Posted on Sep 23, 2020

59-year-old combat vet redoes basic training after 10-year break to join Army reserve

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You have to give this man a lot of credit. Spent 17 years in, got out and decides at 59 he want to get his retirement so has to do basic training all over again.

59-year-old combat vet redoes basic training after 10-year break to join Army reserve

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Fort Jackson

Posted 4 y ago

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 4 y ago

At 59? I am with Mark on this. At 50 fine, even 55 but 59?

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SSgt Frank Romo

Posted >1 y ago

He can outdo some of those 18yr olds, because he knows half is mental challenge, which he’s got plenty of life experience. I commend him on his goal.

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59-year-old combat vet redoes basic training after 10-year break to join Army reserve

59-year-old combat vet redoes basic training after 10-year break to join Army reserve

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