Ghanaian Woman in the US Military Shares What It Takes to Join the American Army in 2025
- A Ghanaian woman in the US Army shared first-hand guidance to help others, especially her young country people, understand the requirements for enlistment
- She broke down the four key enlistment rules, mandatory to be deemed eligible to join the US Army
- Her videos inspired thousands of Ghanaians by demystifying the process and providing practical steps for those who hope to join the US Army
A Ghanaian woman in the US Army, Rebecca Safoa, known as Mor Mee on TikTok, has shared new information for those considering joining the American military.
Source: TikTok
In her most recent post, she provided a breakdown of the four most important requirements aspiring recruits should understand if they plan to enlist in 2025.
Rebecca explained that the first requirement is physical presence within the United States.
“You cannot apply to join the United States Army if you are outside of the United States,” she stated emphatically.
She warns against online scams or schemes that claim you can enlist from another country.
There is no online application process or outside organisation that can assist with enlistment. You must be physically present in the United States before you can apply.
Legal residency or citizenship required for enlistment
The second requirement is that a recruit must be a legal resident or citizen of the United States.
Potential recruits must therefore obtain a permanent resident card (green card) or be U.S. citizens. Rebecca cautioned that holding any other type of visa does not qualify an individual for enlistment.
Although policies may change at any time, the only categories currently accepted for enlistment in the U.S. Army are permanent residents and citizens.
Applicants must be aged 17 to 42
Rebecca’s third requirement is age. To be eligible, applicants must be between 17 and 42 years old.
This age range ensures that all recruits entering the military are physically capable of handling the demands of service and training.
According to Rebecca, individuals outside of this range will not have the opportunity to enlist, reflecting the Army’s strict age guidelines.
Minimum high school diploma required for enlistment
She also discussed the educational requirement, which is a minimum of a high school diploma. However, individuals with associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees are also welcome to apply.
She emphasised that “The keyword is ‘minimum,’” she noted, and said, while a high school diploma is enough for enlistment, higher education can also apply.
Rebecca Safoa’s guidance serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking to join the U.S. Army.
By outlining the four requirements- presence in the United States, legal residency or citizenship, age, and education- she offers clear and practical direction for those pursuing a military career in 2025.
Watch the video of the full breakdown below:
Her TikTok content continues to inspire many, particularly young Ghanaians, by providing realistic expectations and actionable steps toward serving in the U.S. military.
Source: TikTok
Man compares U.S. and Ghana military recruitment
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man who serves in the U.S. Air Force compared the recruitment systems of Ghana to those of America.
Osonoba Achy compared the recruitment processes in both countries using structure, transparency, safety and comfort.
Several social media users who read his post shared their varied thoughts in the comment section.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
