Conceding an election is just a polite convention. All votes still need to be counted.

With Alaska’s ranked choice voting, once they start counting preferences (second, third choice) there’s potential for those numbers to change dramatically.

They tried with all of the mid-cycle redistricting measures to try to gerrymander their way to victory.

It backfired. Republicans got flattened.

Even r/Conservative is finally smelling the Spirit of Hartshorn.

I’m not sure anyone will take you up on that bet, it’s all but certain.

You’d be surprised!

“The maximum age, as a general rule, is between 3 and 6 years away from the “Compulsory Retiring Age” for a specific role. It is encouraged that applicants conduct research pertaining to their role of interest.”

So its role dependent for Australian Defence Forces, though is worth at least looking into.

Have you considered a lateral transfer?

Some countries, including Canada and Australia, will accept international applicants providing they meet certain criteria. Australia particularly offers pathways to citizenship too.

https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/military-life-cycle/lateral-recruits