I tried to join the military but my criminal background from 7-11 years ago is holding me back who can I talk to about removing my criminal background? I haven't had any felonies just some stupid things I did as a teenager I'm 27 and trying to put the past behind me but there's stuff I did when I was 16 on my background check. I thought some things fall off your record after so many years. Other than a couple of speeding tickets I haven't had any offense in 7 years.