U.S. Army raises enlistment age — manpower shortage deepens
The U.S. Army has officially raised the maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42, in a bid to address ongoing recruitment shortfalls.
The move reflects growing pressure on military manpower, as the Army has struggled to meet recruitment targets for several consecutive years.
Officials hope expanding the age limit will widen the pool of eligible applicants and stabilize force readiness amid rising global tensions.