Hello everyone. I am new to this site and I have a very basic question. What is the age cutoff for joining the National Guard?

Hello & welcome!

As of April 2011, Minimum age is 17. Upper limit is 35. But there are exceptions to the upper limit for prior military service, certain MOS, and certain professional skills. Also, certain states may have different limits. Best bet is to check with a recruiter in your state.

Source: http://www.nationalguard.com/guard-b...y-requirements