I'm thinking about joining the military after high school, but I'm not sure about the age restrictions. Does anyone know the minimum and maximum age for enlistment? Trying to plan my future options after graduation.
The minimum and maximum age for enlistment depends on the branch of the military you're interested in. For the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard, you can enlist at 17 with parental consent or 18 without it. The Air Force and Space Force require you to be at least 17 with parental consent or 18 without it.
As for the maximum age, it varies as well. For the Army, the maximum age is 35. For the Navy, it's 39. The Air Force and the Space Force both have a maximum enlistment age of 39. The Marines have a cutoff at 29, and the Coast Guard's maximum age for enlistment is 27, although it's extended to 31 for those with certain specialized skills.
Remember, these are the typical age requirements, but waivers for age are sometimes granted for both minimum and maximum ages based on circumstances. It's worth reaching out to a recruiter for the service you're interested in to get the most accurate information!
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