You must be 18 to 50 years old to join. Before you join, make sure it’s what you really want. Of course, you won’t know exactly what military life is like until you’re in the thick of it, but you can get a pretty good idea from talking to current service members.
And, remember, the service life isn’t for everyone. But it does offer some pretty fantastic benefits and opportunities that you can’t find in any other occupation. Benefits are only a small piece of reasons to go into the military, which means it’s wise to look at the whole picture of what military life would do for you.
When you join, do it for you. The long-term benefits will be far more rewarding when you make the choice to serve independently and to improve your own life.