The change comes as U.S. troops are in the Middle East to support the ongoing war against Iran.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of four Army officers — two Black men and two women — to the rank of brigadier general, the New York Times reported Friday. Hegseth’s actions ...

The Army has increased its maximum enlistment age to 42, the first time since the Iraq War, as fears of a potential military ...

The enlistment age limit was lowered to 35 in 2016 after being raised during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The U.S. Army officially raised its maximum military enlistment age to 42, aligning with the Air Force and Space Force.

The new enlistment requirements were made official years after the Army faced a recruiting crisis, and as the United States ...

The Army has implemented significant updates to its retention program in fiscal year 2026, reinforcing a performance based ...

The U.S. Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42, and the change will take effect on April 20, 2026.

The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age ...

The training push highlights the Army's rapid acceleration of the MV-75 program. In January 2026, the Army confirmed a new ...

A famous Army ranger and combat war veteran in the Chattahoochee Valley is taking an in-depth look at the “Warrior’s Soul.” ...

Most notably, the changes will allow Americans aged 42 and younger to join the Army starting April 20. The previous age limit ...