March 25, 2026
U.S. Army RAISES Enlistment Age to 42, DROPS Marijuana Restrictions
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TL;DR
- U.S. Army maximum enlistment age increased from 35 to 42.
- Waivers are no longer required for a single marijuana or drug paraphernalia conviction.
- Changes take effect on April 20, 2026.
- The Army aims to widen its recruiting pool after missing enlistment goals.
- Other branches have different age limits and waiver policies.
- Previous age limit increases occurred during the Iraq and Afghanistan operations.
- Cannabis legalization in states is noted, though use remains prohibited for service members.
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