U.S. Army RAISES Enlistment Age to 42, DROPS Marijuana Restrictions

The U.S. Army has officially raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and scrapped key restrictions tied to marijuana-related offenses.

According to newly updated Army regulations, Americans in their late 30s and early 40s can now enlist across active duty, the National Guard, and reserves.

At the same time, recruits with a single marijuana or drug paraphernalia conviction will no longer need a waiver to join, eliminating a major barrier that previously required a lengthy approval process.

The changes will take effect on April 20, 2026.

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[1LoverofGod]

Wonder if those older folks would want to serve in the military

 

[Tall Timbers]

Wonder if those older folks would want to serve in the military

There will probably be some whose lives haven't gone anywhere who will join for the paycheck and the chance for a change, and hopefully a change for the better. It would be interesting to know how many in their 30's who could already join, joined.

 

[Andy C]

There will probably be some whose lives haven't gone anywhere who will join for the paycheck and the chance for a change, and hopefully a change for the better. It would be interesting to know how many in their 30's who could already join, joined.

I cant imagine a 42 year old making it through boot camp. Physically, they would have issues, and mentally, being in a platoon with most 18-19 year olds, that would be hard to live through. Having men 10-15 years younger, yelling and telling you what to do every second of the day, slim chance of graduating. I graduated approximately 550 Marine recruits as a Drill Instructor, and the oldest I ever had was 30.