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Veterans and Military

The 59-Year-Old Army Boot Camp Graduate

Monte Gould, 59, is the oldest person to ever graduate from this version of the Army’s Basic Combat Training. When Gould decided to reenlist in the armed forces he was shocked to learn that he had to once again complete boot camp.

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