Check out the table Elizabeth Gentleman put together for Mother Jones demonstrating the length to which the US Army has relaxed their standards for new recruits.
Highlights:
The age limit for new inductees was raised from 34 to 42, while the length of active duty service required before a non-US citizen can apply for citizenship was lowered from three years to one day.
Also, it’s OK now it your tats show while in uniform.
-Holden