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Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50K, as COVID takes toll

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The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits. The service struggles to lure soldiers into certain critical jobs amid the continuing pandemic. Last year's recruiting goal was 57,500, and Vereen said it will be about the same this year.

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WUSA9

Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50K, as COVID takes toll

The final figure depends on when they agree to ship out for training, if they already have critical skills and if they choose airborne or ranger posts.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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FOX 5 San Diego

Army bumps up bonus to $50,000 as COVID takes toll on recruitment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who join for six years, The Associated Press has learned, as the service struggles to lure soldiers into certain critical jobs during the continuing pandemic.Maj. Gen. Kevin Vereen, head of Army Recruiting Command, told AP that shuttered schools and the competitive job market over the past year have posed significant …

3 years ago·San Diego, United States

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Denver 7 News

Army increases enlistment bonuses to $50,000 as COVID-19 takes toll

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.

3 years ago·Denver, United States

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CNN

US Army offers up to $50K bonus to new recruits

The US Army is offering a bonus up to $50,000, the largest amount ever, to some new recruits who enlist for six years in an effort to increase its ranks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Gwinnett Daily Post

US Army offers up to $50K bonus to new recruits

The US Army is offering a bonus up to $50,000, the largest amount ever, to some new recruits who enlist for six years in an effort to increase its ranks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

3 years ago·Georgia, United States

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KTLA 5

Army hikes bonuses for some recruits to $50,000 as pandemic takes toll

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who join for six years, The Associated Press has learned, as the service struggles to lure soldiers into certain critical jobs during the continuing pandemic.Maj. Gen. Kevin Vereen, head of Army Recruiting Command, told AP that shuttered schools and the competitive job market over the past year have posed significant challenges for rec…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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