US Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases marijuana rules

The U.S. Army is loosening some enlistment criteria amid the ongoing war with Iran. Here's what's changing.

Did US Army raise maximum enlistment age to 42? Here's the full story

Many internet users speculated the change would help address a trend of lower recruitment numbers in the military.

The Army is letting older recruits enlist with this new change

The change comes as U.S. troops are in the Middle East to support the ongoing war against Iran.

The Army just made a massive change to one joining condition

The U.S. Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42, and the change will take effect on April 20, 2026.

U.S. Army raises enlistment age. Here’s what New Yorkers need to know

The United States Army raised the enlistment age limit for eligible recruits, as the U.S. continues to deploy more troops to ...

U.S. Army makes a major change to who can enlist

The U.S. Army has raised its enlistment age to 42, expanding eligibility as it works to address recruiting challenges and ...

Army extends maximum recruitment age to 42, allowing older recruits to join

The U.S. Army is expanding its recruiting pool, raising the maximum enlistment age from 35 years old to 42, according to new ...
WISN 12 Milwaukee on MSN

U.S. Army raises enlistment age, eases marijuana restrictions

Individuals in their late 30s and early 40s will soon be able to join the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army will allow individuals up ...
EL MUNDO on MSN

The US Army raises maximum enlistment age to 42 and removes restrictions on marijuana possession

The new military regulation comes into effect on April 20, 2026. The U.S. Army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 ...

Army allows older recruits to join, and softens drug regulations

The U.S. Army is joining the Air Force and Space Force soon allowing people up to the age of 42 to enlist. The new cap is set to begin on April 20 as the U.S. p ...

The Army increased its maximum enlistment age to 42. Here's when it goes into effect

The previous maximum age to enlist in the Regular Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves was 35. The minimum age limit remains 18, or 17 with parental permission.