Event Brief
US Army raises enlistment age to 42
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. Army is increasing the maximum recruitment age to 42 and easing marijuana policies to attract more recruits.
WHO: U.S. Army
WHAT: raising maximum recruitment age and easing marijuana policies
WHEN: Mar 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: to boost technical talent in the ranks
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