34 and going to RTC

whitkid22 · 02-15-2014, 05:37 PM

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 · 02-15-2014, 06:00 PM

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

whitkid22 · 02-15-2014, 07:31 PM

Sweet, what is your rating?

fellawip · 02-15-2014, 11:52 PM

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

whitkid22 · 02-16-2014, 09:17 AM

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 · 02-16-2014, 09:53 PM

So do you plan on making the navy a career?

blitz023 · 02-17-2014, 02:47 AM

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

whitkid22 · 02-17-2014, 06:49 AM

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 · 02-17-2014, 08:36 AM

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 · 02-17-2014, 11:41 AM

For the Grandpa's thread. lol. http://www.navydep.com/forums/showth...1089#post41089

coraldjohnson01 · 02-18-2014, 09:36 AM

yep I ship 20140501

whitkid22 · 02-18-2014, 05:47 PM

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

MMSFutureSailor · 02-18-2014, 08:58 PM

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 · 02-18-2014, 09:29 PM

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 · 02-20-2014, 10:16 AM

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

whitkid22 · 02-20-2014, 01:27 PM

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

RockyFin · 02-20-2014, 02:16 PM

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

Breakdancer/EOD · 02-20-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 02-20-2014, 03:16 PM

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 · 02-20-2014, 03:22 PM

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 · 02-20-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

when do you ship? when does everyone ship?

fellawip · 02-20-2014, 05:37 PM

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

BubbaGumps64 · 02-20-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fellawip

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 · 02-21-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 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 · 02-21-2014, 03:10 PM

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

BubbaGumps64 · 02-21-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fellawip

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 · 02-21-2014, 09:41 PM

I'm in Indy

BubbaGumps64 · 02-22-2014, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fellawip

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 · 02-22-2014, 07:05 AM

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

John213AV · 02-22-2014, 06:21 PM

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 · 02-22-2014, 06:32 PM

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 · 02-23-2014, 04:07 PM

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 · 02-23-2014, 04:09 PM

hell yeah!!!

Breakdancer/EOD · 02-23-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

when you ship

navyhellokitty · 02-24-2014, 01:52 PM

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 · 02-24-2014, 05:17 PM

33 will be 34 before I go to BC - HMDA

imthatgeekstar · 02-25-2014, 02:56 AM

hey, I will be 31 when i ship out.

John213AV · 02-25-2014, 11:36 AM

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 · 02-25-2014, 04:59 PM

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 · 02-26-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 02-27-2014, 10:45 AM

Who ships out in april?

nicholson1211 · 02-28-2014, 01:15 PM

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

imthatgeekstar · 03-02-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

Lmbo

We will show those young kids what we are made of

whitkid22 · 03-02-2014, 12:17 PM

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

whitkid22 · 03-02-2014, 12:17 PM

Rocky, I ship out on 20140408

fellawip · 03-02-2014, 02:25 PM

I'm outta here in 16 days old guys

whitkid22 · 03-02-2014, 05:50 PM

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.

classified9 · 03-03-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fellawip

I'm outta here in 16 days old guys

Good luck to you, old guys rule!

Breakdancer/EOD · 03-03-2014, 09:13 AM

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whitkid22 · 03-11-2014, 04:41 PM

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.

02-15-2014, 05:37 PM	#1
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	34 and going to RTC 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.

02-20-2014, 03:22 PM	#20
Breakdancer/EOD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: pensacola Posts: 38 Rep Power: 9	lets show these youngsters 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

02-23-2014, 04:07 PM	#32
navyhellokitty Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 8	older and wiser 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

02-24-2014, 01:52 PM	#35
navyhellokitty Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 8	waivers!!! 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

02-25-2014, 02:56 AM	#37
imthatgeekstar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 15 Rep Power: 7	hey, I will be 31 when i ship out. __________________

02-15-2014, 06:00 PM	#2
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	Yep shipping June 2nd. I am 31 and will be 32 right after boot!

02-15-2014, 07:31 PM	#3
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	Sweet, what is your rating?

02-15-2014, 11:52 PM	#4
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	AV! What about you? Can't wait to get there. I guess we will be the grandpas

02-16-2014, 09:17 AM	#5
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	Yeah, I'm sure we will get the Grandpa comments, but we will be good mentors. I'm going as Machinist Mate on Submarines.

02-16-2014, 09:53 PM	#6
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	So do you plan on making the navy a career?

02-17-2014, 02:47 AM	#7
blitz023 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 21 Rep Power: 8	I'm going to be 33 when I ship on July. HM. glad I'm not the only one. lol.

02-17-2014, 06:49 AM	#8
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	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.

02-17-2014, 08:36 AM	#9
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	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

02-17-2014, 11:41 AM	#10
blitz023 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 21 Rep Power: 8	For the Grandpa's thread. lol. http://www.navydep.com/forums/showth...1089#post41089

02-18-2014, 09:36 AM	#11
coraldjohnson01 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	yep I ship 20140501

02-18-2014, 05:47 PM	#12
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	Nice, I'll be there too! I'll be a month in. What is your rating?

02-18-2014, 08:58 PM	#13
MMSFutureSailor Newbie Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 6	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.

02-18-2014, 09:29 PM	#14
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	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

02-20-2014, 10:16 AM	#15
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	Well old guys...lol just got that roll up call I leave in 10 days

02-20-2014, 01:27 PM	#16
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	Ha! What rating and that's great news! I was dreaming of the same thing. Getting it over with!

02-20-2014, 02:16 PM	#17
RockyFin Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 57 Rep Power: 11	Im shipping in April and im 29 ill be 30 the day after graduation

02-20-2014, 03:16 PM	#19
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	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.

02-20-2014, 05:37 PM	#22
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	Just signed my new contract and it will be March 18th and I'm keeping my original rate! AV

02-21-2014, 03:10 PM	#25
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	Where are you located bubba? That may have been the contract I just acquired

02-21-2014, 09:41 PM	#27
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	I'm in Indy

02-22-2014, 07:05 AM	#29
fellawip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 16	I believe they may drive me there. In really not sure I'll find out Tue. But driving would be the cheapest route.

02-22-2014, 06:21 PM	#30
John213AV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA. Posts: 119 Rep Power: 18	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.

02-22-2014, 06:32 PM	#31
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	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

02-23-2014, 04:09 PM	#33
navyhellokitty Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 8	hell yeah!!!

02-24-2014, 05:17 PM	#36
Diesirae27 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 127 Rep Power: 19	33 will be 34 before I go to BC - HMDA

02-25-2014, 11:36 AM	#38
John213AV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA. Posts: 119 Rep Power: 18	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

02-25-2014, 04:59 PM	#39
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	That's awesome. What A school are you at? I'll be going in as MMS. I'm looking forward to learning about Subs.

02-27-2014, 10:45 AM	#41
RockyFin Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 57 Rep Power: 11	Who ships out in april?

02-28-2014, 01:15 PM	#42
nicholson1211 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 7 Rep Power: 6	I hear we have to wear "granny panties" anyway! 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

03-02-2014, 12:17 PM	#44
whitkid22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 37 Rep Power: 9	I'm excited to be able to focus on working out and watching the show. Much less stressful than the job I have now.