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Navy offering big bucks to retain senior-enlisted special operators

Some SEALs and special warfare boat operators are eligible for up to $100,000 to stay on active duty.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

8 days ago

Senior Airman Miguel Ramirez, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, provides security while on patrol during an Improvised Explosive Device training event on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2021. (Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla/Air Force)

Enlisted airmen can earn up to $360,000 in retention bonuses in these fields

High retention is still limiting the number of airmen eligible for reenlistment bonuses.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Marine aviation bonus ‘take rates’ are high, but pilot shortage likely to linger into 2023

The Corps’ shortfall of fighter pilots quadrupled from 6 percent to 24 percent from 2006 to 2017, according to the Government Accountability Office.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Navy sees recruiting challenges on the horizon

The Navy hopes more recruiters, beefier enlistment bonuses and a wider social media outreach will help bring in the next generation of sailors.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

New bonuses target senior Marine special operators

A Marine special operator with 20 years of service may rate a $50,000 bonus.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The Corps is offering qualified pilots more than $200,000 in bonuses

Aviators who sign a six-year contract can choose a lump sum of $178,500.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

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