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Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

2 months ago

A soldier reenlists along the Pupukea summit over the island of Oahu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2019.

Army to be more selective with reenlistment bonuses under new guidance

Soldiers in roles that the Army considers harder to replace or more expensive to train are more likely to see higher bonuses.

6 months ago

Army brings back 90-day reenlistment window, suspends most extensions

The service surpassed its retention goals for the year in April by more than 800 soldiers.

14 months ago

Army continues 7-year streak, hitting retention goals early

The service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.

15 months ago

Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccine

The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

16 months ago

Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt

A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago