Army continues 7-year streak, hitting retention goals earlyThe service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.By Todd South2 days ago
Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccineThe Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
89 Air Force jobs now eligible for retention bonusesThe bonuses range from $180,000 to $360,000, according to a leaked Air Force memo.By Riley Ceder4 months ago
Space Force ups reenlistment bonus for select guardians up to $180,000The U.S. Space Force hopes a new financial incentive will help retain guardians.By Riley Ceder9 months ago
Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report saysA recent think tank report looks at the unprecedented social and cultural challenges the Defense Department would have to navigate in the event of a draft.By Hope Hodge Seck10 months ago