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.
Quick Answer. Men between the ages of 18 and 25 (inclusive) are required to register for the military draft. Although 26 years is the traditional cutoff age, there are contingency plans where men and women with specific skills and experience could be drafted up to 54 years of age.