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My husband is trying to enlist

He started the enlistment process over six months ago. He was told that he had to pay a ticket that he had and that was done. He took his asvab. But that's all that has really happened. My husband has a GED and because of this he was told he was not top tier and if he wants to be than he will need to go and get more college units. He is currently doing that. But I'm a little concerned. He's not as young as most recruits would be, he's 28. So I'm a little worried that he might not get in. He wants this so badly. I've looked at A LOT of stuff online all it says he should be fine. But does anyone know if these things would prevent him from getting enlisted?

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Permalink Reply by Lauren on October 9, 2014 at 2:54pm

I think he should be fine. My husband worked with people coming in and out of the Navy. And he says the Navy takes anyone! If he is healthy and ready to work hard, the Navy is right for him :) You will be in my thoughts. Update us! 

Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on October 9, 2014 at 7:06pm

75 percent of Americans aged 17 to 24 cannot join the United States military. The idea that the military will take anyone went south with the economy.

Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on October 9, 2014 at 11:25pm

He might be older but it's never too late to start. I have 10 nieces and nephews, many w degrees from exclusive, high tuition universities. The nephew who has the highest net worth is a college drop out. He started his own business.

If he can't qualify for the Navy, think of other jobs, businesses. The man who owns the company where I work started out with a janitorial service in college to pay the bills. He expanded the business, hired more people - then bought other businesses. My company now has 1200 people.

It doesn't have to be high tech or anything that requires a college degree. You do have to learn how to manage a business and save your money.

Good luck. Don't allow your husband to get discouraged.

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