What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42?
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-04-20 10:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Military & Defence, World News, War & Conflict
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The United States army announced last month that it would raise the maximum age at which Americans can enlist from 35 to 42 years to expand its pool of eligible candidates amid recruiting challenges in recent years.
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