glyou’re going to Alaska bro. There is no airborne in Hawaii. Lol
@theone1480
@theone1480 Ай бұрын
33 leaving for army in 19 days. Going to Ranger selection. Lets use our age and wisdom to our advantage
@ReprintYGO
@ReprintYGO Ай бұрын
Good luck man, that's an awesome path.
@wes100
@wes100 Ай бұрын
Ranger selection is brutally hard bro
@theone1480
@theone1480 Ай бұрын
@@wes100 Definitely agree. I'm fortunate enough to have trained full time for almost a year now. No sugar, only water, chicken, rice. Running/lifting 4-6 days a week
@wes100
@wes100 Ай бұрын
@@theone1480 all that won’t matter when you are cold, tired, hungry, sore and in pain
@theone1480
@theone1480 Ай бұрын
@@wes100 at least I won't be out of shape and all those things though. Initial Selection has 40%+ pass rate, it's not impossibly low like buds or sfas. Just have to want it more than most
@richardexton816
@richardexton816 Ай бұрын
I joined the Army infantry at 29 turned 30 in basic. I crushed it. Never too late! Go be a leader!
@randygravel2057
@randygravel2057 Ай бұрын
Ya, but it was the Army
@richardexton816
@richardexton816 Ай бұрын
@@randygravel2057 I’m not tracking wym
@JpRiascos
@JpRiascos Ай бұрын
@@richardexton816he’s saying Marines are harder.
@richardexton816
@richardexton816 Ай бұрын
@@JpRiascos I mean yea in general that’s facts. Cannot disagree.
@cn2389
@cn2389 Ай бұрын
dudes gonna be older then his entire chain of command at boot good luck grandpa
@johnappleseed9290
@johnappleseed9290 Ай бұрын
On the positive note he will be more mentally matured and will be able to handle them a lot better. Hope he does well!
@kool4209
@kool4209 Ай бұрын
@@johnappleseed9290scientifically he will be a better soldier.
@pickmynameforme9919
@pickmynameforme9919 Ай бұрын
@@kool4209marine not solider
@kool4209
@kool4209 Ай бұрын
@@pickmynameforme9919 that’s a soldier
@maxchan179
@maxchan179 Ай бұрын
@@kool4209 wrong
@bodezzy212
@bodezzy212 Ай бұрын
As a prior Drill Instructor at MCRD San Diego, many moons ago circa 2011. Congratulations on accepting the challenge, my daughter is currently at Parris Island. Secondly, stay healthy and use your life knowledge to lead your peers who will be much more younger and more immature. You’ll be older than your Drill Instructors and as old as your Company Commander if not older. But with that comes great responsibility, hold yourself higher and take charge. Have fun and show up humble, it will take you far. Good luck and stay motivated
@charlesgregory4332
@charlesgregory4332 Ай бұрын
Hello bodezzy212. I went to MCRD San Diego in 1978. I see they have the Reaper at the end of ITS and believe they say it's12 or 15 miles long. We had Mount Mother ucker and was told it was a 20 mile ruck on our last day. I was wondering if you know if these distances are correct or not. Thank you.
@yovanikcalderon7622
@yovanikcalderon7622 Ай бұрын
Stay hydrated, be loud and be fast and you should be fine. They'll teach you the rest.
@mrexception2therule410
@mrexception2therule410 Ай бұрын
So true. Excellent advice
@ShuraSavage
@ShuraSavage Ай бұрын
Love to see it, I'm 28 turning 29 next month and I'm planning on enlisting. I started training my ass off and have lost 20 lbs so far but still want to lose atleast 40 more lbs. Seeing guys similar ages as me enlisting is a great motivatior to show I'm down the right path.
@bananathebread4678
@bananathebread4678 Ай бұрын
America thanks you for your service.
@lucifero__
@lucifero__ Ай бұрын
You from LA, cuz if you are we could work out man
@ShuraSavage
@ShuraSavage Ай бұрын
@@lucifero__ I live on the eastcoast, but I appreciate the offer!
@zohlore
@zohlore Ай бұрын
Do not join the Marines. What job are you trying to do?
@Yanks123Fan
@Yanks123Fan Ай бұрын
You got this brother!
@FABIOFANACCOUNT
@FABIOFANACCOUNT Ай бұрын
We had a 29 year old in our platoon. He kept up no problem and it was hilarious to see the Drill Instructor’s reactions when they found out his age since he was older than all of them. You’ll have an amazing time man I loved every second of it, take advantage of all the opportunities and experiences you’ll have
@mrexception2therule410
@mrexception2therule410 Ай бұрын
We had a 30yr old in my platoon when I was at PI. We called him the Grand old man. Do it bro! Good luck.
@hlfordiii
@hlfordiii Ай бұрын
Good luck dude. I did this long ago at 18. I can't even imagine going thru boot camp at 31. Use your maturity to your advantage. I'll be rooting for you. Good luck again.
@PianoRed
@PianoRed Ай бұрын
Marine Captain here. Good hunting dude and just remember...embrace the suck. You're old in Marine Corps years, but age is a number so just own it and always show that you're putting out.
@Chadlifter
@Chadlifter Ай бұрын
Whatever you do, don't quit.
@liberty2four2
@liberty2four2 Ай бұрын
I was 31 yrs old when I went to Army basic combat training at Ft Sill, the most challenging part is the mental and emotional because at this age you don't wanna deal with some BS and youngsters who cant (or don't want) to do the basic stuffs like attention to detail, be in uniform, listening, keeping mouth shut. Now I'm reaping the benefits like Post 9/11 GI Bill and VA back mortgage loan - you'll be doing great bro!
@ThaMuffinMan2047
@ThaMuffinMan2047 Ай бұрын
I went to Infantry OSUT with a 32 year old named Tooz who worked almost harder than everyone else. Cornfed mofo got promoted to student platoon Sgt and made rank before leaving basic cuz he pushed the team. Us younger guys looked up to him because if we saw that he could do all the same shit and keep going, then we could too. Motivate your fellow recruits and be the guy that carries the team. Good luck big dawg, hope you come out on top.
@surafeltefera7664
@surafeltefera7664 Ай бұрын
Good to hear your story, brother. I’m also joining the Air Force Reserve at 32 and will be going to boot camp early next year. Kudos to you for joining the Marines - I’ve heard their boot camp is much tougher
@FearOfMissingOutPod
@FearOfMissingOutPod Ай бұрын
Fuck yeah brother, I'm 27 going for green berets , I feel you. Keep training
@zohlore
@zohlore Ай бұрын
Average age of green berets is mid 30s. Difference is they have infantry experience.
@TheHipsterGamer
@TheHipsterGamer Ай бұрын
@@zohloremost green berets are off the street 18 x rays my guy.
@zohlore
@zohlore Ай бұрын
@@TheHipsterGamer are you a green beret?
@TheHipsterGamer
@TheHipsterGamer Ай бұрын
@@zohlore don’t have to be. An appeal to authority is not the only form of logic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hquqnpmhgNeUqbMsi=BbWCVEDkphWaOgR7
@TheHipsterGamer
@TheHipsterGamer Ай бұрын
@@zohlore Don’t have to be to state something factual. More than half of all green berets are in fact 18X
@vikramgupta2326
@vikramgupta2326 Ай бұрын
Good for you, 100% and I wish you the very best. Your title caught my eye because I was in a very similar situation 25 years ago looking at joining the Air National Guard at 31, similar family situation, went thru interview, physical l, was offered a commission didn't go thru with it. A job offer came up in another state that I could not refuse and a similar option was not available in the new state. I will always be left with a background regret of not doing it. Don't worry about the age. I was in better shape at 44 than I was at 24. All in the mind. Keep us updated.
@metaVG
@metaVG Ай бұрын
go for it dawg, thats having balls
@lifeofupendi
@lifeofupendi Ай бұрын
This will be me shipping out to Navy bootcamp a few months before turning 32, glad I won't be the only granddad in basic.
@Rickyrockredcorn209
@Rickyrockredcorn209 Ай бұрын
@@lifeofupendi nice, I’m shipping out to basic for the army a couple months before I turn 32 as well. By the looks of the training schedule I’ll be graduating around my birthday,
@Unknownthingforyou
@Unknownthingforyou Ай бұрын
Respect to both of you enlisting even at your 30s
@T1000skynetforever
@T1000skynetforever Ай бұрын
You can do it I was 25 coming fresh out of the Navy and I still outdid all the punks fresh out of high school Prepare yourself now
@jakobrassi9816
@jakobrassi9816 Ай бұрын
Good for you joining, don't let others put you down, what an honor.
@AtomicRitter
@AtomicRitter Ай бұрын
Honor is a fool's prize. Glory is of no use to the dead.
@jeanfrancoramos5497
@jeanfrancoramos5497 Ай бұрын
Hey man your in the same boat as me, take me with you! I’m working to get scheduled for MEPS at 33 years old. Thought I had bad knees til I worked w a trainer who helped trained them. It’s amazing what our bodies are still capable of at our age. I think us 30+ year olds account for less than 1 percent of their annual enlistments, we a different breed. Good luck man!
@strumminandwrenchin9162
@strumminandwrenchin9162 Ай бұрын
I would say, as a US Air Force servicemember, we have the most over 30 plus y/o NPS applicants.
@ChiefLunar
@ChiefLunar Ай бұрын
@@strumminandwrenchin9162hi I’m 25, I have an engineering degree. Can I get into Air Force and if so what would be a useful path? I’d like to apply my education but maybe fly jets one day
@Urzaban
@Urzaban Ай бұрын
Hey man, congrats on heading in to the service. I also enlisted this year in April at 28 with the army and will officially be a 19D on October 3rd now that I've just finished osut. You'll be fine just work hard and be ready to be called uncle or grandpa.
@jawnnamedjon7315
@jawnnamedjon7315 Ай бұрын
CONGRATS BRO … im shipping out for 19D on october 29th . Im 26 and i made a couple friends at meps and they were already calling me oldhead LMAOOO
@Urzaban
@Urzaban Ай бұрын
@jawnnamedjon7315 well enjoy your time man it's gonna be 22 weeks of work but it's definitely worth it.
@automanium4563
@automanium4563 Ай бұрын
Good luck man! I just graduated from Boot Camp particularly MCRD San Diego on 9/20, and let me tell you it was a journey. My best advice there is to be loud and fast!
@Jarhead1968
@Jarhead1968 Ай бұрын
I graduated in San Diego 36 years ago. H company, platoon 2047. We had a guy who was 33. He was 8 years prior Army. He graduated as our platoon honor man. You’ll be in a better headspace than the 17 and 18 year olds for sure. Good luck man, just keep pushing forward and you’ll look up one day and it’s time to graduate.
@michaellaw5876
@michaellaw5876 Ай бұрын
I went to MCRD when I was 29 2 years ago. Was 250+ lbs and wasn't very athletic 6 months before shipping. went down to 185lb at MEPS and then got top fitness award graduating bootcamp under Brave Company where I weighed 165 lbs. Prior to shipping I was exercising 3-5 hours a day. Don't overthink, just do everything as instructed with speed and intensity. Scream at the proper volume...I have no regrets joining
@Boyboy-zm4xs
@Boyboy-zm4xs Ай бұрын
Welcome to the brotherhood. I’m proud of you. Good luck, Semper Fi
@UsernameGM46
@UsernameGM46 Ай бұрын
I joined the Navy in my late twenties and I'm thankful I went for it. I completely relate to your mindset. Let's go!
@benbruinsma47
@benbruinsma47 Ай бұрын
Hey good on ya brother, never to late to join. My roommate went to bootcamp when he was 26 and I joined when I was 17, so different perspectives. From what he's told me about his experience prepare for one of the biggest mental challenges of your life. Bootcamp is an experience unlike anything else. Especially as an older dude the "games" the DI's will play might hit you harder than the younger recruits. Prepare to be treated like a child, thats the best way I can say it. Everything will be broken down barney style for you and it will undoubtedly irritate you. Especially when someone doesn't seem to get it. As the oldest guy there people will naturally tend to look up to you at least a little. Be that leader and help the young guys out when they fail. You will most definitely get messed with more because your older. That's because the DI's are going to expect you to lead. And remember this is only 3 months of your life, and dont count down the days, that wrecked with my head. Live every day chow to chow, lights to lights, soon enough you'll be on the parade deck graduating. Good luck to ya brother!
Ай бұрын
Oh man, you're a brave one. Good luck, you're going to love it! Semper Fidelis. I was an 0811 with 2/10 Fox Battery 2012-2020
@tomahawkm4687
@tomahawkm4687 Ай бұрын
That's inspiring man. I'm 31 and looking to get in. Everyone will call you grandpa, but they will look up to you for wisdom and example. It will be a different kind of challenge working with children who aren't disciplined or mature like us. Stay focused and true
@Optimus_DP
@Optimus_DP Ай бұрын
Facts. I joined at 28. Didn't know how old I was until I got around all of those 18 to 22 year old kids. It's a big difference. As long as you are physically fit, you'll be fine.
@tomahawkm4687
@tomahawkm4687 Ай бұрын
@Optimus_DP thank you and I agree. I think the biggest advantage I would have is maturity and probably fitness while the biggest issue I will be dealing with is kids with immaturity
@bace7873
@bace7873 Ай бұрын
I joined at 33. Active duty, still in…I ran Alpha group, and smoked most of them kids..I kept my mouth shut and learned .no nick names..drill sergeants didn’t even realize my age till the end. I promoted in Basic and 3 years later made Sergeant with Air Assault.. it’s all a state a mind. Till this day not many soldiers know my age, it’s irrelevant as long as you perform well.
@timothypersaud4986
@timothypersaud4986 Ай бұрын
❤ I'm so hyped for you can't wait for the graduation video
@Jasn_Chvz
@Jasn_Chvz Ай бұрын
You know I think this is cool. As a Marine Vet I’m just glad he’s NOT going to be one of those “I almost joined the Marines but…” good luck my friend! You got this.
@thomaspalmer7900
@thomaspalmer7900 Ай бұрын
Fantastic!!!! So very proud of you!!!! Boot Camp is a mind game don’t let them break you!!!!! Would love to see a follow up video of you after completing boot camp!!!! I subscribed!!!🇱🇷🇱🇷
@enriquecruz6973
@enriquecruz6973 Ай бұрын
I was 22 in recruit training and was second oldest I my platoon. The oldest was 26. You're definitely going to stick out like a sore thumb but that might be a good thing. Those drill instructors will test you and have a different expectation of you in terms of leadership and problem solving than they do the younger recruits. Show them what you got. This really will set a new foundation for your. I retired then went to a sheriff's office academy to become a cop after the Marine Corps. That academy was the toughest school I have EVER attended in our out of the military. I would not have made it through had I not been through my Marine experience. I look forward to seeing your transformation. Rooting for you.
@selvinisaiahgarcia4791
@selvinisaiahgarcia4791 25 күн бұрын
Congratulations brother. Keep it up!
@BobMuffin-dt8jp
@BobMuffin-dt8jp Ай бұрын
Hey, good luck dude, I I am 26 and I went through Boot Camp, just remember to be patient with these kids come out of high school that’s one thing I will encourage you to do
@lindakeo770
@lindakeo770 Ай бұрын
Good luck and wish you the best. Be positive and make your family proud.
@Browncoyote
@Browncoyote Ай бұрын
Bless your heart. Keep your eyes and ears open.
@austinbrianbowers
@austinbrianbowers Ай бұрын
Interested in watching your process, keep posting and good luck bro
@jeslookin2168
@jeslookin2168 Ай бұрын
Best of luck!! Never too late!!
@Puzzle1212
@Puzzle1212 Ай бұрын
You’ll be fine - just scream and push through (it’s all mental)
@DeadoffDrop209
@DeadoffDrop209 Ай бұрын
God Bless you brother!
@JoeHoag
@JoeHoag Ай бұрын
Seeing the light in the eyes of new recruits always makes me smile. Looking back I had those same eyes. Just sit back and enjoy the ride, don’t let the darkness overcome you.
@MRSCRUBBLES
@MRSCRUBBLES Ай бұрын
Congratulations brother keep it up. Man
@xShadowClaw1x
@xShadowClaw1x Ай бұрын
i joined at 26, My recruiters didn't send anyone unless they could pass the IST. I also had a person that was 29 in my platoon. You'll be good King. Marine Corps definitely made me a better person, im also a reservist. Best advice is getting max planks, planks is the easiest 100 you can get. You'll def get first class going in. i went in during the switch between crunches to planks, so i had to train for both. Haha.
@UnkyJosh420
@UnkyJosh420 Ай бұрын
Bro they do planks now instead? Damn… I been out too long.
@brennonoswalt
@brennonoswalt Ай бұрын
Good Luck to you it’s really a good thing your going to do highest respect
@kangaroobot
@kangaroobot Ай бұрын
Hey man, Marine Veteran here. Make sure when you get to boot camp that you volunteer for everything you can. For instance, you should strive to either be your platoon Guide, a Squad leader, or at the very least, the platoon scribe. There’s going to be a lot expected from you because you will be one of the older recruits, so show you drill instructors and fellow recruits your leadership abilities as often as you can. Don’t get into any fights while in boot camp, believe me, the out come will suck. And PLEASE know all your general orders like the lyrics to your favorite song. Good luck man!!! Semper Fi
@erics362
@erics362 Ай бұрын
Horrible advice. Former Marine here, too. He's already going to stick out like a sore thumb and will definitely be the oldest on the entire depot. His best strategy is to work his butt off but NOT to do anything more to draw attention to himself; like volunteering for special positions and/or responsibilities. He should try to fly under the radar in Boot Camp and save that extra stuff for after Boot Camp. Volunteering for additional responsibilities, at that time, will make a real difference during his enlistment.
@kangaroobot
@kangaroobot Ай бұрын
@@erics362 😂 it’s easy shit. And getting promoted to E2 or even E3 while in boot camp is awesome, I mean unless you don’t like getting paid more money.
@erics362
@erics362 Ай бұрын
@@kangaroobot The minimal differences between those pay grades aren't worth risking a smoother Boot Camp experience for an older man. 😂
@kangaroobot
@kangaroobot Ай бұрын
@@erics362 🥱 well Devil Dog, if the goal was to have a easy “smooth” boot camp than Marine Corps ain’t the branch to be in, regardless of age.
@erics362
@erics362 Ай бұрын
@@kangaroobot You're missing the point. Marine Corps boot camp is going to be challenging regardless. I'm just trying to make sure grandpa doesn't burn himself out before he graduates.
@LIV-FREE-VET
@LIV-FREE-VET Ай бұрын
You got this man. Earn that EGA and be the best Marine you can… you’ll be proud of your service later down the road. Good luck in bootcamp 🫡
@Dogmeat1950
@Dogmeat1950 Ай бұрын
You got it dude, I joined the Army at 30, been in 7 years now.
@Venom-v7l
@Venom-v7l Ай бұрын
Bro I’m 22 and thinking about the army is it a good idea to
@NksotovNaigoe
@NksotovNaigoe Ай бұрын
Stay strong and good luck!
@awinski7988
@awinski7988 Ай бұрын
Good luck to your journey bro just believe to your spirit
@Wizjizzbelieva23
@Wizjizzbelieva23 Ай бұрын
Just subbed Brodie I can’t wait to see you after I believe in you and God bless!!
@jasonbrown3925
@jasonbrown3925 8 күн бұрын
I went back to MCRD-SD for a visit while you were there. Good luck and don't fear the reaper.
@dang317
@dang317 Ай бұрын
Good luck to you and stay safe
@MrMarq22
@MrMarq22 Ай бұрын
Good luck boss it a wild ride for a young man!
@ljmorgan784
@ljmorgan784 Ай бұрын
Good luck bro I’m 25 working on going in
@pandorin2348
@pandorin2348 Ай бұрын
Same same
@zohlore
@zohlore Ай бұрын
Army, current marine here. DO ARMY. The marine corps has nothing special except great marketing appeal.
@pandorin2348
@pandorin2348 Ай бұрын
@@zohlore but their uniforms are so nice
@zohlore
@zohlore Ай бұрын
If you're just doing it for the look and title thats all you're going to get. I guarantee you that whatever job you're trying to do you will not be really doing. The Marine Corps doesn't goto work unless its wartime thats it. Right now everyone is just playing games and doing stupid things because its peacetime. What job are you even trying to do?
@pandorin2348
@pandorin2348 Ай бұрын
@@zohlore i wanted to be infantry. Idk how likely its that i’d get that mos, if anything they’d probably make me a cook 🤣
@rhundipatanao7202
@rhundipatanao7202 Ай бұрын
One of the best decision I made joining the U.S.Navy back in 1989 @ NTC San Diego.I was 17 when I came to the U.S. from the Philippines I did not Like it here that First year so I enlisted.Thank you for your service Brother and God Bless you!🇺🇸
@simeon_kurosky
@simeon_kurosky Ай бұрын
Dang man, I’m 24, a Sgt, and a recruiter. Good luck man, you got this
@ReprintYGO
@ReprintYGO Ай бұрын
@simeon_kurosky I watch your videos man, they have helped me prepare. Thank you!
@CitizenSoldier1987
@CitizenSoldier1987 Ай бұрын
Good luck old man!!
@Kwontonic
@Kwontonic Ай бұрын
good luck. we would love an update in 3 months!
@AyoLaw25
@AyoLaw25 Ай бұрын
I’ll see you there brother!
@USBP464
@USBP464 Ай бұрын
Dude, I hope your homelife is as solid as your resolve will need to be. Won't be time to address issues because shit is going sideways back home. Make sure your relationship, family and finances are solid before you embark on this endeavor. I'm not a Marine, but I get the feeling you'll be sorry if you don't
@Sashaa555
@Sashaa555 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on the new journey You are very brave 💯
@andrewp3494
@andrewp3494 Ай бұрын
What a champion, Godspeed 🇺🇸🇺🇸☝️
@Thehealthyrussian
@Thehealthyrussian Ай бұрын
WISH YOU LCUK BROTHER! just graduated from OSUT in the army. It's a big challenge but it will be an amazing experience!
@jimbertsmith
@jimbertsmith Ай бұрын
Real life Archibald Henderson haha. Good on you man, nothing but respect. You'll do great at bootcamp and in the Corps.
@dannyb9140
@dannyb9140 Ай бұрын
My son joined 2018 as a 24 year old, and he was the "elder". 31 now and still in the reserves. Good luck recruit.
@Andrew-lq7pr
@Andrew-lq7pr Ай бұрын
He’s a poolee, he’ll be a recruit once he steps off the bus into MCRD
@andrewdizon355
@andrewdizon355 Ай бұрын
Went to boot 2019, Cpl now about to get out in a year. Time flies man, goodluck to you and enjoy the journey!
@R3APZzYT
@R3APZzYT Ай бұрын
Im 18 and graduated Bootcamp 2 weeks ago, you got this!! Soak it all in, it’ll be over fast 👏
@LunaLeon
@LunaLeon Ай бұрын
Looking forward to see ur video when u graduate ❤
@eweio1152
@eweio1152 Ай бұрын
I joined the Marine Corps when I was 27 (turned 28 in recruit training) and it has been the best decision Ive ever made. I re enlisted last summer and now going to do recruiting back home in New York. People thought I was crazy that I chose infantry as an MOS but I wanted to challenge myself and experience being a grunt. The younger recruits may make jokes about your age but they will respect you for your knowledge, life experiences and wisdom. I also could out PT 90% my platoon and beat up on other recruits when ever we body sparred or used pugil sticks so that certainly earned me their respect. My best advice that I can give you is to be humble, show respect to Marines who out rank you, seek knowledge to your "senior" Marines, stay in shape, and do as many courses as possible which will help you advance in this gun club or help set you up in the civilian world. Good luck and Semper Fi.
@nohippietruckingandtransportat
@nohippietruckingandtransportat Ай бұрын
Mentally, it will be a lot easier physically.Maybe more of a challenge
@LineTux
@LineTux Ай бұрын
AWESOME! Im joining at 29, good luck brother. Ill see you out there 🫡
@LineTux
@LineTux Ай бұрын
Also, ADD HILL SPRINTS and TRACK SPRINTS to improve that run time. Keep it up
@Mochabearwarrior
@Mochabearwarrior Ай бұрын
Proud of you, my man. SEMPER FI
@Shadowstrike-0311
@Shadowstrike-0311 Ай бұрын
Good luck!👍🏾🇺🇸
@kermm03
@kermm03 Ай бұрын
I went in May. You will do amazing!! My advice is stay in the moment and really do try to have a good time. Put on that character and do what you are told and you will make it out just fine.
@hthd1781
@hthd1781 Ай бұрын
It's going to be very difficult and mentally challenging GL
@DR-JOHN-DEJAVU-1984
@DR-JOHN-DEJAVU-1984 Ай бұрын
Good luck, soldier. I've seen people in my unit near 40 who are going to bootcamp, wonderful people. Just keep your head up, stay fit, and *most* of all... don't be an idiot. You got this 💪
@CrowT
@CrowT Ай бұрын
Marine*
@KevinDeLuca-eu9pu
@KevinDeLuca-eu9pu Ай бұрын
Good for you…I was a CWO2 by the time I was your age. I went to Recruit Training at 3rd Bn at PISC. I was in from 1976 - 2005 and have been a Civil Servant supporting Marines since. I planned on stay 4 years and now I am in year 48. I retired a CWO5 Motor Transport Maintenance Officer. Semper Fi Brother
@X-SHAMBLES-X
@X-SHAMBLES-X Ай бұрын
Enlisted in the Army at 33. God speed brother. Congrats.
@Caseyjones94573
@Caseyjones94573 Ай бұрын
You got yourself a subscriber sir!
@zebpankey7486
@zebpankey7486 Ай бұрын
I joined at 18. My Senior Drill Instructor at Paris Island was 24. Kill hat was 23. It's a young mans branch but it'll be the most mature, savage, and professional young men you've ever seen. Just be loud, fast, and keep your mind on the end goal. It'll be the longest 3 months of your life but worth every second once you get that EGA. Good luck to you old timer!
@austinevs
@austinevs Ай бұрын
Good luck man. I was in at 23 had a 29 year old in my platoon. He did well. I had a great career. I was the old man in my unit and my Marines let me know. Keep your head up. Boot camp will be hard for you having to deal with 18 yo who still need their parents to wipe their ass. Never too late
@AguirreA.
@AguirreA. Ай бұрын
Much respect dude, I hope you do pretty good!
@albertduncan9019
@albertduncan9019 Ай бұрын
Good luck man! I turned 27 when I was at MCRD and was already a few years married. The hardest part (outside of being away from family) throughout boot camp, MCT, and the school house was getting punished for stuff the younger guys did. Even weirder was getting to my unit and having marines wayyy younger then me be my NCO’s. But man it’s worth it. It’s not always going to feel that way, but it is. Play the game, embrace the suck, and come home to your fiancé and kids as a Marine!
@KhreamedKhorne
@KhreamedKhorne Ай бұрын
I joined at 21, was already out by the time I was 31. You'll be alright, boot camp is 90% mental and 10% physical, just gotta do what you're told and do it loud and fast, and always give it everything you can muster. DIs are gonna have fun messing with the old guy, they're gonna test you a bit lol. Focus on those pullups, DIs love a recruit who can kill it with pullups
@garybryant9535
@garybryant9535 Ай бұрын
Oh...we started with 64 pvts and ended with 28. I think they make as good of a Marine today as they ever did. You're on the right track. Crush it. I look forward to calling you MARINE!
@lifedeather
@lifedeather Ай бұрын
MARINE
@thegreenishcrab
@thegreenishcrab Ай бұрын
Grand old man of the Marine Corps coming up
@mallup94
@mallup94 Ай бұрын
i was just in cali last year. move fast and do what they say. i went in at 28 (born in 1994) so they will look for you to know more but honestly wont fuck with you like they do the younger kids. you'll be fine just move fast and do everything they say. i thought i would be the oldest too then come to find out i ran into a 31 year old in medical that had just gotten back from camp pendleton. just don't get hurt, pass your IST during receiving week (which will be on a friday morning). you have life experience advantage over most so use that and remember to always help everyone around you.
@jamesmagee7473
@jamesmagee7473 Ай бұрын
Bad ass, gramps. Good luck dude stay moto down there
@fac3308
@fac3308 Ай бұрын
Good shit bro. I joined the Marine Corps when I was 21 back in 1993. I served 8 years and planned on staying in, but I transitioned into a great career in law enforcement and eventually retired. The best advice I can give you is to stay fit and do as many schools as you can to remain competitive for future promotions.
@adamD-v4r
@adamD-v4r Ай бұрын
The Physical part was tough but the mental will be just as tough. Nothing will ever prepare you for that but just know, they will break you down for a reason and slowly they will build you back up.
@Lou_sassel315
@Lou_sassel315 Ай бұрын
You’ll do great! Stay loud and motivated it’s all a mind game!
@MrIndirect1
@MrIndirect1 Ай бұрын
Forget your run times. Train your mind. That is what will be tested most for entry into my Marine Corps. Good luck. Semper Fidelis.
@wb-usmcret.4762
@wb-usmcret.4762 Ай бұрын
Dude, no worries, itll be fine. Remember its all a means to an end. You're going to be a target but keep focused and keep moving forward. Keep in mind the maturity level you have compared to the 18 year old mindset. Good luck Brother! WB USMC Ret.
@dean4996
@dean4996 Ай бұрын
Good time too, you'll have a great commander in chief nov.5. 47
@Redxman25
@Redxman25 Ай бұрын
Run will get fixed by the time you get over there. You’ll definitely drop to a 22:40 or 23:00. Keep head up, do things your told. Learn knowledge.
@956maligator9
@956maligator9 Ай бұрын
Im physically active everyday and ive tried joining the army twice and once I walk in I just get so scared , it takes alot of balls to do this, especially on what you’re leaving behind . Kick ass brother best of all the luck in the world 🌍
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