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An eighteen-year-old in the United States is still barred from buying alcohol, acquiring a pilot's license, or stepping into a casino. Yet, astonishingly, they can be enlisted in the military and deployed to a war zone. On the other side of the age spectrum, individuals over thirty-nine often encounter insurmountable obstacles to enlistment. Break this mold and meet Lanny Snodgrass, who, at the age of sixty-three, became the oldest American to join the Army and complete officer basic training. It was 2003, the Iraq War had just started, and the Pentagon momentarily relaxed age requirements.

Ageless Adventures is a podcast dedicated to exploring the limitless possibilities of living life to the fullest, no matter your age. Hosted by passionate storytellers and adventure-seekers, each episode delves into inspiring stories, practical tips, and exciting experiences that prove adventure doesn't have a retirement age. From travel and fitness to personal growth and exploring new hobbies, Ageless Adventures celebrates the spirit of curiosity and adventure at every stage of life. Tune in for empowering conversations that will spark your own ageless journey!

America was the undisputed world power in 1947, just after the War, and New York was the center, and the center of everything from the arts, business, culture, and just living. The ambitious came here to get their start and it was the age of the New Yorker, at its finest. By 1963, marked by the Kennedy Assassination, that power drifted away with the Dodgers and Giants to California and Fortune 500 companies to Texas and elsewhere. But in this period, New York was the City of Ageless Grace.