85-year old Woman Recruited by Marines

Seattle woman who has been an anti-war crusader for the peace for the past 58 years is being recruited by the Marines.
It is apparently all a mistake.
Barbara "Bobbie" Mercer got a letter from General W.E. Gaskin, the commanding general of Marine Corps recruiting.
It says: "Now is the time to put your unique language skills to the test as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Your command of the Arabic language will be invaluable..."
The letter came to the Mercer home on Capitol Hill late last month. It's a home where the password is peace and peace messages are on display.
"He wanted to recruit me for my skill in the Arabic language," she said. "I don't speak Arabic. I learned a little French but my accent is terrible."

The Marine Corps admits this was all a mistake. They are looking for a few good men and women. Young men and women. They do have a delayed entry program, but that's for those who want to graduate before serving.
It's not for 85-year-olds.