Reply #53: If I were your age, I would look at the Coast Guard

[dcfirefighter]

I watched a friend 'graduate' from basic training recently, and realized that I was jealous - I'm too old to join, even as an officer, apparently.

And for a long time wished I had enlisted in the military prior to college - but that's just me, and that was then, not now. I do think I would have done better in school though, and perhaps chosen a different path - it's amazing how much your priorities change between 17 and 22.

But, as for the USCG - and I do know something about interpersonal dynamics, etc. All those people love their job. It's a small group. They do neat things. They treat their people well.

If I were you, I'd talk to a recruiter. Don't talk to an Army recruiter, but a USCG recruiter honestly doesn't need you. I doubt very seriously you'll be pestered at all.