U.S. Army raises enlistment age, eases marijuana restrictions

These paratroopers are known as the Army's Emergency Response Force. They are trained to parachute into dangerous regions on very short notice. But what is interesting is this announcement came on the same day the president made this comment. I don't like to say this. We've won this. This war has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news. At the same time, sources tell the Associated Press the Pentagon is in the process of deploying 2 Marine units and thousands of sailors to the region where the US already has about 50,000 troops stationed. With more troops on the way, we are learning the US sent *** 15 point plan to Iran for *** possible. ceasefire deal, but that didn't stop Iran from launching even more attacks on Israel and the Gulf region overnight. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, President Donald Trump continued to stress the US is in negotiations with Iran. We have *** number of people doing it, and the other side, I can tell you they'd like to make *** deal. And who wouldn't if you were there, even with *** deal possibly underway, many of the president's goals have not been achieved, including free trade of oil, which has been impacting gas prices in the US with the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. Now, according to AAA, the price for *** gallon of regular gas is $398. That is up $1 from when the war started nearly *** month ago. In Washington, I'm Rachel Hirsheimer.

Updated: 6:22 PM EDT Mar 25, 2026

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Individuals in their late 30s and early 40s will soon be able to join the U.S. Army.The U.S. Army will allow individuals up to age 42 to enlist, raising the eligibility from the previous 35. That's according to an updated Army Regulation 601-210 that was released earlier this month. It's the regulation that governs policies for the U.S. Army's enlistment process.Above video: Pentagon sending 1,000 paratroopers to Middle East as President Trump claims war has been wonThe rule change will go into effect April 20.The change will bring the Army more in line with other branches of the U.S. military. The Air Force and Space Force have a maximum enlistment age of 42. The Coast Guard and Navy set their enlistment age at 41, while the Marine Corps has a maximum enlistment age of 28. Additionally, the new regulations will remove restrictions on recruits who have a single conviction for possession of marijuana. Previously, such a conviction would require a special waiver from the Pentagon. The policy changes come amid recruitment shortfalls and new military operations in Iran.After falling 25% short of its 2022 recruitment goal, the U.S. Army has shifted its strategy to bring more people into the military. Additionally, the U.S.continues military operations in Iran, with the Pentagon deploying roughly 2,000 paratroopers and 4,500 Marines to the region in recent days.

WASHINGTON —

Individuals in their late 30s and early 40s will soon be able to join the U.S. Army.

The U.S. Army will allow individuals up to age 42 to enlist, raising the eligibility from the previous 35.

That's according to an updated Army Regulation 601-210 that was released earlier this month. It's the regulation that governs policies for the U.S. Army's enlistment process.

Above video: Pentagon sending 1,000 paratroopers to Middle East as President Trump claims war has been won

The rule change will go into effect April 20.

The change will bring the Army more in line with other branches of the U.S. military. The Air Force and Space Force have a maximum enlistment age of 42. The Coast Guard and Navy set their enlistment age at 41, while the Marine Corps has a maximum enlistment age of 28.

Additionally, the new regulations will remove restrictions on recruits who have a single conviction for possession of marijuana. Previously, such a conviction would require a special waiver from the Pentagon.

The policy changes come amid recruitment shortfalls and new military operations in Iran.

After falling 25% short of its 2022 recruitment goal, the U.S. Army has shifted its strategy to bring more people into the military.

Additionally, the U.S.continues military operations in Iran, with the Pentagon deploying roughly 2,000 paratroopers and 4,500 Marines to the region in recent days.

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