The service surpassed its retention goals for the year in April by more than 800 soldiers.
High retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected.
The service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.
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 Load More