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18. He is too tall (6' 9"). 6' 8" is the max height for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force (6' 6" max for the Marines).

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So, is conscription out of the question? [View all] Aviation Pro Jan 29 OP

That won't go well. People will go crazy. Buckeyeblue Jan 29 #3

The cowards may even claim they have bone spurs. Emile Jan 29 #7

Ha! Good one. 😆 Dave Bowman Jan 29 #26

That won't Rebl2 Jan 29 #16

These guys will make great soldiers lol SocialDemocrat61 Jan 29 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author SocialDemocrat61 Jan 29 #14

Pete Hogsbreath says,.... and the girls can peal thems potatas,... magicarpet Jan 29 #2

It would have to be authorized by Congress. Ms. Toad Jan 29 #4

I don't think Trump cares one bit about things needing to be LisaL Jan 29 #5

He can not care so he wants. Ms. Toad Jan 29 #6

I Believe You Are Right Baron2024 Jan 29 #32

There is no constituency for it except in extreme emergencies. tritsofme Jan 29 #8

Unless there is an extreme emergency Renew Deal Jan 29 #10

That's where they get to finagle with the upper age limit Aviation Pro Jan 29 #13

So Barron will be drafted? Kingofalldems Jan 29 #12

He probably inherited his father's bone spurs. StarryNite Jan 29 #15

On top of several other traits, I'm afraid. Dave Bowman Jan 29 #31

6'7" says USA Today. Kingofalldems Jan 29 #19

David Robinson honored his commitment after graduating from USNA Aviation Pro Jan 29 #22

Yes, but he grew to over the limit after he was initially accepted. Celerity Jan 29 #23

Court challenges galore with Conscientious Objectors. Xolodno Jan 29 #24

That would be during "normal" conditions Aviation Pro Jan 29 #25

They're just fine with downgrading our military durablend Jan 29 #27

I was no fortunate son... surfered Jan 29 #30

Great song! Dave Bowman Jan 29 #33