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Who was the oldest member of the Corps?

The oldest member of the United States Marine Corps was Colonel John E. McMahon, who served until his retirement at the age of 100. He joined the Corps in 1942 during World War II and had a distinguished career. His longevity and service exemplified the dedication and resilience of the Marine Corps.


Can you switch from marines to air force?

It is possible to switch from the Marine Corps to the Air Force but it depends on alot of different things such as time of year , how many prior service slots are available etc. Best thing to do is talk with a recruiter sometimes talk to a few different recruiters. Its more of a headache to get someone prior enlisted back in especially with a different service. And they really don't get anything for it.


What did John Phillip Sousa invent?

John Philip Souza didn't invent anything, but his father invented the fraudulent enlistment. When Souza was thirteen years old, his father got him enlisted in the Marine Corps so he wouldn't join a circus band. Boot Camp is bad enough when you're 18--can you imagine doing it at the age of 13?


Who was the youngest Marine Officer?

Fretwell, Timothy C. - Born: April 11, 1985. Commissioned: March 25, 2005. Age: 19 years 11 months.


Who was the last veteran alive from ww1?

There is (or was) a mandatory retirement age for US military men, normally being about age 62 or above. A 17 or 18 year serviceman in 1945 would just about put him at that mark in 1990. It would probably be a safe bet, that any existing WWII active duty veteran would have been retired, at least by the 1990s.

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Who was the oldest member of the Corps?

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What is the mandatory retirement age in Kuwait?

@ age 45 years old


What age do you have to retire?

Some professions such a police, have a mandatory age retirement but most occupations do not.


When did the concept of a mandatory retirement age begin?

at the time of the industrial revolution


At what age must one retire from working?

There is no mandatory retirement age. Even if you work for an employer who has their own mandatory retirement age, you can have a new job lined up for the day following your retirement from that company. A mandatory retirement age is practically obsolete due to discrimination laws. Actor Eli Wallach, who will turn 95 in December, is in the just released movie 'Wall Street 2', and says that he is looking forward to his next role.


Which careers have a mandatory retirement age?

Some professions with mandatory retirement ages include airline pilots, military personnel, and some federal and state judges. These retirement ages are in place to ensure safety, prevent burnout, and maintain efficiency in these high-stress or physically demanding occupations.


What is the legal age to get married in the United States Marine Corps?

The age is 18


What is mandatory retirement age for veterans affairs employee?

There is no mandatory retirement age for federal employees, except for certain occupations.They include pilots, law enforcement, air traffic controllers, military officers, and judges. The ages for these occupations depend on the state they work in.


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Can anyone enter the marine corps marathon?

Yes, Indeed you do not need any link or qualification with the marines, as long as your over 14 years of age, anyone can enter the Marine Corps Marathon


True or false The Twenty-second Amendment set 80 as the mandatory retirement age for US presidents?

False, there is no mandatory retirement age for the president. The purpose of the 1951 amendment was to prevent the president from serving more than two terms, as Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to 4 terms.