Army Announces $240 Monthly Bonus for Long-Term Deployments Abroad

The U.S. Army has recently announced a new pay initiative that will provide personnel with an additional $240 per month for operational deployments that exceed 60 days. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth disclosed on Monday that this "operational deployment pay" is intended to alleviate the challenges associated with extended periods of service away from one's home.

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It is intended for troops deployed on missions such as Operation Assurance in Europe, but the benefit is retroactive to Oct. 1. However, it cannot include participation in training exercises. Wormuth clarified that this new pay standard is permanent and pertains to all ranks, similar to other job-related incentives such as jump pay.

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"Wormuth stated during a press briefing at the Association of the U.S. Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. that this additional pay recognizes the challenges of deployment and the separation from family."

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Gen. Randy George, the Army's Chief of Staff, stated that the pay initiative is evidence of the service's dedication to providing assistance to deployed personnel. The $240 monthly pay is consistent regardless of rank, which is consistent with current policies that make incentives such as jump pay uniform for all qualifying personnel.

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In addition to other benefits, such as assignment incentive pay and hazardous duty pay, the new operational deployment pay is a further enhancement of compensation for those operating in challenging environments. This initiative emphasizes the Army's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its soldiers as they execute their missions worldwide.

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