@@LEOCUJIA I decided to move on. There were too many delays because of covid. So I got my hand into something different. After waiting for almost a year, they sent my medical back asking for additional information. I the asked my Recruiter how long it would take to get the ball rolling. He said I would have to redo the fit test again at some point (whenever they opened up)..So with all that, and no real time line, I decided it was time to let it go. Maybe they are up and running now. Im a bit bummed out, but that's tge way it goes. I wish I had good news for you friend.
@@jphilipl-p1594 I ended up dropping out of the process. Everything was all whacked because of Covid. They sent my medical back to me after an 11 month wait asking for more information. Then I was told with the wait, I would have to requalify. Hearing this, I threw in the towel. I'm sure I would have been fine if I waited it out, but I became disillusioned. It was 2020 when I first applied. Who even knows if I would have started training even by now. It was a mess. I'm sure you will qualify, and it's probably a bit smoother. If you are curious, make an appointment and find out. I'm kinda torn over whether I should have just stuck it out.
@@jphilipl-p1594 I wish you all the best. Honestly I'm not sure I'm feeling the need anymore. That's why I wanted to do this in the first place. I wanted to join as a career when I was younger but met my wife while in the middle of the process. I chose her over pursuit of the Army. But it always knawed at me. So I figured I would give it another go. I was SURE it was happening this time until the shut everything down. The longer the wait, the more i just decided to move on. The only way I join now is if they NEED people. An interesting little factoid but when I sat down with the recruiter, some...16 years after the first time, they had my name on the computer already as a prospect. That fascinated me.
@@Lambdamale. this is the answer. I'm 30 and in the sign up stage with my recruiter. Been going to the gym for 2 weeks. Last week it took me 20 min to go 1 mile, now I'm down to 14 min. Any progress is good progress. The more I go, the easier it'll get.
I’m a new Canadian citizen, and I arrived in my new country as a refugee oh yes I’m Definitely going to join the Canadian military in 2021, I will be 42 years old by then I have full confidence that I will Make it through, I’m proud to give my life for For greatest country in the world big Respect and love for my Canada.
I’m a new Canadian citizen, and I arrived in my new country as a refugee oh yes I’m Definitely going to join the Canadian military in 2021, I will be 42 years old by then I have full confidence that I will Make it through, I’m proud to give my life for For greatest country in the world big Respect and love for my Canada.
Wow!!! Bravo! I have always believed that "age is ONLY a number" ... It's all in our attitude... You can be only in your 30s but feel old, and conversely, you can be in your 60s, 70s or even older, and yet feel your life has just begun (especially true for those who have just retired 🙂 )... As Mr. Henry Ford once said: "Whether you think you can, or you can't, you are correct."... So, here you ARE a real life testimony... My hat's off to you... A new brother-in-arms is born and welcome to the Canadian Armed Forces... I am very proud to call you my brother!!! Let the adventure begin et Bonne chance.
Holy cow, so great seeing this story. I'm in my mid 50s, from Ottawa, went off to Japan to teach English "for a year or 2" hahaha. Between Japan and Korea, I've been teaching/running my own business in Asia for almost 3 decades. Now applying to join the CAF. Did reserve training in the late 80s, and always wondered if that was a path I should have continued down.
I’m a new Canadian citizen, and I arrived in my new country as a refugee oh yes I’m Definitely going to join the Canadian military in 2021, I will be 42 years old by then I have full confidence that I will Make it through, I’m proud to give my life for For greatest country in the world big Respect and love for my Canada.
Congrats Sr. I love seeing people try new things later in life😎 In 2 months I will be to old to join even the reserve U.S.A military at 40. America needs to take notes🤦♂️
@@voodoolou3793 I honestly thought about doing the same thing. & I read Americans & Canadians join each other’s military. I think like 20,000 Canadians joined U.S. for the Nam war. Get after it if possible & they have far more flexibility with Reservist for weekend bootcamp & deployment is not forced!!!
If you have a specialty like Dr, Nurse, Chaplain etc you may get a age wavier till 45-49 depending on branch. Besides that our only option is State Military, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Civilian Air Patrol, U.S Boarder Patrol or ICE🤷♂️
Agree, however, I think it is because the term of service which dictates, for an officer, minimum SSE (Short Service Engagement) contract is 9 years if that has not yet changed. He is 53yo, so CRA (Compulsory retirement Age) 60, that means he would not qualify...
Thank you . Anyone should be able to join the military and serve . They could easily put the older people and the disabled people at desk jobs and so forth
I'm surprised nobody kicked your butt over your beret! When I was in, having your beret on properly and formed perfectly was a matter of unit pride! Just a little advice from a veteran medic.
My fireteam partner in basic, you did great POPS! Your father would be proud
That is awesome!
I know of many popps that I served with too
Three section!
You guys killed it in BMQ - Mitchell
This guy is my soul brother lol. I just passed my interview as a 41 year old man. Nice to see someone even older taking the reigns lol. Good for him.
Im 40, been thinking to joint. many thoughts in my head, could you joint? How did it go? give us an update please!🤗
@@LEOCUJIA I decided to move on. There were too many delays because of covid. So I got my hand into something different. After waiting for almost a year, they sent my medical back asking for additional information. I the asked my Recruiter how long it would take to get the ball rolling. He said I would have to redo the fit test again at some point (whenever they opened up)..So with all that, and no real time line, I decided it was time to let it go. Maybe they are up and running now. Im a bit bummed out, but that's tge way it goes. I wish I had good news for you friend.
@@jphilipl-p1594 I ended up dropping out of the process. Everything was all whacked because of Covid. They sent my medical back to me after an 11 month wait asking for more information. Then I was told with the wait, I would have to requalify. Hearing this, I threw in the towel. I'm sure I would have been fine if I waited it out, but I became disillusioned. It was 2020 when I first applied. Who even knows if I would have started training even by now. It was a mess. I'm sure you will qualify, and it's probably a bit smoother. If you are curious, make an appointment and find out. I'm kinda torn over whether I should have just stuck it out.
@@jphilipl-p1594 I wish you all the best.
Honestly I'm not sure I'm feeling the need anymore. That's why I wanted to do this in the first place. I wanted to join as a career when I was younger but met my wife while in the middle of the process. I chose her over pursuit of the Army. But it always knawed at me. So I figured I would give it another go. I was SURE it was happening this time until the shut everything down. The longer the wait, the more i just decided to move on.
The only way I join now is if they NEED people. An interesting little factoid but when I sat down with the recruiter, some...16 years after the first time, they had my name on the computer already as a prospect. That fascinated me.
im 41 rn and thinking of joining
This guy is a good friend and a true inspiration. You rock, bro!
I’m not far from your age and just finished my application. This video makes me more confident in joining, thank you for posting and serving! 💪 🇨🇦
Did you make it?
I have appointment this week to join up. I'm 55
Turning 40 this year considering signing up after i get in shape over the next 6months
Same. I’ve been working out and running. I want to be ready before I go.
Sign up now and get in shape while waiting.
@@Lambdamale. this is the answer. I'm 30 and in the sign up stage with my recruiter. Been going to the gym for 2 weeks. Last week it took me 20 min to go 1 mile, now I'm down to 14 min. Any progress is good progress. The more I go, the easier it'll get.
I’m a new Canadian citizen, and I arrived in my new country as a refugee oh yes I’m Definitely going to join the Canadian military in 2021, I will be 42 years old by then I have full confidence that I will Make it through, I’m proud to give my life for For greatest country in the world big Respect and love for my Canada.
@@Lambdamale. Good point, the process could sometime go on for over a year, you'll have plenty of time to train during the process!
This makes me feel real good about joining at 40
Good job 2 thumbs up to you, I joined at 41 and I am still serving at 58, 2 yrs to go I would do it all over again.
Ceacto Ceava in Canada ? Do you still get a pension even though you are just under 20 years of service ?
@@j.7701 as long as you do 10 yrs you are entitled to a pension based on your best last 5 yrs rank.
I’m a new Canadian citizen, and I arrived in my new country as a refugee oh yes I’m Definitely going to join the Canadian military in 2021, I will be 42 years old by then I have full confidence that I will Make it through, I’m proud to give my life for For greatest country in the world big Respect and love for my Canada.
@@ceactoceava6203 wrong. 20 years gets a pension. 20 years of full time service.
Or 12 straight with medical release.
I’m 42 and served 8 years prior and released 2015. I could do it again. It feels weird seeing time pass while feeling no time has passed.
This guy inspired me to join. Im 55. Never too old
Wow!!! Bravo!
I have always believed that "age is ONLY a number" ... It's all in our attitude... You can be only in your 30s but feel old, and conversely, you can be in your 60s, 70s or even older, and yet feel your life has just begun (especially true for those who have just retired 🙂 )... As Mr. Henry Ford once said: "Whether you think you can, or you can't, you are correct."... So, here you ARE a real life testimony...
My hat's off to you...
A new brother-in-arms is born and welcome to the Canadian Armed Forces...
I am very proud to call you my brother!!!
Let the adventure begin et Bonne chance.
Holy cow, so great seeing this story. I'm in my mid 50s, from Ottawa, went off to Japan to teach English "for a year or 2" hahaha. Between Japan and Korea, I've been teaching/running my own business in Asia for almost 3 decades. Now applying to join the CAF. Did reserve training in the late 80s, and always wondered if that was a path I should have continued down.
53 !
I’ll be in my 11th year of retirement from a 25 years contract at that age. Glad I joined when I was 17 :P
Enjoy :P what trade ?
Didn’t know the resumed basic training in St-Jean.
I’m a new Canadian citizen, and I arrived in my new country as a refugee oh yes I’m Definitely going to join the Canadian military in 2021, I will be 42 years old by then I have full confidence that I will Make it through, I’m proud to give my life for For greatest country in the world big Respect and love for my Canada.
Good luck 🇨🇦 :)
Age is only a number. I'm 57 now and would give it a shot! Basic would kill me but what a way to work out! :D
I'm 53 and thinking of joining the CAF reserves.
I love this, this truly makes me happy
great video thanks pops
He must be skilled trades person. For them army is good. They won't become gun fodder
Congratulations David.
37 and I plan on joining soon. I wish I had signed up when I was 19, like I wanted too. It's been my one regret.
Mine too. I was supposed to join the Airforce out of highschool. Parting and a girlfrind screwed that for me....
Congrats Sr. I love seeing people try new things later in life😎 In 2 months I will be to old to join even the reserve U.S.A military at 40. America needs to take notes🤦♂️
@@voodoolou3793 I honestly thought about doing the same thing. & I read Americans & Canadians join each other’s military. I think like 20,000 Canadians joined U.S. for the Nam war. Get after it if possible & they have far more flexibility with Reservist for weekend bootcamp & deployment is not forced!!!
If you have a specialty like Dr, Nurse, Chaplain etc you may get a age wavier till 45-49 depending on branch. Besides that our only option is State Military, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Civilian Air Patrol, U.S Boarder Patrol or ICE🤷♂️
they should have upped that age limit ...cause now they want want the draft for both men and women
What he's not telling you he's Canadian secret service and this is just a cover.
Shhhh! You shouldn't say that out loud! Here, step aside into the corner with me and (whispering) tell me all about it!
*NOOOOO WAAAAY. MORISON?! HAHAHAHA.*
I was with him in bmq. We called him "Pops" xD
it's true then. I'm going to join.
If he has a university degree then should he be an officer instead of being an enlisted member?
Agree, however, I think it is because the term of service which dictates, for an officer, minimum SSE (Short Service Engagement) contract is 9 years if that has not yet changed. He is 53yo, so CRA (Compulsory retirement Age) 60, that means he would not qualify...
A18 guys where you at?
david morrison today?
What hi doing after or now
Most people become wiser with age, and learn not too subject themselves to unnecessary hardship and Indoctrination, not everyone though 🤨🤔😑
I know him , what he "s. doing now?
What hi doing now
Thank you . Anyone should be able to join the military and serve . They could easily put the older people and the disabled people at desk jobs and so forth
never to old but there is an age cut off
Not here. You could be 57 and serve 3 years lol telling 60 year old Ukrainen men and soon to be Russian men lol
Ich kemne ihm, was macht er jetzt !
Max age is 60?
Yes sir
55
@@ceactoceava6203 no it's not
56 to apply but 60 is max age before retirement
Actually it's 57
How the fuck did he get on with 19-20 year olds.......
Were are you now .canadas being taken over
????
I'm surprised nobody kicked your butt over your beret! When I was in, having your beret on properly and formed perfectly was a matter of unit pride! Just a little advice from a veteran medic.
I got hammered in BMQ for wearing my beret like this.
He was probably trained on how to violate basic human rights of those protesting against govt mandates