I’ve been out of the Marine Corps for 8 years now but want to get back in (am now 30 years old). Can I still re-enlist?

2018-07-28T12:44:24-04:00

I’ve been out of the Marine Corps for 8 years now but want to get back in, I am now 30 years old. Can I still re-enlist?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2018 1:18 PM

2018-07-28T13:18:51-04:00

LCpl Chris Dykes The maximum age appears to be 28 but if you served two years or more, that should count. Please let us know what you find out after talking to a Marine Corps Prior Service Recruiter.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/prior-service-enlistments-3354052

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Response by SGT Eric Davis made Jul 28 at 2018 2:24 PM

2018-07-28T14:24:38-04:00

YES, YOU SHOULD be able to and what branch you want to reenlist in?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 28 at 2018 6:41 PM

2018-07-28T18:41:56-04:00

No one will know that answer better than a recruiter. Thank you for your service.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2020 10:19 AM

2020-01-27T10:19:28-05:00

No sure about Marines but we just had a 53 year old come through for the Army and another one who is 59 getting ready to go. I’m sure you’re not too old, but I don’t know the rules for prior service guys in the Marines.