The Army will now allow recruits to enlist up to age 42 and has removed a waiver requirement for those with a marijuana-related conviction.

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    20 hours ago

    That is how it works, I was in the U.S. military.

    The choice your brothers were given at the end of their four years was whether or not to sign up for another four years of active duty. Their initial contract was almost certainly actually for eight years, including four years active duty and four years IRR.

    People don’t talk about the IRR because there are nearly zero requirements during that time, it’s not the same as the active reserves. No reporting in, no fitness, medical, or training standards, etc. It just means you’re among the first on the hook if ol’ uncle sam “needs” more people ASAP, and they can legally recall you to active duty without instituting a draft.

    There are exceptions for some job roles and other circumstances, but that’s how the standard enlistment works.

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        18 hours ago

        What the hell just happened? You admitted you had incorrect information and accepted the correction in a mature and civil manner?

        Nah, you’re supposed to dig in and argue for hours. Maybe go through my post history to inspire some ad hominem attacks. Throw in some slurs if you’re feeling feisty.

        I guess I’ll just go back to work if you’re going to help foster an environment of constructive dialogue like that.