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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 service regulations reviewed by ABC News. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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ABC NewsMar 25, 2026, 9:54 PM

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 service regulations reviewed by ABC News.

The GuardianMar 25, 2026, 1:38 PM

US army raises upper age for recruits to 42 and scraps marijuana restrictions

Change raises age limit from 35 and removes barrier for entry for recruits who have a legal conviction for cannabis Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 years old and scrapped a barrier for potential recruits who have a legal conviction for marijuana or drug paraphernalia possession. People aged up to 42 can now enlist in the army, the army national guard and the army reserves, according to the new US army regulation , lifting the previous ceiling of 35 years old. Continue reading...

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