Yes, IMHO even joining at 23 is pushing it.
Don't believe it! I'm 40 and pulling 5+ Gs every day. We have a 38 year old going through the CF-18 OTU right now who is kicking the crap out of the young ones!! It all depends on how much you want it. 23 year olds can eat my shorts, if they can stay awake long enough when flying with me!!