U.S. Army Raises Maximum Enlistment Age to 42 in Policy Revision Introduction The United States Army has raised its maximum enlistment age for non-prior service recruits to 42, according to a policy memorandum dated March 25, 2026. The revision, effective immediately, increases the previous age cap of 35 and applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves. [1] An Army spokesperson stated the change aligns the service with the enlistment standards of the Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, which already accept recruits up to age 42. [2] The Navy allows enlistment up to age 41, while the…

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