Who is the oldest person to become a Navy SEAL?

Rudolph Boesch, who prefers to go by Rudy, retired from the United States Navy on August 1, 1990. Boesch was 62 years old and the oldest Navy SEAL ever to serve.
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What is the maximum age to be a Navy SEAL?

Some Special Operations Age Limits

Navy SEAL recruits must be between the ages of 17 to 28 years old. There are some waivers for men ages 29 and 30 that are available for very qualified candidates. These applicants must prove to the Navy and the Navy SEAL community that they are worth the investment.
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Can I be a Navy SEAL at 40?

Applicants must be from 17 to 28 years old. Waivers for men ages 29 and 30 are available for highly qualified candidates. Men with prior enlisted service as SEALs who are seeking to become SEAL Officers can request waivers to age 33. Vision must be correctable to 20/25.
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What is the average age for a Navy SEAL?

Navy Seal Age Breakdown

Interestingly enough, the average age of Navy Seals is 30-40 years old, which represents 44% of the population.
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Is there female Navy SEALs?

For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman — the boat operators who transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own classified missions at sea.
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At what age do Navy SEALs stop operating?

The Navy SEAL age limit is 28 years old. Aspiring SEALS must meet other qualifications, such as be a U.S. citizen eligible for a security clearance, pass the Navy diver physical fitness check, pass a drug test and pass a background check.
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What is the salary of Navy SEAL?

Salary Ranges for Navy Seals

The salaries of Navy Seals in the US range from $15,929 to $424,998 , with a median salary of $76,394 . The middle 57% of Navy Seals makes between $76,394 and $192,310, with the top 86% making $424,998.
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How tall is the average Navy SEAL?

AVERAGE STATISTICS

Height: 5 ft. 10 in.
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Who is the greatest Navy SEAL OF ALL TIME?

Who is the most famous Navy SEAL? Jesse Ventura tops our list. Following his service on the Underwater Demolition Team, Ventura was a pro wrestler and Governor of Minnesota. Two people on the list have gone on to become NASA astronauts.
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What do SEALs do after they retire?

After you retire, coast into a nice job with one of the major airlines, or take a private flying gig for a major company. Pay is great, and there's nothing like piloting multi-million dollar aircraft around the globe.
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How old was Chris Kyle when he became a Navy SEAL?

Kyle was 25 when he joined the Navy SEALs as a sniper. In 2003, Kyle's platoon deployed to Iraq. In the city of Nasiriya, his team provided rooftop security for Marines on the ground.
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What is the cut off age for special forces?

Requirements for the Special Forces

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, between the ages of 20 and 32, and eligible for a secret security clearance. Applicants must be a soldier already, either on active duty or active in the National Guard.
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At what age did David Goggins become a SEAL?

I wanted that feeling in my head that I believed that they had: of true accomplishment.” Goggins, who was 24 years old at the time, decided that he wanted to become a SEAL himself.
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Who is the current Navy SEAL bullfrog?

Navy SEAL, Senior Officer, 13th Bullfrog of US Navy

During CAPT Wikul's retirement ceremony he passed on the title of Bullfrog to Admiral Eric T. Olson.
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How many black Navy SEALs are there?

About 84% of the Navy SEAL and SWCC enlisted troops are white, and 2% are Black. The greater diversity comes in the number of American Indian, Alaskan Native and those who say they are “multiple” races.
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Who is the shortest Navy SEAL?

Harry Beal was the first Navy SEAL, thanks to the roster being ordered alphabetically. He also may have been the shortest, but he was capable of doing a one-armed pullup. Photo courtesy of the US Naval Institute. And although he was the first Navy SEAL, he may also have been the shortest, standing only 5 feet tall.
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Is it harder to become a Green Beret or Navy SEAL?

While Army Green Beret training is extraordinarily demanding, the overall consensus is that Navy SEAL training is the most challenging of any elite ops group in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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What are female SEALs called?

A large group of seals during breeding is called a harem. Adult males are called bulls and females are called cows, while a young seal is a pup.
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Can a Navy Seal have tattoos?

As of March 2016, tattoos including full sleeves are acceptable. According to the Navy, only the head, face and scalp are off limits. The neck and behind the ear may have one tat but it should be restricted to one inch. Additionally, tattoos on the torso should not be visible through the white uniform shirt.
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How much do Navy SEAL snipers make?

A SEAL's Salary: Typical Navy SEAL Makes About $54,000 - ABC News.
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Can a civilian become a Navy SEAL?

You can apply to become a Navy SEAL as a civilian, a Navy sailor or even as a service member from another military branch. Both new recruits and active-duty military candidates must pass a battery of physical, technical and psychological exams.
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Who was the youngest Navy SEAL?

Scott Helvenston was born in 1965 in Ocala, Florida and raised in Leesburg, Florida. In 1982, he received special permission to join the U.S. Navy and, at 17, he became the youngest Navy SEAL in U.S. history.
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Is the Delta Force real?

"Delta Force," officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), is one of the U.S. special missions units primarily focused on the counterterrorism mission.
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