Military enlistment age limits by branch

Branch	Active duty enlistment	Reserve enlistment
Air Force	17-39	17-38
Coast Guard	17-42	17-42
Marine Corps	17-28	17-28
Navy	17-41	18-41

Can I join the military at 45 years old Unfortunately, the age limit for joining the military currently ranges from 17 to 41 years old. The age limit differs based on branch and type of enlistment. Below we break down military age limits by active duty, then take a look at National Guard and Reserves age limits.To join the Navy, you must: Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted) Be between the ages of 17 and 41 for Enlisted programs.

Can I join the military at 38 years old : Each branch of the military has age limits to enlist in active duty: Air Force: 17 – 39. Army: 17 – 35. Coast Guard: 17 – 31.

Can a 42 year old enlist in the military

The Army accepts recruits up to the age of 39, though it may grant waivers for people as old as 45. The Marine Corps' cutoff age is a spry 28. In 2006, Congress changed the maximum age for all enlisted military recruits from 35 to 42.

Is 43 too old to join the Army : The maximum age to join the Army as an enlisted Soldier is 35, while Officers must accept their commission before age 31. However, the Army can lift some restrictions based on the need for certain roles to be filled. It's possible to receive an age waiver if you retire with 20 years of military service by age 55.

The maximum age limit is 42 for the Navy and Coast Guard, 39 for the Army (with waivers authorized to age 45), and 28 for the Marine Corps, though the age limit is often higher for health care or ministry positions in the military.

Army Age Limit

The age requirement for the Armed Forces is 17 to 35 years old. This applies to Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard service members. However, Army officers must be at least 17 but under 31 years old. You can apply for Army service academies if you are between 17 to 23 years old.

Can a 47 year old join the military

ENLISTED. You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have a high school diploma, GED with 15 college credits or GED.To join the Air Force as an enlisted Airman, you must be between the ages of 17 and have not reached your 42nd birthday.Forty is the new 30 when it comes to the Air Force and Space Force. Men and women as old as 42 can now pack their boots and bifocals for basic training, under a policy change that gives the two services the highest age limit for recruits of all the military branches except the Coast Guard.

You must meet these minimum requirements to join the National Guard or military reserves: Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (general requirement range; age varies by branch). Pass an armed forces physical exam.

Is 40 too old to join the Air Force : Age requirements vary depending on the path you choose: To join the Air Force as an enlisted Airman, you must be between the ages of 17 and have not reached your 42nd birthday. To join as a healthcare or ministry professional, you must be between 17 and 48 years of age.

Can I join the Army at 43 years old : ENLISTED. You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have a high school diploma, GED with 15 college credits or GED.

Can I join the Army at 43

Enlisted Soldiers

Here are the requirements to become an enlisted Soldier: Age: Between 17-35 years old. Medical, Moral, Physical: Medically and physically fit, and in good moral standing. Citizenship: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card.