South Dakota Offers Vet Bonuses

Week of January 15, 2007

The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans' bonus of up to $500 to certain servicemembers. Bonuses are available for servicemembers who: (1) were legal residents of the state for at least six months immediately preceding entry into the armed forces; (2) are currently on active duty or were honorably discharged from the armed forces; (3) served on active duty during one of several periods. Application forms may be obtained by writing to: SD Veterans Bonus, 500 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501, or by calling (605) 773-7251. Forms can also be requested by e-mail by writing to john.fette@state.sd.us. Writers should include their name, street or post office box number, city, state and zip code.

To find complete information on current cash enlistment incentives (signing bonuses) and reenlistment bonuses offered by each of the Armed Forces, visit the Military.com Bonus Center.