Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases marijuana rules
Army increases maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and removes waiver requirement for a single marijuana or paraphernalia conviction starting April 20.
The U.S. Army raised the maximum enlistment age for new recruits recently, bringing its policy in line with most other branches of the military. Starting April 20, the maximum age for enlistment will be 42 years old, up from 35.