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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.
Why the Navy’s best recruits might be former sailors
Regret getting out? Want to come back in? The Navy would like to talk to you!
By Mark D. Faram
This is why Big Navy is getting bigger
More pay, more enlistment and retention bonuses, more chances to advance.
By Mark D. Faram
Why Big Navy wants to do more to retain sailors
The Navy plans to add 17,000 billets by the end of Fiscal Year 2023.
By Mark D. Faram
Bigger re-up bonuses for top sailors — what you need to know now!
Called by officials a “kicker,” it’s a temporary initiative that offers “pay for performance” bonuses to boost sailors in seven surface engineering ratings.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy upgrades virtual personnel support to 24/7 help — what you need to know now
These reforms are designed to help sailors who train and fight 24/7 get the same level of assistance online that they’d receive from their Personnel Support Detachment during regular business hours.
By Mark D. Faram
More sailors eligible for re-up bucks
Thousands more sailors are now eligible for re-enlistment bonuses.
By Mark D. Faram
As fleet grows, it's a good time to be in the Navy
Adding 25,000 sailors will correspond with a spike in new opportunities for sailors.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy budget seeks more cash for recruitment and retention bonuses
The budget also aims to address manning gaps at sea, while increasing flying time bonuses for the aviation community.
Navy re-up bonus bucks on the rise in '18 — can you cash in?
Seven new skills are now eligible for bonuses, and another 26 existing skills will see increases.
By Mark D. Faram