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The U.S. Army is expanding its recruiting pool, raising the maximum enlistment age from 35 years old to 42, according to new service regulations reviewed by ABC News.
The update brings the Army in line with the Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, which all accept recruits up to 42. The Navy accepts recruits up to 41
More than 100 National Guard personnel from nine different states gathered in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington to recite the oath of enlistment and extend their service contracts.
