Enlisted in 1974, was 19. milvehfan

I enlisted the day before my 17th birthday because it fell on a weekend was 17 all through boot camp turned 18 at ITS 3 branches and 22years later hear I am.

i joined the rct at 20 did 12 years.was provo cpl at driffiel were the brats were.

I joined the USMC at 17; but, did not ship out to Boot Camp until I was 18. When out unit celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday while in the Gulf, I was the youngest marine. I served six years and separated as a corporal (E4). I would have been a sergeant; but, my MOS (0351--TOW Gunner) was frozen for over two years.

I joined on the Delayed Entry Program when I was 17 but went to basic training the day after my 18th birthday......THIRTY YEARS ago!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seems like just yesterday.

I was 18 and turned 19 two months after enlisting in the US Army. Wound up in the 1st Infantry Division at Ft Riley, Kansas, C Company, Fourth Platoon, Third Squad, 701st Maintenance Battalion crewing on an M88 Recovery Vehicle. All I wanted to do was get the hell away from Long Island, New York and the Army was my ticket out. And I never went back....

I was commisioned as a Second Lieutenant when I was 20 years old.

I signed up when I was 17. Mom and I signed the papers and I did 3 months delayed entry until I graduated high school. Two weeks after graduation I was in boot, turned 18 on th rifle range. A "buddy" of mine told the DI it was my birthday. I spent the better part of the day on my face doing pushups.

I joined the "delayed entry program" at the ripe old age of 17. Entered active duty at age 18. Stayed RA until 28 then AR until 32.

19 years old when I joined. Had been to military school and jrotc while in jr high and high school did eight years active. Graduate from Ranger school on 21st birthday, what a birthday it was.

I joined the Army National Guard in March, 1981, initially as a way to pay for college.

I'll have to retire in a couple years. Best part-time job I know of!

I signed up right out of college. By the time I got to BCT I was 22, but I wasn't the "old man" in the platoon. We had a guy from Eastern Europe in our platoon, I think he was in his mid-30s.

Jim

Signed up at 16 started basic at 17 and completed 8 yrs with the Parachute Regiment AIRBORNE TILL I DIE !!!!

Joined the Army Cadets at 12 yearsold. At 17 joined the T.A. (63 Sigs Sgn,(SAS)). Then at 18 and half joined the Royal Marines, (1969). Had my 19th birthday whilst in training. 25 years later the gates closed behind me and I had no ID card to return, (1994). Once a Marine Always a Marine.

I joined the Royal Air Force at age 20, did 9 yrs service flying a desk.

There is no better feeling than spending your birthday on the quarterdeck getting smoked while you sing happy birthday to yourself. I had two weeks left until we graduated boot camp, managed to keep my birthday a secret for a few hours. I guess the Marine Corps is really fond of making you feel good on your B-Day!!! I'll Semper Fi!

2nd RTBN Fox Co. Plt 2066 San Diego

I joined the french army at 19, and I'm still there, I just come to return of Afghanistan

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3rd RTBN, MCRD San Diego, Plt 315, 25FEB65

Matt

17 and two months.

2nd RTB MCRD San Diego Plt. 2068

I was 26 when I enlisted in the Army and retired at the age of 50 and I loved it and still miss it

Joined at 27 - wasnt the oldest guy in my basic , he was 40 but fitter than most of us

joined at the ripe old age 17 straight to kapooka for basic then on to 6 RAR for inf traing in brisvegas 3 months there and sent onto d coy long tan had a ball straight to sniper recon course then back to the coy never got to recon still had a ball did all jobs in the section ended up as number 1 scout when i got out

Steve, you'd know Martin Southwood then? He's a good friend of mine here in Brissie.

I was 23 When I joined the U.S. Army