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what is the cut off age for joining the U.S. military ?
Officially 42, but it takes a waiver to enter at that age. Also, that's just the Army's cut off age. You could be at another age with another service. Please check with a recruiter in the service you're interested in to verify age requirements as they are always changing.
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Aaron Shifferly
Expertise
I am currently an active duty Army Captain in the Military Police Field. I have been enlisted (Military Intelligence) and attended The United States Military Academy at West Point. I can answer questions related to the Army, posting, jobs, lifestyle, workings... pretty much anything you can throw at me with the exception of very specific recruting or medical questions. I have no expertise in what it takes to get in the military other than the fact that I, myself, joined at one point in time.
Experience
I have experience in both deployed and garrision environments as a Military Police Officer.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Arabic and French from United States Military Academy at West Point.
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