Military Bonuses

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Military bonuses are specific payments incentivize members to start and/or stay in the service. These bonuses include the enlistment and the reenlistment military bonuses. This area of the site includes articles detailing these bonuses to service members and eligibility requirements.

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Individual Ready Reserve Reenlistment Bonus

Active duty members who join the active reserves may qualify for an enlistment bonus.

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Prior Service Enlistment Bonus

People who join the military with prior active service may be eligible for a Prior Service Enlistment Bonus.

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The Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

The Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is paid to enlisted members to encourage reenlistments in critical military skills.

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Enlistment and Reenlistment Bonuses

In addition to pay, there are two types of bonuses that encourage you to start and/or stay in the service.

An F-22A Raptor (top) from the 43rd Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and an F-35A Joint Strike Fighter from the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation on Sept. 19, 2012. (US Air Force photo/Jeremy Lock)

Aviator Retention Bonus

The Aviation Retention Bonus is for pilots who agree to continue in flying duties after their original service commitment.

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Navy Nuclear Officer Bonuses

Special pay is available for naval officers working in nuclear power plants on ships and submarines.

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2024 Bonus and Incentive Pays for Non-Physician Medical Officers

If you work in the health care field, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, an extension bonus, and monthly incentive pay.

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