Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service. High retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected. The 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 Press 17 months ago 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. Load More