Well im 26, applying for the IWO program only (too old for core), as I stated earlier this is my 5th time around. If im not selected I just got orders to the Iwo Jima as the LPO. I will continue to apply for the STA-21 program and next year I am going to submit a package for LDO as well.
Im 27 and an IWO cand. too.. I knew I was too old for Core, but wanted them to know I wanted this still by throwing in a Core as a secondary, they noted it that I was too old for Core, but atleast they know I would if I could.