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Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » April 10th, 2009, 7:26 pm

Hello, my name is Patrick, I am 39 years old, I have been in the automotive repair business for 20 years. I am ready for a change. I am here to learn and research my options for becoming a Ranger.

Bravo57 · Post by **Bravo57** » April 11th, 2009, 7:01 am

Welcome to the site. Please tell us a little more about yourself. What is driving you to become an Airborne Ranger?

Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » April 11th, 2009, 7:54 am

Thank you Ranger Bravo57 for the welcome. I had wanted to join 20 years ago, but I did not have my life together at that time. Then throw in getting married, having a child and then divorce. It took me some time to get my priorities in order. I want to be able to serve my country, and I feel if you are going to do something you better do it to the best of your ability. I quit smoking and drinking about 9 years ago, I am not in shape like I used to be, but that can be remedied. No drugs or medical issues, no run ins with the law either, 20/20 vision. If I am going to join, it is going to have to be soon. Time is running out for me.

Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » April 12th, 2009, 3:48 am

Ranger JLTW!!! thanks for your response. I would rather be an infantryman. I am still reading as much as I can on this forum and still trying to figure everything out. I am still in a planning stage for the military. My biggest concern about all of this is that my worthless ex-wife has custody of my child, and the effect of my being gone for so long would have on my child.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » April 12th, 2009, 9:07 am

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com.

Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » April 12th, 2009, 9:12 am

Thank you very much RangerRon.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » April 13th, 2009, 7:32 am

Welcome and thanks for your interest in Army Rangers. If you are physically fit, you should have no problems, except for maybe taking orders from men about half your age. You should probably start talking with a recruiter and go through the process to see if you meet all the requirements. That way you'll know what your options are and can make a more informed decision.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » April 13th, 2009, 9:03 am

Welcome to the site, Old Man. Thanks for your interest in becoming a Ranger.

RLTW
EP

Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » April 13th, 2009, 2:20 pm

Ranger Bill, thank you for your response. A recruiter is on my horizon. Ranger EarthPig, thank you for the welcome.

Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » April 19th, 2009, 12:50 pm

I will be talking to a recruiter this week. I am starting to do some PT, but I know I need to step it up to start seeing some results. Thanks again to all who responded.

Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » May 3rd, 2009, 4:42 pm

I am taking the ASVAB this week. I talked to a recruiter, and took the practice test and did well on it. I do have an issue that may or may not resolve itself. My wife is not very happy with my decision and does not understand why, at my age, I would opt to join the Army.

Old Man · Post by **Old Man** » May 8th, 2009, 3:37 am

Thanks Tim. I did take my ASVAB last night. I did very well. I still have to convince the wife about joining.

Post by **Disinfertention** » May 8th, 2009, 9:23 am

Old Man wrote:Thanks Tim. I did take my ASVAB last night. I did very well. I still have to convince the wife about joining.

Good luck with that!

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