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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 III

5 weeks ago

89 Air Force jobs now eligible for retention bonuses

The bonuses range from $180,000 to $360,000, according to a leaked Air Force memo.

4 months ago

Marines can now reenlist early, some for up to 15 years

Marine Corps initiatives have already yielded historic retention results, with the Corps hitting 114% of its annual retention goal in Fiscal Year 2024.

5 months ago

‘Made for this’ — Marine Corps drops new ad, motivation intensifies

The service’s marketing team once again answered the call of a clamoring public: just keep it simple.

By J.D. Simkins

6 months ago

Marines barely meet annual recruiting goals, but see encouraging signs

The Marines brought in one member above their enlisted recruiting goal for the ending fiscal year.

7 months ago

How the Marine Corps is retaining a lot of its first-term Marines

Marine Corps recruitment and retention numbers are looking mighty healthy, officials say.

7 months ago