Hell, I'll give them $1000 and I would serve for FREE (they do have to feed me, tho, most of the time, at least) if they would take my ass in. Got rejected (officialy) once by the Army National Guard. Tried the active duty ARMY and the Navy. The recruiters reviewed my medical records and never called back. All of that only because I have a deformed ring finger. They say I won't be able to perform military duties. Except for saluting, I don't see how a deformed ring finger can affect my ability to perform a military duty. Yeah, maybe I can't be infantry, but I can cook, fix vehicles, etc.
Should I try the Air Force? I am maybe too old now (31), but I have an engineering degree, maybe that would help?
Sigh.