Posted on Jun 5, 2019
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I recently felt the call to serve and after some intense deliberation i decided to join the ANG right after my 28th birthday! I now finally have a BMT date coming up next month! Does anyone have any good advice to share for someone going through bmt older then the average recruit? I'm hoping to use my advanced maturity as an advantage rather then a disadvantage throughout bmt and my military career.
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Be where you are expected to be when you are supposed to be there. Keep a low, attentive profile. Finally, do as you're instructed. If a Drill Sergeant tells you to move that wall, put your shoulder on it and push until she tells you to stop. If you can do those things, you will be very successful. Good luck in your training. With your age and maturity you will be very successful.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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Just try your best and try not to over do it.
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LTC Eugene Chu
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Be prepared for more responsibility and setting an example. In most boot camp settings regardless of service, drill sergeants / instructors normally select older recruits to be student leaders. They believe that age means maturity and experience. Since fellow recruits may be fresh from high school or college, they may look to you with more confidence.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Pretty much what I was going to say.
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