[Jonty30]

I think there is some sense in it, for real.

But I think the military should be willing to take anybody physically able to do something. A 60 year old may not be infantry material, but he certainly can be involved in military support like kp or paperwork.

[doc1019]

Amen that.

[cripplecreek]

A 60 year old may not be infantry material, but he certainly can be involved in military support like kp or paperwork.

I'm 49 and have junk knees and I'm half blind but I'd be happy to take some stateside desk duty at military pay. Its better than contracting out to some overpriced data handling firm.