Katz (1994) describes the success via Nike's placement within the matrix of the fitness revolution: 'the idea of exercise and game-playing ceased to be something the average American did for fun,' instead Americans turned to working out as a cultural signifier of status.
Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some qualifications are required by all five services: 1  You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. 2  You must be at least 17 years old (17-year old applicants require parental consent). 3  You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma. 4  You must pass a physical medical exam.
But if you want some information now, below is a summary of the US Army's enlistment rules. Click on a subject area below to go to a page with more details. Age and Parental Permission To join the US Army you must be 17 years old or older and not have reached your 35th birthday. Name and SSN You must have a name and a valid Social Security number that goes with your name. Citizenship You must be a born, naturalized, or otherwise legal citizen of the United States. Education