Wounded Warriors Keep Enlistment Bonuses

Week of December 03, 2007

Soldiers who become ill or are wounded while on active duty are entitled to keep all recruitment bonuses due them. The Army has reiterated that policy after a Wounded Soldier inadvertently received a letter from the Army that stated he would be required to pay back any enlistment money he received. Ill or wounded Soldiers who have received letters from the Army asking for repayment of a recruitment bonus should call the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline at 1-800-984-8523 to report the issue as soon as possible. The Hotline can be reached from overseas assignments via the Defense Switch Network at 1-312-328-0002. Callers will receive responses within 24 hours.

Editor's Note: Congress is considering legislation that would ensure injured servicemembers are able to keep their bonuses and be paid any remaining balance owed to them.

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