Did US Army raise maximum enlistment age to 42? Here’s the full story

 Did US Army raise maximum enlistment age to 42? Here’s the full story

Many internet users speculated the change would help address a trend of lower recruitment numbers in the military.

Claim:
The U.S. Army raised its maximum recruitment age limit to 42 in early 2026.
In late March 2026, a claim spread that the U.S. Army had raised its maximum age for recruitment.
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