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.
Â· just now. 1  The most common is 4 years but you can enlist for anywhere from 2-8 and even 10 now with and active/national guard enlistment. 2  3 years. 3  It is an 8 year committment. 4  Technically, 6 months to 2 years reckoning on the dept. 6 months for the army. 5  2-6 years. 6  3 years 18 months just enlisted last monday. 3 years. my hubby was in the army for 4 but got stop lossed so he got out about 9 months after his term ended. 8 years total. Your active service is based on the amount of years you have signed up for. The rest of the time will be spent in Inactive ready reserve.