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.
If you are selected for an U.S. Army ROTC scholarship, you are required to: 1  Sign a contract with the Secretary of the Army. If you are 17 years of age when you enroll, your parents or guardian must also sign this contract. 2  Enlist in the U.S. Army Reserve for a period of 8 years. You must be 17 years of age by the time of enrollment in order to sign an enlistment contract. Pursue the academic discipline (if applicable) identified in the letter that notifies you of your selection as a scholarship recipient.