US Army raises maximum enlistment age to 42

Breitbart reports:

The US Army said it is raising the maximum age for enlistment from 40 to 42 in an effort to expand its pool of potential recruits.

The move comes just six months after the army raised the maximum age from 35 to 40, reflecting continuing concerns about recruiting even though it has met its monthly goals for the past 12 months.

"Experience has shown that older recruits who can meet the physical demands of military service generally make excellent soldiers based on their maturity, motivation, loyalty, and patriotism," the army recruiting command said in a statement.

It said recruits between the ages of 40 to 42 must meet the same physical standards as younger ones but will be subjected to additional medical screening.

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