I’m in my mid 30s and make 6 figures in IT. I’m considering joining the Air Force Reserves. Is this a stupid idea?

I always regretted not enlisting in my 20s as I feel a strong personal drive to serve my country. I feel that a part time enlistment would fill that void. Any thoughts or experiences are appreciated.

  • @over_cloxEnglish
    2•1 month ago

    From my understanding, if you haven’t enlisted by age 36, you’re no longer eligible to enlist.

    • teftEnglish
      5•1 month ago

      42 is the cutoff to enlist for the Air Force Reserve.

      To join the Air Force Reserve, you must be between the ages of 17 and have not reached your 42nd birthday, a current U.S. citizen, and have obtained either a high school diploma or GED. Applicants can’t have any serious law violations or drug use or serious health problems.

      Info here about 3/4 down the page under the Questions section.

      • @over_cloxEnglish
        2•1 month ago

        Ah, thank you for official details kind stranger!

        I know I’m not OP, but I’m about to be 42 in less than a month.

    • @LurkinneyEnglish
      1•1 month ago

      Can confirm the 40ish privvies are usually scary mfs that knew what they were getting into and trained hard, they will outrun you.