Join the Military – Age Restrictions and Requirements
There are several things to consider if you want to join the military. If you are wondering “How old can you be to join the military?” The minimum age requirement is seventeen but this will require a parent or legal guardians permission and they must also have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, otherwise the minimum age requirement is eighteen years old to join into military service. The maximum age requirement is at the age of forty two for the Army and thirty four years old for the Navy. As the economy seems to further descend into madness many are considering the military even after thirty due to the job security factor as well as many benefits packages including health insurance and others that can help them provide for themselves and/or their families in these trying times. There is also the option for CPOL jobs as well that give high paying jobs working for the military without having to go into active duty or signing up for the military.