Why the Navy just slashed reenlistment bonusesThe new chief of naval personnel announced cuts to awards across the three reenlistment zones.By Mark D. Faram4 years ago
Big Navy sweetens retention incentives, starting now!Vice Adm. Bob Burke dishes on reenlistment perks with Navy Times.By Mark D. Faram4 years ago
Why Big Navy wants to do more to retain sailorsThe Navy plans to add 17,000 billets by the end of Fiscal Year 2023.By Mark D. Faram5 years ago
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. Faram5 years ago
Re-up bucks bonanza: Even more skills can now cash inNavy personnel officials have released the third re-up bonus update in the past five months in an effort to retain sailors.By Mark D. Faram5 years ago
Longer forward deployed tours — cash and other incentives are on the tableThe move will allow the Navy to keep sea duty billets manned longer and would ultimately save money in transfer costs.By Mark D. Faram6 years ago