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The Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is paid to enlisted members to encourage reenlistments in critical military skills.

Cpl. John C. Fisher, squad leader, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, leads his Marines through Range 410 while participating in Integrated Training Exercise 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 9, 2016.. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Dave Flores)

Why the Marines Are Throwing Big Cash Bonuses at Infantry Squad Leaders

Marine officials are reminding squad leaders that there are big bucks for those willing to re-enlist.

Capts. Wes Sloat (left) and Jared Barkemeger, 7th Airlift Squadron pilots, operate a C-17 Globemaster III during takeoff from the flight line of Fort Bragg, N.C., during Operation Panther Storm, July 27, 2017. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Keith James)

Shorter Contracts, Hefty Bonuses Available for Air Force Pilots

Air mobility and spec ops pilots will see a big increase if they choose to take advantage of this year's bonus program.

Massachusetts Judge Sides with 'Bad Paper' Veterans Denied Bonuses

The court's decision means that about 4,000 Massachusetts veterans are now eligible for "Welcome Home" bonuses.

Staff Sgt. Dale R. Barbitta, a drill instructor at the United States Naval Academy, talks to a poolee from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore during their statewide pool function at the USNA. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Bryan Nygaard)

Marine Recruits Can Earn Up to $8K in Bonuses by Picking One of These Jobs

Prospective Marines who sign extended service contracts or agree to work in critical fields can take home bonuses up to $8K.

1st Lt. Eric Brown, left, and Capt. Brian Kursawe, KC130-J Hercules pilots with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conduct tactical navigation during unit-level training detachment El Centro Horizon at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

Marine Aviaton Bonus Increases For 2019

The bonus nearly doubles next year for some pilots. Retention is the reason.

As Corps Competes With Airlines for Pilots, Big Bonuses Up for Grabs

The Marine Corps will offer pilots up to $210K to stay on for another six years as the military fights to keep its aviators.

Sgt. David Hernandez, a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear, CBRN, Defense Specialist recites the Oath of Enlistment during his reenlistment ceremony aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Oct. 13, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Maverick Mejia)

Marines Can Pocket Up to $90K in New Re-Up Bonuses

Marine Corps officials released fiscal 2019 Selective Retention Bonus Program details, which include new re-up "kickers."

A pilot prepares for flight on board USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (Kenneth Abbate/U.S. Navy)

New Round of Incentives Aims to Keep Navy Pilots in Service

Three key aviation bonus programs are expanding amid a Pentagon-wide aviator shortfall.

Senior Airman Aaron Roper and Airman 1st Class Darren Strange, both with the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform diagnostics on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft on the flightline at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., on Dec. 19, 2016. The Air Force on Tuesday announced the elimination of selective re-enlistment bonuses for 17 career fields. J.M. Eddins Jr./Air Force

Air Force Drops Re-Enlistment Bonuses in 17 Career Fields

But airmen in the affected fields have 30 days to re-enlist and still get their higher bonuses.

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Kelvin Ansari left behind a wife and four children ranging in ages from 5 to 25. He had served 21 years in the Army.