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As a part of the United States Department of Defense, it is one of the six armed forces of the United States and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Founded in 1784, it succeeded …

The U.S. Army organizes, trains, and equips active duty and Reserve forces to preserve the peace, security, and defense of the United States.

2 days ago · The service's new policy also removed previous enlistment obstacles for potential recruits who have a single marijuana or drug paraphernalia conviction.

2 days ago · The U.S. Army will soon allow Americans up to age 42 to enlist, raising the maximum age and loosening some other restrictions to join amid the ongoing war with Iran. The rule change …

2 days ago · 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.

3 days ago · The new enlistment requirements were made official years after the Army faced a recruiting crisis, and as the United States is engaged in a war with Iran.

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2 days ago · The U.S. Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42, and the change will take effect on April 20, 2026.