Until the day...

[jamie.emter]

I cant join until september of next year, is there anything I can do in that time at all? Any programs I can get into or anything I can do with the Guard at all?

[anexfanatic]

I would suggest that you get/stay physically fit or just keep a little active during that time period. It'll help you get a lot further in guard and enjoy the service a lot more, if you're not spending time aching in pain because your body wasn't conditioned enough from the beginning. Program-wise, I can't think of anything, unless you're in high school. JROTC is a great temporary alternative.

I hope that was helpful, somewhat.

Sincerely,

[jamie.emter]

thank you! I would like to get into JROTC but my school doesnt have one. Thank you for responding though.

[Ann88]

I am kind of in the same boat. I do want to join, but I can't until next year. I have not talked to a recruiter yet because of this and plus I have a little bit of weight to loose. Not much, only about 5 pounds, but I want to loose 10-15 to give myself some room. Should I talk to a recruiter now or wait until I am able to join? I need to get a waiver because of my RE code from my previous service which will take more time.