Published Aug 4, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT
Those in certain roles can apply, but both services have upcoming deadlines that must be adhered.
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Published Aug 4, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT
The Army and the Navy have announced new bonus structures that could net some officers up to $210,000 over the next six years.The Army bonus, which the service announced on July 26, allows warrant officers with 12 to 14 years of active federal service to qualify for a $75,600 bonus for a three-year agreement. Those with more than 18 years of service can qualify for $120,000 for a four-year agreement, $162,300 for a five-year agreement, or $209,880 over six years. Meanwhile, naval aviators will be eligible to earn $37,000 over a two-year obligation or $129,000 over a three-year obligation under certain circumstances, according to a July 26 naval administrative message. They also may qualify for a $10,000 annual Sea Duty Incentive, but those who opt for the three-year contract would be capped at $7,000 in additional annual sea duty pay, resulting in a $150,000 total. “The AC Aviation Command Retention Bonus (ACRB) program incentivizes highly talented, hardworking Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers (NFO) screened for aviation command to choose to remain on Active Duty,” the administrative message said. “Our return on investment is the retention for continued Naval Service of our aviation warfighters, with their invaluable, irreplaceable skillsets and leadership.”
