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.
Before you apply, you should think about whether you want to join as an infantry soldier or as a territorial soldier. You can join the Territorial Army from the age of 17 and you will be paid to participate in training in your spare time.The benefit of this is that you can combine being in the TA with a civilian life, although it is possible that you could be called to serve overseas as a TA.efore you apply, you should think about whether you want to join as an infantry soldier or as a territorial soldier. You can join the Territorial Army from the age of 17 and you will be paid to participate in training in your spare time.