Army raises enlistment age to 42, removes waiver for marijuana possession
11 hours ago
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- Army raises maximum enlistment age to 42, aligning with other military branches.
- Single marijuana or drug paraphernalia possession convictions no longer require waivers.
- Older recruits score higher on tests but have lower basic training graduation rates.
- Army aims for one-third of its force to hold college degrees.
- Direct commissioning expanded for tech professionals with AI and space expertise.
- Waiver approval authority shifted to lower-level commanders to reduce administrative burden.
- Military tightens drug policies for serving troops while easing rules for recruits.
- Congress shows leniency toward recruits' marijuana use, reflecting state legalization trends.