Army raises enlistment cap to 42, eases marijuana rules amid Iran tensions
TL;DR
The U.S. Army codified a 2023 policy to raise the enlistment age to 42 across the Army, National Guard, and Reserve and to remove the waiver requirement for a single marijuana conviction. The move, intended to bolster recruitment and align with Navy/Air Force, does not imply a draft; Selective Service remains the path for conscription if needed.
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