Armed Forces
Are you Interested in Serving the United States as a Solider? Check Out Opportunities to Serve Below.
Mission: "To fly, fight and win in air, space, and cyberspace."
Mission: "To deploy, fight, and win our nation's wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance…”
Mission: “To ensure our nation's maritime safety, security, and stewardship.”
Mission: “As America's expeditionary force...the Marines are forward deployed to win our nation’s battles swiftly and aggressively in times of crisis…”
Mission: "To recruit, train, equip, and organize...combat ready Naval forces to win conflicts and wars while maintaining security and deterrence…”
Requirements to Enlist:
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizen or
Lawful Permanent Resident with a Valid Green Card (You May Have Fewer Job Choices.)
Age Limits:
Enlist at 17 with Parental Consent, or 18 or Older Without Parental Consent.
Each service has a Different Enlistment Age Limit:
Marines: 28
Coast Guard: 31
Army: 34
Air Force: 39
Navy: 39
Education and Testing:
High School Diploma
GED
Your Options Maybe More Limited in Some Branches.
Everyone Must Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test. It Determines Which Branches and Jobs you can Pursue.
Health and Fitness:
Pass a Physical Exam and Meet Weight Limits. Each Service has Different Fitness Standards.