US Army raises enlistment age to 42
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The change comes as U.S. troops are in the Middle East to support the ongoing war against Iran.
The Army has implemented significant updates to its retention program in fiscal year 2026, reinforcing a performance based approach
The U.S. Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42, and the change will take effect on April 20, 2026.
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