34 and going to RTC

[whitkid22]

Hi everyone,

Just curious if any others are shipping to RTC in their 30's? I have always wanted to serve and am looking forward to the adventure. I'm 34 and shipping in April as an MM-S.

[fellawip]

Yep shipping June 2nd. I am 31 and will be 32 right after boot!

[whitkid22]

Sweet, what is your rating?

[fellawip]

AV! What about you? Can't wait to get there. I guess we will be the grandpas

[whitkid22]

Yeah, I'm sure we will get the Grandpa comments, but we will be good mentors. I'm going as Machinist Mate on Submarines.

[fellawip]

So do you plan on making the navy a career?

[blitz023]

I'm going to be 33 when I ship on July. HM. glad I'm not the only one. lol.

[whitkid22]

Awesome! At least there are 3 of us. I'm not sure on the career part yet, but wanted a change and new adventure. At some point I want to be a Navy Counselor, but have to put my time in first. HM is the rate I want. I have a DAR in. We will see.

[fellawip]

It is a thread on here somewhere called "for the grandpa's" check that out. It has a few more of us OLD young guys! Lol

[blitz023]

For the Grandpa's thread. lol. http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?p=41089#post41089

[coraldjohnson01]

yep I ship 20140501

[whitkid22]

Nice, I'll be there too! I'll be a month in. What is your rating?

[MMSFutureSailor]

Not quite 30's yet but I am shipping to rtc Monday at the age of 28. I will be 29 the week after I graduate. Going in as an mms as well so I might see you around.

[fellawip]

Well don't forget to come back and let the grandpa's ..lol.. know how it went! And good luck to you! Seems like a lot of mm-s lately

[fellawip]

Well old guys...lol just got that roll up call I leave in 10 days

[whitkid22]

Ha! What rating and that's great news! I was dreaming of the same thing. Getting it over with!

[RockyFin]

Im shipping in April and im 29 ill be 30 the day after graduation

[Breakdancer/EOD]

Hi everyone,

Just curious if any others are shipping to RTC in their 30's? I have always wanted to serve and am looking forward to the adventure. I'm 34 and shipping in April as an MM-S.

Well i'll be 29 in april and i ship out 3 days later. So i'm pretty close to your generation! Add me as a friend.

[whitkid22]

It's going to be great to have so many good friends. This site is a blessing. It is making the transition much easier and it will be interesting to see where we all end up.

[Breakdancer/EOD]

:pirateship: can't wait to show up and kill the PT, We gotta show these young guys that our generation goes way harder than their Xbox playing ass. I'm a lil hardcore person though so maybe its just me. But if your with me let me know. Add me as a friend and well get a plan together

[Breakdancer/EOD]

It's going to be great to have so many good friends. This site is a blessing. It is making the transition much easier and it will be interesting to see where we all end up.

when do you ship? when does everyone ship?

[fellawip]

Just signed my new contract and it will be March 18th and I'm keeping my original rate! AV

[BubbaGumps64]

Just signed my new contract and it will be March 18th and I'm keeping my original rate! AV

Hey we ship the same day! There's another future sailor from my recruiting station that ships that day too and has the same rate as you.

[BubbaGumps64]

Hey we ship the same day! There's another future sailor from my recruiting station that ships that day too and has the same rate as you.

I take this back. I heard today that she backed out of her contract.

[fellawip]

Where are you located bubba? That may have been the contract I just acquired

[BubbaGumps64]

Where are you located bubba? That may have been the contract I just acquired

In northern California. What about you? That actually would make a lot of sense if you did end up getting her contract. Same date and rate.

[fellawip]

I'm in Indy

[BubbaGumps64]

I'm in Indy

Well maybe not then. Maybe it's just a coincidence. Just out of curiosity, since you live in Indiana will you be flying to RTC or be taking a bus?

[fellawip]

I believe they may drive me there. In really not sure I'll find out Tue. But driving would be the cheapest route.

[John213AV]

At 34 you will def. be on the oldest guys there, and probably older than your RDC's.

I was 28, and wasn't the oldest in my Division but I was like #3. Its not a big deal in the end. Age really isn't a big thing in the mil. Just don't go drink at hotel parties with kids who aren't 21. Not worth risking your career for one night with partying with the "kids"

Volunteer to be a leadership role, it will help you out if you get the chance for the advanced placement board in the end. You won't get points, but it will make you look like you were trying since boot.

[whitkid22]

Hi John,

Thanks for the info and advice. I am going in as E3 and I am going to work hard and keep away from the young drinking scene. I want move up and go on an adventure with my family. I'm also looking forward to becoming a Navy Counselor some day.

Whit

[navyhellokitty]

im 26 27 in july and again age is a number lol I get jokes a lot bout it but I just say hey I got the call and answered good luck to you :) means we can show those kids a thing or to and I plan too :)

[navyhellokitty]

hell yeah!!!

[Breakdancer/EOD]

im 26 27 in july and again age is a number lol I get jokes a lot bout it but I just say hey I got the call and answered good luck to you :) means we can show those kids a thing or to and I plan too :)

when you ship

[navyhellokitty]

wont find out for another month gotta deal with waivers still go back next week for a consult so after that I pick a job and swear in and leave bama lol

[Diesirae27]

33 will be 34 before I go to BC - HMDA

[imthatgeekstar]

hey, I will be 31 when i ship out.

[John213AV]

The "kids" here at A-school call me DAD lol cause I just turned 29. But guess what my age got me? AAP to E4 in 4 months so if they wanna call me DAD they can also call me AT3 lol

[whitkid22]

That's awesome. What A school are you at? I'll be going in as MMS. I'm looking forward to learning about Subs.

[louie1]

Hi everyone,

Just curious if any others are shipping to RTC in their 30's? I have always wanted to serve and am looking forward to the adventure. I'm 34 and shipping in April as an MM-S.

Hey, im not quite 30, im 27 but and will be 28 in Aug and i ship out march 20th...looking forward to this new adventure. my rate is an HM

[RockyFin]

Who ships out in april?

[nicholson1211]

Hey, folks! I will be 31 when I go off to boot. Keeping up with those whipper-snappers in PT may be a little bit of a challenge, but I do not care. As long as I can pass my PFT, that's all that matters. I just hope none of those snot-nosed little brats are the cocky type who mouth off just to get more IT for all of us! But whatever, I'm sure I'll be fine as long as they let me bring my walker to RTC :wink:

[imthatgeekstar]

Hey, folks! I will be 31 when I go off to boot. Keeping up with those whipper-snappers in PT may be a little bit of a challenge, but I do not care. As long as I can pass my PFT, that's all that matters. I just hope none of those snot-nosed little brats are the cocky type who mouth off just to get more IT for all of us! But whatever, I'm sure I'll be fine as long as they let me bring my walker to RTC :wink:

Lmbo :funnychat:

We will show those young kids what we are made of

[whitkid22]

I'm excited to be able to focus on working out and watching the show. Much less stressful than the job I have now. :wavetowel2:

[whitkid22]

Rocky, I ship out on 20140408:running20stick20man:running20stick20man

[fellawip]

I'm outta here in 16 days old guys

[whitkid22]

Fellawip! You lucky duck! Can't wait to see where you end up and what how you like it. I will be half a month behind you so hopefully I will see you there brotha.
:kilt::kilt:

[classified9]

I'm outta here in 16 days old guys

Good luck to you, old guys rule!

[Breakdancer/EOD]

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[whitkid22]

Strong 2 mile today guys. Feeling awesome. How are everyone's workouts going? Feeling stoked for this experience. We are mentally tough and we are going to do great.:bubbleheads::running20stick20man

[zmathis54]

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.

[SoulGlo]

whitkid22 - Just curious. When do you turn 35 and when did you go to MEPS?

[johnplisac32]

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

[whitkid22]

whitkid22 - Just curious. When do you turn 35 and when did you go to MEPS?

I'll be 35 on 20140528, As long as you are in RTC before your 35'th birthday you are all set. :iwojima:

[nicholson1211]

Strong 2 mile today guys. Feeling awesome. How are everyone's workouts going? Feeling stoked for this experience. We are mentally tough and we are going to do great.:bubbleheads::running20stick20man
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!

[Angst]

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.

[FutureSailor316]

Not 30 yet but turn 27 in basic. Probably going to be one of the older ones there.

[FutureSailor316]

Strong 2 mile today guys. Feeling awesome. How are everyone's workouts going? Feeling stoked for this experience. We are mentally tough and we are going to do great.:bubbleheads::running20stick20man

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.

[Robertson]

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

[Charlize]

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.

[aturi]

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.

[jbogle]

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.

[Devereux]

I didn't even know the cut off was at 34...that's awesome though, good for you man.

[nast]

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.

39 in November, ship date 06/10..^^

[rosch]

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.

I know I am WAY late on this thread, but I am 34 and just now going thru all the steps to enlist. Like you I will only be in reserve being that I have a daughter in high school and want to see her do a lot of things though. Reading this is definitely refreshing though. Lets me know that there are lots of older adults that go to BC.

[Navy1013]

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

[jbogle]

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

Shipping out 20150303 as a MM, unless my DAR gets approved. Either way, RTC will be what you make it. Going in at our ages = tolerance! Yes, we will be surrounded by people much younger than us, but I also feel that we'll be better prepared for a leadership role in RTC...if you so desire.

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 :laugh1:

[classified9]

Shipping out 20150303 as a MM, unless my DAR gets approved. Either way, RTC will be what you make it. Going in at our ages = tolerance! Yes, we will be surrounded by people much younger than us, but I also feel that we'll be better prepared for a leadership role in RTC...if you so desire.

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 :laugh1:

I don't think we're going to get picked on for being older, but the way some kids act in my DEP pool makes no sense. Some kid the other day thought it was a good idea to talk back to a chief, seriously, WTF are you smoking?

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.

[Gremmin]

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.

[Nicknyte]

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.

[NavyPanther]

Shipping out 20150303 as a MM, unless my DAR gets approved. Either way, RTC will be what you make it. Going in at our ages = tolerance! Yes, we will be surrounded by people much younger than us, but I also feel that we'll be better prepared for a leadership role in RTC...if you so desire.

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 :laugh1:

39? Are you going reserve then? I'm 35 and going in for reserve

[squid.life]

36 and going reserve. Turn 37 in boot camp. Rate is AW. Looking forward to this huge experience!!

[NavyPanther]

36 and going reserve. Turn 37 in boot camp. Rate is AW. Looking forward to this huge experience!!
Nice to see someone else reserve bound. When are you shipping out?

[squid.life]

Nice to see someone else reserve bound. When are you shipping out?

Feb 23. You?

[NavyPanther]

Haven't gone to meps yet

[squid.life]

Good luck when you get there! What rate are you interested in?

[NavyPanther]

IT or CTN

[flow]

I ship in April and I'm 30. Crazy

[kycop107]

I've got you all beat. I'm 39 and going to MEPS Thursday. Really coming down to the wire here.