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Trump Pentagon Makes PANICKED MOVE in MIDDLE OF WAR?! - Meidas Touch
The U.S. Army just raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 — but the Pentagon is simultaneously bragging about record-breaking recruitment numbers. So which is it? If joining the military under Pete Hegseth is so appealing, why do we need 42-year-olds to fill the ranks?
In this video, Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones break down what the data actually shows — from the DoD's own surveys to signing bonuses being dangled to fill technical roles. And we can't ignore the elephant in the room: we are in an active conflict with Iran. Something doesn’t sound right… 03/27/2026.