What opportunities do I have in the Army at 42 years old, prior service?

My suggestion is talk to recruiters in all branches and components. Guard and reserve careers will still get you a retirement even if you can’t get full-time AGR. I’m an accidental career AGR so it can happen. Get the services competing against each other. They need YOU so make them work for it. Take the offer that best works for you. Don’t forget about the Coast Guard either. Great people though promotions are slow due to few people wanting to leave. Also, if all military branches fall through look into the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service. They could probably use someone with a chemistry degree.

You need to go speak to your local recruiter. And go today, chances are, they are working. I’m currently a recruiter and will tell you that the age information you’re receiving is not true. From a recruiting point of view with prior service they take your Age: 42 and subrtract your years of service : 8. Therefore from a recruiting point of view you are actually 34. You’re extremely close to the cutoff on age. If this is something you want, talk to a recruiter today.

I spoke with a recruiter. My age is a factor but I am right there. I have more options if I look into Amedd which she referred me to. So now waiting to see if I can get in touch with a recruiter.