US Army raises maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and eases marijuana conviction restrictions
The US Army changed its enlistment regulations to allow applicants with prior military service to enlist up to age 42, raising the limit from 35. The Army also now allows recruits with one marijuana-related conviction to enlist. The changes took effect April 20 according to Army regulations.
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“Army extends maximum recruitment age to 42, allowing older recruits to join”
“Army Raises Enlistment Age Limit to 42 and Eases Marijuana Rules - The New York Times”
“US Army raises max enlistment age to 42 — and loosens restrictions for recruits with weed convictions”
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