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

The new enlistment requirements were made official years after the Army faced a recruiting crisis, and as the United States ...

The U.S. Army is raising its maximum recruitment age to 42 and removing restrictions for single marijuana convictions to ...

The U.S. Army announced its maximum enlistment age is 42 under a regulation scheduled to go into effect on April 20, 2026.

The service's new policy also removed previous enlistment obstacles for potential recruits who have a single marijuana or ...

The update brings the Army in line with the Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, which all accept recruits up to 42. The ...

The move is described as reflecting “changes in society,” but is widely seen as a response to persistent recruitment ...

Change raises age limit from 35 and removes barrier for entry for recruits who have a legal conviction for cannabis ...

The U.S. Army officially raised its maximum military enlistment age to 42, aligning with the Air Force and Space Force.

The enlistment age will officially change from 35 to 42 specifically “for applicants with prior military service” on April 20 ...

The US Army is raising its enlistment age to 42 and dropping marijuana waivers amid rising Middle East tensions, sparking ...

New recruiting rules bump the age limit for recruits from 35 to 42. Easing restrictions on a single marijuana possession ...