I am 35 and just enlisted. What can I expect?

Your new name POPS... but once you've in your Guard unit.. no one cares.. as it's filled with old guys up to 60.. I rejoined at 46... Pratice the ACPT... plan on staying until age 55 for 20 years... keep all paperwork and records.. Forget unit drama and try to deploy to get Veteran status... Never quit or lose time... get your 20.

Good luck, don't forget your oxygen tank

The new ACFT isn’t bad...... until you get to the sprint, drag, carry. That will smoke the crap out of you. Then you still have to do Ke tucks and a 2 mile run.

The DI's will take care of you in their own way.

When I was 36 I hit my peak muscular strength. And my cardio was still really good at that time due to running like crazy in Fort Stewart. At the age of 40 it starts to creep up on you.

Since I don't know you I'll just give you the advice my retired MSG father gave me. Be prepared for living in hell in basic training. When I found that basic training wasn't that bad I managed to enjoy it, I also gained an advanced promotion out of it. I also agree that if you have time try to get in shape before you go to basic.

I reenlisted when I was 38. You better stay on top of your game mentally and physically because it is a young mans game. I did make it to retirement at 56 so good luck.

If you haven’t started running seriously, I advise you to start YESTERDAY!

Hopefully, you’re a gym rat or at least been lifting weighs at 35.

Ability to run and strength, will keep you alert and ready to “rock & roll” within a second of Drill Sergeants’ commands.

Good Luck. Hooah

You're at the perfect age, the body is ready to perk up or fiz out....your choice....get two duffle bags, toss one, fetch, while carrying the other...do it for 20 minutes after a normal workout, and to will know which is better....fiz out or perk up..... you're gonna perk up.....keep thriving HOOAH!!

A great career. Start using The Stash App today too. Document everything.