The U.S. Army is expanding eligibility, raising the maximum enlistment age from 34 to 42 and removing the waiver requirement for individuals with a single marijuana possession conviction.
The changes come as the military continues to face recruitment challenges, opening the door to a broader pool of potential enlistees.
It’s a notable shift in policy—reflecting both evolving attitudes toward past offenses and the growing need to boost troop numbers.
The changes come as the military continues to face recruitment challenges, opening the door to a broader pool of potential enlistees.
It’s a notable shift in policy—reflecting both evolving attitudes toward past offenses and the growing need to boost troop numbers.
The U.S. Army is expanding eligibility, raising the maximum enlistment age from 34 to 42 and removing the waiver requirement for individuals with a single marijuana possession conviction.
The changes come as the military continues to face recruitment challenges, opening the door to a broader pool of potential enlistees.
It’s a notable shift in policy—reflecting both evolving attitudes toward past offenses and the growing need to boost troop numbers.
