The United States Navy is offering up to $115,000 in enlistment bonuses and loan repayment.
The move to increase enlistment comes as the U.S. military has admitted to having difficulty getting new recruits.
“If you are a Sailor, Marine, Airman, Soldier, Guardian, or Coast-Guardsman who recently separated, this is an opportunity without precedent,” said Rear Adm. Lex Walker, Commander Navy Recruiting Command. “And if you have student loan debt, you could be eligible for the Loan Repayment Program if you ship in any month of any fiscal year while the program remains active.”
The Pentagon is about 15% shy of its recruiting goal for this fiscal year, which only has two months remaining. The Navy is offering $10,000 to $25,000 for recruits who are willing to start boot camp between now and the end of September. The maximum current enlistment bonus is $50,000 and the maximum loan repayment is $65,000.
