The Army will also now allow recruits with one marijuana-related conviction.

The United States Army’s maximum age of enlistment is now in line with that of the Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard at 42. Stars and Stripes reported that people up to the age of 42 can enlist in the Regular Army,

The U.S. Army officially raised its maximum military enlistment age to 42, aligning with the Air Force and Space Force. Discover the updated 2026 age limits for every branch, including the Navy and Marine Corps.

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

The U.S. Army will soon allow Americans up to age 42 to enlist, raising the maximum age and loosening some other restrictions to join amid the ongoing war with Iran. The rule change announced this week raises the age of eligibility from the previous 35,