A Ghanaian-American US Army veteran has spoken about the requirements for joining the American military, explaining that height is not necessarily a major consideration in the recruitment process.

Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo, the veteran, Dr Martinson Yeboah said the US military accommodates individuals of different physical statures, provided they possess the intelligence and capabilities required for their roles.

When asked whether people such as actress Adwoa Smart and actor Don Little could join the US Army, he cited an experience involving a soldier he encountered while stationed in Germany.

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“In the US, they don’t really consider height before you join the military. I was once stationed in Germany. There was a man there and he’s very similar to Adwoa Smart in terms of height, but he’s a bit taller than Adwoa Smart. The man is a very smart individual and he was in the military,' he recounted.

Dr Yeboah, who served as a contract specialist, explained that while some military duties require physical fitness, other roles depend more on specialised skills and intellectual abilities.

“It’s all about intelligence and capabilities. The US military is not about physical strength to fight with. Even though there are certain things that you need to be physically active for, it’s not all the time. There are people who do certain things that do not require you to have physical strength,” he said.



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