32 too old for service??

[beenjammin]

I was trying to contact a recruiter to find out about working as a military pharmacist, healthcare corps, or at least civilian service. I keep getting messages that 32 is too old..... WTF.

I am more healthy than most of the 20 year olds that were in pharmacy school with me.

anyone know any more about this?

 

[CE1371]

Re: 32 too old for service??

Army takes people in their 40s

 

[Mike]

Re: 32 too old for service??

Did you talk to all three branches? Most have professional specialist waivers.

 

[beenjammin]

Re: 32 too old for service??

Mike I was looking fro you earlier PM sent.

 

[rsee03]

Re: 32 too old for service??

Best guy I had work for me enlisted at 34 YOA. Made Chief in 8 years. Officer programs are out there.

Don't quit if you're committed. Get it in writing.

 

[LRS_Ranger]

Re: 32 too old for service??

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was trying to contact a recruiter to find out about working as a military pharmacist, healthcare corps, or at least civilian service. I keep getting messages that 32 is too old..... WTF.

I am more healthy than most of the 20 year olds that were in pharmacy school with me.

anyone know any more about this? </div></div>Right now the army's min age is 35+ any active federal time you might already have... it was 42, but changed last month. PM me if you want any other details...

 

[schiaa]

Re: 32 too old for service??

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

 

[cavscout1983]

Re: 32 too old for service??

http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/specialties.html

You need to contact an AMEDD recruiter. My suggestion is to call the local recruiting BN In Montgomery if AMEDD isn't replying to you. They can provide you with a direct number vs dealing with some 1-800-leave your info and wait 6 months automated bullshit.

Regular recruiting can't help ya as a pharmacist as far as becoming an Army drug dealer. Ya need to go through AMEDD.

 

[KillShot]

Re: 32 too old for service??

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrLowandSlow</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you have a Bachelor's degree?</div></div>

If he's a pharmacist then he has a master's degree.

 

[stiletto raggio]

Re: 32 too old for service??

We need more good people in our medical facilities. I know a bunch of medical and med service officers if you want me to put you in touch with them.

 

[Daps!]

Re: 32 too old for service??

I'm sure any service would be happy to have an educated professional in the pharmacy, regardless of age. It's not like you'll be kicking in doors.

 

[bondoscustomz1]

Re: 32 too old for service??

Last I heard all branches of the military dropped the enlistment age but don't quote me on it.

 

[Phylodog]

Re: 32 too old for service??

I didn't think the Army prescribed anything but 5000mg Motrin tablets the size of a peach pit. That's all I ever got in the six years I was in. Surprised they would need pharmacists.

Good luck in your quest, hope you get what you're after.

 

[BMelton]

Re: 32 too old for service??

Had a 32 yr old (I was 19)in our Plt in bootcamp (MCRD SD) That guy beat our ass in just about every physical event out there....I dont see why it would be an issue now....


BM

 

[bigdaddydmd]

Re: 32 too old for service??

No. 32 should not be too old for an appointment into AMEDD. I branch transferred from Infantry to AMEDD after 13 years and can tell you we are quite short on qualified providers. (Docs, PAs, Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurses, etc.) I second CS1983 advice about contacting AMEDD directly. I do not know the current regs on active duty AMEDD personell as I am now in the National Guard. I know that the Guard is still allowing Specialty providers a waiver up to age 40, but an active AMEDD recruiter shoud be able to square you away with the correct answer. I hope you find the answers you are looking for.