A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers re-enlist at Allegiant Stadium, Nevada, Nov.12, 2023. The re-enlistment took place during the Las Vegas Raiders Salute to Service game. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Nuzzi) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
By: FEDweek StaffIn its continuing effort to keep the best and brightest airmen and guardians in uniform, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) has released its Selective Retention Bonus list for fiscal year 2025, which began last Oct. 1 and extends to Sept. 30.
The bonus would be paid to those in career fields that require extensive training and high qualification standards, when they re-enlist or extend their tours.
Eligible recipients can choose to take the bonus in a lump sum or incremental installments. Career fields this year include maintenance, aircrew, cyber, medical and special operations.
More details regarding eligibility are spelled out in the DAF’s Instruction 36-2606, as well as local Military Personnel Flight, Career Development sections.
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