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48. Just one not-so-small problem

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 11:07 AM

23 hrs ago

Barron is reported to be 6 foot 9.

Army's normal maximum height for enlistment is 80 inches (6 foot 8)
https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/army-weight-rules.html#:~:text=Below%20is%20the%20Army's%20weight,then%20further%20into%20age%20groups.

and I think the other services are the same. IMO, one factor in this is that the US military may be not routinely "geared" to equip and use taller individuals.

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Wait! Traildogbob 23 hrs ago #55

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"LURCH!" Love it!!!! MyOwnPeace Yesterday #4

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6'9" and growing? 3825-87867 Yesterday #18

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This brings back memories....."emergency enlistment measures' surfered 19 hrs ago #67

DJT bdamomma 19 hrs ago #69

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