Want to re-up for bigger bonuses? Do it now

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Want to re-up for bigger bonuses? Do it now
By Jim Tice - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Dec 22, 2008 12:43:27 EST

Army funding for re-enlistment bonuses will decline sharply in 2009 as service retention programs enjoy unprecedented success at a time of economic uncertainty in the civilian sector.

Selective Re-enlistment and Bonus Extension and Retraining programs will continue to feature a diverse menu of options for soldiers with 17 months to 14 years of service.

However, revised programs that take effect Jan. 1 target fewer specialties for bonuses, while payment rates will be reduced across all qualifying categories.

That means soldiers who want to extend their Army careers in the near future should do so by Dec. 31.

That is when the higher payment levels that have been in effect since October expire.


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