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bd · 01-20-2006, 09:23 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Army said it has raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 40 years old and is doubling signing up bonuses to a high of 40,000 dollars.

The measures are the latest in a series of steps the army has taken over the past year to offset a slump in recruiting as it faces ongoing campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The army failed to hit its recruiting goal of 80,000 new recruits in fiscal 2005. Recruiting figures have since improved but the the war in Iraq has made it difficult to meet the demand for fresh soldiers.

bd

Waldo · 01-20-2006, 10:52 AM

Thats good news for those who were once perfectly able to reinlist but couldnt because of age.

It's good to see that after 35 you can still VOLUNTEER to serve your country in the most honorable way possible.

NewXD40fun · 01-20-2006, 11:01 AM

Wow, what a great opportunity for people in the 35 to 40 age bracket!

Go Army!

Tom

FrankRizzoXD40 · 01-22-2007, 04:44 PM

The army has met most of its recruiting goals lately.

December makes the 7th consecutive month that they have met their goals.

Frank

KaliStyle · 01-22-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankRizzoXD40

The army has met most of its recruiting goals lately.

December makes the 7th consecutive month that they have met their goals.

Frank

Yet another brilliant cut and paste by bd, the "man" with no original thoughts!

VAXDGUY · 01-22-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankRizzoXD40

The army has met most of its recruiting goals lately.

December makes the 7th consecutive month that they have met their goals.

Frank

Sure, because they now take the old, the criminal, and the chemically enhanced. What would have happened if they still maintained their standards?

Right.

VAXDGUY · 01-22-2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bd

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Army said it has raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 40 years old and is doubling signing up bonuses to a high of 40,000 dollars.

The measures are the latest in a series of steps the army has taken over the past year to offset a slump in recruiting as it faces ongoing campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The army failed to hit its recruiting goal of 80,000 new recruits in fiscal 2005. Recruiting figures have since improved but the the war in Iraq has made it difficult to meet the demand for fresh soldiers.

bd

Uhh, we've already had all of Fiscal 2006 between that old news and now, at the end of Q1 FY2007.....

**Frenchy** · 01-22-2007, 05:48 PM

Section 311 of US Code Title 10, entitled, "Militia: composition and classes" in its entirety:

"(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.

I don't see a problem here.

VAXDGUY · 01-22-2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy

Section 311 of US Code Title 10, entitled, "Militia: composition and classes" in its entirety:

"(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.

I don't see a problem here.

Oh? Advocating a draft here? "...all able-bodied....."

Can't have it both ways, Frenchy.

**Kauzi XD45** · 01-22-2007, 06:49 PM

Well I for one am seriously considering reenlisting. Even at 37 I can still do it, so why not? I alrready have 6 years, so I could still retire by 51. Hmmmm not a bad thought!

01-20-2006, 09:23 AM	#1
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	Army raises enlistment age WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Army said it has raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 40 years old and is doubling signing up bonuses to a high of 40,000 dollars. The measures are the latest in a series of steps the army has taken over the past year to offset a slump in recruiting as it faces ongoing campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. The army failed to hit its recruiting goal of 80,000 new recruits in fiscal 2005. Recruiting figures have since improved but the the war in Iraq has made it difficult to meet the demand for fresh soldiers. bd

01-20-2006, 10:52 AM	#2
Waldo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 1,160	Thats good news for those who were once perfectly able to reinlist but couldnt because of age. It's good to see that after 35 you can still VOLUNTEER to serve your country in the most honorable way possible. __________________ I.C.E. Hotline 866-347-2423 Toll free call to report illegal immigrants

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NewXD40fun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 2,739	Wow, what a great opportunity for people in the 35 to 40 age bracket! Go Army! Tom __________________ Springfield XD-40 Service w/DGR kit, EFK 9mm Taurus PT-140 Mill Pro _ Specialized Roubaix Expert "YOU'VE GOT TO STAND FOR SOMETHING OR YOU'LL FALL FOR ANYTHING" ---Aaron Tippin

01-22-2007, 04:44 PM	#4
FrankRizzoXD40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 7,169	The army has met most of its recruiting goals lately. December makes the 7th consecutive month that they have met their goals. Frank __________________ XD-40 Service, bi-tone Crossbreed Supertuck CCW holder _________________ Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid. -Ronald Reagan

01-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#8
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,284	Section 311 of US Code Title 10, entitled, "Militia: composition and classes" in its entirety: "(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. I don't see a problem here. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "The Republicans know we have a constitution, and they dismiss it with contempt and arrogance ... The Democrats simply never heard of it ..."--Livyjr-2008

01-22-2007, 06:49 PM	#10
Kauzi XD45 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Wonderful Wild West - Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 2,146 Blog Entries: 1	Well I for one am seriously considering reenlisting. Even at 37 I can still do it, so why not? I alrready have 6 years, so I could still retire by 51. Hmmmm not a bad thought! __________________ Respect Few, Fear NONE! Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum! People understand compassion, mercy, dignity and honor.... Predators understand STRENGTH!

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