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That new maximum age is up from 35.
It brings the Army into line with the Navy and Air Force, which have similar limits.
The changes come against a backdrop of societal shifts, including the widespread legalization of marijuana.
Military branches have also eased restrictions on tattoos in recent years.
The Army had suffered recent major recruiting shortfalls, but it exceeded its targets for the past two years, in part because it created preparatory courses to help potential recruits raise their entry test scores and drop weight to meet basic requirements.
That new maximum age is up from 35.
It brings the Army into line with the Navy and Air Force, which have similar limits.
The changes come against a backdrop of societal shifts, including the widespread legalization of marijuana.
Military branches have also eased restrictions on tattoos in recent years.
The Army had suffered recent major recruiting shortfalls, but it exceeded its targets for the past two years, in part because it created preparatory courses to help potential recruits raise their entry test scores and drop weight to meet basic requirements.
When we succeed, we will be proud to serve in a theater army that is ready for the myriad tasks that our nation's priority theater requires.
Army Western Hemisphere Command.
During the ceremony marking its creation, its first commander, General Joseph Ryan, said building it the right way was crucial for the nation.
Creating the command is in line with the new national security strategy the White House released this week.
It says the United States will prioritize dominance in the security and economics of the Western Hemisphere.
For NPR News, I'm Jay Price at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.