Fears of World War III have been growing amid tensions in the Middle East. Now, the U.S Army has announced a major change to its enlistment for the first time since the Iraq war, which has prompted many to fear the worst.
President Donald Trump pledged not to start any new wars during his presidential campaign. Now, a little more than one year in, the U.S has performed military operations in Venezuela as well as Iran.
The strikes in Iran, together with Israel, have turned into a war, and the Pentagon has pledged to send 3,000 troops to the Middle East.
Meanwhile, at home, fears of war are growing. If that is the case, a draft will be performed. Now, a change by the U.S Army has many concerned that we are edging closer to a larger military conflict.
Per the Military Times, the U.S Army has raised the maximum age for eligible recruits to 42, regardless of prior military experience.
According to a new Army regulation released on Friday, people in their 40s can now enlist in the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve. The maximum enlistment age has officially been raised to 42 — a significant jump from the previous limit of 35.
