Army offers bonuses topping $200K to keep aviation warrant officers in uniform

Army offers bonuses topping $200K to keep aviation warrant officers in uniform

Eligible U.S. Army pilots can earn up to nearly $210,000 in retention bonuses under a fiscal 2026 program designed to keep experienced aviators in uniform, the service announced in a directive dated July 26. The program is open to Army aviation warrant officers who meet specific career requirements and agree to remain on active duty for three to six additional years.The move, first reported by Task & Purpose, comes as the Navy and Air Force are …